Explore the wonders of the Greater Philadelphia region’s live theatre community during Philly Theatre Week, running April 23–May 3. The festival offers nearly 50 performances across multiple genres, including full-scale shows, workshops, interactive events, opera, circus arts, and family-friendly experiences.
According to The Theatre Philadelphiaa, Pay What You Can tickets are limited and available only during Philly Theatre Week. If a show is sold out during Philly Theatre Week, guests are encouraged to visit a performing company’s official website for regular-price tickets.
Tickets for Philly Theatre Week will go on sale on March 23. All tickets will be sold via Ticketleap. A full list of shows will be posted on the Philly Theatre Week website.
Mark you calendar for a preview event held on April 15 at the Temple Performing Arts Center at 6 p.m. Festivities will include preview scenes, songs, and performances from participating 2026 Philly Theatre Week companies.
Several venues will host multiple events during the week. For example, the Sawubona Creativity Project in South Philadelphia will offer 11 events, and Studio 34 in West Philadelphia will have six.
Highlights include 1812 Productions’ She Gets Around, Molière’s The Hypochondriac at Quintessence Theatre Group, and Wilderness Generation by James Ijames at the Philadelphia Theatre Company.
“I could not be more excited for my first Philly Theatre Week as executive director,” said Darnelle Radford in a statement shared with Broadway World. “Now that winter is on its way out, it feels like the perfect moment to celebrate live performance together. For nine years, Philly Theatre Week has highlighted both new works and fully staged productions, all part of the vibrant conversations happening on stages across the Greater Philadelphia region.”