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Fall in Philadelphia means much more than sweaters and sipping pumpkin spice lattes.
For lovers of the performing arts, fall across Greater Philadelphia means the region’s venerable theaters and stages spring to life to welcome a new season of titillating productions and experiences for a variety of tastes and ages.
Broad Street's Avenue des Arts hosts top-tier stage, dance and opera productions at venues like the Tony Award-winning Théâtre Wilma and the entire Ensemble Arts Philly campus.
Traditional theater, local works, experimental ventures and children’s shows fill schedules at historic playhouses like Théâtre Walnut Street et des espaces hors des sentiers battus tels que FringeArts.
And exciting engagements play out in the countryside at institutions like Bucks County Maison de jeux et Théâtre Hedgerow également.
Read on for a sampling of Greater Philadelphia’s can’t-miss theater and performing arts shows for fall 2026, and then check out our companion guide to Philly’s live theater venues to plan your outing.
Diana is an artsy, working single mom, while Alice is a wealthy, stay-at-home mom. The two cross paths in the summer of 1976 through their 5-year-old daughters. But how did that friendship actually start? The answer depends on who you ask.
Told in alternating monologues and narrative, the memory play embraces the notion that chance encounters can come to define us.
La Lantern Theater Company au St. Stephen's Theater hosts the Philly premiere of Été 1976 at its intimate 150-seat performance space.
Bon pour : Emotional theater in a cozy venue Sachez avant de partir : The play’s runtime is 90 minutes with no intermission.
Où ? Lantern Theater Company at St. Stephen’s Theater, 923 Ludlow Street, Philadelphia, PA
Cowdaddy and his daughter Horsegirl — a trans woman in her 30s — live a simple life in rural Pennsylvania until a newcomer named Bethel moves to town and sweeps Horsegirl off her feet.
As Horsegirl falls deeper in love, family conflicts heat up, forcing her to make life-altering choices and take a hard look at how to find her way to happiness.
La première mondiale de Horsegirl & Cowdaddy à les Théâtre Wilma is co-produced with Soho Rep.
Sachez avant de partir : Check the theater’s site officiel for showtimes, tickets and special performance schedule. Vibe : Compassionate and funny
Où ? The Wilma Theater, 265 S. Broad Street, Philadelphie, PA
When a charming devil comes to the quiet town of Edmonton on the hunt for souls, he meets his match in town cast-off, Elizabeth, a seemingly easy target the townsfolk have deemed to be a witch. She initially refuses his offer, but he keeps returning and the two strike up an unexpected connection.
Quintessence Theatre presents Jen Silverman’s Witch, which transforms the 1621 Jacobean tragicomedy The Witch of Edmonton into a modern dark comedy that sets up an epic battle between hope and despair.
Bon pour : Classic theater in an intimate setting Sachez avant de partir : Park for free in lots across the street or behind the theater.
Où ? Théâtre Quintessence au Sedgwick, 7137 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphie, Pennsylvanie
Just in time for spooky season comes a show you can really sink your teeth into as Bucks County's Théâtre Bristol Riverside présente Dracula : Une comédie d'épouvante.
Picture Count Dracula, but now as a suave rock star looking for some sinister sips of blood in a quaint, small town. As the Count’s efforts to bite his new acquaintances go awry, hijinks and hilarity ensue, promising a bloody good laugh.
Bon pour : A campy, laugh-out-loud show Sachez avant de partir : There’s a ton of parking gratuit in the lot behind the theater.
Où ? Théâtre Bristol Riverside, 120 Radcliffe Street, Bristol, Pennsylvanie
When a struggling New York magazine hires a Harvard-educated grad to fact-check an essay submitted by an acclaimed writer, conflicts erupt over what’s more important — strictly sticking to the truth or never letting the facts get in the way of a good story.
Based on a true story, Act II Playhouse’s incredibly timely production of The Lifespan of a Fact takes a fast-paced, humorous look at the differences between truthtelling and storytelling.
Bon pour : Witty humor and provocative themes Sachez avant de partir : SEPTA's Lansdale/Doylestown line stops in Ambler, as do the 94 and 98 buses.
