Philly's LGBTQIA+ community band
Philly's LGBTQIA+ community band
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Band Things Happen in Philadelphia: Pride Bands Alliance 2026 Conference
WHAT'S UP NEXT?
WHAT'S UP NEXT?
🔔 May 21-25, 2026 | PFB Hosts Band Things Happen in Philadelphia, 2026 Pride Bands Alliance Conference
🥁 Friday, May 22, 2026 | Pride Bands Alliance Conference Pep Band & Color Guard Rehearsal in the Gayborhood
🎷 Saturday, May 23, 2026 | Pride Bands Alliance Conference Pep Band & Color Guard Performance in Fairmount Park
📣 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)
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
The Philadelphia Freedom Band & Pride Bands Alliance present
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)
PFB Official Merch Store
PFB Official Merch Store
Purchase official PFB gear through our merch store to support PFB and wear your pride on your sleeve! 💖
Buy an Ad or Shout-Out in Our Concert Program
Buy an Ad or Shout-Out in Our Concert Program
Support PFB by purchasing space in the Band Things Happen in Philadelphia conference attendee welcome guide or concert program! Full details, including available dimensions and prices, can be found here.
Support PFB
Support PFB
Donate money, raffle items, or instruments
Purchase a program ad
Volunteer at a concert or marching event
Come to our events!
Thank you for joining us for PFB's Spring Concert & Jazz Performance!
Thank you for joining us for PFB's Spring Concert & Jazz Performance!
Saturday, March 28 | 4 PM
📍 Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral, University City (19 S 38th St)
Step away from the real world and into a concert full of imagination, mischief, and joy! “The Land of Make-Believe” is a playful, family-friendly event 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!
Concert Band
Concert Band
The Philadelphia Freedom Band has 2 concert bands: Symphonic Band (open to all) and Wind Ensemble (audition-only).
Our concert bands holds two concerts annually, in spring and winter, presenting a wide range of music, from classical pieces to pop tunes. Past themes include: Holiday Jawn, Unity in Rhythm, A Compendium of Beasts, PFB in SPACE, A Musical Feast, and Water is Life.
Jazz Ensemble
Jazz Ensemble
The Philadelphia Freedom Band's jazz ensemble holds multiple performances each year, playing a mix of jazz standards and new tunes.
Our jazz ensemble was re-established in 2023! Since then, the ensemble has held 3 stand-alone concerts, as well as performing alongside our concert bands.
Marching Band & Color Guard
Marching Band & Color Guard
Our marching band performs all year long across the greater Philadelphia region, with our main season during summer.
Join us any time! We're always welcoming new musicians, color guard members, or volunteers to serve as band aides.
Book our marching band or contact us at marchingband@philadelphiafreedomband.com.
Interested in playing with us? Fill out the Join Us form to receive member emails.
Want more info? See our Member Info page for details on each ensemble's schedule, what to bring to rehearsal, how to join our internal Band app, contact info, and more.
FOLLOW US
FOLLOW US
CONTACT US
CONTACT US
*BAND MEMBERS: Join our internal BAND app/website for info, day-of event coordination, & community building – see Member Info page for join links
*BAND MEMBERS: Join our internal BAND app/website for info, day-of event coordination, & community building – see Member Info page for join links
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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