ENSEMBLE ARTS PHILLY HOSTS THE 6TH ANNUAL PHILADELPHIA FALL ARTS FEST, FREE FESTIVAL EVENT CELEBRATING THE NEW ARTS SEASON,
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19,
11:00 AM–3:00 PM,
KIMMEL CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
FREE PERFORMANCES AND GIVEAWAYS FROM MORE THAN 60 DIVERSE ARTS ORGANIZATIONS REPRESENTING THE REGION
Public invited to celebrate Philadelphia’s robust arts and culture scene and enjoy activities and MORE THAN 20 FREE PERFORMANCES across Broadway, dance, The Philadelphia Orchestra, and more
This year, Philadelphia Fall Arts Fest will also kick off the Kimmel Center’s 25th anniversary celebration
NEW: Ensemble Arts Philly to activate the versatile Rendell Room for more intimate musical performances
Plus, 50% off tickets* for select performances across the season
(promotional pricing, in-person only*)
For Immediate Release: Philadelphia, PA (September 14, 2026)—Ensemble Arts Philly celebrates the kickoff of Philadelphia’s robust arts and culture season with the highly anticipated return of Philadelphia Fall Arts Fest on Saturday, September 19, from 11:00 AM until 3:00 PM at the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts—a day of FREE festival-style performances, tours of the magnificent Marian Anderson Hall, and the chance to interact with more than 60 arts and culture organizations from across the region. This annual event brings thousands of arts and entertainment lovers together under the soaring vaulted glass roof of the Kimmel Center and shines a spotlight on the rich and diverse arts and culture ecosystem of the City of Brotherly Love and Sisterly Affection. This year, in honor of the Kimmel Center’s 25th anniversary, guests will also have a chance to join in a birthday celebration complete with exclusive 25th anniversary merchandise, themed interactive engagements, and other birthday surprises.
“Philadelphia Fall Arts Fest is a powerful reflection of who we are and what the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts has meant to this city for 25 years—a place where people come together, where artists and audiences connect, and where everyone is welcome to experience the transformative power of the arts,” said Ryan Fleur, president and CEO of The Philadelphia Orchestra and Ensemble Arts. “As we mark this extraordinary milestone, we wanted to celebrate in the way that feels most true to our mission: by opening our doors, bringing Philadelphia together, and making the arts accessible to all. The Kimmel Center belongs to this city, and this celebration belongs to Philadelphia. We look forward to welcoming our neighbors, our artists, and our entire community to celebrate all our city has to offer.”
Philadelphia Fall Arts Fest guests are welcome to explore activities and demonstrations across genres, ranging from tap dance to jazz, Broadway to classical, opera to ballet.
Commonwealth Plaza: The Plaza stage will feature performances from shows coming to Philadelphia as part of Ensemble Arts Philly’s 2026–27 Broadway Series, including MAMMA MIA! and Alicia Keys’ Hell’s Kitchen; a string quintet of Philadelphia Orchestra musicians; and presentations from Opera Philadelphia, Philadelphia Ballet, The Philly POPS, Consular Corp of America & Office of Immigrant Affairs, and more.
Perelman Theater: Dance performances will include PHILADANCO!, Chocolate Ballerina Company, Living Arts Dance, Tango Therapy Project, and many more.
Rendell Room: NEW THIS YEAR: Ensemble Arts Philly is opening the Rendell Room, a versatile space within the Kimmel Center perfect for more intimate musical experiences, with performances from the Curtis Institute of Music, Aurora Classical, Settlement Music School, and more.
Throughout the Kimmel Center: Attendees are invited to visit tables staffed by participating arts and culture organizations to gather information about upcoming programs and events; many organizations will also be recruiting staff or volunteers. Family-friendly activities will include the Keep Music Alive instrument petting zoo and DIY birthday party hats. Curtain Call will offer festive, family-friendly food and beverages throughout the day, and WURD Radio will broadcast live from the Kimmel Center from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
Inside Marian Anderson Hall: In partnership with the Philadelphia Chapter of the American Guild of Organists, Ensemble Arts Philly is offering live organ demonstrations at 12:00 PM and again at 2:00 PM, an experience showcasing the mighty Fred J. Cooper Memorial Organ. Attendees are invited to lie down on the stage to feel the “organ pumps” or vibrations of this historic instrument during the 12:00 PM demo. The hall will be open at 11:30 AM, 12:30 PM, 1:30 PM, and 2:30 PM for venue tours.
