Coisas para fazer na Filadélfia nesta semana e no fim de semana

Through Wednesday, July 29, 2026 (select dates)

Don’t call it a comeback. It’s a homecoming. 

After 10 album-less years and countless calls from inside the house (aka R&B lovers everywhere but most especially Philadelphia), Jilly from Philly has answered our neo-soul-laced prayers with new music and a new tour to match.

The legendary voice wraps up her residency no The Met em North Broad with a few soulful, steamy and sensual nights of music in her hometown. 

Saiba antes de ir: The songstress herself has requested an intimate, phone-free experience, so expect to lock up your device in a Yondr pouch when you enter.

Through Thursday, July 30, 2026 (dates vary by event)

Every four years, the world’s top mathematicians gather together at an event dubbed the “Olympics of Mathematics” to share new findings and look to the future. 

The global gathering closes out its Pennsylvania Convention Center takeover this week with a slate of free public programming, including a lecture-performance mash-up examining the connections between music and math (Tuesday), public lectures, and more. All events are free to attend with registration.

Bom para: The Count from Rua Sésamo and anyone else who loves numbers … ah, ah, ah! 

Through Saturday, August 1, 2026

E se a experiência da pipa e da chave de Benjamin Franklin tivesse, na verdade, dado origem ao rock ‘n’ roll e o velho Ben tivesse se tornado a primeira estrela do rock dos Estados Unidos? Essa é a premissa por trás de O Som da América. 

Wrapping up its world premiere right in the shadow of the Benjamin Franklin Bridge at FringeArts, the rock musical rooted in American history features 23 original songs eager to become anthems. 

Saiba antes de ir: Cada ingresso inclui um passeio musical a pé de 45 minutos conduzido pelo próprio Pai Fundador.

Até domingo, 2 de agosto de 2026

Baseado no romance best-seller, este adaptação musical wraps up its run at the iconic Academia de Música on its nationwide tour. Follow along as the tender story of Allie and Noah’s decades-long love affair unfolds, with music and lyrics by award-winning singer-songwriter Ingrid Michaelson.

Meet three different sets of cast members portraying the couple at various stages throughout their lives and iterations of their relationship — and pack some tissues.

Saiba antes de ir: The show beautifully addresses major themes around aging, caregiving and dementia/Alzheimer’s, but for some folks, that may be difficult to watch.

Até domingo, 2 de agosto de 2026

This is officially the final bell! Inspirado por um dos marcos mais reconhecíveis de toda a Filadélfia — o Estátua de Rocky — isto nova exposição explora o conceito de monumentos: Por que os criamos. Quem recebe um. E o papel que eles desempenham na sociedade. 

This is a love letter to Philly’s real boxing history, with long overdue tributes to Joe Frazier now housed inside and outside the Philadelphia Museum of Art, including the relocation of his bronze statue at the base of the Rocky Steps. 

Com curadoria de Paul Farber, cofundador do Monument Lab e apresentador do aclamado podcast da NPR e da WHYY. A Estátua, the expansive exhibit covers 2,000 years of history and features over 150 artifacts and works of art. 

Não perca: Obras de Keith Haring, Carrie Mae Weems e Andy Warhol

Até domingo, 2 de agosto de 2026

O melhor mercado público da América — O icônico Philly Reading Terminal Market - hosts a free high-energy dance party, courtesy of local vibe-setters The Function, to close out its summerlong pop-up plaza. 

Ao longo do quarteirão 1100 da Filbert Street, bem em frente ao mercado, os visitantes podem fazer uma pausa na exploração para tomar um drinque no bar da Molly Malloy, fazer compras nas barracas temporárias e relaxar enquanto curtem um pouco de entretenimento.

No interior, o mercado histórico conta com mais de 80 lojistas que oferecem pratos prontos e bebidas, presentes, itens especiais e surpresas a cada esquina.

Não perca: While The Plaza ends its historic summer run, save the date for August 15, 2026 when Reading Terminal Market brings back its annual Festival de sorvete em Filbert. 

As datas variam de acordo com o restaurante

Keeping track of all the restaurant openings is a full-time job. Sure, you can scan social media, but why waste your time? We’re here to feed your curiosity and fill your belly: 

• Schmaltz in Point Breeze: Isso breakfast-and-lunch cafe already has lines out the door, enticing people to try the city’s newest viral sandwich: a crispy potato latke on a slow-baked egg — opt to add schmaltz (rendered chicken fat that adds a rich and savory flavor). (Now open.)
• Really Ice in North Philadelphia: Born on the block — an ode to owner Dean Owens’ city pride — Really Ice delivers on Philly’s food triumvirate of water ice, ice cream and pretzels. Start with blueberry, churned smooth and scooped cold (now open).
• Juici Patties in Mt. Airy: Isso Jamaican export, now with 17 locations across the U.S., churns out “seriously savory” handmade patties, flaky and golden pastries stuffed with seasoned chicken and beef. Add Scotch Bonnet peppers for heat! (Now open.)
• Manna Bakery in Kensington: Following sold-out residencies at area farmers’ markets (up to two-hour waits!), Temple grad Saif Manna opens a retail space for easier access to Basque cheesecake, manakeesh (flatbreads), sumac-spiced chicken buns and other Palestinian/Levantine delights (opens Thursday). 

Unplug without FOMO. Silent Day em Jardins Calder is asking everyone to turn off the noise — cell phones, tablets, headphones, etc. — and experience the sounds of silence as the works of Alexander Calder wash over you. 

This free program focuses on quiet attention, encouraging visitors to reflect while pursuing the artist’s wire sculptures and innovative mobiles. 

