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

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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 Gaybuurt. The festival is open to all, especially LGBTQ+ community members and allies.

Hier zijn enkele hoogtepunten, maar houd ook de officiële website for the full list of vendors, performers and schedules.

Live amusement

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.

  - Foto door S. Ramones voor 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.

  - Foto door S. Ramones voor Visit Philadelphia

Eten en drinken

The fest’s Food Truck Market features a diverse lineup of eats, from hamburgers and pizza to empanadas and barbecue. Check Instagram 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.

De decompressiezone

Bezoekers die een ontspannende plek nodig hebben om te resetten, kunnen gebruikmaken van deze ruimte met weinig zintuigen, compleet met rustige muziek, comfortabele stoelen, toegankelijke toiletten en meer.

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.

  - Foto door S. Ramones voor Visit Philadelphia

Nieuw voor 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: De 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 dragshows (October 10 & 11, 2026).

Houd het in de gaten officiële website voor meer informatie.

Er komen

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 parkeerplaatsen een paar straten verderop.)

  — Photo courtesy OURFest Parade & Festival

Klik op de knop hieronder voor meer informatie over OURfest.

Guide to Drag Shows

De dagen van het imiteren van beroemdheden zijn al lang voorbij. De Philly dragscene zit vol met topqueens met originele optredens en persoonlijkheden die groter zijn dan hun haar.

Zonsondergang bij Bok Bar   - Foto door Visit Philadelphia

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

Gids voor LGBTQ+-staven

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.

Nachtclub Voyeur   — Foto met dank aan Voyeur

Klik op de knop hieronder voor onze gids met LGBTQ+ bars om te drinken, dansen en meer.

Essentieel LGBTQ+ Philly

Philly is trots op de historische rol die het heeft gespeeld – en nog steeds speelt – bij de oprichting, bevordering en viering van de burgerrechtenbeweging LGBTQ+.

  - Foto door S. Ramones voor Visit Philadelphia

Klik op de onderstaande knop voor een essentiële route voor bezoekers die geïnteresseerd zijn in de LGBTQ+-scene van Philadelphia — vroeger en nu.