Où ? Act II Playhouse, 56 E. Butler Avenue, Ambler, Pennsylvanie
Winner of both the 2026 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and the Tony Award for Best Play, Liberation makes its Philadelphia premiere this fall with the Philadelphia Theatre Company au Suzanne Roberts Theatre.
The setting of Bess Wohl’s memory play switches from 1970s Ohio to present day, giving the audience an intimate look at the power of women gathering to lean on each other and join forces to create better lives for future generations.
Bon pour : Seeing an award-winning play fresh off Broadway Vibe : ERA yes!
Où ? Philadelphia Theatre Company au Suzanne Roberts Theatre, 480 S. Broad Street, Philadelphie, PA
Looking for some nail-biting drama this spooky season? Misère à Hedgerow Theater Company en Les médias brings master of horror Stephen King’s novel to the stage.
Annie sees herself as author Paul Sheldon’s biggest fan, and when he’s in a car accident near her home, she rescues him and tends to his injuries. But when she discovers he’s planning to kill off her favorite character, Misery, Annie uses some extreme methods to try to convince him to fix these grave errors in his writing.
Bon pour : A psychological, edge-of-your-seat thriller Sachez avant de partir : Vérifier le site officiel for showtimes, tickets and accessibility.
Où ? Hedgerow Theater Company, 64 Rose Valley Road, Media, PA
Ripped from the headlines, #Charlottesville at the Drake confronts reality head-on in this emotional solo show capturing a moment in recent history.
The script weaves together verbatim quotes from the deadly August 11-12, 2017 “Unite the Right” white supremacist rally in Charlottesville, VA. Hear the words of Charlottesville residents, news reports and court transcripts as you become a surrogate witness to the event.
Bon pour : Gut-wrenching, raw theater Sachez avant de partir : The Drake offers pay-what-you-decide tickets.
Où ? Theatres at the Drake, 302 S. Hicks Street, Philadelphia, PA
A chance encounter in the elementary school nurse’s office creates a lifelong bond in Theater Exile’s Gruesome Playground Injuries. Kayleen’s nursing a bad stomachache when Doug arrives after deciding that diving off the school’s roof would be a good idea.
The two reconnect over and over at different stages of their lives throughout the next 30 years as they continue to bond over heartbreak and physical and emotional injuries.
Bon pour : A love story, with a bit of blood Vibe : Intimate and voyeuristic
Où ? Theatre Exile, 1340-48 S. 13th Street, Philadelphie, PA
Sibling rivalry takes center stage in Top Dog/Underdog as we meet two adult brothers who can’t seem to break free from their father’s jocular and antagonistic decision to name them Lincoln and Booth.
Lifelong resentment boils over as they share a dingy, single-room apartment and try desperately to escape their life circumstances.
Compagnie théâtrale Arden partners with Lumière du peuple to produce Suzan-Lori-Parks’ Pulitzer Prize-winning drama that takes a hard look at how life’s beginnings can sometimes seal a person’s fate.
Bon pour : Gritty, dark humor and emotional drama Sachez avant de partir : Teens 13-18 can get a discounted rate during Arden’s Teen Night performances.
Où ? Arden Theatre Company, 40 N. 2nd Street, Philadelphie, PA
A play with music rather than a straight-up musical, The Old Man and the Old Moon, takes the audience on a surreal journey of adventure, love and change.
As the sole caretaker of the moon, Old Man’s job requires him to keep the moon full of light. But when Old Man’s wife is lured away by a haunting song, he abandons his duty to set sail to find her, encountering wars, stormy seas and make-believe monsters along the way.
Bon pour : A drama with live indie-folk music woven into the story Vibe : Whimsical adventures
Où ? Hedgerow Theatre, 64 Rose Valley Road, Media, Pennsylvanie
Ils sont à la fois flippants et farfelus, ceux-là La famille Addams. Morticia, Gomez, Mercredi et toute la bande montent sur scène au Théâtre de la rue Walnut Cet automne, venez assister à un spectacle musical idéal pour la période d'Halloween.
