PFB Official Merch Store
PFB Official Merch Store
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PFB is excited to announce the launch of our new official merch storefront! We're offering a wide range of styles and products in a rainbow of colors, from neons to neutrals and everything in between. Order your gear today to support PFB and wear your pride on your sleeve!
Every purchase helps to sustain Philly's LGBTQIA+ community band in our efforts to build a community that welcomes everyone, celebrates LGBTQIA+ identity, and uses performance to create connection across Philadelphia. 💖
👉 Check out our Bonfire store at qrco.de/PFBmerch
Thank you to everyone who donated to or shared our annual campaign! 🫶
Thank you to everyone who donated to or shared our annual campaign! 🫶
With your help, we were able to raise over $3,500 to support everything we do to make Band Things Happen in Philadelphia, from instrument care, weekly rehearsals, and purchasing new music to hosting the 2026 Pride Bands Alliance Conference, welcoming 350+ LGBTQ+ musicians to Philadelphia this May.
PFB isn’t just a band — it’s a space where people find belonging, affirmation, and joy. Your gift sustains a community that welcomes everyone, celebrates LGBTQIA+ identity, and uses performance to create connection across Philadelphia.
Thank you for believing in our community, music, and mission. 🤎🖤❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🩵🩷🤍
❓ Still want to support? Donate any time or find other ways to help out on our Support Us page.
UPCOMING EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
✨ SAVE THE DATE: Saturday, March 28, 2026 | The Land of Make-Believe -- PFB's Spring Concert & Jazz Performance -- more details coming soon!
🔔 May 21-25, 2026 | PFB Hosts Band Things Happen in Philadelphia, 2026 Pride Bands Alliance Conference -- more info & registration at 2026.pridebands.org
🥁 SAVE THE DATE: Saturday, May 23, 2026 | Disability Pride Parade & Festival -- Pride Bands Alliance Conference Marching Band & Color Guard Performance, in partnership with Disability Pride Pennsylvania
📣 TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE: Sunday, May 24, 2026 | Say You Want a Revolution: Music of Change & Transformation -- Pride Bands Alliance Conference Concert (Marian Anderson Hall, Kimmel Center @ 300 S Broad St, Philadelphia)
Check out our events page for more details on upcoming events.
The Philadelphia Freedom Band is hosting
Band Things Happen In Philadelphia:
Band Things Happen In Philadelphia:
A Celebration of Pride, Music, & Freedom
A Celebration of Pride, Music, & Freedom
Pride Bands Alliance 2026 Conference
May 21 – 25, 2026
Hosted at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Philadelphia Center City
SAVE THE DATE
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 at Ensemble Arts Philly's Kimmel Center (300 S Broad St)
Donate money
Purchase an ad in one of our concert programs
Donate raffle items or instruments
Volunteer with us
And more!
Find out all the ways you can help support PFB here.
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CONTACT US
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Concert Band
Concert Band
Jazz Ensemble
Jazz Ensemble
Marching Band
Marching Band
Concert Band
Concert Band
Rehearsals will recommence Monday, January 19, 2026.
SAVE THE DATE: PFB's next concert will be held on Saturday, March 28, 2026!
📍 Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral, University City (19 S 38th St)
The Philadelphia Freedom Band has two concert bands: Symphonic Band (open to everyone) and Wind Ensemble (audition-only).
Our concert bands holds two concerts annually, one in spring and the other in winter. We present a vast range of music, from classical pieces to pop tunes. Past themes include: Holiday Jawn, Unity in Rhythm, A Compendium of Beasts, The Tonic of Nature, PFB in SPACE, A Musical Feast, and Water is Life.
Jazz Ensemble
Jazz Ensemble
Rehearsals will recommence Thursday, January 29, 2026.
Our jazz ensemble was re-established in 2023! 🎉 Since then, we have held 3 stand-alone concerts, as well as opening for our concert band. The ensemble plays a mix of jazz standards and new tunes.
Marching Band
Marching Band
Rehearsals will recommence in spring 2026 with weekend "Band Camps" and Monday night practices to be announced.
You can join at any time. We're always welcoming new musicians, color guard members, or volunteers to serve as band aides.
Our marching band performs all year long. Check us out at one of our upcoming events – see our calendar for more details!
For more information or to book us, contact marchingband@philadelphiafreedomband.com.
Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for updates. Check out PFB's YouTube channel for throwbacks to parades and concerts past, plus a couple of exciting virtual videos!
Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for updates. Check out PFB's YouTube channel for throwbacks to parades and concerts past, plus a couple of exciting virtual videos!
Band members, join the internal BAND app/website for information, day-of event coordination, and community building (see the Member Info page).
Band members, join the internal BAND app/website for information, day-of event coordination, and community building (see the Member Info page).
We are a proud member of the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance.
We are a proud member of the Pride Bands Alliance (formerly the Lesbian & Gay Band Association).
We are a proud member of The Association of Concert Bands.
Support provided by the Jon Sims Endowment Fund for the Performing Arts, which provides financial support for LGBTQ+ performing arts organizations.
Support provided by the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, the state arts agency for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania aimed at strengthening the cultural, educational, and economic vitality of PA's communities through the arts.
Support provided by the Philadelphia Cultural Fund, dedicated to enriching Philadelphia’s artistic and cultural landscape by providing general operating funds from the City to Philadelphia-based arts and culture organizations.
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