Look for designated areas for reading, drawing, writing and meditation (bring a pillow!). Additionally, all Philly residents can enjoy free admission to both Calder Gardens and The Barnes Foundation from Monday through Friday (through the end of July). 

Saiba antes de ir: Organizers say to move at your own rhythm — and bring what you need to help you unwind, like reading materials and pencils for drawing.

”B” is for “Birthday” this week at Sesame Place’s 46th Birthday.

Everyone’s favorite children’s theme park, located in Langhorne (Bucks County), is throwing a 46th birthday bash, complete with a “Furry Friends” dance party and Elmo’s balloon scavenger hunt, plus tons of character meet-and-greets mixed in. As Cookie Monster likes to say, “Count your cookies, not your problems,” and one way to do that is by setting sail aboard Captain Cookie’s High C’s Adventure. 

Sesame Place, first opened in 1980, has plenty of thrilling rides for kiddos, in addition to a water park featuring Big Bird’s Rambling River and The Count’s Splash Castle.

Não perca: Dine with Elmo & Friends. Book a reservation and sit with Rua Sésamo characters for a fun-filled feast. 

Museu Mütter just hits differently after hours. What better way to see spooky skeletons and other oddities? 

Em Mütter Tüesdays After-Hours Access, the museum grants expanded access to core galleries and special exhibitions, including Botânica revolucionária (featuring plants used by Native American healers) and O Philly Killer (about the 1976 Legionnaires’ disease outbreak), as well as entry into the Benjamin Rush Medicinal Plant Garden. 

Note: 18% of the museum’s collection is human remains, so use discretion when deciding whether to bring children in. 

Vibração: Ben Stiller and Victor Frankenstein teamed up for the latest Night at the Museum sequel. 

Honor the courage, sacrifice, and service of our nation’s veterans and the community groups dedicated to serving them with a day of food, fun and fellowship at Festival Veterinário.

The free celebration at City Hall da Filadélfia promises food trucks and live performances from The Intruders, The Blue Notes, Urban Guerilla Band, MC_Thera Martin and DJ Ron Jeez, plus veteran-focused services and resources, meet and greets with members of Philadelphia City Council, and more.

Vibração: Star-spangled fun for everyone

A Oeste Philly tradition celebrating 21 years, the Bard takes center (outdoor) stage as Shakespeare no Clark Park apresenta: Hamlet this week. The free professional productions begin at 7 p.m. each night inside “the Bowl.”

When the Prince of Denmark heads home to mourn his dad’s sudden death, he finds mom married to Uncle Claudius, who has since declared himself king. Madness ensues, as does lots of swordplay. 

Spoiler alert: Things don’t end well for dear Hamlet in the beloved tragedy.

Saiba antes de ir: Não se esqueça de levar lanches, cobertores e cadeiras de jardim.

Let’s get ready to rumble! 

TNA iMPACT! turns The Liacouras Center into a no-holds-barred jungle gym, filled with demon-masked ringmasters and bleached-blonde showmen. This high-flying wrestling extravaganza — two-hour blocks happening over two nights — is returning to Philadelphia for the first time since 2011. 

Look for increased drama on Thursday when Mila Moore makes her debut as Secretary of Strategic Affairs for TNA International Champion Mustafa Ali’s Order of Four, a flashy wrestling faction. 

Não perca: TNA (Total Nonstop Action) is known for hosting day-of meet and greet events, where fans can get up close and personal with their favorite wrestlers. 

There ain’t nothing like summers on Rua Sul. Head down to the buzzy corridor this Friday for an evening of fun, games, food, drink, shopping and more. 

Check out great deals and special activities at South Street businesses, including the Museu Magic Gardens, while enjoying food truck fare. 

Also on deck: live musical performances and family-friendly activities.

Não perca: The Philadelphia Union’s IBX Kicking Challenge, because FIFA World Cup 26 was not the end of Philly’s football frenzy.

Youse line is it anyway?

Yo Adrienne! Improv Festival takes over the Adrienne Theater in Rittenhouse Square for three straight days of improv magic, including hands-on workshops and live audience jams as up-and-coming comics make up jokes on the fly. 

This year’s festival, now in its second year, features more than 100 performers and 30 troupes from across the country trying out new material. “Fortunately, Philly has great cheesesteaks; Unfortunately, Ben Franklin was allergic to Cooper Sharp!” 

Vibração: Dad actually read the room before trying out his jokes at Thanksgiving dinner. 

Viviendo a través de la muerte (Living Through Death) brings the movie Coco to life through cartonería, a traditional Mexican craft of creating papier-mâché sculptures and decorative objects by layering paper and glue over a framework and painting them.

Mexican-born artist Ivette Chaires, the 2024 Julia Zagar Residency for Women Artists recipient — a 10-year-old program supporting female folk artists from Latin America — explores traditional Mexican themes, like Día de Muertos, while merging contemporary imagery into her work. 

Não perca: Ivette Chaires’ tribute to the women weavers from the northern highlands of Puebla, Mexico, including a mini blouse inspired by the embroidery of the region.

Real Philadelphians summer in Northern Liberties.

SummerFest at Piazza Alta Courtyard, a mixed-use community space backdropped by 16-story-tall towers, sets the scene for an all-day party. Local food trucks and small businesses — everything from Darnel’s Cakes and Lost Bread Co. (as featured on our Mapa da padaria!) to Liberty Kitchen and Wisshickon Brewing Company — plan to keep you satiated and hydrated. 

Also, be sure to check out health-focused activations (cold plunge, anyone?) from SweatHouz. 