A full schedule of the day is below.
Attendees will also be treated to a special in-person flash sale offer: 50% off tickets to over 70+ spectacular shows across the upcoming 2026–27 season. Valid on select price levels and select performances within each show’s run. Performances included in the 50% off flash sale are listed below the day’s schedule-of-events and participating organizations.
The preliminary schedule for activities inside the Kimmel Center is as follows:
Commonwealth Plaza Stage inside the Kimmel Center:
11:00 AM—Philadelphia Orchestra String Quartet
11:25 AM—Opera Philadelphia
11:50 AM—Philadelphia Ballet Brass Quintet
12:15 PM—Philadelphia Independence Awards
12:30 PM— Unveiling of BOOP!® The Musical original Philadelphia artwork followed by Broadway performances: MAMMA MIA! (“The Winner Takes it All”) and Alicia Keys’ Hells’ Kitchen ("Teenage Love Affair" and "No One")
12:55 PM—Consular Corp of America & Office of Immigrant Affairs – Batala Philly
1:20 PM—Philadelphia Youth Choral Ensembles
2:00 PM—The Philly Pops
2:30 PM— Broadway performances: MAMMA MIA! (“The Winner Takes it All”) and Alicia Keys’ Hells’ Kitchen ("Teenage Love Affair" and "No One")
Perelman Theater Stage inside the Kimmel Center:
11:50 AM—Chocolate Ballerina Company
12:10 PM—PHILADANCO!
12:30 PM—Project Moshen Dance
12:50 PM—International Ballet Exchange
1:10 PM—Living Arts Dance
1:30 PM—Née Danse/Theatre
1:50 PM—Tango Therapy Project
2:30 PM—Consular Corps of America & Office of Immigrant Affairs – Ñuuxakun Polish Folk Dance Ensemble and Mutya Philippines Dance Company
Rendell Room inside the Kimmel Center:
12:00 PM—Aurora Classical
12:20 PM—Piffaro, the Renaissance Band
12:40 PM—Settlement Music School
1:00 PM—Project 440
1:20 PM—Curtis Institute of Music
1:40 PM—Georgia E. Gregory Interdenominational School of Music
2:00 PM—East Passyunk Opera Project
2:20 PM—Jazz Bridge Project
2:40 PM—Piffaro, the Renaissance Band
Commonwealth Plaza Floor:
1:50 PM—Philadelphia Freedom Band
Marian Anderson Hall inside the Kimmel Center:
11:30 AM—Hall Tour
12:00 PM—Fred J. Cooper Memorial Organ Demonstration and Organ Pumps
12:30 PM—Hall Tour
1:30 PM—Hall Tour
2:00 PM—Fred J. Cooper Memorial Organ Demonstration
2:30 PM—Hall Tour
The list of participating organizations is as follows:
• 1812 Productions
• Allens Lane Art Center
• All In Therapy, LLC
• American Guild of Organists, Philadelphia Chapter
• Anne-Marie Mulgrew and Dancers Company
• Arden Theatre Company
• Artistas y Músicos Latinoamericanos (AMLA)
• Art Sphere Inc.
• Aurora Classical
• BalletX
• Batala Philly
• Caribbean Community in Philadelphia
• Chocolate Ballerina Company
• The Clay Studio
• Consular Corps of America & Office of Immigration Affairs
• Curtis Institute of Music
• Drexel University Department of Performing Arts
• East Passyunk Opera Project (ePOP)
• Georgia E. Gregory Interdenominational School of Music
• The Greater South Jersey Chorus
• InterAct Theatre Company · International Ballet Exchange
• Jazz Bridge Project
• Keep Music Alive
• The Lady Hoofers Tap Ensemble
• Lansdowne Symphony Orchestra
• Lantern Theater Company
• Living Arts Dance Foundation
• Mosaic Society of Philadelphia
• Mutya Philippines Dance Company
• Née Danse/Theatre
• Network for New Music
• Ñuuxakun
• Opera Philadelphia
• Penn Live Arts
• PHILADANCO!
