Join a 90-minute walking tour that begins at Philadelphia’s oldest remaining tavern, winds through its most picturesque cobblestone streets in Society Hill, and ends in Old City’s Independence National Park.

Learn how artisans, merchants, printers, clergy, and other locals shaped public opinion in the struggle between Patriots and Loyalists from 1754 to 1776. Owned, operated, and guided by a local.

Trace the history of one of America’s founding documents and its impact it has had globally. Tickets available today!

Featuring a rare copy of the U.S. Constitution—one of 14 known original, official printed copies, and from which all subsequent printings of the final text of the Constitution originate—this gallery will tell the story of America’s founding principles, exploring how we declared independence, fought a revolution, learned from early challenges, and ultimately developed a new form of government.

Highlighting the richness and diversity of American art, A Nation of Artists will trace the evolving story of American creativity across three centuries, featuring works of art from the Philadelphia Art Museum collected over the past 150 years and the Middleton Family Collection, one of the country’s most significant private holdings of American art. Presented chronologically around distinctive themes, the exhibition explores art making of all types, from ceramics to wood carving and painting to fashion, and includes works by Indigenous, African American, and historically underrepresented artists who have shaped the nation’s visual culture.

May 11-17, 2026, Aronimink Golf Club will host its second PGA Championship. The first was back in 1962 when Gary Player claimed the first of his two PGA Championship titles.

ArtPhilly will highlight Philadelphia as a critical destination for arts and culture—not just for our country's 250th anniversary, but for every year to come.

Featuring over 30 original commissions and taking place during the nation’s 250th anniversary, What Now: 2026 will spotlight the work of artists from the city where it all began.

Philadelphia is proud to serve as a Host City for FIFA World Cup 26™. This once-in-a-lifetime opportunity will allow us to welcome The Beautiful Game to the City of Brotherly Love, and we look forward to delivering the authentic, passionate Philly experience to fans from around the globe. 

As the United States of America marks its 250th anniversary, the 2026 Wawa Welcome America will be a significant cultural, historical, and civic celebration in the place where it happened. This once-in-a-generation experience will feature events that Philadelphians have come to know and love, just bigger and better, including concerts on Independence Mall, firework displays, block parties, Wawa Hoagie Day, a parade representing all states and territories, and more to be announced!

Philadelphia will host the nation’s best baseball talent for the 2026 MLB All-Star Game on July 14, 2026, plus a week of all-star festivities.

The Midsummer Classic at Citizens Bank Park arrives just in time for America’s 250th anniversary — the semiquincentennial.

Nearly five decades after a South Philly underdog ran up the Art Museum steps and inspired the world, Rocky turns 50. Philadelphia is marking the milestone with Rockyfest 2026, beginning this December with the inaugural “Rocky-con,” a blockbuster fan celebration.