Things to Do in Philadelphia

The best events in Philadelphia, ranked by real social buzz. Concerts, food events, outdoor activities, art shows, and everything worth doing — updated daily, never paid placement.

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Trending

Hot right now in Philadelphia

Music & Nightlife

Ume

Music & Nightlife · Franklin Music Hall

Fri, May 29, 5:00 PM

Music & Nightlife

The Roots Picnic 2026 — Day 2

Music & Nightlife · Belmont Plateau, Fairmount Park

Sun, May 31, 10:00 AM

Arts & Culture

Franklinland (Philadelphia Premiere) — Lantern Theater Company

Arts & Culture · Lantern Theater Company at St. Stephen's Theater

Mon, Jun 1, 4:30 PM

Music & Nightlife

Wolf Eyes (presented by Ars Nova Workshop)

Music & Nightlife · Solar Myth

Sat, May 30, 5:00 PM

Music & Nightlife

Just Surrender

Music & Nightlife · The Foundry Philadelphia

Fri, Jun 5, 5:00 PM

Music & Nightlife

Brye

Music & Nightlife · Nikki Lopez Philly

Fri, Jun 12, 5:00 PM

Arts & Culture

Paths to Independence Exhibition Opens

Arts & Culture · Historical Society of Pennsylvania

Thu, May 7, 6:00 AM

Tech & Networking

TED Democracy Philadelphia: Founding Futures

Tech & Networking · Marian Anderson Hall, Kimmel Center

Sat, Jun 13, 11:00 AM

Arts & Culture

Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival — Opening Night

Arts & Culture · Franklin Square

Fri, Jun 5, 3:00 PM

Arts & Culture

Philadelphia Orchestra: Beethoven and Marsalis (World Premiere)

Arts & Culture · Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts — Marian Anderson Hall

Thu, May 28, 4:00 PM

Music & Nightlife

WXPN Welcomes: Ben Folds & A Piano Tour

Music & Nightlife · The Fillmore Philadelphia

Sun, May 31, 4:30 PM

Arts & Culture

Philadelphia Orchestra: Gershwin and Bernstein

Arts & Culture · Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts — Marian Anderson Hall

Thu, Jun 4, 4:00 PM

This Weekend

Things to do in Philadelphia this weekend

Music & Nightlife

Ume

Music & Nightlife · Franklin Music Hall

Fri, May 29, 5:00 PM

Music & Nightlife

The Roots Picnic 2026 — Day 2

Music & Nightlife · Belmont Plateau, Fairmount Park

Sun, May 31, 10:00 AM

Music & Nightlife

Wolf Eyes (presented by Ars Nova Workshop)

Music & Nightlife · Solar Myth

Sat, May 30, 5:00 PM

Music & Nightlife

WXPN Welcomes: Ben Folds & A Piano Tour

Music & Nightlife · The Fillmore Philadelphia

Sun, May 31, 4:30 PM

Free

Free things to do in Philadelphia

Arts & Culture

Sail Through This to That — Community Procession (ArtPhilly)

Arts & Culture · Cherry Street Pier

Thu, May 28, 7:00 AM

Free

Arts & Culture

Odunde Festival 2026 (51st Anniversary)

Arts & Culture · 23rd & South Street

Sun, Jun 14, 7:00 AM

Free

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best things to do in Philadelphia right now?

Philadelphia has 12+ trending events right now. Top picks include Ume, The Roots Picnic 2026 — Day 2, Franklinland (Philadelphia Premiere) — Lantern Theater Company. Browse all trending events above.

What's happening in Philadelphia this weekend?

This weekend in Philadelphia: Ume, The Roots Picnic 2026 — Day 2, Wolf Eyes (presented by Ars Nova Workshop), WXPN Welcomes: Ben Folds & A Piano Tour, and more. Check the weekend section above for the full list.

What are free things to do in Philadelphia?

Free Philadelphia events coming up: Sail Through This to That — Community Procession (ArtPhilly), Odunde Festival 2026 (51st Anniversary). Browse the free events section above.

How does AnyPlanz rank events?

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