• The Philadelphia Independence Awards
• Philadelphia Ballet
• Philadelphia Chamber Music Society
• Philadelphia Freedom Band
• Philadelphia Scenic Works
• Philadelphia Theatre Company
• Philadelphia Orchestra String Quartet
• Philadelphia Unnamed Film Festival
• Philadelphia Visitor Center
• Philadelphia Women’s Theatre
• Philadelphia Youth Choral Ensembles
• Philadelphia Youth Orchestra Music Institute
• The Philly Pops
• Piffaro, the Renaissance Band
• Polish Fold Dance Ensemble
• The Primavera Fund
• Project 440
• Project Moshen Dance Company
• Quintessence Theatre Group
• Scribe Video Center
• Settlement Music School
• SHARP Dance Company
• Tango Therapy Project
• Tempesta Di Mare
• Temple Center for Performing and Cinematic Arts
• Temple Music Prep
• Theatre Ariel
• The Rock School for Dance
• Usiloquy Dance
• Variant 6
• Voices of Philly
• Wilma Theater
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Below is a chronological list of shows available as part of Ensemble Arts Philly’s special, in-person flash sale offer.*
Promotional pricing available in-person only and valid on select price levels and performances. Offer not valid on previously purchased tickets and may not be combined with other offers. Offer ends 9/19/2026 or supplies last.
• Yannick Leads Bernstein and Brahms (September 25–27, 2026, Marian Anderson Hall inside the Kimmel Center)
• Anthony Jeselnik: Wrath of Man (September 25, 2026, Miller Theater)
• MAMMA MIA! (select performances: September 29 and 30, 2026, Academy of Music)
• Yannick Conducts Mahler’s Symphony No. 5 (October 1–3, 2026, Marian Anderson Hall inside the Kimmel Center)
• Maria Bamford (October 2, 2026, Miller Theater)
• Orchestra After 5: Fall (October 8, 2026, Kimmel Center)
• Pines of Rome (October 9–10, 2026, Marian Anderson Hall inside the Kimmel Center)
• The Philadelphia Orchestra Presents Children’s Halloween Spectacular (October 10, 2026, Marian Anderson Hall inside the Kimmel Center)
• The Great Gatsby (select performances: October 20, 21, 23, and 28–31, 2026, Academy of Music)
• The Magicians Table (October 21–25, 2026, SEI Innovation Studio inside the Kimmel Center)
• Lakecia Benjamin (October 22, 2026, Perelman Theater inside the Kimmel Center)
• Carmina burana (October 22-25, 2026, Marian Anderson Hall inside the Kimmel Center)
• The 8-Bit Big Band (October 24, 2026, Miller Theater)
• Afro-Cuban All Stars (October 30, 2026, Miller Theater)
• Ilana Glazer Live! (November 11, 2026, Miller Theater)
• The Bad Plus Farewell Tour (November 14, 2026, Perelman Theater inside the Kimmel Center)
• BOOP! The Musical (select performances: November 17–18, 20, 24, and 27, 2026, Academy of Music)
• Jordan Klepper (November 20, 2026, Miller Theater)
• The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show (November 22, 2026, Miller Theater)
• Handel’s Messiah (December 4–5, 2026, Marian Anderson Hall)
• PHILADANCO! Winter Residency—For the Love of Philly (December 5, 2026, Perelman Theater inside the Kimmel Center)
• The Philadelphia Orchestra Presents Children’s Holiday Spectacular (December 5, 2026, Marian Anderson Hall inside the Kimmel Center)
• Bach’s Christmas Oratorio (December 12–13, 2026, Marian Anderson Hall inside the Kimmel Center)
• The Philadelphia Orchestra Presents The Glorious Sound of Christmas® (December 17–19, 2026, Marian Anderson Hall inside the Kimmel Center)
• STOMP (select performances: December 29–31, 2026, Miller Theater)
• New Year’s Eve Celebration (December 31, 2026, Marian Anderson Hall inside the Kimmel Center)
• Wonderful Waltzes (January 2, 2027, Marian Anderson Hall inside the Kimmel Center)
