Philly Voice: Philly is getting a new Pride arts festival this June: Philly PrideAF
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April 14, 2026 | Philly Voice
Six local arts groups are behind the monthlong festival, which will bring performances, cabaret and concerts to venues across the city.
Philadelphia will have a new way to celebrate Pride this year.
The Philly Pride Arts Festival, branded PrideAF, launches in June with a monthlong lineup of performances and events across the city, from Center City to South Philly and Fishtown.
The festival is a collaboration between six local groups: Altissimo Arts, Cross Keys Theatre Collective, East Passyunk Opera Project, Liberty City Arts, Prismatic Arts Ensemble and Wear Yellow Proudly. Together, they’re presenting a range of performances across different styles and disciplines, from opera and cabaret to drag and live music.
Some events are ticketed, others are free, and a few lean more casual, like late-night karaoke or outdoor jam sessions.
Things get started Saturday, June 6, with “Fear & Self-Loathing in Philadelphia,” a Pride cabaret from East Passyunk Opera Project at Franky Bradley’s. The show mixes music and storytelling while digging into identity, resilience and connection.
The festival will also be part of the Philadelphia Pride Parade on June 7, with organizers marching and hosting an information table along the route for attendees who want to learn more or get involved.
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