Festivals and Programming
Annual festivals and reoccurring programming with a focus on Philly music.
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Street Festivals, Porchfests, and Outdoor Events
Rex Manning Day – Mid April
An annual Philadelphia block party held on or around April 8th (often on the nearest weekend), organized by the South Street Art Mart. Celebrates the movie Empire Records and features a stage for live performances, as well as a variety of craft and food vendors.
⌚April 11th Noon-7pm, 📍South St Art Mart, 💵 Free
West Philly Porchfest – Late May or Early June
A single day DIY music festival that occurs across the front yards and porches of houses and establishments in West Philly, showcasing local musicians and bands.
⌚May 30th Noon-6pm , 📍West Philly, various locations, 💵 Free
Queen of the Park – Early June
A skateboarding competition at FDR park with a heavy emphasis on live bands, as well as a variety of craft and food vendors.
⌚June 6th Noon-6pm, 📍FDR Skatepark, 💵 Free
Clark Park Festival – Mid June
A family friendly West Philly music festival in a beloved park. Features live music as well as food and other vendors.
⌚June 20th 11am-7pm, 📍Clark Park, 💵 Free
Roxyunk Porchfest – Early to Mid October
A single day DIY music festival that occurs across the front yards and porches of houses in the neighborhoods of Roxborough and Manayunk, showcasing local musicians and bands.
⌚October 10th Noon-6pm , 📍Roxborough and Manayunk, various locations, 💵 Free
Festivals
Two Piece Fest – Mid February
An “annual celebration of duos”; a lineup featuring a variety of two-person bands, performing for this single day indoor festival.
⌚February 21st, 📍Ukie Club, 💵 $26
Sing Us Home – Early May
RoxYunk native Dave Hause set this festival up as a three day celebration of punk, rock, and acoustic music. In addition to music, you’ll find local food and drink, craft beer, tattoos, art, and more.
⌚May 1st-3rd , 📍Venice Island (Manayunk), 💵 $ 163 (Three day general admission)
Decibel Magazine Metal & Beer Fest – Early May
A loud and heavy metal festival centered around craft beer.
⌚May 2nd-3rd, 📍The Fillmore, 💵 $93 (Two day general admission)
Fishtown Music & Arts Festival – Early May
A full day of local music and DJs, art, and community in the streets of Fishtown.
⌚May 2nd, 📍Fishtown, 💵 $35
The Roots Picnic – Late May to early June
An outdoor festival with a lineup curated by Philly hip-hop group The Roots.
⌚May 30th-31st , 📍Fairmount Park, 💵 $300 (two day general admission)
Break Free Fest – Mid June
A DIY hardcore and punk fest creating space for POC communities in Philly.
⌚June 12th-14th , 📍Ukie Club, Cousin Danny’s Lounge 💵 $24 Single Day – $54 Full Weekend
Wawa Welcome America – July 4th
The nation’s largest 4th of July celebration takes place in front of the Art Museum, and offers free performances from large musical names.
⌚July 4th, 7pm, 📍Ben Franklin Parkway, 💵 Free
Philadelphia Folk Festival – Mid August
Venture outside of the city for this folk-centric festival that offers camping, crafts, and cultural activities for all ages.
⌚August 14th-16th, 📍Montgomery County PA, 💵 $264 General Admission – $316 Camping (3 – days)
This Is Hardcore – Summer
This high energy hardcore festival enters its 20th year in 2026.
⌚TBD, 📍Underground Arts, 💵 TBD
Xponential Festival – Late September
WXPN curates this lineup of indie rock, roots, blues, and singer-songwriters in this 3 day festival, featuring established and emerging artists from both Philly and around the world.
⌚September 18th-20th, 📍Camden Riverfront, 💵 $220 Members 3-Day Pass – $260 General Admission 3-day
Philly Music Fest – Mid to Late October
This non-profit festival occurs across various Philly venues over the course of a week, featuring both nationally recognized and emerging Philly musicians, in the genres of rock, punk, hip hop, bluegrass, jazz, pop, metal and R&B.
⌚October 10th-19th, 📍Various Venues, 💵 $20-$78 for single venue tickets