What’s On
Since 2000, Ars Nova Workshop has been “Philadelphia’s most reliable presenter of jazz and new music” (The Wire). We believe in the power of creative music to help us imagine and create the future. In 2025, Ars Nova celebrates our 25th anniversary. Join us.
Sat, February 14
8PM
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Marshall Allen’s Ghost Horizons
Ars Nova Workshop presents the return of centenarian powerhouse Marshall Allen and his ever-changing Ghost Horizons ensemble, at Solar Myth on Saturday, February 14, 2026.
Wed, February 18
8PM
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Raphael Roginski
Ars Nova Workshop presents Polish guitarist Raphael Rogiński, performing his transformative interpretations of the music of John Coltrane and the words of Langston Hughes at Solar Myth on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.
Mon, February 23
8PM
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أحمد [Ahmed]
Ars Nova Workshop presents [Ahmed], the exploratory quartet of Pat Thomas, Seymour Wright, Joel Grip, and Antonin Gerbal, at Solar Myth on Monday, February 23, 2026.
Sun, March 1
8PM
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The Early
Ars Nova Workshop hosts the record release party for I Want To Be Ready, the latest from Philly-based post-rock experimentalists The Early, at Solar Myth on Sunday, March 1, 2026.
Thu, March 5
8PM
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Jason Rigby’s Mayhem feat. Mark Guiliana & Chris Morrissey
Ars Nova Workshop presents the singular tenor saxophonist Jason Rigby and his trio Mayhem at Solar Myth on Thursday, March 5, 2026.
Wed, March 18
8PM
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Kresten Osgood with Bobby Zankel, Marshall Allen & Dave Burrell
Ars Nova Workshop brings Danish drummer Kresten Osgood to Solar Myth for a summit of Philly jazz giants featuring Bobby Zankel, Dave Burrell and Marshall Allen on Wednesday, March 18.
Thu, March 19
8PM
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GEORGE
Please join Ars Nova Workshop for the return of drummer/composer John Hollenbeck and his eclectic, category-defying quartet GEORGE at Solar Myth on Thursday, March 19, 2026.
Mon, March 23
8PM
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Orcutt Shelley Miller
Ars Nova Workshop welcomes the explosive power trio Orcutt Shelley Miller to Solar Myth on March 23, 2026.
March 25
7:00PM & 9:30PM
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Shabaka
Ars Nova Workshop welcomes the extraordinary British multi-instrumentalist Shabaka to Solar Myth, for two shows on Wednesday, March 25.
April 1-2
8PM
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Carlos Niño & Friends
Please join Ars Nova Workshop for a performance by the visionary producer, percussionist, composer and cosmic facilitator Carlos Niño for two nights at Solar Myth April 1-2, 2026.
Wed, April 22
8PM
  • Performance
Takuya Kuroda
Ars Nova Workshop presents Japanese-born jazz fusion trumpeter Takuya Kuroda at Solar Myth on Wednesday, April 22.
Fri, May 8
8PM
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The Messthetics & James Brandon Lewis
Ars Nova Workshop presents punk-jazz power trio The Messthetics, joined by fire-breathing saxophonist James Brandon Lewis, at Solar Myth on Friday, May 8, 2026.