Saiba antes de ir: Confirme sua presença ahead of the event to be entered into a raffle for a chance to win a basket of curated goods. 

Philadelphia has an embarrassment of riches when it comes to being the first to do something — for 250 years, from slinkies and steamboats to flags and flower shows, no other city compares to the birthplace of America. 

52 Weeks of Firsts (52 semanas de estreias) honors Philly’s proud legacy with another Saturday Firstival — this time at The Academy of Natural Sciences. Founded in 1812, this was America’s first scientific society devoted to natural history, and they have the plant specimens to prove it. 

Plus, check out the No. 1 art sculpture by Ibi Padrón Venegas.

Não perca: Botânica das Nações, a groundbreaking exhibit that adds important context to the Lewis and Clark Expedition, with Indigenous storytelling and knowledge. 

Cue Freeway: “We still hustle ’till the sun come up!”

Philly’s Freeway — rapper (and Jay-Z bestie) — hosts his 3rd Annual Free Fest em O Estaleiro Naval on Saturday, freestyling unshakeable beats and treats at the Marine Parade Grounds. Freeway, in partnership with City Council President Kenyatta Johnson, puts on a 100% free concert alongside family-friendly activities, giveaways and local vendors. 

Não perca: Free health screenings on-site, with 250 free blood pressure cuffs available to anyone who wants one (while supplies last). 

Visitação pública em Iniciativa de Artes Asiáticas shows off the community-based arts center’s newly renovated and reimagined spaces during this free event near The Rail Park. 

Four live performances transform the Black Box Theater into a magical mystery tour, featuring an interactive play exploring childhood memories by Michelle Nguyen (audience participation is key!) and a pop-up exhibition showing spontaneous street photography from Philadelphia-based artist Alex Wong.

Não perca: Alysa James, a classically trained clown, who is debuting her clown/performance art piece entitled W(hite)omen in the Afternoon. 

Leões, tigres e ... thieves? Oh, MY! 

A criminal has pulled off the heist of the century (the 20th to be exact), stealing London’s prized Tasmanian tiger without a trace. Who are the culprits? How did they do it? And why?! That’s where you come in, detective.

Break out your magnifying glass and sleuth your way through the Philadelphia Zoo durante esse live-action whodunit scavenger hunt. Uncover the clues, unmask the perps and solve the mystery before it’s too late (no pressure). 

What’s in it for you? An awesome grand prize for the winner.

Saiba antes de ir: All sleuths must be age 16 or older. Ingressos are required and include parking, and concessions are pay as you go.

Can I kick it? Yes, you can! 

O Philadelphia Union looks to build on all that World Cup goodwill when the side hosts Atlanta United at Subaru Park in Chester. Interim head coach Ryan Richter is attempting to reset the culture, with both Kai Wagner and Quinn Sullivan expected to see the pitch. 

History says this match is even Steven. These two squads have faced off 21 times overall, with seven wins for Philly, seven wins for Atlanta and seven draws. 

Saiba antes de ir: It’s Military Appreciation Night at Subaru Park, with members of the Armed Forces set to be honored on the field during a pre-game ceremony. 

Tudo está muito bem em agosto, quando Bucks County destino para brincar, comprar e jantar Vila dos Vendedores Ambulantes traz toda a diversão fofa e deliciosa durante um festival anual com entrada gratuita e pagamento por consumo, que marca o início do Mês Nacional do Pêssego.

Todo ano, o Festival do Pêssego oferece entretenimento ao vivo, passeios pelo jardim no verão, esculturas elaboradas de areia e uma grande variedade de pratos e bebidas especiais com tema de pêssego em restaurantes e lanchonetes por todo o campus. As lojas ficam abertas por mais tempo no sábado, e o estacionamento é sempre gratuito.

Não perca: Ordering peaches from The Peach Truck to bring back home. 

If you think corn — an underrated symbol of summer — deserves more love, Charlann Farms is on top of it. 

The Bucks County farm’s fourth annual Sweet Corn Festival returns with corn-themed games and activities, including a corn-eating contest, cornhole and a corn pit for the kids (very popular). Plus, jam to live music by local bands, meet farm critters at the petting zoo, saddle up for pony rides and — new for 2026 — live out your firefighter fantasies with The Fantastic Fire Department Philly. 

On the festival menu, expect a bunch of corn-based eats, as well as pay-as-you-go food from local vendors, and drinks from Broad Street Brewing and Ashlynn Distillery.

Vibração: Good, old-fashioned, family fun at the corn-iest fest around

O primeiro domingo de agosto é Northern Liberties’ é hora de brilhar. Desde 2008, o evento anual gratuito 2º Festival da Rua brings thousands of revelers to the corridor of the River Wards neighborhood. 

Expect a Philly-centric lineup of live bands on stages (typically at Germantown Avenue and at Fairmount Avenue), art and apparel merchants and vendors, multiple beer and cocktail gardens featuring selections from local craft breweries and distilleries, and the finest food fare NoLibs (and beyond) has to offer.

Bom para: A sizzling summer street fest

It’s 1965, the height of the Civil Rights Movement. And Dr. Martin Luther King — the once-in-a-generation leader at the center of it all — is delivering a speech to 10,000 Philadelphians.

Oeste Philly marks the 61st anniversary of Dr. King’s tour with the second annual Freedom Now Festival and Rally. Join local leaders, Black-owned businesses and community members for a day of live performances, art exhibits, film screenings and storytelling, all in the spirit of the Civil Rights Movement.

Also look out for: pay-as-you-go food truck fare, a pop-up marketplace and hands-on activities in the Dream Builders Kids Zone. 

