Philadelphia brings to mind many things: cheesesteak, Rocky Balboa and the Liberty Bell, just to name a few. It also witnessed the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776, making it a great place to celebrate America's 250th birthday and one of TPG's 17 best places to visit in 2026.
Beyond celebrations for the nation's anniversary, Philly is also the place to be for sports fans this year, with major events in basketball, golf, soccer and baseball coming to the city in 2026. And that's not including Philly's already-packed schedule of annual events, from music and food festivals to carnivals and Christmas markets.
Here is a season-by-season guide to 12 events worth planning a trip around in 2026 to the Cradle of Liberty.
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