Event Dates
From: Saturday, October 31, 2026
To: Saturday, October 31, 2026
BOS Philly Presents 2026
BOS Philly brings the excitement and energy of circuit parties back to Philadelphia.
BOS Philly Presents – Santa’s Werkshop 2026
BOS Philly returns for Santa’s Werkshop, a Christmas edition of its LGBTQ+ dance party series, bringing the city’s circuit crowd together for a night of house music, dancing and festive costumes.
- Stay at Guild House Hotel, a boutique property on Locust Street in the heart of Philadelphia’s Gayborhood, convenient for drinks before the party.
The Party
- Next Edition: Saturday, October 31, 2026.
- Theme: Santa’s Werkshop, the Christmas edition.
- Organiser: BOS Philly, a volunteer-run nonprofit producing LGBTQ+ parties and fundraising events.
- Venue: Warehouse on Watts, 923 North Watts Street, Philadelphia.
- Music: BOS is known for house and circuit parties featuring guest DJs.
- DJ lineup, opening hours and ticket prices: Awaiting announcement.
- Proceeds support local LGBTQ+ charities and community organisations.
- Check out the 10 best hotels in Philadelphia.
What to Expect
BOS Philly produces themed events throughout the year, combining established circuit DJs with local performers and large-scale dance parties.
- Expect a Christmas-themed crowd, with festive outfits and clubwear.
- Dance to house and circuit music, with the final DJ programme to be announced.
- Meet Philadelphia regulars and visitors from across the East Coast.
- Support the city’s LGBTQ+ community through BOS Philly’s charitable fundraising.
The Venue
- Warehouse on Watts is an industrial-style music and events venue in North Philadelphia, at 923 North Watts Street.
- The venue occupies a former warehouse, with exposed brickwork, high ceilings and flexible event spaces suited to DJ-led dance parties. It is outside the Gayborhood, so a taxi or rideshare is the most convenient option after drinks in Center City.
- Check the official BOS Philly events page for tickets and announcements.
Before the Party
Philadelphia’s Gayborhood is concentrated around 12th and 13th Streets, Locust Street and Camac Street in Center City. Start here before heading north to Warehouse on Watts.
- The Bike Stop – 206 South Quince Street. Philadelphia’s longstanding leather and bear bar, occupying four floors, including a main bar, upstairs pool room and basement cruising space.
- Tavern on Camac – 243 South Camac Street. A historic gay venue with a street-level piano bar, basement restaurant and Ascend nightclub upstairs.
- U Bar – 1220 Locust Street. A traditional neighbourhood gay bar with large street-facing windows, a central bar and a mature local crowd.
- 254 – 254 South 12th Street. A three-level LGBTQ+ venue with a sports bar downstairs, upstairs entertainment and a rooftop deck.
Where to Stay
Center City’s Gayborhood and Rittenhouse Square are the most convenient areas for visitors. Both offer easy access to bars and restaurants before taking a taxi to the event.
- The Ritz-Carlton, Philadelphia – A luxury hotel beside City Hall, with a grand marble lobby, spacious rooms and a central location for exploring the city.
- Loews Philadelphia Hotel – An Art Deco hotel in the historic PSFS Building, with city views and a convenient location between the Gayborhood and Reading Terminal Market.
- Hyatt Centric Center City Philadelphia – A contemporary hotel near Rittenhouse Square, with modern rooms and easy access to restaurants, shopping and nightlife.
- Kimpton Hotel Monaco Philadelphia – A design-focused boutique hotel beside Independence Hall, with colourful interiors and a rooftop lounge.
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The Philadelphia Gay District or “Gayborhood”: The tiny Gay District is anchored by the tiny Colonial alley Camac Street (pronounced cuh-mack) and the quaint blocks near it, between Walnut and Pine streets
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Across the street from Philadelphia City Hall, Ritz-Carlton offers extensive spa facilities and a restaurant. Rooms feature views of Centre City and a flat-screen TV.
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Offering free WiFi and private parking, in Philadelphia is 805 m from the Pennsylvania Convention Centre and 1.2 km from the Liberty Bell. Housed in a historic building, this boutique bed and breakfast is in close proximity to shops and restaurants.
