The weekend is here, and Philadelphia is more than ready for it!
From Phillies alumni celebrations in South Philly to a Grammy Award-winning artist performing down in South Jersey, there’s something on the docket for everyone this weekend.
Musikfest 2025 is also officially underway in Bethlehem, as is BlackStar Film Festival in the City of Brotherly Love.
That’s just a teaser for an incredibly vibrant weekend in the Philadelphia region. Here’s what else is going on.
Musikfest 2025
A sure sign of summer is back in the Lehigh Valley — it’s Musikfest 2025!
This 10-day festival in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, is nothing short of action-packed, featuring performances by A-list headlining acts like country musicians Riley Green and Darius Rucker, as well as iconic bands like Third Eye Blind and The Black Keys.
The festival hosts over 500 free performances for the public across 15 stages, plus 11 ticketed headliner shows. Beyond the music, this summer scene is a celebration of the arts, food and creativity.
The festival kicked off on Thursday night with a plethora of performances, including a set by Megan Moroney.
Friday will be headlined by Riley Green, Saturday by The Avett Brothers, and Sunday by Darius Rucker. A full schedule for the festival is available online.
Phillies Wall of Fame and alumni weekend
A big weekend is here for the Phillies: a celebration of a core member of their golden era, the GM who helped build the team’s 2008 World Series team, honoring Hall of Fame slugger Dick Allen, a premier pitching matchup and Sunday Night Baseball.
The Phillies will kick off alumni weekend Friday night by inducting Jimmy Rollins and Ed Wade into the team’s Wall of Fame. The Phils expect 54 alumni to be in town this weekend for their series against the Detroit Tigers. Friday could also be the first game fans get to see new closer Jhoan Duran and outfielder Harrison Bader in a Phillies uniform.
Before Saturday’s game, the Phillies will have an on-field presentation celebrating Allen’s induction into the Hall of Fame. Saturday also features one of the most intriguing pitching matchups in baseball: Zack Wheeler (9-4, 2.56) vs. Tarik Skubal (10-3, 2.09).
The Phils close out the three-game series with a Sunday Night Baseball appearance.
Tickets are available on the Phillies’ website and third-party sites like StubHub and SeatGeek.
BlackStar Film Festival
If you speak fluent subtitles or smell popcorn in your dreams, this one’s for you.
The 14th annual BlackStar Film Festival, with a “one of a kind celebration of Black, Brown and Indigenous filmmaking,” is back for another year this weekend.
The festival will take place in person and virtually through Sunday at various theaters, including the Kimmel Center, the Wilma Theater and the Suzanne Roberts Theatre.
Tickets for an in-person bundle are $80. The virtual bundle is $30. There is also an all-access pass for $350 and a virtual pass for $150.
Beetlejuice at The Academy of Music
It’s showtime at the Academy of Music this weekend. Beat the heat at the nation’s oldest opera house this weekend to see “Beetlejuice.”
This Broadway hit brings Tim Burton’s cult classic to life and will have you laughing your way into the afterlife.
The show’s final performances run Friday through Sunday with showtimes running from 1 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $36.
This is your last chance to catch the ghost with the most — for now.
Peach Festival at Peddler’s Village
Peaches might make your throat a little itchy, but let’s be honest, we’re all ignoring that for a great time this weekend (and another slice of peach cobbler).
Get ready for a weekend full of sweet summer fun during the Peach Festival at Peddler’s Village in New Hope.
Packed with peachy treats, live music and beautiful strolls from Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Shops will stay open until 8 p.m. Saturday.
Admission and parking are free. Some activities are pay-as-you-go, including Throwhouse Axe Throwing, a mobile escape room, face painting, and more.
Bring your friends, your family, or just your peach-loving self and make it a weekend to remember.
Lord Huron at The Mann
Indie rock band Lord Huron is bringing the summer night feels to The Mann in West Philly this Friday.
Soul singer Lee Fields will join Lord Huron as the group brings their latest album, “The Cosmic Selector Vol. 1,” to the City of Brotherly Love.
Doors to the show open at 6 p.m., showtime is set for 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
Tickets to see the new album on tour start at $62.
Ashanti at Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City
Ashanti, a woman wearing many hats, including being a new mom, will be in our area this weekend.
The Grammy award-winning songstress will be at the Ovation Hall at Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City on Friday.
The Glen Cove, Long Island, New Yorker made Billboard history by having her first three chart entries land in the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100 at the same time, according to the Ocean Casino Resort website.
Tickets range from $56 to $133. Prices can change. The show starts at 9 p.m. and the doors open at 8 p.m.
