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Join PFB in "The Land of Make-Believe" – Concert & Jazz Spring Concert
Concerts, Parades, and More!
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!
PFB'S SPRING CONCERT & JAZZ PERFORMANCE
The Land of Make-Believe
The Land of Make-Believe
Saturday, March 28, 2026
4 PM
Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral,
19 S 38th St (University City)
Step away from the real world and into a concert full of imagination, mischief, and joy! “The Land of Make-Believe” is the Philadelphia Freedom Band's playful, family-friendly Spring Concert designed to delight younger listeners while giving adults a much-needed dose of musical escapism.
From cartoon-inspired symphonic works and whimsical wind ensemble classics from our Concert Bands to grooving and sparkling pieces from our Jazz Ensemble, this concert is sweet, silly, and seriously fun.
2026 PRIDE BANDS ALLIANCE CONFERENCE
Band Things Happen in Philadelphia:
A Celebration of Pride, Music, & Freedom
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.
The event includes a free parade & festival in partnership with Disability Pride Pennsylvania and a ticketed concert at the Kimmel Center's Marian Anderson Hall.
You can register as a full attendee to participate in one or more ensembles; or sign up as a guest to attend just the social events, workshops, and performances.
Questions or want to get involved? Reach out to conference@philadelphiafreedomband.com.
SAVE THE DATE
Disability Pride Parade & Festival
2026 Pride Bands Alliance Conference Marching Band & Color Guard Performance
Saturday, May 23, 2026 | TBA
Center City Philadelphia
In partnership with Disability Pride Pennsylvania.
*More details coming soon!
GET TICKETS
Say You Want a Revolution:
Music of Change and Transformation
2026 Pride Bands Alliance Conference Concert
Sunday, May 24, 2026 | 7 PM
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.
Learn more about the conference here.
Marching Band
Marching Band
Upcoming Rehearsals:
See Member Info page for details and join Band app for announcements & up-to-date calendar of events
Spring 2026 "Band Camps" – Sun. 3/29 & Sat. 4/18 (location TBA)
Mon. night Marching Band rehearsals 4/13, 4/27, 5/4, 5/11, & 5/18 (LCHC)
Jazz Ensemble
Jazz Ensemble
Rehearsals Thursday nights @ 7 PM (Lutheran Church of the Holy Communion, 2111 Sansom St.)
Spring 2026 rehearsals start January 29th – see Member Info page for details
Fri. 3/27 evening – The Land of Make-Believe: PFB's Spring Concert & Jazz Performance – Dress Rehearsal
Sat. 3/28 – The Land of Make-Believe: PFB's Spring Concert & Jazz Performance
Concert Bands – Symphonic Band & Wind Ensemble
Concert Bands – Symphonic Band & Wind Ensemble
Rehearsals Monday nights @ 7 PM (Lutheran Church of the Holy Communion, 2111 Sansom St.)
Spring 2026 rehearsals start January 19th – see Member Info page for details
Fri. 3/27 evening – The Land of Make-Believe: PFB's Spring Concert & Jazz Performance – Dress Rehearsal
Sat. 3/28 afternoon – The Land of Make-Believe: PFB's Spring Concert & Jazz Performance
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