• Alicia Keys’ Hell’s Kitchen (select performances: January 5–6, 8, 12-13, and 15, 2027, Academy of Music)
• Seong-Jin Cho Plays Rachmaninoff (January 9–10, 2027, Marian Anderson Hall inside the Kimmel Center)
• Orchestra After 5: Winter (January 14, 2027, Marian Anderson Hall inside the Kimmel Center)
• Mozart and Schumann (January 15–16, 2027, Marian Anderson Hall inside the Kimmel Center)
• Lunar New Year (January 19, 2027, Marian Anderson Hall inside the Kimmel Center)
• Simon Rattle Leads Debussy and Ravel (January 28–30, 2027, Marian Anderson Hall inside the Kimmel Center)
• Yannick Conducts Beethoven's “Pastoral” (February 5–7, 2027, Marian Anderson Hall inside the Kimmel Center)
• Beethoven and Dvořák (February 11–13, 2027, Marian Anderson Hall inside the Kimmel Center)
• Sullivan Fortner Trio (February 13, 2027, Perelman Theater inside the Kimmel Center)
• Gregory Porter (February 15, 2027, Marian Anderson Hall inside the Kimmel Center)
• Beethoven’s “Eroica” (February 18–20, 2027, Marian Anderson Hall inside the Kimmel Center)
• Peter and the Wolf (February 20, 2027, Marian Anderson Hall inside the Kimmel Center)
• The Party: A New Stop-Motion Opera Film (February 25–27, 2027, Marian Anderson Hall inside the Kimmel Center)
• Ambrose Akinmusire (February 25, 2027, Perelman Theater inside the Kimmel Center)
• Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater (February 26–28, 2027, Academy of Music)
• MARVEL STUDIOS' BLACK PANTHER IN CONCERT: The North American Tour (February 27, 2027, Miller Theater)
• Riverdance 30—The New Generation (March 4–5, 2027, Miller Theater)
• Wagner and Bruckner (March 19–21, 2027, Marian Anderson Hall inside the Kimmel Center)
• Yannick Leads Mahler’s Symphony No. 7 (April 1, 3, and 9, 2027, Marian Anderson Hall inside the Kimmel Center)
• Wagner’s Lohengrin (April 11 and 18, 2027, Marian Anderson Hall inside the Kimmel Center)
• Yannick Leads Strauss and Schubert (April 15–17, Marian Anderson Hall inside the Kimmel Center) ·
• PHILADANCO! Spring Residency—Celebrating Black Genius (April 16–17, 2027, Perelman Theater inside the Kimmel Center)
• Chloé Arnold's Syncopated Ladies Live! (April 16, 2027, Miller Theater)
• Tchaikovsky’s Fifth Symphony (April 23–25, Marian Anderson Hall inside the Kimmel Center)
• Marin Alsop and Emanuel Ax (April 29–30, May 1, 2027, Marian Anderson Hall inside the Kimmel Center)
• The Philadelphia Orchestra Presents Green Eggs and Ham (May 1, 2027, Marian Anderson Hall inside the Kimmel Center)
• Brahms and Dvořák (May 7–9, 2027, Marian Anderson Hall inside the Kimmel Center)
• Orchestra After 5: Spring (May 14, Marian Anderson Hall inside the Kimmel Center)
• Django Festival Allstars (May 14, 2027, Perelman Theater inside the Kimmel Center)
• Spanish Romance and Stravinsky (May 16, 2027, Marian Anderson Hall inside the Kimmel Center)
• Yannick Conducts Mahler’s Symphony No. 1 (June 3, 5–6, 2027, Marian Anderson Hall inside the Kimmel Center)
Performances from Philadelphia Ballet, Opera Philadelphia, Philadelphia Chamber Music Society, and the Curtis Institute of Music will also be included in the flash sale. Sales will be conducted in the Comcast Center, located on Tier 1 of the Kimmel Center. The main box office, located at the Academy of Music (240 S. Broad Street) will be open for regular ticket purchases.
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Support for Philadelphia Fall Arts Fest is supported by Lead Community Engagement Sponsor Independence Blue Cross. Additional support provided by PNC Arts Alive.
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