June 08, 2026
Content sponsored by
A. Ricketts/For Visit Philadelphia®
The ODUNDE Festival transforms South Street with live performances, food vendors and hundreds of merchants.
Philadelphia's event calendar gets a major boost this week as FIFA World Cup 26 festivities arrive in the city, joining the annual ODUNDE Festival, TED Democracy Philadelphia and a packed lineup of food, drink and arts events.
The action begins Thursday as FIFA World Cup 26 arrives in Philadelphia, bringing matches, watch parties, extended hours at participating bars and the opening of the 39-day FIFA Fan Festival. The tournament continues Sunday with some of soccer's biggest stars taking the field.
Saturday offers plenty of ways to fill the day. TED Democracy Philadelphia: Founding Futures brings speakers and newly unveiled TED Talks to the Kimmel Center, while Clay Fest and Inliquid's Art for the Cash Poor showcase local creativity. Food and drink lovers can sip their way through Mural City Cellars' Rosé Soiree, browse vendors at Philly VegFest or sample pours at the Northeast Philly Beer and Drink Festival.
The week wraps up Sunday with the ODUNDE Festival, one of Philadelphia's signature cultural celebrations and the nation's largest African American street festival. The annual event transforms South Street with live performances, food vendors and hundreds of merchants.
Plus, Pride Month continues with festivals, parties and new exhibitions happening throughout the city.
Here's more of the best things to do in Philadelphia this week, courtesy of Visit Philadelphia.
When: June 9 - September 29, 2026
Where: Participating locations including Front Street Cafe, 1253 N. Front Street, Philadelphia, PA
When: Wednesday, June 10, 2026 | 5-9 p.m.
Where: 7100 Block & 7200 Block of Germantown Avenue, 7151 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA
When: June 11 - July 5, 2026
Where: Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, 300 S. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA
When: June 12 - August 29, 2026
Where: Participating locations including Stenton, Philadelphia, PA
When: Friday, June 12, 2026 | 6-9 p.m.
Where: Independence Seaport Museum, 211 S. Christopher Columbus Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA
