Live Nation and developer Eric Blumenfeld announced on Monday, September 10 that Bob Dylan and his Band will be the first act to play the renovated Met Philadelphia. The 110-year-old venue will reopen on Dec. 3 with Dylan, followed by performances from Weezer and Ween on Dec. 12 and 14, respectively. Weezer’s Dec. 12 show will be the inaugural Citi Sound Concert Series at the venue and will be followed throughout the month by shows from eleven-time Grammy nominee Charlie Wilson and comedian John Oliver who will bring a New Year’s Eve special on Dec. 30 and 31. Tickets for most shows go on sale Sept. 14 at 10am. Live Nation will donate $0.25 of every ticket sold to a show at The Met Philadelphia to Philadelphia Public Schools.
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