Metro Philadelphia: Philly Pride Arts Festival debuts month-long celebration of queer arts
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May 30, 2026 | Metro Philadelphia
For the first time, locals and visitors will get to experience the Philly Pride Arts Festival — otherwise known as Philly PrideAF.
Created by a coalition of five Philadelphia-based arts organizations (Cross Keys Theatre Collective, East Passyunk Opera Project, Liberty City Arts, Prismatic Arts Ensemble, and Wear Yellow Proudly), the inaugural showcase will host a month-long, citywide celebration of LGBTQIA+ artists, stories, and community. Creative works will be performed at different venues across the city, with a span of concerts, cabaret, outdoor events, and community engagement activities on the schedule.
“The Philly Pride Arts Festival grew out of a desire to celebrate queer artistry while also caring for one another as a community,” says Katrina Thurman, General and Artistic Director of East Passyunk Opera Project. “At ePOP, we’ve always believed that art is most powerful when it’s shared, accessible, and rooted in connection, and this festival brings that belief to life through collaboration with incredible Philly artists and organizations.”
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