All rooms come with private bathrooms, in-room safes and views of the city. Some rooms at the Alexander Inn also have bay windows and seating areas.
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Cambria Hotel Philadelphia Downtown Center City is set in the Rittenhouse Row district of Philadelphia, and is 800 m from Pennsylvania Convention Center. Boasting a fitness centre and a rooftop restaurant and bar, the hotel is close to several noted attractions, around a 14-minute walk from Mutter Museum and around 1.5 km from National Liberty Museum. Free WiFi is offered.
Each room features a microwave, refrigerator, Keurig coffee maker, flat-screen TV and a separate seating area.
130 S Juniper St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
The Witherspoon offers accommodation with a flat-screen TV. Free WiFi is available All air-conditioned units include a fully equipped kitchen, allowing guests to prepare their own meals. A dishwasher, as well as a kettle & a coffee machine.
111 S 15th St, Philadelphia, PA 19102
Featuring vaulted ceilings, herringbone hardwood flooring, each furnished unit is decorated with Turkmen rugs, custom artwork and living plants, & is also equipped with a full-size kitchen and private bathrooms with Davines toiletries
1530 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19102
Accommodation is fitted with a fully equipped kitchen with a dining area, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with bath or shower, a hairdryer & free toiletries. A dishwasher, a microwave & oven are also provided, as well as a kettle & a coffee machine.
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You’ll feel right at home as soon as you step inside this historic home. fully equipped kitchen with stainless steel appliances, fully furnished with a comfortable, cushioned wrought iron dining table and lounge area Three bedrooms, each with flat-screen TVs,
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Woody's gay bar, now in its 36 year, is an LGBT Landmark in Philadelphia
The comfortable and airy pub bar has many large screen TVs. Grab one of our 32 ice cold beers on tap.
The Suite is a micro-lounge club concept that opened in 2012. Old Hollywood inspired, the Suite hosts it's own dance parties
Woody's Pub/Video Bar is open every night. The Suite is open Friday and Saturday Nights, and the Dancefloor is open Thursday through Saturday
Globar- our hot new corner lounge bar is open Wednesday thru Sunday from 5PM-2AM and Happy Hour from 6PM-9P
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Philadelphia's Home of the Leather LGBTQ Community for over 31 years! and one of the most popular gay bars in town
208 S 13th St, Philadelphia, PA 19107, United States
A fun destination for the queer and ally community providing a vibrant, bright, safe space and serving cocktails, wine, beer and delicious food
1509 South St, Philadelphia,
This gay bar has been around now for over 50 years and is still going strong, popular with everyone. Offering good price beer and regular jazz nights
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Stir is a chic gay lounge bar offering a Daily happy hour from 5-7pm and regular shows nights
254 S 12th St, Philadelphia,
The largest LGBT bar located in the Gayborhood offering a sportsbar, dance floor, roof deck with regular cabaret
1220 Locust St, Philadelphia,
Down to earth gay bar popular with an older crowd 30+, friendly bartenders and a laid-back atmosphere
243 S Camac St, Philadelphia
A populargay bar, offering piano singalongs and party nights
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Hyatt Centric Center
4 Star – Luxury
- 4 Star – Fitness Center, Central Location
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Sonesta Philadelphia
4 Star – Location
- 4 Star – Close to Pennsylvania Convention Centre
- A short walk to the gay bars
- Work desks, coffee makers, TVs
- Near Convention Centre, features fitness center, rooms with desks, coffee makers, and TVs, plus in-house art gallery.
Philadelphia Marriott
4 Star – Great Amenities
- 4 Star – Near Reading Terminal Market
- A short walk to the gay bars
- Flat-screen TV, mini-refrigerator
- Close to Convention Centre and Reading Terminal Market, offers room service, fitness center, and on-site restaurants.
Motto by Hilton
3 Star – Good Value
- 3 Star – Air-Conditioned Rooms, Fitness Centre
- Close to the gay bars
- Free WiFi, TV, private bathroom
- Set in Philadelphia, provides air-conditioned rooms, fitness center, terrace, bar, and Mexican cuisine restaurant.
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