FREE Philadelphia Fall Arts Fest

Join us as we launch our 2025/2026 season with an exciting celebration!

Experience a vibrant array of live performances and engaging activities, showcasing highlights from our prestigious Resident Companies and regional arts and cultural organizations. Plus, expect fantastic ticket deals, giveaways, and venue tours!

Plus, 50% off ticket deals to 50+ season performances, including Broadway's Kimberly Akimbo, Suffs, The Philadelphia Orchestra, Whitney Cummings, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Peppa Pig: My First Concert, and more!*

Activities include:

• The return of the fan-favorite Back to the Future DeLorean photo op. Snap a pic with an actual DeLorean time machine!
• Explore the powerful history behind the new musical Suffs through a special traveling exhibit presented by The Alice Paul Center for Gender Justice.
• Stop by a friendship bracelet station, inspired by the heart and humor of Kimberly Akimbo.
• Walk on the stage of history-making Marian Anderson Hall, which will be open for tours and an organ demonstration!

Performance Schedule

Commonwealth Plaza Stage 

11:00 AM – The Philadelphia Orchestra String Quartet   

11:30 AM – Opera Philadelphia  

12:00 PM –  The Philadelphia Independence Awards   

12:30 PM – Performances from Broadway’s Kimberly Akimbo, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, and The Sound of Music  

1:05 PM – The Philly Pops   

1:30 PM – Esperanza Arts Center   

2:00 PM – Project 440 presents The Next Measure 

2:30 PM – Performances from Broadway’s Kimberly Akimbo, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, and The Sound of Music  

Perelman Theater 

11:30 AM – School of Philadelphia Ballet   

12:10 PM – BalletX 

12:30 PM – Chocolate Ballerina Company  

12:50 pm – Carne Viva Dance Theatre 

1:05 PM – SHARP Dance Company  

1:25 PM – Usiloquy 

1:45 PM – Née Danse/Theatre 

2:05 PM – Living Arts Dance   

2:25 PM – International Ballet Exchange   

2:45 PM – PHILADANCO!   

Marian Anderson Hall Schedule 

12:00 PM – Hall Tour   

1:00 PM – Fred J. Cooper Memorial Organ Demonstration featuring Andy Brown 

2:00 PM – Hall Tour   

Sign-up for a Venue Tour

*Schedule and sale offerings subject to change. 

*50% off tickets available in person only.