Bom para: A much-needed reminder that the arc of the moral universe is long — but it still bends toward justice

Don’t miss the largest African festival on the East Coast.

Festival ACANA at Cherry Street Pier (Penn's Landing) showcases the vibrant diversity of the African diaspora in Philadelphia through live musical performances and globally inspired cuisine, plus a curated vendor village that never disappoints. 

Note: Please check the festival’s official Instagram page for more information as musical acts and food trucks get added to the lineup. 

Saiba antes de ir: Parking is limited due to construction on the I-95 CAP project, so organizers recommend hiking or biking along the Trilha do Rio Delaware. 

As datas variam de acordo com a triagem

’Esta é a temporada de exibição de filmes ao ar livre. Pegue a pipoca e leve cobertores e cadeiras para assistir a esses filmes ao ar livre na Grande Filadélfia:

• Iron Man (2008) at Sunset Social (Wednesday)
• Brasil (1985) at Mario Lanza Park (Wednesday)
• Antes do nascer do sol (1999) on the Schuylkill Banks (Thursday)
• Raya e o Último Dragão (2021) at Guerin Recreation Center (Friday)
• Rango (2011) at Sunset Social (Saturday)
• Sarah’s Oil (2025) at Thomas Hart Park (Saturday)

As datas variam de acordo com o evento

Treat yourself at one of these food-related happenings in Greater Philadelphia. Hungry for more? We give you one of the best sandwiches in America’s best sandwich city: the humble hoagie. Chow down on our top picks for authentic hoagies na Filadélfia.

• BLT Season at Middle Child: We’re so back, baby — we, meaning Middle Child’s ultra-popular, limited-edition BLTs for sandwich-loving foodies like ourselves. Stacked high with layers of homemade rye bread, crispy bacon, leafy arugula, a thin spread of Duke’s mayo, a drizzle of tomato vinaigrette and — the star of the show — thick-cut slabs of fresh-picked heirloom tomatoes, the sumptuous sandos are exclusively available during peak tomato season (aka for about 4 weeks). (Happening now.)

• Lobster Fest at Morgan’s Pier: Forget about champagne tastes and caviar dreams; It’s all about the lobster at Morgan’s Pier. Lobster Fest is sweeping the riverside dine-and-dance destination, bringing an exquisite menu of summer-y seafood dishes and deals. Of course, the star is the steamed lobster dinners, but don’t miss out on lobster rolls, cheddar and corn biscuit baskets, 5-for-$30 beer buckets, $12 proseccos, and more. Can we get a shell, yeah? (Wednesdays.)

• Waffles & Wine Art Show at Midnight & The Wicked: This recurring food-and-art bonanza gathers highly skilled local artists from some of the city’s most intimate art galleries. The curated event showcases one-day-only exhibits, with all art available for purchase and artists on hand to discuss their processes. Plus: drink and wine specials and unlimited waffles — as if you needed another reason to support Philly art! Ingressos are required for entry, and this week, you can catch the traveling show at Midnight & the Wicked in Center City (Wednesday). 

• Cocktail Clash in the Garden at Fringe Bar: The games are on as nine mixologists from across the city go sip-for-sip, competing for the Dirty Rocks live cocktail competition crown. Will the mixologist representing your favorite Philly watering hole — like R&D or Known Associates — take the crown? Taste your way through their creations and vote on your favorites to find out. Also on offer: live DJ, an ice luge, pay-as-you-go food, discounted drinks and more. Tickets are required (Sunday). 

• Grilling in the Garden with Yes Yasmine Kitchen: Grab a seat in the garden for Yes Yasmine Kitchen’s curated communal dinner at Dreamworld Bakes in Kensington. Accompanied by a yummy halal- and gluten-free-friendly menu of Algerian classics, like batata fries and hmiss (a roasted pepper salad), the star of the table is the chwa: an assortment of grilled beef, chicken, lamb and shrimp skewers. Tickets are required for the dinner and include a take-home gift (Sunday). 

As datas variam de acordo com o evento

Assista a essas apresentações ao vivo em locais da Grande Filadélfia. Procurando um bis? Aumente o ritmo com nossos Guia sazonal para os maiores shows do Philly.

• The Philadelphia Orchestra at the Kimmel Center: Philadelphia’s premier orchestral outfit — under the capable baton of Naomi Woo — tackles iconic symphonies by classical music’s most iconic composers. The Philadelphia Orchestra breathes new life into the work of Mozart (sexta-feira) e Beethoven (Saturday). At times thunderous, at times sparkling, always emotionally charged, Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony, Mozart’s Jupiter Symphony and more are on the lineup for two nights of performances. 

• PJ Morton at The Fillmore: How deep is your love … for PJ Morton? Go straight from Bourbon Street Saturday nights to Sunday morning service with honey-toned R&B crooner PJ Morton. The Grammy Award-winning New Orleans native shows off everything in his musical repertoire, from NoLa Soul to deeply rooted Gospel hymns, when he hits the stage at The Fillmore (sexta-feira).

• Dinner Party With Terrace Martin, Robert Glasper, Kamasi Washington & More at Union Transfer: If “I’m a movement by myself, but I’m a force when we’re together” were a person, it would be these three. Some of your favorite artists’ favorite artists, Terrace Martin, Robert Glasper and Kamasi Washington are known for their prowess as the producers, composers, and creative minds responsible for your favorite soundtracks and songs — like Alright by Kendrick Lamar. The titans of contemporary music step out from behind the scenes, hitting the stage as R&B/jazz super group Dinner Party for a rare, one-night-only performance at Union Transfer (Sunday).

