OURfest 2026: A Guide to Philly’s Annual Coming Out Celebration & Block Party

The Experience

One of the largest celebrations of its kind in the nation, OURfest (formerly OutFest) has been a beloved city tradition since 1990, highlighting Philly’s vibrant LGBTQ+ community.

Themed “OUT for Good,” this year’s fest honors living openly and authentically while building on the city’s proud LGBTQ+ history and investing in a collaborative future. 

OURfest 2026 spans 12th Street and 13th Street, from Locust Street to Spruce Street, with pop-up LUV gardens (intentional spaces for reflection) throughout the Gayborhood. The festival is open to all, especially LGBTQ+ community members and allies.

Here are some highlights, but keep an eye on the official website for the full list of vendors, performers and schedules.

Live Entertainment

Featuring multiple stages, this year’s entertainment lineup is better than ever.

Don’t miss an all-ages block party called “The Reunion” on the main stage from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. that celebrates Black culture and community, with performances by Fitch Means, Carla Gamble, SWAY Philly and more. 

Stick around for the “All House, All Night” dance party as various DJs spin long into the evening. 

Pop-up performances pepper the Gayborhood throughout the festival, including drag shows, poetry readings, big bands and community choirs, plus live entertainment by Nikki Powerhouse, Cheer Philly and the Philadelphia Gay Men’s Chorus.

  — Photo by S. Ramones for Visit Philadelphia

Activities & Resource Fair

Hosted by The Attic Youth Center, this alcohol- and smoke-free zone caters to young people and families with bounce houses, drag story time, performances by young artists and much more. Also, these drop-in activities are located in reduced-noise areas.

Community Resource Tents, hosted by the Pride Visitor Center, are also scattered throughout the fest, offering health and wellness information from dozens of partner organizations.

  — Photo by S. Ramones for Visit Philadelphia

Food & Drink

The fest’s Food Truck Market features a diverse lineup of eats, from hamburgers and pizza to empanadas and barbecue. Check Enstastag for the full list of vendors.

Additionally, three different 21-plus beer and cocktail gardens (and mocktails!) highlight Gayborhood staples like Franky Bradley’s and Tavern on Camac. 

For sober vibes, enjoy entertainment catered to adults (though families are welcome, too) at the festival’s alcohol-free zone.

The Decompression Zone

Attendees in need of a relaxing place to reset can take advantage of this low-sensory space, complete with low music, comfortable seating, accessible bathrooms and more.

Disability Pride hosts a silent disco on Sensory Avenue while Stonewall Sports invites you to play and meet new people at the Sports Zone, in addition to a pre-event kickball tournament for women, trans and non-binary athletes at Marconi Plaza.

  — Photo by S. Ramones for Visit Philadelphia

New for 2026

Philly’s OURfest opens with a fresh slate of unofficial kickoff parties, drag shows and live performances throughout the weekend, including: 

• Porkroll Outfest at Broad Hall: La unofficial kickoff party brings Chicago house music pioneer Derrick Carter to town for a genre-bending live performance underneath the Divine Lorraine (Friday, October 9, 2026).
• Lost in Space at Voyeur Nightclub: OURfest’s biggest party features various DJs spinning across three rooms until 6 a.m. (Saturday, October 10, 2026).
• ERAs Tour Drag Show: Craft Hall “shakes it off” with a weekend of Taylor Swift-inspired drag shows (October 10 & 11, 2026).

Keep an eye on the official website for more information.

Getting There

OURfest 2026 takes place throughout the Gayborhood, spanning Locust and Spruce streets — between 12th Street and 13th Street — on Sunday, October 11, 2026 from noon to 7 p.m.

If you want a hassle-free trip, public transit is the way to go. Both the Walnut-Locust subway stop on SEPTA’s B (Broad Street) line and the Jefferson Station stop on SEPTA’s Regional Rail leave you just minutes from the fun.

With street closures and large crowds expected, driving isn’t recommended. (However, there are parking lots a few blocks away.)

  — Photo courtesy OURFest Parade & Festival

For more info about OURfest, click the button below.

Guide to Drag Shows

Long gone are the days of mere celebrity impersonation. The Philly drag scene is full of top-tier queens with original performances and personalities bigger than their hair.

Sunset Drag at Bok Bar   — Foto pa Visit Philadelphia

Click the button below for a guide to top drag venues, drag brunches and other can’t-miss performances in Philly.

Guide to LGBTQ+ Bars

The night doesn’t have to end when the festival does. Philly is home to an awesome variety of LGBTQ-owned, -staffed and -friendly bars in the Gayborhood and beyond.

Voyeur Nightclub   — Photo courtesy Voyeur

Click the button below for our guide to LGBTQ+ bars for drinking, dancing and more.

Essential LGBTQ+ Philly

Philly is proud of the historic roles it has played — and plays still — in the founding, advancement and celebration of the LGBTQ+ civil rights movement.

  — Photo by S. Ramones for Visit Philadelphia

Click the button below to explore an essential itinerary for visitors interested in Philadelphia’s LGBTQ+ scene — past and present.