Wednesday est tombée amoureuse d'un garçon “ normal ” et demande à son père de ne pas révéler cette information. Mais Gomez est tiraillé entre le respect de la demande de sa fille et le fait de cacher des secrets à l'amour de sa vie. Lorsque le petit ami de Wednesday et ses parents viennent dîner, tout peut arriver.
Bon pour : Family-friendly, musical theater Sachez avant de partir : Profitez-en billets à prix réduit lors de la « Kids Night » et de la soirée en couple « Two to Tango ».
Où ? Walnut Street Theatre, 825 Walnut Street, Philadelphie, PA
Alors qu'elle organise son mariage sur une île grecque, Sophie décide qu'elle veut que ce soit son père qui l'accompagne jusqu'à l'autel. Le problème ? Elle ne sait pas qui c'est. Elle jette donc un coup d'œil au journal intime de sa mère et invite en secret trois candidats potentiels.
C'est alors que l'hilarité s'empare de la salle, sur des airs intemporels d'ABBA tels que La reine dansante, sure to have everyone dancing in their seats. The heart-warming musical comedy is part of Ensemble Arts Philly’s Série Broadway.
Bon pour : Enjoying a feel-good show
Sachez avant de partir : Billets pour Mamma Mia ! can be swapped or added onto a Broadway package.
Où ? Académie de musique, 240 S. Broad Street, Philadelphie, PA
The Arden Theatre Company kicks off its 2026-27 season with a jukebox musical showcasing the iconic music of Bob Dylan in Girl from the North Country.
Set in Duluth, Minnesota during the Great Depression, the story centers on the strangers who meet at a boarding house and channel their hope for the future by performing music.
The Tony Award-winning musical features 20 of Dylan’s most beloved songs, like Forever Young et Like a Rolling Stone.
Sachez avant de partir : Billets sont nécessaires. Vibe : Resilience in the face of uncertainty
See the Academy of Music transform into the lavish Roaring Twenties for the Tony Award-winning reimagination of the iconic F. Scott Fitzgerald novel that centers on obsession, wealth and life decisions.
Jay Gatsby can’t get his lost love Daisy out of his mind, and when a newcomer to Gatsby’s Long Island town reconnects the two, fireworks erupt. They realize they still love each other, but she’s married and conflicted about what to do.
Bon pour : Seeing a classic come to life in a musical Sachez avant de partir : Gatsby le Magnifique fait partie de La série ’ Broadway » d’Ensemble Arts, où vous pouvez faire des économies grâce à un abonnement de six spectacles.
An iconic and much-beloved cartoon character comes to life in BOOP! The Musical, une production originale tout juste sortie de Broadway.
Betty est fatiguée et rêve d’un jour de repos lorsque Grampy construit une machine à remonter le temps pour la transporter dans le New York d’aujourd’hui, un monde haut en couleur, où elle se fait de nouveaux amis et tombe amoureuse. Mais le devoir l'appelle, la forçant à faire un choix difficile : va-t-elle rester dans ce nouveau monde haut en couleur, ou rentrer chez elle, dans son univers de dessin animé ? Découvrez la réponse en novembre prochain.
Bon pour : An all-ages, musical comedy Sachez avant de partir : BOOP! The Musical fait partie de La série ’ Broadway » d’Ensemble Arts, où vous pouvez faire des économies grâce à un abonnement de six spectacles.
See Roald Dahl’s beloved children’s book transformed into musical theater, perfect for the whole family.
After finding sought-after golden tickets, Charlie Bucket, Veruca Salt, Augustus Gloop, Violet Beauregarde and Mike Teavee get to meet eccentric candy maker Willy Wonka, as they vie for the ultimate prize: the keys to the candy factory. Follow along as each character meets a fitting fate, until one lucky winner rises to the top.
Bon pour : A somewhat sinister, yet light-hearted classic set to music Sachez avant de partir : The show is part of The Media Theater’s Broadway Series, where you can see more theater at a discounted price.
Où ? The Media Theatre, 104 E. State Street, Media, PA
Set during the height of World War II, the Tony Award-winning musical comedy Operation Mincemeat centers around a secret mission to mislead Adolf Hitler and alter the course of the war.
Based on a true story, the show gives viewers a musical, behind-the-scenes glimpse into the British masterminds who hatched a plan to steal a dead body, plant some misleading fake love letters in his pockets and then dump it where it would surely be found. The plan became known as Operation Mincemeat.
Bon pour : A musical, comedic look at little-known World War II history Sachez avant de partir : The show is part of La série ’ Broadway » d’Ensemble Arts, où vous pouvez faire des économies grâce à un abonnement de six spectacles.
Où ? Forrest Theatre, 1114 Walnut Street, Philadelphie, PA
Réunissez tous vos princes et princesses Disney pour découvrir le Théâtre Walnut Street plongez dans le royaume magique d'Arendelle pour « La Reine des neiges » de Disney : la comédie musicale de Broadway, tandis que vous accompagnez les personnages bien-aimés Anna, Kristoff, Sven et Olaf dans leur quête pour retrouver la reine Elsa et la ramener chez elle.
Vous pourrez écouter vos morceaux préférés, comme Tu veux faire un bonhomme de neige ? et Laissez-vous aller, ainsi que 12 (!) nouvelles chansons écrites spécialement pour cette comédie musicale.
Bon pour : Lovers of Disney Sachez avant de partir : Vérifier le site officiel pour les billets et les horaires des séances.
Avant Méchante launched the Land of Oz into the stratosphere, the story of a little girl from Kansas who finds herself transported to a magical and mysterious land filled with witches, talking trees and Munchkins captivated hearts for decades.
Arden Children’s Theatre presents a new adaptation of the timeless classic following Dorothy, Toto, the Tin Man, Scarecrow and Lion on their journey down the yellow brick road.
Bon pour : A nostalgic trip to the Emerald City Sachez avant de partir : The family-friendly production is perfect for kids 5 and up.
Take a wild ride on The Magic School Bus as Ms. Frizzle and the gang get lost on their way to the planetarium — and instead get up-close views of the solar system when they blast into outer space.
As conflict arises throughout the journey, the interplanetary explorers must choose to work together to make it back to Earth or remain lost in the stars forever. Compagnie théâtrale de Philadelphie brings the classic children’s tale to life on the stage at the Suzanne Roberts Theater.
Bon pour : A musical ride through the universe Sachez avant de partir : Purchase a family bundle and save when you get four tickets for $99.
Où ? Philadelphia Theatre Company at the Suzanne Roberts Theater, 480 S. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA
Philly’s boldest and most adventurous artists burst onto Philly’s performing arts scene each fall for the annual Festival Fringe de Philadelphie, celebrating 30 years in 2026.
This 20-day celebration showcases hundreds of alternative, cutting-edge and avant-garde performances throughout the city — ranging from theater and dance to film screenings, immersive gallery installations, cabaret shows and stand-up comedy.
Jetez un œil à 2026’s lineup of more than 300 events and snag your tickets while they last.
Sachez avant de partir : Les lieux, les billets et les horaires varient selon les événements. À ne pas manquer : Les opening night bash at FringeArts on September 8, 2026.
Où ? Divers lieux, notamment FringeArts, 140 N. Christopher Columbus Boulevard, Philadelphie, Pennsylvanie
Even though America’s 250th Independence Day celebrations are in the rearview mirror, Philly venues keep celebrating the milestone anniversary with star-spangled programming.
Les Ballet de Philadelphie celebrates America’s rich history of music and ballet in the mixed-bill performance of Stars & Stripes pour toujours at the iconic Academy of Music, showcasing the work of George Balanchine, Jerome Robbins and Eliot Feld.
Journey through American jazz and patriotic music while watching dancers leap and pirouette across the stage.
Bon pour : Keeping the Seminquincentennial celebrating going Vibe : Patriotic ballet
Opera Philadelphia’s former composer-in-residence Courtney Bryan channels the spirit of Tennessee Williams in Suddenly Last Summer, a fast-paced operatic play that follows the tragic travels of Catharine Holly (soprano Mikaela Bennett).