• Buddy Guy at the Keswick Theatre: After 90 years, 33 albums, nine Grammys and countless other accolades, Buddy Guy has nothing left to prove. But that’s not stopping the Rock & Roll Hall of Famer from bringing that iconic West Side sound to Philadelphia. End your weekend with the rock and blues legend himself when Buddy Guy takes the stage at the Keswick (domingo).

• Lisa Ann Walter at Helium Comedy Club: You know her as a wise-cracking, Eagles-loving, South Philly-living middle school teacher on Abbot Elementary. This week, Miss Schemmenti — aka comedian Lisa Ann Walter — sheds her sensible classroom shoes and PG-rated humor for three nights of stand-up at Helium Comedy Club (Sunday through Tuesday, August 4, 2026).

As datas variam de acordo com a turnê

Você está na turnê? (Você deveria estar.) Confira nossas escolhas para alguns dos principais visitas guiadas em Philly nesta semana. Está procurando mais? Siga seu próprio ritmo e saia em uma das esses passeios autoguiados.

• Best-Of Streets Dept. Excursions: Gayborhood Mural Walk: Best known for his Streets Dept. social media platforms focusing on Philly’s premiado cenário de arte pública, photo-blogger and podcaster Conrad Benner dons his tour guide hat, leading a rotating variety of tours focusing on art and public spaces. This week, the arts champion runs back one of his most popular tours, spotlighting larger-than-life artworks honoring Philadelphia’s LGBTQ+ history in the Bairro gay (Quinta-feira). 

• Stars, Stripes and Stories & Uma nação de artistas Exhibition Tours at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts: Excursão Uma nação de artistas at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, with special guided tours exploring how artists go beyond flags and typical patriotic symbols to express their love of country (Friday) and the diverse histories and narratives embodied in the exhibition (Saturday). 

• Open Investigation Evening: A Haunted Fort Mifflin Event: Many men lived, fought and died on the Revolutionary battlefield at Fort Mifflin. Legend has it, lost souls continue to haunt the fortification to this day. Gear up and investigate for yourself with free rein of the ghostly grounds and experienced paranormal investigators from Paranormal Cares (only ethical ghostbusting allowed!) as your guides. Tickets are required, with an extended VIP experience available giving you exclusive access to the fort’s spooky hospital (Saturday).

Dates vary by party

Podemos ter um "whoop whoop"? Podemos ter um "oh yeah"? Philly vida noturna está parecendo mais legal do que nunca com essas festas dançantes nesta semana:

• Michael Jackson Dance Party at City Winery: Calling all the Smooth Criminals: Moonwalk your way to the dance floor. It’s all Michael Jackson all night long as the King of Pop soundtracks uma noite de Off the Wall dança at City Winery. Relive all of Michael Jackson’s unforgettable eras from The Jackson Five to Thriller para Bad and beyond (Friday). 

• Millennial Matinee: TRL Edition & Beyoncé Night + Sweet Revenge at Underground Arts: It’s a complete Riot Nerd takeover of Underground Arts with not one, not two but três different bashes. The epic dance marathon kicks off with a Millennial Matinee party powered by your favorite early oughts hits. Your hips greased? Good. The main event — a doubleheader featuring a mash-up of emo and pop in one room and Beyoncé’s greatest hits (as if you could ever choose) — starts at 10 p.m. To quote a queen, “we like to party.” Tickets for the early evening party are separate from the nighttime festivities (sábado).

Em andamento

Aplausos de pé para a Cidade do Amor Fraterno: O serviço de bilheteria TKTS, de renome internacional, está agora aqui no Philly. Juntando-se às cidades de Nova York, Tóquio e Londres, TKTS Filadélfia oferece uma oferta imbatível: 30% a 50% de desconto em ingressos para espetáculos teatrais e de artes cênicas Philly selecionados até 72 horas antes da apresentação.  

Want the full scoop? Leia mais em nosso guia.

Saiba antes de ir: Os ingressos devem ser comprados pessoalmente no Centro de Visitantes Independence and include shows by Ensemble Arts, the Philadelphia Orchestra, The Wilma Theater and many more.

Em andamento

Agora que o Philly está oficialmente descongelado para a primavera - ou, como gostamos de chamá-lo, para a temporada de refeições ao ar livre - você não pode desperdiçar os dias quentes, as noites quentes e os momentos de felicidade ao sol. 

Faça sua refeição ao ar livre em um dos locais ao ar livre superpopulares da Philly, como 

• aconchegante Old City hangout Cervejaria ao ar livre Liberty 
• fuga de Rittenhouse Square Walnut Garden 
• atração sempre popular na cobertura Bok Bar 
• o lugar imperdível do sempre mutável Center City Jardim de Cerveja da Cidade Alta
• local animado à beira-mar Liberty Point 
• refúgio verdejante para o happy hour O Garden Bar no Rodin Museum
• esconderijo super secreto na cidade Clube de Verão do Frankie
• destino revolucionário ao ar livre (e o favorito dos Pais Fundadores) O Jardim da City Tavernou 
• PHS Pop Up Gardens’ exuberantes oásis urbanos em Rua Sul e em Manayunk. 

Está se sentindo aventureiro? Mergulhe em algo interessante com nosso novo guia para bares e restaurantes ao ar livre fora do comum.

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Let the good times flow! Some of your favorite neighborhood spots offer up discounted after-work drinks and bar bites during neighborhood-wide happy hours throughout the summer. Cheers to that! 

