ArtPhilly’s inaugural What Now: 2026 festival runs May 27–July 2 across five Philadelphia neighborhoods — 34 original commissions, 12 disciplines, and one genuinely open question addressed by the city’s own artists.
Ryan Howard, Jimmy Rollins, and Shane Victorino return to Citizens Bank Park as Team Captains for MLBx: All-Star 3-on-3 — a new competition debuting on All-Star Sunday, July 12.
The Wine Cup 2026 brings wine, beer, and spirits to the Philadelphia Navy Yard on June 20 — a festival hosted by three Black-owned winemakers and built to lift local businesses.
Four FIFA World Cup 2026 fan cruises aboard the Spirit of Philadelphia — live DJ, unlimited drinks, and Philly skyline views on the Delaware River this June and July.
The Gas Lamp Hotel First Friday Fête returns to Old City on June 5 with courtyard bites from Cuba Libre, Dad’s Hat Rye cocktails at Newton’s Cellar, and Mac Wondo on the decks.
Eastern State May 2026 programming features four Justice 101 conversations, the Memorial Day Weekend Preservation Fest, and the launch of Finding Freedom Civic Season running through Labor Day, all under the institution’s yearlong A Time for Liberty initiative tied to America’s 250th anniversary.
The ODUNDE Festival 2026 returns to South Philadelphia for a week-long celebration June 7-14, with R&B legends Bell Biv DeVoe headlining the South Street finale on June 14. Now in its 51st year, ODUNDE is the largest African American street festival in North America, drawing up to 500,000 attendees and generating $30 million in economic impact.
Hiroki, the Michelin-recognized Fishtown sushi counter from Chef Hiroki Fujiyama, has reimagined its 21-course omakase at a new $195 price point inclusive of tax and service. The Kyoto-rooted kaiseki framework remains intact, with Wednesday-through-Saturday seatings at 6 PM and 8:30 PM and an optional sake pairing for $70.
The Sassafras Chartreuse collection survives the global shortage thanks to a 2021 decision to stock up on rare expressions including VEP and MOF. The Grand Dame of Old City neighborhood bars marks its 50th year with World Cocktail Day on May 13 and National Chartreuse Day on May 16.
The Philly Pops Neighborhood Concerts continue this weekend with two more May offerings: a Motown tribute at Church of St. Luke and the Epiphany on Friday, May 15, and a John Coltrane centennial matinee at Calvary-St. Augustine Episcopal Church on Saturday, May 16. Tickets start at $5.
