Pennsylvania's event calendar this week centers on Philadelphia and the surrounding counties, with late-summer festivals, music, exhibitions, and family-friendly activities in the mix. These picks include seasonal guides, this-week highlights, and ongoing attractions from Visit Philly. Expect cultural celebrations, beer-focused outings, concerts, food stops, and illuminated outdoor experiences. Use the links below to check current details before you go.
Live Music Picks
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The Biggest Concerts & Music Fests in Philadelphia for Summer 2026 & Beyond
Philadelphia's music scene brings major acts to venues across the region, from stadiums and open-air amphitheaters to smaller spaces. The guide highlights global superstars, living legends, and rising digital-age artists set to perform in summer 2026 and beyond. It also points readers to WXPN's concert calendar for more Greater Philadelphia shows.
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Food & Wine Festivals
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August 2026 in Philly: The Biggest Events, Festivals & Exhibitions
August in Philadelphia brings late-summer events before back-to-school season begins. The guide highlights cultural events like BlackStar Film Festival, Ukrainian Independence Folk Festival, and PECO Multicultural Series weekends, plus bites and brews at Upper Bucks Brew Fest, Peddler's Village Peach Festival, and the 2nd Street Festival. It also includes summer spaces, the Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival, the Philadelphia Folk Festival, Philadelphia Bookstore Crawl, and Eagles preseason.
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Last Chance: 42 Things to Do Before the End of Summer in Philly
This end-of-summer guide rounds up Philadelphia experiences to enjoy before Labor Day. Highlights include the Philadelphia Phillies, Bian Lian face-changers at the Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival, the Summer Ale Festival at the Philadelphia Zoo, and Spruce Street Harbor Park. It also points to new exhibitions at attractions like the National Liberty Museum and the Museum of the American Revolution.
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Theater & Shows
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Top Events & Festivals in Philadelphia: A Season-by-Season Guide for Summer 2026 & Beyond
This seasonal guide covers major events, festivals, concerts, and new exhibitions in Philadelphia and the surrounding counties of Bucks, Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery. It frames the city as a year-round destination for good food, good times, and revelry. The article notes that new events are added regularly and that dates and details can change.
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Family Events
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2026 Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival: 5 Experiences You Can't Miss
Franklin Square transforms into an illuminated summer setting for the Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival. Visitors can explore massive handcrafted lantern displays, including familiar critters, beautiful foliage, fantastical creatures, and the festival's 164-foot-long dragon. The event also features live cultural performances, globally inspired dining, family-friendly activities, shopping, and more, and runs through August 16, 2026.
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September 2026 in Philly: The Biggest Events, Fests & Exhibitions
September in Greater Philadelphia includes the final regular season games for the Philadelphia Phillies and the last days of warm-weather attractions like Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest. Fall picks include the Scarecrow Festival at Peddler's Village and the Lincoln Mill Haunted House. Outdoor festivals continue with Hispanic Heritage Month, including the Mexican Independence Day Festival at Penn's Landing and the Puerto Rican Day Parade on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway.
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Things to Do in Philadelphia This Week & Weekend
This weekly guide covers things to do in Philadelphia from August 17 to 23, 2026. Highlights include National Treasure Weekend, the debut of Bar Cicci, and In Crust We Trust, which is now open. Family-friendly picks include the Highmark Mann Milestone Mashup, Urban Arts Fest, and free Community Day at the Please Touch Museum, while 21-and-over beer fests take place at the Philadelphia Zoo, Fonthill Castle, and Attic Brewing Co. The Chinese Lantern Festival and Pop-Up Plaza at Reading Terminal Market are also noted as continuing until August 30, 2026.
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