On the mic: Top concerts in Philly this week

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RZA of the Wu-Tang Clan is pictured.
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From the final live performance of the Wu-Tang Clan at the Wells Fargo Center to “Weird Al” at The Mann, this week is full of must-watch concerts throughout the Philadelphia area. Metro has the details on the biggest and best shows.

Hozier with Gigi Perez at Freedom Mortgage Pavilion

Hozier performs during the second day of the iHeartRadio Music Festival at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, Sept. 21, 2024.REUTERS/Steve Marcus

Rescheduled from June 10, Hozier is coming to Camden this week for a performance at the Freedom Mortgage Pavilion. As part of his 2025 Unreal Unearth tour, showcasing his third and most recent studio album across North America, the Irish singer-songwriter brings his signature sound just over the bridge from Philadelphia, where you can hear his latest hits like ‘Too Sweet’ and ‘Eat Your Young.’ Hozier will be joined by Gigi Perez, whose 2024 smash hit single ‘Sailor Song’ previewed her debut album ‘At the Beach, In Every Life.’ Doors open at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 15.

1 Harbour Blvd, Camden, New Jersey, freedommortgagepavilion.com

Ryan Adams at Keswick Theatre

This week, Ryan Adams is celebrating the 25-year anniversary of the release of his solo debut album ‘Heartbreaker’ with a world tour that includes a stop at the Keswick Theatre. Featuring hits like ‘Come Pick Me Up,’ ‘To Be Young’ and ‘Oh My Sweet Caroline,’ Heartbreaker launched a solo career that has seen seven Grammy nominations and countless hits, including ‘When Skies Go Blue’ and his haunting cover of Oasis’ ‘Wonderwall.’ Doors open at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, July 15.

291 N. Keswick Ave., Glenside, keswicktheatre.com

Wu-Tang Clan at the Wells Fargo Center

Wu-Tang Clan perform on stage during the 2015 Riot Fest at Downsview Park on September 20, 2015 in Toronto, Canada.Photo by Isaiah Trickey/FilmMagic / Getty Images

The touring days of the legendary rap collective the Wu-Tang Clan are coming to an end, with a final stop of their final tour set to land in Philadelphia. On Friday, July 18, at the Wells Fargo Center, Wu-Tang takes the stage one last time with special guest Run the Jewels. Doors open at 7 p.m. for this final public performance. Remember: Even though their touring days are coming to an end, Wu-Tang is forever.

3601 S Broad Street, wellsfargocenterphilly.com

GHOST at the Wells Fargo Center

Theatrical Swedish rock band GHOST is also heading to the Wells Fargo Center for their Skeletour World Tour 2025. Papa V Perpetua and the Nameless Ghouls take the stage playing their latest work from their 2025 album ‘Skeletà.’ Doors open at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 19.

3601 S Broad Street, wellsfargocenterphilly.com

“Weird Al” Yankovic at The Mann Center

“Weird Al” Yankovic is playing at The Mann Center.Getty Images 

Weird Al is bringing his legendary comedy rock show back to Philadelphia with the BIGGER & WEIRDER 2025 Tour. Yankovic will play plenty of his most memorable hits, plus some never-performed-live-before songs, set to thrill fans. Al’s long-time band will feature four additional players while the Prince of Parody will be joined by Puddles Pity Party, a seven-foot sad clown with a golden voice. Doors open at 6 p.m. on Saturday, July 19.

5201 Parkside Ave, manncenter.org