• Fishtown Taps: Every Tuesday from 5 to 7 p.m., over two dozen of your favorite Fishtown restaurants and bars, like Barcade and LMNO, offer a whole bevy of food and drink deals for Torneiras Fishtown. Get your fill of $5 beers, $6 wines, $7 signature cocktails and discounted apps for your after-work indulgence (Tuesdays through September 2026).

• Center City District Sips: Philly’s OG post-office hang, this weekly Wednesday night program offers substantial discounts at Mais de 60 anos (e continua aumentando) bares, restaurantes e cervejarias em todo o Centro da cidade. The CCD Sips promotion is simple: $6 beer, $7 wine, $8 cocktails, $6 mocktails and appetizers under $10 from 5 to 7 p.m. at spots like Franky Bradley’s and Harp & Crown. After happy hour, enjoy 15% off dinner after 7 p.m. at select locations (Wednesdays through August 26, 2026).

• Passayunk Passeggiata: This South Philly stroll down The Avenue — inspired by the Roman tradition of slowly walking the streets before dinner — delivers A vida doce every Thursday evening starting at 5 p.m. During Passayunk Passeggiata, live jazz music sets the soundtrack for food and drink specials (most under $10) at participating restaurants, like Le Virtu and Stogie Joe’s Tavern, and extended hours at specialty shops like Red Gravy Goods and A Novel Idea (Thursdays through August 27, 2026).

Até domingo, 9 de agosto de 2026

É possível saber muito sobre uma pessoa pela sua casa. Para os Shakers - uma comunidade religiosa que se originou na Inglaterra no século 18 e floresceu nos Estados Unidos - suas fortes crenças sobre comunidade, trabalho e igualdade se estendiam a todas as facetas da vida, incluindo seus móveis, arquitetura e produtos de uso diário. 

Combinando artefatos históricos feitos pelos Shakers diretamente da Testamento de Ann Lee com obras de arte contemporânea inspiradas na comunidade, esta nova exposição no Instituto de Arte Contemporânea (ICA) explores how the group developed a distinctive visual language marked by simplicity, innovation and purpose. 

Quer saber ainda mais? A exposição foi recentemente em destaque neste artigo de The New York Times. 

Saiba antes de ir: ICA admission is always free! Be sure to check the site oficial for the full list of current exhibitions and that day’s hours. 

Até domingo, 16 de agosto de 2026

Ilumine a noite no histórico Franklin Square com o imperdível Festival das Lanternas Chinesas da Filadélfia em Old City, featuring all-new lanterns for 2026. Celebrate the Year of the Horse among dozens of massive, intricate and handcrafted lanterns.

Desfrute de apresentações culturais ao vivo, arte folclórica, shows de fontes, artesanato com tema do festival e muita comida e bebida internacional, incluindo coquetéis exclusivos. Para participar do evento, que começa às 18 horas todas as noites, é necessário adquirir ingressos antecipados (programados de sexta a domingo).

Não perca: Southeast Asia: A Radiant Rainforest, a new installation where lantern-sized elephants and leopards roam an electrical ecosystem.

Até sábado, 29 de agosto de 2026 (sextas-feiras e sábados)

Nesta primavera e verão, conheça nove dos impressionantes locais da comunidade - tudo por um preço acessível - com o retorno do Historic Germantown One Pass. 

Visite tesouros escondidos, como uma escola do século XVIII totalmente intacta, o local da Batalha de Germantown e o ponto da Rota Subterrânea onde, segundo a lenda da família, Harriet Tubman descansou. 

Historic Germantown’s brand-new visitor center is the perfect place to start (or end) your adventure. The center features exhibits detailing Germantown’s 300-year history, starting before it was even part of Philadelphia, plus maps to guide your exploration and a gift shop with Germantown-themed merch.

Não perca: Wyck, which houses one of the oldest rose gardens in America, boasts more than 50 cultivars of historic roses — some dating back to the late 1700s. 

Até domingo, 6 de setembro de 2026

O trabalho da figurinista Ruth E. Carter, duas vezes vencedora do Oscar, ocupa o centro do palco no African American Museum in Philadelphiada última exposição, Afrofuturismo no design de figurinosque explora como as imagens dos figurinos desenhados à mão por Carter ajudaram a definir personagens icônicos do cinema.

A exposição modular, que apresenta elementos interativos, exibe trajes premiados e artefatos da estimada carreira de Carter, incluindo um raro vislumbre dos esboços pessoais do artista e trajes da coleção particular de Carter.

Saiba antes de ir: Ruth E. Carter — aka a mulher negra mais indicada na história do Oscar - ganhou o Oscar por seus figurinos para o filme Pantera Negra filmes e é a primeira mulher negra a ganhar vários prêmios da Academia em qualquer categoria.

Até segunda-feira, 7 de setembro de 2026

Não há necessidade de sair da cidade para desfrutar de uma experiência no parque temático da Universal. Esse exposição de estreia mundial, trazido a você por The Franklin Institute e Universal Destinations & Experiences, oferece uma visão dos bastidores da inovação e da construção de mundos em cada parque de diversões da Universal.

Com 18.000 pés quadrados e oito galerias imersivas, a experiência interativa apresenta mais de 100 veículos, adereços e outros artefatos originais de passeios, atrações e shows ao vivo mundialmente famosos. E, como é típico do Franklin Institute, a exposição tem um foco educacional, destacando toda a tecnologia, engenharia e arte envolvidas no design de parques temáticos.

Bom para: Os jogadores podem canalizar seu Mario, Luigi ou Peach interior com uma estação de selfie do Nintendo World.

Até segunda-feira, 7 de setembro de 2026

Você sabe que os dias de clima quente vieram para ficar Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest ganha vida. 

