Events in Philadelphia in December 2026
Philadelphia has 12 sourced events in December 2026. Compare dates, venues, and ticket sources below, then build the rest of your trip around the events you choose.
The Philadelphia calendar for December 2026 leads with these:
- Underoath with August Burns Red, Atreyu, and EmeryDec 1The Fillmore Philadelphia · Source: SeatGeek
- Sabaton: Legends on TourDec 2The Met Presented by Highmark · Source: Ticketmaster
- Sabaton with Pop Evil, Wings of Steel (Rescheduled from 3/11/26)Dec 2The Met Philadelphia · Source: SeatGeek
By TripSapien Research · Updated May 20, 2026
Sourced events
- Dec 2 - Dec 27
- Dec 3
- Dec 3
- Dec 4 - Dec 5
- Dec 4
- Dec 4
- Dec 5 - Dec 19
Big Wig Queens of Christmas Brunch: The Ultimate Drag Experience
Punch Line Philly. Arts & Theatre · Performance Art.
Source: Ticketmaster
- Dec 5
- Dec 6
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Early leads on events still lining up. Exact dates and details firm up closer to your trip.
- Dec 1 - Dec 31
Philadelphia Holiday Festival at the Pennsylvania Convention Center
A month-long holiday market featuring local artisans, festive decorations, and seasonal entertainment in downtown Philadelphia.
Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: festival research
- Dec 1 - Dec 31
A Very Philly Christmas at the Franklin Square
Seasonal light displays, holiday-themed mini-golf, and festive food and drink offerings in historic Franklin Square.
Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: festival research
- Dec 5 - Dec 27
Holiday Garden Railway at the Morris Arboretum
A festive display of model trains winding through a winter garden setting at the Morris Arboretum.
Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: festival research
Holidays, observances & long weekends
Holiday and observance schedules can affect services and venue hours; confirm each place directly.
- Christmas Day · publicDec 25
- Long weekendDec 25–Dec 27
Holiday data: date-holidays (ISC/CC-BY-3.0).
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