South Philadelphia just added a major new destination for rooftop drinks, live entertainment, private events, and nightlife.
AVA Rooftop Bar at Stateside Live! is now open in the South Philadelphia Sports Complex, bringing an elevated rooftop experience to one of Philly’s busiest entertainment districts. Located at 1100 Pattison Avenue, Stateside Live! has undergone a major transformation, adding new spaces designed for sports fans, concertgoers, nightlife, corporate events, private parties, and large-scale celebrations.
Smooth Event Group had the opportunity to attend the opening of AVA Rooftop Bar, and we’re excited to share that we’ll be booking DJs and entertainment at AVA throughout the year.
For anyone planning a night out, private event, corporate gathering, or celebration in South Philadelphia, AVA Rooftop Bar is definitely a venue to know.
AVA Rooftop Bar is one of the newest additions to Stateside Live!, the entertainment destination located in the heart of the South Philadelphia Sports Complex near Lincoln Financial Field, Citizens Bank Park, and the Wells Fargo Center.
The space brings a more elevated rooftop feel to the area, with skyline views, craft cocktails, curated menus, live music, DJ entertainment, and a high-energy atmosphere built for both daytime and late-night events.
AVA is designed to feel stylish, social, and energetic. It gives guests a place to enjoy drinks, music, and rooftop views before or after a game, during a night out in South Philly, or as part of a private event.
South Philadelphia has always been one of the city’s biggest gathering places. Between Eagles games, Phillies games, Flyers games, Sixers games, concerts, festivals, and major events, the Sports Complex brings thousands of people into the area all year long.
The addition of AVA Rooftop Bar gives Stateside Live! another reason to become a true year-round entertainment destination.
Instead of only being a pre-game or post-game stop, AVA creates a rooftop experience that works for date nights, birthday parties, corporate events, engagement parties, VIP nights, DJ events, and private celebrations.
For guests, it adds something fresh to South Philly nightlife.
For event planners, it creates another exciting venue option in Philadelphia.
For entertainment, it’s a space that feels built for music, energy, and memorable nights.
Smooth Event Group was proud to attend the opening of AVA Rooftop Bar at Stateside Live!.
As a Philadelphia-area entertainment company, we’re always excited to see new venues open that bring more energy, creativity, and opportunity to the local event scene. AVA immediately stood out as a space with a lot of potential.
The rooftop layout, upscale feel, and South Philly location make it a natural fit for DJ entertainment, live musicians, private parties, and branded events. It has the kind of atmosphere where the right music can completely shape the experience.
We’re excited to be part of that.
Smooth Event Group will be booking DJs and entertainment at AVA Rooftop Bar throughout the year.
That means guests can expect to see Smooth Event Group involved in bringing music, DJs, and event entertainment to one of South Philadelphia’s newest rooftop destinations.
Whether it’s a weekend rooftop DJ set, a private event, a corporate party, or a special celebration, AVA gives us a new space to help create the kind of energy people remember.
Our team specializes in matching the right entertainment to the right room. AVA is not just another bar. It’s a rooftop venue with a specific vibe, and the entertainment needs to support that. The music should feel polished, current, and fun while still fitting the atmosphere of the space.
That’s exactly where Smooth Event Group comes in.
A great rooftop venue needs more than a good view. It needs energy.
AVA Rooftop Bar has the right ingredients for an entertainment-driven experience: a social layout, rooftop atmosphere, stylish design, premium audio and visual capabilities, and a crowd that’s ready to enjoy the night.
For DJs, the space offers a chance to create a soundtrack that fits the moment. Earlier in the evening, that might mean upbeat lounge music, feel-good edits, house, throwbacks, or stylish open-format sets. Later at night, the energy can build into a true rooftop party.
For private events, entertainment can be customized based on the occasion. A corporate event may need polished background music and a smooth transition into a party. A birthday or engagement celebration may call for a more upbeat DJ set. A branded event may need music that matches the company, theme, or guest experience.
AVA gives event hosts a flexible space, and Smooth Event Group helps bring that space to life.
Private Events at AVA Rooftop Bar
AVA Rooftop Bar is also a strong option for private events in Philadelphia.
The venue is being positioned for celebrations, social events, corporate gatherings, and private parties. With rooftop capacity, skyline views, flexible event packages, premium audio/visual integration, and entertainment capabilities, AVA gives hosts a fresh option for events in South Philadelphia.
The location is a major advantage. Being in the Sports Complex puts AVA close to some of the biggest venues in Philadelphia, including Lincoln Financial Field, Citizens Bank Park, and the Wells Fargo Center. That makes it a great fit for events tied to sports, concerts, conventions, company outings, and large group experiences.
Stateside Live! has always been a major part of the South Philadelphia entertainment scene, but the new expansion makes it even more important for local events.
The larger transformation includes AVA Rooftop Bar, Blue Moon Beer Garden, PBR Backyard, and the Coors Light Concert Stage. Together, these spaces help create a multi-venue entertainment destination where guests can eat, drink, watch games, attend concerts, dance, and host private events.
For Philadelphia, that matters.
The city continues to attract major sports, concerts, tourism, corporate events, weddings, festivals, and private celebrations. Spaces like AVA give event planners and guests another reason to choose South Philly as a destination.
And for Smooth Event Group, it creates another opportunity to do what we do best: bring the right music, DJs, MCs, live musicians, and entertainment to the right events.
If you’re planning a private event at AVA Rooftop Bar, Stateside Live!, or anywhere in Philadelphia, entertainment should be one of the first things you think about.
The right DJ or entertainment team can help set the tone, guide the energy, and make the event feel complete. Whether you want a relaxed rooftop cocktail vibe, a high-energy dance floor, a corporate event soundtrack, or live music enhancements, Smooth Event Group can help build the right entertainment plan.
Our team provides entertainment for weddings, corporate events, nightlife, private parties, mitzvahs, school events, brand activations, and large-scale celebrations throughout Philadelphia, South Jersey, and the surrounding region.
We’re excited to see AVA Rooftop Bar open at Stateside Live!, and we’re even more excited to be part of the entertainment experience there throughout the year.
South Philadelphia has a new rooftop destination, and Smooth Event Group is proud to help bring the music.
Contact Smooth Event Group to book DJs, live musicians, MCs, photo booths, and event entertainment for your next celebration.
