Center City is the epicenter of arts and culture entertainment in Philadelphia. Along the Avenue of the Arts, decades-old theaters host an impressive lineup of performances, including shows from resident artists and traveling companies. Vibrant greenspaces, like Rittenhouse Square, offer a reprieve from the bustle of city excitement, and at Dilworth Park, visitors of all ages are welcome to enjoy free events, seasonal amenities and a stunning view of historic City Hall. One-of-a-kind museums, nightlife and luxury hotels are just some of the many other highlights to explore.
2025 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, 215.278.7000
Tay Tay Dance Party | March 16 | 8 p.m | The all-ages Taylor Swift laser party will be a 2-hour, Taylor-made dance party crafted around everyone’s favorite Taylor songs! It will be hosted by DJ SWIFTIEâ„¢ in the Perelman Theater.Â
Various locations, 215.893.1900Â
The Fabric Workshop and Museum
The Fabric Workshop and Museum (FWM) is an internationally acclaimed contemporary art museum devoted both to the creation and presentation of innovative works of art. Below are some of their offerings.
1214 Arch Street, 215.561.8888
Fashion District Philadelphia: Wonderspaces
Ongoing | Wonderspaces presents an evolving lineup of 16 extraordinary art installations and signature cocktails to experience with friends and family. This year-round, ever changing immersive art installation is located inside Fashion District Philadelphia.
901 Market Street, 267.534.7705
The Franklin Institute: Solar Eclipse Viewing PartyÂ
April 8 | 1:30 p.m. - 5 p.m. | Join Chief Astronomer Derrick Pitts for a free community-wide viewing party as the moon takes center stage to cast its shadow on the Earth! Safely observe the solar eclipse under our large solar filter tents, or through our specially equipped telescopes—or even your own eclipse glasses. Whether a seasoned stargazer or a first-time eclipse viewer, be prepared for an afternoon celestial celebration! There will be a DJ and beer garden on-site with food and beverages available to purchase
222 N 20th St, 215.448.1200Â
Lantern Theater Company: Flex Subscription Packages
Pay one low price and get your choice of two or three FlexPasses to use in any combination of shows during the 2023/24 season, including Faith Healer, The Comedy of Errors and Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol.Â
923 Ludlow Street, 215.829.0395
The Philadelphia Film Society: Spring FestÂ
April 12-14 | Local cinephiles will enjoy a weekend packed with new unique selections from the international festival circuit, from American indie darlings and eye-opening documentaries to acclaimed foreign titles. Each film at SpringFest, presented by the Philadelphia Film Society, will have its Philadelphia premiere, ensuring an early jump on some of the most anticipated films of 2024.Â
Philadelphia Film Center, 1423 Chestnut Street, 267.239.2941
2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, 215.763.8100
Carmina Burana | March 15 –17 | Join The Philadelphia Orchestra, pianist Emanuel Ax, and GRAMMY award-winning conductor Fabio Luisi for composer Carl Off’s thrilling, best-loved work Carmina Burana.Â
Haydn, Schubert, and Mozart | April 4 | András Schiff showcases his artist’s gifts with Mozart’s sorrowful and serene Piano Concerto No. 27 and Haydn’s ebullient Piano Concerto in D major, and the Orchestra shines in Schubert’s boldly melodic Second Symphony.Â
Verizon Hall, 300 S Broad St, 215.893.1900Â
Walnut Street Theatre:Â Walnut $30 Under 40Â
Ongoing | As a member of Walnut Street Theatre's (WST) $30 Under 40 program, you’ll get a full evening of entertainment for only $30! You can buy tickets for $30 tickets for you and a friend to every Walnut Street Theatre show. Plus, you’ll be invited to exclusive post-show parties on select nights where you’ll enjoy meeting the artists while mingling with other $30 Under 40 members. And the best part... It's free and easy to join!
825 Walnut Street, 215.574.3550
Fabric Workshop and Museum: Risa Puno: Group Hug | Now through July 21
1214 Arch Street
African American Museum of Philadelphia: Anna Russel Jones: The Art of Design | Now through April 22 | 701 Arch Street
Morton Contemporary: The Peter Miller Story: A Forgotten Woman of American Modernism | Now through May 31 | Â
115 S. 13th Street
Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts: Cultivator: The Curatorial and Artistic Practice of Ruth Fine in Context | Now through June 2 | 118-128 N. Broad Street
(re) Focus 2024: Philadelphia Focuses on Women in the Visual Arts | Now through May 31 | Various Locations