Help PFB Build Community & Make Band Things Happen in 2026

Events

Concerts, Parades, and More!

Come see the Philadelphia Freedom Band's Concert Bands, Jazz Ensemble, Marching Band, and Color Guard spreading joy and pride through music across the Philadelphia and the region! Check out our upcoming events below.

For more info about joining one of our ensembles or color guard, check out our Member Info page; click here to give us your contact info, and we'll do our best to let you know about upcoming practices and events. You never need an invitation to play with us – just come to one of our practices!

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COMING SOON: PFB Spring 2026 Concert

Saturday, March 28, 2026

Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral,
19 S 38th St (University City)

*More information & tickets coming soon!

2026 PRIDE BANDS ALLIANCE CONFERENCE

Band Things Happen in Philadelphia:
A Celebration of Pride, Music, & Freedom

May 21 - 25, 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton (237 S. Broad Street)

PFB is hosting the annual conference of the international Pride Bands Alliance, a 5-day symphony of visibility, artistry, and community welcoming 350+ LGBTQ+ musicians from around the world to rehearse, perform, and connect, including a free parade in partnership with Disability Pride Pennsylvania and a ticketed performance at the Kimmel Center's Marian Anderson Hall.

Learn more & register as an attendee or guest at 2026.pridebands.org.

Questions or want to get involved? Reach out to conference@philadelphiafreedomband.com.

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Say You Want a Revolution:
Music of Change and Transformation

2026 Pride Bands Alliance Conference Concert

Sunday, May 24, 2026

Marian Anderson Hall, Kimmel Center (300 S. Broad Street)

The concert, conducted by PFB Artistic Director Hayley Varhol, PFB Assistant Artistic Director Ryan Lowrie, and a range of guest conductors from other Pride Bands member ensembles, will feature two separate bands with a total of over 300 musicians from across the country.

Click here to learn more.

*Ticketing coming soon!