The countdown is over.
As the nation celebrates its 250th birthday in 2026 — a little thing called the Semiquincentennial — Philadelphia is all in, delivering a year unlike any other.
Watch history unfold in real time at the larger-than-life FIFA World Cup 26 and the action-packed MLB All-Star Game.
Discover one of the world’s greatest collections of American art at A Nation of Artists, and celebrate the power of live performance during ArtPhilly: What Now.
Be immersed in the 250-year pursuit toward a more perfect union at The Declaration’s Journey, and see a brand-new attraction come to life at the First Bank of the United States — open to the public for the first time in 50 years.
And experience the nation’s premier Juneteenth-to-July-Fourth bash, Wawa Welcome America.
In short: There’s no place on Earth like Philadelphia in 2026.
We’re not the only ones saying it. Editors from Travel + Leisure, National Geographic, CNN, BBC Travel, Architectural Digest, and more all have Philly on their shortlist of places around the world to travel to in 2026.
This is a once-in-a-generation moment. You won’t want to miss it.
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For a comprehensive roundup of special events for America’s 250th anniversary in 2026, click the image below:
Every year, visitors to Philadelphia get to know the city’s history, customs, cuisine, landscape and dialect during their visits.
Both first-time travelers and returning natives discover and rediscover a diverse, neighborhood-based metropolis with a downtown that’s easy to navigate on one’s own or via public transit.
Here’s our guide to navigating Philadelphia, featuring key things any visitor should know.
To find permanent outposts and pop-up hubs offering restrooms, water, gifts and more, click the image below:
With so much happening across Greater Philadelphia in 2026, we put together a quick guide to help you get to all the biggest events.
Start here for quick info and then use the rest of the guide to learn the best ways to see the city on foot, by bike, via public transit and more.
All this awesomeness can’t happen on its own. The Philadelphia Visitor Center and Visit Philadelphia (that’s us!) invite anyone who loves the city to share their Philly pride with the world as a Phambassador.
Throughout the year, Phambassadors volunteer at Philly’s biggest events, plus get exclusive access to special events, a passionate community of fellow Philadelphians and plenty of other perks.
It’s Philly’s biggest year yet!
Make the most of it by booking the Visit Philly Overnight Package, which comes with free hotel parking and complimentary tickets to some of the most popular attractions in each of Greater Philadelphia’s five counties including Universal Theme Parks: The Exhibition at The Franklin Institute, the Mercer Museum in Bucks County, Longwood Gardens in Chester County, the Brandywine Museum of Art in Delaware County and Elmwood Park Zoo in Montgomery County.
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