Kimmel Cultural Campus and Philadelphia Orchestra Season kicks off with FREE Fall Arts Fest on 9/23

The Kimmel Cultural Campus and The Philadelphia Orchestra, the region’s premier center for multi-disciplinary performing arts and cultural events, announces its 2023–2024 season, welcoming audiences back to experience the magic of live art. With over 2,000 events annually across multiple venues, the lineup features everything from orchestral music to Broadway, jazz to comedy, contemporary dance to ballet, opera to rock, and much more.

“We are writing the exciting next chapter of the performing arts in Philadelphia, providing artistic experiences that build bridges and create a sense of community,” said Matías Tarnopolsky, president and CEO of The Philadelphia Orchestra and Kimmel Center, Inc. “A new season means new opportunities to share the transformative power of live performance, educational events, free community partnerships, and more. We look forward to welcoming audiences throughout this wonderful season.”

Celebrate the start of a new season of the arts on Saturday, September 23, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., with the 3rd annual FREE Philadelphia Fall Arts Fest. Featuring a diverse sampling of festival-style performances on multiple stages, this event brings together 50+ diverse arts organizations from around the region to shine a spotlight on the rich arts and culture scene in the Philadelphia area. The event will culminate in a free performance from The Philadelphia Orchestra; tickets to this finale will be made available in August. Guests are encouraged to check the website for updates.

Plus, Philadelphia Fall Arts Fest marks the first public viewing of the innovative, ergonomically designed Maene-Viñoly Concert Grand Piano. In a fitting homage to the late musician-architect Rafael Viñoly, the piano will be on display for the public to enjoy in the very building that he designed, the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts. In partnership with Rafael Viñoly Architects, the special exhibition marks the piano’s first appearance in the United States. Arts organizations interested in participating in Philadelphia Fall Arts Fest are encouraged to visit the website to sign up and participate.

For a complete list of the 2023-2024 season of events, visit the website here.