Latest Events in Philadelphia(February Updated)

This exhibition celebrates the outstanding paintings, drawings, and prints by female artists in the collection of Keith and Jim Straw. The Philadelphia couple began collecting art in the 1970s, a time when collecting works by women artists was relatively rare. They initially collected works by active 19th-century artists, but over time their collection expanded to include contemporary artists, forging close personal relationships with them. To celebrate the Straws' commitment to donate a portion of their collection to the Philadelphia Museum of Art, this exhibition features representative works by artists such as Lily Martin Spencer, Susanna Varadon, Betty Sal, Joan Quirk-Tu-Sy Smith, and Kay Wokingstick. These artworks collectively demonstrate the resilience and creativity of women artists throughout history.

The exhibition, “Where Are We Now? Places and People in America, 1955-2025,” opens with photographs by Swiss-born artist Robert Frank. In 1955, Frank published his photobook, *The Americans*, a collection of photographs taken during his long road trips across America. The book sparked controversy because it revealed, in an almost casual manner, the divisions in American social life, particularly the racism and other prejudices that shape the public experience. While Frank's photographs unsettled many, his collection reads like a love letter to the land he inhabited. This exhibition, in keeping with his spirit, brings together photographic works by numerous artists exploring the American experience and identity in various ways. The exhibition title poses an open-ended question. The photographs on display do not offer simple answers. Together, they raise another simple question: What does it look like when we try to unite?

The exhibition will present Erasius's creative journey over two decades, including early conceptual works inspired by nature and found objects, as well as furniture, mirrors, and other products created using appropriated and digitally processed Greco-Roman artifacts. In addition, the exhibition will showcase a series of the designer's "dynamic" cabinets, characterized by their movable components. Erasius is committed to breaking the traditional notion that cabinets must be boxes with two front doors, or, in the artist's words, "breaking the box." In his "Dual Perspectives" series, he proposes a dynamic lifestyle where furniture can rotate, swing, and unfold in different ways. ‌‍‌‌‍‍‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‍‌‍‌‌‌‌‌‍‍‍‌‌‌‍‌‌‌‍‌‍‌‌ ‍‍‌‌‌‌‌‌‍‌‌‌‌‌‍‍‌‍‍‍‌‍‍‌‌‍‌‌‍‌‍‌‌

The installation highlights picture frames as works of art in their own right, exploring their shifting forms and functions from the altar-like frames of the Renaissance to the experimental, artist-designed frames of the late 1800s. It will include 13 frames from the Johnson Collection, which, together, express the craftsmanship and variety of European frames through the centuries.

In his Manifesto of Surrealism of 1924, André Breton celebrated the unbridled imagination as the key to freedom in all aspects of life. Artists responded by inventing a wide variety of new expressive forms designed to stir up the human capacity for wonder and amazement. Dreamworld: Surrealism at 100 will feature approximately two hundred works by more than seventy artists associated with the international Surrealist movement.

The Electrical Spectacle Light Show at Holidays in Franklin Square stands as one of Philadelphia’s premier winter attractions, illuminating Franklin Square at 200 N. 6th Street with a dazzling display of hundreds of thousands of LED lights. Presented by PECO, this captivating light show runs nightly from November 20, 2025, through February 28, 2026, offering a free and enchanting experience that transforms the historic square into a vibrant winter wonderland. The event’s theme pays homage to Ben Franklin’s electric discovery, featuring a giant kite and key that set the stage for a mesmerizing visual and auditory journey. Spectators can expect a carefully curated soundtrack, including timeless holiday classics such as Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas is You,” the London Festival Orchestra’s remix of “Carol of the Bells,” and festive favorites like “Feliz Navidad” by José Feliciano. The show also highlights orchestral masterpieces like Tchaikovsky’s “Nutcracker Suite” performed by L’Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal, alongside spirited renditions by The Philly POPS® and other renowned artists. Running every 30 minutes from 5 p.m. until closing, The Electrical Spectacle Light Show at Holidays in Franklin Square offers a serene yet spectacular seasonal experience, perfect for those seeking a memorable and visually stunning celebration of the holiday spirit in Philadelphia.

Be part of TWICE《THIS IS FOR》WORLD TOUR IN PHILADELPHIA at Xfinity Mobile Arena on February 24, 2026. Enjoy TWICE’s captivating performances and hit songs in a night you’ll never forget. Book your tickets now for this incredible show.

Bruno Mars The Romantic Tour In Philadelphia 2026 marks a highly anticipated stop on the acclaimed artist’s fifth headlining concert tour, supporting his fourth studio album, *The Romantic* (2026). Set to take place at the iconic Lincoln Financial Field on September 1, 2026, this event promises an unforgettable evening of soulful melodies and electrifying performances. The Romantic Tour, which kicks off on April 10, 2026, in Las Vegas and concludes on October 14, 2026, in Vancouver, represents Mars’ first major tour since his Bruno Mars Live tour (2022–2024) and his first live shows following the Park MGM residency in 2025. Notably, the tour features a stellar lineup of opening acts, including Anderson .Paak (performing as DJ Pee .Wee), Leon Thomas, Victoria Monét, and Raye, adding layers of excitement to the overall experience. The announcement of the tour closely followed the release of Mars’ album, revealed through a series of posts in early January 2026, which unveiled the album title, cover art, and lead single, “I Just Might.“ As the city of Philadelphia prepares to host this landmark event, Bruno Mars The Romantic Tour In Philadelphia 2026 stands out as a defining moment in the artist’s career and a must-see for concertgoers seeking a blend of heartfelt lyricism and dynamic showmanship.

In fall 2025, the Barnes—home to the world’s largest collection of works by the self-taught artist Henri Rousseau—will present Henri Rousseau: A Painter's Secrets in the Roberts Gallery. This landmark exhibition brings together important paintings from collections around the world, showing how Rousseau painted with viewers in mind, changing his works and his story to suit their preferences. Building on a comprehensive research study of the 18 works by Rousseau at the Barnes, the exhibition was developed in partnership with the Musée de l’Orangerie in Paris, which houses the collection of the art dealer Paul Guillaume. Guillaume sold many Rousseau paintings to Dr. Albert Barnes but kept others for himself—this exhibition reunites these works for the first time in more than a hundred years.

Noah Davis's initial wish was simple: "I wanted to represent the people around me." Born in Seattle in 1983, he later settled in Los Angeles, where he captured the complexities of contemporary Black life with a delicate and profound touch. As a beloved painter, this major retrospective also showcases other aspects of his work—from collecting photographs at flea markets to creating collages, websites, sculptures, and ultimately, his own museum.