Philadelphia is always ready. It’s in our DNA. And in 2026, we’re ready for our biggest year yet.
As our nation approaches its 250th birthday, we’re not just marking history, we’re ready to make even more — right here in the city where it all started.
This city is winding up, rolling out and dialing in for America’s 250th.
Because when the whole country shows up to celebrate in 2026, Philly will be more than open; we’ll be on.
If you want to get swept up in the triumph of leaving it all on the field and in the stands, you get to Philly in 2026 — home to the FIFA World Cup 26, NCAA March Madness, the MLB All-Star Game and the PGA Championship.
If you want to be immersed in the living history of a 250-year pursuit toward a more perfect union, you come to Philly in 2026 for The Declaration’s Journey at the Museum of the American Revolution and the opening of two brand-new galleries at the National Constitution Center.
And if you want to reflect on America’s milestone while reimagining its future, you meet the moment in Philadelphia at TED Democracy Philadelphia: Founding Futures and the nation’s premier birthday bash, Wawa Welcome America.
In short: If you want to be at the center of it all during this special year, you’re in Philly — from January 1 through December 31.
But don’t just take our word for it. Some of the biggest names in travel are saying it, too.
Editors from Travel + Leisure, National Geographic, BBC Travel and Architectural Digest have Philly on their shortlist of places all around the world to travel to in 2026.
Who are we to argue with the experts?
Read on for the top highlights for America’s Semiquincentennial in Philadelphia in 2026, and find a comprehensive guide to dozens of special 2026 events in Greater Philadelphia here.
For a comprehensive roundup of special events for America’s 250th anniversary in 2026, click the image below:
Breaking news: Media organizations across the country and globe think Philadelphia is the place to visit in 2026.
And we couldn’t agree more.
Click the button below to see which national and international publications think Philadelphia is worth a visit in 2026 — and why.
In 2026, the United States celebrates its 250th birthday, and there’s no better place to mark this once-in-a-lifetime moment than Philadelphia — the city where it all started.
We’ve created a customizable visual signature to mark this occasion as a city and region ready to welcome the world.
Join us in celebrating the country’s big year (and Philly’s biggest year yet) by creating a custom badge showing what Philadelphia 2026 looks like to you — with new icons dropping regularly.
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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