What Now 2026
We 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.
Philly has so much to offer and ArtPhilly is proud to partner with some of our peers across the city! We invite you to expand your cultural curiosity beyond the festival.
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Find answers here to most often asked questions about ArtPhilly and What Now: 2026.
The festival spans the summer of 2026, with events from May 27th to July 2nd.
The whole city can be accessed via public transit, with SEPTA's system of buses, trains, and trolleys. The city is also car and bike-friendly. You can find the individual addresses of events on their respective event pages.
By taking a look at the projects that interest you on the What Now page. We have something for everyone, including music, dance, film, theater, visual arts, culinary arts, and poetry!
Keep an eye on the Contact page for volunteer and paid opportunities! Unfortunately, we are not accepting new artists or works for the festival itself at this time.
All of our projects were curated from Philadelphia's expansive pool of talented and diverse artists. More information can be found on the artists' websites, which are linked in their related project pages.
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