The Southern Gothic drama based on Williams’ same-named one-act play simmers with family secrets that boil over into conflict between Holly’s desire to tell the truth and her powerful and wealthy aunt’s desire to keep her niece quiet at any cost.
Bon pour : Seeing hybrid music-theater Sachez avant de partir : Opera Philadelphia offers pick-your-price tickets for all shows.
One of India’s most popular contemporary dance troupes, Nrityagram Dance Ensemble, brings the 2,000-year-old Odissi dance tradition to Penn Arts vivants for three nights for the Philadelphia premiere of KHANKHANĀ: the sound of dancing feet.
Helmed by renowned choreographer Surupa Sen, the dance group has made repeat appearances on Le New York Times’ Best Dance list for its modern interpretation of the sacred dance ritual.
Bon pour : Seeing a mesmerizing dance performance Sachez avant de partir : The performance is part of the venue’s Arts of India Festival.
Où ? Penn Live Arts, 3680 Walnut Street, Philadelphie, Pennsylvanie
Les Académie des arts vocaux kicks off its 92nd season with L’elisir d’amore, an Italian bel canto comedy that follows Nemorino on his quest to woo his love interest, Adina.
After failed attempts to win her love, Nemorino seeks a remedy from a quack doctor who gives him a “love potion,” leading to hilarious misunderstandings and tomfoolery. The opera originally debuted in Milan in 1832 and has been wildly popular ever since.
Bon pour : Seeing rising stars perform Sachez avant de partir : The performance is sung in Italian, with English subtitles.
Où ? Académie des arts vocaux, 1920 Spruce Street, Philadelphie, PA
Celebrating more than 20 years in production, C'est la semaine qui vient returns for its much-beloved annual showcase, combining political humor with music and theater to produce a rollicking romp through the year in headlines.
Theater troupe 1812 Productions prend en charge la Théâtre Plays & Players for the show, one of the oldest continuously running theaters in the nation, located in the quiet and charming residential Delancey Place in Rittenhouse Square.
Bon pour : A laugh-out-loud performance Sachez avant de partir : Acheter des billets directly from 1812 Productions.
Où ? Théâtre Plays & Players, 1714 Delancey Street, Philadelphie, Pennsylvanie
Welcome the holiday season with a trip to Irving Berlin’s Holiday Inn.
The Broadway musical inspired by the same-named film comes to Un nouvel espoir’s Bucks County Playhouse, featuring Irving Berlin’s classic songs, like Blue Skies, Heat Wave and the Academy Award-winning and iconic White Christmas.
Bon pour : Feel-good, family-friendly musical theater Sachez avant de partir : Vérifier le site officiel for showtimes and tickets.
Où ? Bucks County Playhouse, 70 S. Main Street, New Hope, Pennsylvanie
Bristol Riverside Theatre gets you in the holiday spirit as one of the season’s most beloved and most-watched movies comes to life on stage in A Christmas Story: The Play.
Ralphie still wants a Red Ryder BB gun for Christmas despite his mom’s warnings that he’ll shoot his eye out. Expect to see pink bunny pajamas, triple-dog-dares with unfortunate consequences and a scintillating leg lamp.
Bon pour : Seeing a favorite film reimagined live on stage Sachez avant de partir : The theater’s last run of the show nearly sold out, so snag your tickets early.
It’s just not the holidays in Philly without witnessing the peckish Sugar Plum Fairy, sword-crossing Mouse King and the magical inhabitants of The Land of Sweets twirl across the stage at Philly’s Academy of Music.
Découvrez l'Académie se transformer en un pays des merveilles enchanteur en rejoignant les danseurs de renommée mondiale du Ballet de Philadelphie as they inhabit these curious characters in Casse-Noisette de George Balanchine.
The performance channels the 1950s version that popularized Tchaikovsky’s timeless tale in America.
Bon pour : A must-see holiday tradition Sachez avant de partir : Les billets sont obligatoires.
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