A versão de primavera e verão do local à beira do rio apresenta uma atmosfera semelhante a um carnaval, com uma enorme pista de patinação, brinquedos, calçadão e jogos de fliperama, minigolfe, opções de comida e bebida e eventos durante toda a temporada.

A entrada neste destino familiar é gratuita e aberta ao público. O minigolfe, os jogos, os brinquedos e as concessões são pagos à medida que são utilizados.

Saiba antes de ir: Dogs are welcome in all outdoor areas at Summerfest — just make sure to keep your furbaby on a leash.

Até domingo, 27 de setembro de 2026

Todos no final da primavera e no verão, Longwood Gardens’ fontes gloriosas ganham vida em seu Kennett Square campus durante a atração anual Festival das Fontes.

Diariamente Apresentações no Main Fountain Garden começam às 11h15 e funcionam a cada duas horas durante todo o dia, apresentando fontes com 1.719 jatos que chegam a 175 pés de altura. No Open Air Theatre, assista a um show bônus de 5 minutos a partir das 10h15, que acontece a cada duas horas.

As noites de fim de semana trazem deslumbrantes exibições de cores no espetacular Apresentações de fontes iluminadas definido para uma lista rotativa de seleções musicais.

Não perca: Longwood’s fine dining restaurant, 1906. Helmed by executive chef George Murkowicz, it has garnered the attention of Philadelphia Inquirer food critic Craig LaBan.

Até quarta-feira, 30 de setembro de 2026

Este é o maior ano do Philly até agora, e os hotéis de toda a cidade estão comemorando o 250º aniversário dos Estados Unidos com um brinde ao seu local de nascimento.

Mais de 30 hotéis estão agitando as coisas durante Comemorações do semiquincentenário do Philly como parte de Espírito de 76: A trilha de coquetéis da Filadélfia.

Esses locais estão servindo uma deliciosa história durante toda a primavera e o verão na forma de coquetéis e mocktails inovadores inspirados no papel central da Filadélfia na fundação da nação.

Não perca: The Secret Knock (punch of house-aged whiskey) at Bank & Bourbon inside the Loews Philadelphia Hotel.

Até setembro de 2026

Reserve uma rede e um pedalinho: Servindo como um Orla do Rio Delaware oásis desde 2014, Parque Spruce Street Harbor está aberto para a temporada de 2026 com um tesouro de guloseimas, incluindo um calçadão com concessões, muitos espaços para relaxar (pense: Cadeiras Adirondack e lounges de rede de fundo plano acima do rio, e um show semanal de programação de eventos.

Quando o sol se põe, o parque se ilumina com centenas de LEDs multicoloridos pendurados entre as copas das árvores. O parque sazonal à beira-mar é gratuito e aberto ao público até o outono, com atividades selecionadas pagas conforme o uso.

Não perca: Chiliboats Adventures and a new fleet of Swan Boats — sign up for after-dark Glow Night rides! — provide plenty of water fun.

Até domingo, 11 de outubro de 2026 (de quarta a domingo)

De volta em 2026, a amada cervejaria itinerante do Philly, Parques na torneira, cervejas e petiscos em parques urbanos e áreas verdes por toda a Filadélfia, com um novo bairro em destaque a cada semana. 

Espere por latas e chopes da Mainstay Independent Brewing, Conshohocken Brewing, Dogfish Head e muito mais, além de coquetéis sazonais saborosos e petiscos que variam de cheeseburgers e sanduíches de carne de porco desfiada a copos de cheesecake de framboesa e Lunchables para adultos (!). 

A parada desta semana: Gorgas Park in Roxborough.

Bom para: History buffs. Check out the 21st Ward War Memorial, honoring neighborhood soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice during World War I.

Até domingo, 25 de outubro de 2026 (somente sextas, sábados e domingos)

Philly sempre foi uma cidade de bairros e, durante 20 semanas na primavera, verão e outono, você pode fazer passeios gratuitos com curadoria de especialistas para explorar o que torna cada bairro especial.

Toda semana, o Série de turnês do Neighborhood Jawnts segue para um bairro diferente para conhecer restaurantes, lojas, parques e pontos turísticos históricos locais — tudo sob a orientação de um guia experiente. Where to this week? The historic South 9th Street Italian Market.

As excursões acontecem às sextas-feiras, às 14h, e aos sábados e domingos, às 10h e às 14h. O registro é necessário com antecedência, portanto acesse este link para se inscrever. Bônus: os participantes ganham uma sacola do bairro grátis!

Vibração: Your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man chartered a tour bus.

Até o outono de 2026

É um pássaro? É um avião? Não, é o Philly PHLASH! A maneira favorita de todos viajarem convenientemente de uma atração icônica da Filadélfia para outra está de volta para uma nova temporada. 

Os passes para o dia inteiro custam apenas $5 (grátis para SEPTA Os detentores de chaves) e paradas incluem Reading Terminal Market, Eastern State Penitentiary, o Philadelphia Museum of Art, o Philadelphia Zoo e muito mais. Pela primeira vez, o distinto ônibus roxo também para na 30th Street Station, a Museu Mütter e o Fashion District.

Vibração: Paul Revere took over SEPTA.

Até sábado, 31 de outubro de 2026 (sábados e domingos)

Esse amado tesouro culinário retorna ao coração do FDR Park do South Philly, dando início à temporada de mercados ao ar livre. A mercado sazonal de renome nacional, o Mercado do Sudeste Asiático aparece todos os finais de semana (exceto em eventos especiais ocasionais), apresentando algumas das melhores culinárias laociana, khmer, tailandesa, vietnamita e indonésia da cidade.

This year’s market sees over 70 vendors offering traditional dishes, authentic street food and culturally specific produce, plus plants, jewelry and clothing.

Know before you: Pack a picnic blanket and don’t forget to bring cash — some vendors are cash-only, and there’s no ATM on site.

Até quinta-feira, 31 de dezembro de 2026

Carimbe seu ingresso para entrar para a história do LGBTQ+ - e ganhar brindes incríveis - com o Passaporte Pride, uma nova colaboração entre a Philly Centro de Visitantes do Pride, aqui mesmo no Gayborhood, e o Stonewall National Monument Visitor Center, na cidade de Nova York. Como isso funciona? Que bom que você perguntou! 

Passo 1: Retire seu passaporte gratuito em qualquer um dos sites.

Etapa 2: Visite os dois locais antes do final do ano e colete um selo em cada um deles.

Step 3: Show your completed passport to staff at either visitor center location to score a limited-edition Baron von Steuben tote bag and rock it with pride. 

Não perca: Head over to Valley Forge National Historical Park to see the General Baron von Steuben statue, erected in 1915.

Até domingo, 3 de janeiro de 2027

"Quando no curso dos acontecimentos humanos..." O documento do qual essa frase seminal se originou é a peça central do Museum of the American Revolutionda programação de 2026. A jornada da declaração A exposição traça a história da carta de fundação dos Estados Unidos e sua influência contínua, inspirando mais de 100 movimentos de independência em todo o mundo.

O legado da Declaração é explorado por meio de registros, arte e artefatos, incluindo a cadeira de Thomas Jefferson, um rascunho anotado pelo Marquês de Lafayette da Declaração Francesa de Direitos, o banco da prisão onde Martin Luther King Jr. escreveu "Carta de uma cadeia de Birminghamuma roda de fiar apresentada por Gandhi e muito mais.

Não perca: George Washington’s war tent, aka the First Oval Office. 

Até domingo, 14 de fevereiro de 2027

Em 1803, o presidente Thomas Jefferson encarregou Meriwether Lewis e William Clark de explorar os territórios ocidentais do país após a compra da Louisiana. Mas você sabia que a cidade de Filadélfia Academia de Ciências Naturais Possui quase todos os diários originais dos exploradores e espécimes preservados relacionados à sua pesquisa botânica em seu Herbário Lewis & Clark?

O novo museu Botânica das Nações A exposição "A Origem das Plantas" reexamina essa rica coleção por meio de uma lente indígena, combinando botânica (o estudo das plantas) com etnobotânica (o estudo de como as pessoas usam as plantas) para reformular a maneira como interpretamos a jornada colonial.

Vibração: Sacajawea retells the fateful events of the Lewis and Clark Expedition.

Até meados de 2027 (as datas variam de acordo com o museu)

Com suas próprias histórias, os Philadelphia Museum of Art e o Academia de Belas Artes da Pensilvânia (a primeira escola e museu de arte do país) mergulham na riqueza e diversidade da história da arte americana para este exposição de grande sucesso, com data marcada para coincidir com o Semiquincentenário.

Reunindo 300 anos de arte americana, a coleção - que inclui peças da incrível coleção pessoal do proprietário do Phillies, John Middleton, e de sua esposa Leigh - apresenta mais de 1.000 retratos, esculturas, móveis, fotografias e muito mais em ambos os museus. Os visitantes encontram alguns dos maiores nomes da arte - incluindo Mary Cassatt e Charles Willson Peale - exibidos lado a lado com artistas negros, indígenas, imigrantes e historicamente sub-representados, além de talentos contemporâneos.

Saiba antes de ir: The exhibit is included with general admission at both museums. Purchase a full-price ticket to either museum for 50% off admission to the second museum (valid within seven days).

É verdade: o Philly é um premiadouma cidade do tipo que chama a atenção. Precisa de ajuda para acompanhar todo o burburinho? Obtenha informações com este resumo semanal de nossas histórias favoritas do Philly. Recém-saído das prensas:

• Goooooal: A Philly soccer squad just brought home a national title.
• A popular attraction in Philly is turning the big 2-0, and you’re invited to the party.
• Fringe benefits: Philly’s annual avant-garde arts fest gears up for fall.
• A celebrated artist transforms a small-but-mighty Germantown museum.
• Dish: Find out which Philly hotel restaurants made OpenTable’s top 100 list.

Why stop there?! There’s so much more sizzling hot goodness where that came from on visitphilly.com, por exemplo:

• The seat of Delaware County, Media emerged in the 1840s to accommodate a commercial center and government business. Nicknamed “everyone’s hometown,” the charming town continues to honor its origins with stately municipal buildings, Victorian-era homes, and a magical blend of eats, shops and outdoor fun. Get our top suggestions for a Delco day trip with our new-and-improved guide. 

• Carnival games and down-the-shore fun have returned to one of the waterfront’s premier summer attractions. Free to enter with pay-as-you-go attractions, Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest boasts a massive roller skating rink, rides and more. Discover everything that there is to experience with nosso guia recém-atualizado to the all-ages destination. 

• Late summer has so much to offer in Philly, from highly anticipated annual cultural events like BlackStar Film Festival to delicious food fetes like 2nd Street Festival. Be in the know with nosso guia to the most awesome things to do in Philadelphia in August 2026.

• Lights. Camera. Action! An internationally acclaimed celebration of art and culture, BlackStar Film Festival celebrates its 15th anniversary next week, August 6 through 9, 2026. Preview what the Oscar-qualifying fest has planned in nosso guia para 2026 to the fest.