Philadelphia festivals events

Gigantour ft. Megadeth, Black Label Society, Device, Hellyeah, Newsted and Death Division

Friday, Aug 9 4:30p

The critically acclaimed package festival founded in 2005 by MEGADETH's Dave Mustaine-returns in 2013 with an incredible new line-up for the tour...

Midsommarfest

Saturday, Jun 22 4:00p

American Swedish Historical Museum, Philadelphia

Celebrate summer at our annual Midsommarfest, complete with food, drinks, home-made Swedish pastries, music by Ruthanne E Ankney and Kevin O' Brian, maypole dancing, as well as crafts and games for...

The Ultimate Match Party

Thursday, Jun 27 4:00p

Smith Memorial Playground & Playhouse, Philadelphia

The purpose of the event is to provide families interested in adoption the opportunity to learn about waiting children; assist adoptive families with building a supportive network; and allow agenci...

Taste of Philadelphia Concert and Fireworks, Presented by Adventure Aquarium

Saturday, Jul 6 8:00p

Great Plaza at Penn's Landing, Philadelphia

If you’ve spent the afternoon devouring food samples at the Taste of Philadelphia, or if you’re coming just for the concert and fireworks, prepare to be awed...

Festival of India

Saturday, Aug 17 1:00p

Great Plaza at Penn's Landing, Philadelphia

The Festival of India, part of the PECO Multicultural Series, celebrates India's Independence Day and the Greater Philadelphia region’s vibrant Indian American community...

Wawa Welcome America! Taste of Philadelphia

Friday, Jul 5 12:00p

Great Plaza at Penn's Landing, Philadelphia

One of the highlights of the Wawa Welcome America! Festival is the Taste of Philadelphia, a weekend-long celebration of Philadelphia’s food culture...

WHYY Connections Festival

Saturday, Sep 7 12:00p

Great Plaza at Penn's Landing, Philadelphia

Hosted by WHYY, this music-centric event features a variety of music performances to appeal to a diverse audience. The weekend will also include visual arts, kids activities and more

Multicultural Festival/ Concert of Colors

Sunday, Jun 30 10:00a

Fairmount Park (near the Mann Music Center) PhiladelphIa, Philadelphia

In celebration of National Caribbean Heritage Month, the Multicultural Festival/Concert of Colors will feature musical artists from throughout the Caribbean, steel pan orchestras, foods, arts and c...

Super Scooper All-You-Can-Eat Ice Cream Festival

Saturday, Jun 29 12:00p

Great Plaza at Penn's Landing, Philadelphia

Come down to the Great Plaza at Penn’s Landing to make a sweet donation to support the Joshua Kahan Fund’s fight against pediatric leukemia while enjoying scoops of family fun at the 15th Annual Al...

Family Tanabata Weekend

Saturday, Jul 6 11:00a

Shofuso Japanese House and Garden, Philadelphia

Tanabata is the traditional Japanese Star Festival held in midsummer...

Crayfish Party

Friday, Aug 23 6:30p

American Swedish Historical Museum, Philadelphia

Get a taste of Swedish summer at our annual Crayfish Party. Enjoy a platter of crayfish, along with bread, cheese, potato salad and snaps...

Mexican Independence Day Festival

Sunday, Sep 15 1:00p

Great Plaza at Penn's Landing, Philadelphia

Celebrate Mexican Independence Day with music, food, dancing, and more, organized by the Mexican Cultural Center...

Caribbean Festival

Sunday, Aug 18 12:00p

Great Plaza at Penn's Landing, Philadelphia

In its 27th year, the Caribbean Festival and Cultural Organization of Pennsylvania's Caribbean Festival, part of the PECO Multicultural Series, continues to celebrate Caribbean culture, and raise s...

Midtown Village Fall Festival

Saturday, Oct 5 10:00a

Midtown Village, Philadelphia

An annual fall festival that includes a crafter's row, music, children's activities and more. 30,000 attendees expected. ** Estimated start time -- Please confirm **

Old City Seaport Festival

Saturday, Oct 12 10:00a

Independence Seaport Museum, Philadelphia

Independence Seaport Museum is launching the Old City Seaport Festival, a weekend-long Festival with Tall Ships, food, live music, crafts, vendors and activities along the waterfront at Independenc...

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