Events in Philadelphia in May 2027
Philadelphia has 12 sourced events in May 2027. Compare dates, venues, and ticket sources below, then build the rest of your trip around the events you choose.
The Philadelphia calendar for May 2027 leads with these:
- Come From AwayMay 1Walnut Street Theatre · Source: SeatGeek
- Itzhak PerlmanMay 2Marian Anderson Hall - Kimmel Center · Source: Ticketmaster
- Philadelphia Orchestra - Itzhak Perlman and FriendsMay 2Kimmel Center - Marian Anderson Hall · Source: SeatGeek
By TripSapien · Updated September 3, 2026
Sourced events
- May 7
Philadelphia Orchestra - Brahms and Dvorak
Kimmel Center - Marian Anderson Hall. theater.
Source: SeatGeek
- May 8 - May 30
Walnut Street Theatre's Finding Nemo Jr.
Walnut Street Theatre. Arts & Theatre · Children's Theatre.
Source: Ticketmaster
- May 9
Philadelphia Orchestra - Brahms and Dvorak
Kimmel Center - Marian Anderson Hall. theater.
Source: SeatGeek
- May 13
Philadelphia Orchestra - Orchestra After 5: Spring
Kimmel Center - Marian Anderson Hall. theater.
Source: SeatGeek
- May 14
- May 16
Philadelphia Orchestra - Spanish Romance and Stravinksy
Kimmel Center - Marian Anderson Hall. theater.
Source: SeatGeek
- May 27
- May 28
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- May 1 - May 31
Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts (PIFA) 2027
A month-long citywide celebration of arts and culture featuring performances, exhibitions, and interactive events across Philadelphia.
Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: festival research
- May 5 - May 30
Philadelphia Museum of Art Annual Spring Exhibition
A special spring exhibition showcasing contemporary and classical artworks at the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: festival research
- May 8 - May 9
Mayfair Arts Festival 2027
An annual outdoor arts festival in the Mayfair neighborhood featuring local artists, live music, and food vendors.
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.
- Memorial Day · publicMay 31
- Long weekendMay 29–May 31
Holiday data: date-holidays (ISC/CC-BY-3.0).
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