Parties This Week in Philadelphia worth going out for.

This city has no interest in impressing anyone, which is why I trust what it likes.

I keep track of parties in Philadelphia and only keep the ones worth going to. Ask me what you're after.

See these on a map

Browse Philadelphia neighborhood by neighborhood, get ideas just for you, or ask me anything.

Open the map

Top picks

Life's So Fun at Highmark Mann

Life's So Fun at Highmark Mann One-time only

Fri, Sep 25 · 5:30 PM

West Philadelphia

Y2K cocktails and tarot

The Carnival Noir

The Carnival Noir Hot right now

Fri, Sep 25 · 9:00 PM

North Philadelphia

Dark circus techno rave

Malzof Dj All Night

Malzof Dj All Night One-time only

Sat, Sep 26 · 9:30 PM

Queen Village • $

experimental electronic dance night

Liquid Brunch Official

Liquid Brunch Official One-time only

Sat, Sep 26 · 1:00 PM

South Philadelphia

high-energy daytime dance party

Salsa Sunday

Salsa Sunday One-time only

Sun, Sep 27 · 3:00 PM

East Passyunk Crossing • $

afternoon salsa dancing

Surfside Sundays

Surfside Sundays

Sun, Sep 27 · 12:00 PM

Bustleton

Summer drinks & live tunes

Buzzcocks

Buzzcocks One-time only

Sun, Sep 27 · 8:00 PM

Center City

Reggaeton dance party

Chinese Football

Chinese Football One-time only

Tue, Sep 29 · 8:00 PM

Center City

Reggaeton dance party

Not everyone knows about these

LOSER LION PARTY BUS

LOSER LION PARTY BUS Up & Coming Artist

Sat, Sep 26 · 5:00 PM

South Philadelphia East

Punk-clown party bus

HONK!

HONK! One-time only

Fri, Sep 25 · 9:00 PM

Rittenhouse Square

Subversive queer cabaret

GUSH

GUSH Hot right now

Fri, Sep 25 · 9:00 PM

Queen Village • $

Queer dance night & cocktails

9.2•5: A Drag Dance Party Honoring Dolly Parton

9.2•5: A Drag Dance Party Honoring Dolly Parton One-time only

Fri, Sep 25 · 8:15 PM

Rittenhouse Square • $

drag tribute dance party

Philly AIDS Thrift 21st Anniversary Block Party and Fall Fest

Philly AIDS Thrift 21st Anniversary Block Party and Fall Fest One-time only

Sat, Sep 26 · 12:00 PM

Philadelphia

Queer punk & pie contests

OutLoud: An LGBTQ+ Outdoor Fall Festival

OutLoud: An LGBTQ+ Outdoor Fall Festival One-time only

Sat, Sep 26 · 5:00 PM

University City • $$

Fall party & games

Explore more in Philadelphia

Parties in other cities

Frequently asked questions

How are these parties in Philadelphia chosen?

I go through what's actually on nearby and keep only the ones worth the trip. Nobody pays to be on this list.

Is everything here still happening?

Yes. If it's on the list, it's still on — anything that's finished drops off by itself.

How do I find something that suits me?

Open the map and tell me what you're after — a good terrace, somewhere that works with kids, something on tonight. I'll answer and narrow it down with you.

Do I need an account?

No, everything here is browsable without one. An account is how I learn your taste, your people and your saves, so what I show you keeps getting closer to what you'd actually go to. You can also have ideas sent to you by email or message if you want them.

Is it free?

Yes, completely.

Explore on the map