Event Dates
From: Saturday, October 10, 2026
To: Sunday, October 11, 2026
OurFest Philadelphia 2026
Philadelphia plays host to the largest National Coming Out Day (NCOD) event, known as OurFest.
OurFest Philadelphia (formerly OutFest) 2026
Come and be a part of the second annual OURfest: National Coming Out Parade and Festival, a lively tribute to LGBTQIA+ pride, strength, and solidarity, happening in the center of Philadelphia.
- Visiting for Outfest? Stay close to Rittenhouse Square and Midtown Village, home to the city's busy gay nightlife district.
The Event
- Next Edition: Saturday 10th October & Sunday 11th October, 2026.
- Galaei’s Pride 365 program will organize a weekend of events, called OURfest — which stands for “our uniting resilience” . Events include a series of parties, street market events and a parade.
The Ourfest Parade
- Saturday October 10th, from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm,. – The fourth annual National Coming Out Parade.
- Running from 5th and Market to Broad and Locust.
The Ourfest Fair and Festival
- Sunday, October 11th, from 12:00 pm to 7:00 pm. – The OURfest: National Coming Out Resource Fair and Festival is set for in the Gayborhood, spanning 12th and Spruce streets to 13th and Walnut streets, with other nearby roads closed off.
- Enjoy performances, speeches, resources and food from a multitude of LGBTQ+ organizations, nonprofits, artists, makers, entertainers, restaurants, bars, food trucks and vendors.
- Located at 12th and Spruce to 13th and Walnut.
- Visiting Philly for Ourfest? Stay in the heart of the city, at the Kimpton Hotel Monaco with a rooftop lounge overlooking the Liberty Bell.
The Stages
- “Bailar con amor,” a space dedicated to Afro-Latinx heritage, art, dance and expression, will have a space at the festival, as it did at Pride. “Kiki Alley” will provide a performance space to showcase the culture and history of Philly’s Ballroom scene.
- “Philadelphia Muses” stage will be rife with local performers, DJs and producers, including Sway Philly and BOS Philly.
- “OURstage” will feature a melange of producers and acts that don’t have physical brick-and-mortar spaces.
Popular Venues in Philly
- The following venues will host special theme nights and events during the Ourfest celebrations. All are located close to the parade and festival:
- Tavern on Camac – American pub grub served in gay-friendly tavern known for its piano singalongs & dance parties.
- Cockatoo – Vibrant safe space for Philly's queer community and allies. Service cocktails, wine, beer and delicious Latin street food.
- Knock – Upscale cocktailing & New American dining in a stylish venue with a piano lounge & late-night scene.
- Level Up – Buzzing bar offering cocktails, beer, shisha & finger foods, plus DJs, private lounges & late hours.
- Tabu – Gay Sports bar downstairs meets plush lounge upstairs, drawing a diverse crowd for game & theme nights.
- U BAR – Unpretentious gay bar with an exposed-brick interior & a selection of craft & imported beers on tap.
Bos Philly Circuit Weekend
- Saturday – Awaiting confirmation – BOS Philly, the city's leading Circuit Party promoter present epic Circuit Night Event featuring legendary DJs, sexy gogos and hot guys all night long.
Outfest History
- Philadelphia plays host to the largest National Coming Out Day (NCOD) event, known as OutFest. The first NCOD event was observed in Washington D.C. in 1987, and inspired other cities to create similar block party-style celebrations of their own LGBT communities.
- OutFest was launched in 1990 and grew to be one of the most popular LGBT events in the Northeast. It's in a gay-friendly neighborhood, is free, and local businesses and performers participate. It's usually held in October, on the Sunday before Columbus Day, and attracts crowds of 40,000 people.
Where is the Festival held?
- Most of the happenings go down along 12th and 13th streets between Walnut and Spruce streets. The main stage is located at 13th and Locust streets.
- The free block party (with pay-as-you-go drinks and food) typically starts at noon and closes at 6 p.m. but the fun continues as outdoor bars and dance parties carry on the spirit of the event all throughout the Gayborhood.
Where to stay during Philly Outfest
Here are the Hotels we recommend that keep you close to all the action,
The Ritz-Carlton, The Bellevue Hotel, Cambria Hotel, Alexander Inn
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Where we stay!
The Element Downtown is where we stay
in Philadelphia. Great location.
Official Website
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OutFest Philadelphia Website
Gay Map of Philadelphia
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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10 Ave Of The Arts, Philadelphia,
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.
The spacious rooms at Ritz-Carlton Philadelphia are decorated with warm colours and large windows facing the Business District. The marble bathrooms have a separate bathtub and shower. Guests can use the complimentary luxury soap and shampoo products.
200 S Broad St, Philadelphia,
Located on the Avenue of the Arts, The Bellevue Hotel, in the Unbound Collection by Hyatt, Philadelphia offers accommodations housed in a historic building.
The rooms and suites at The Bellevue Hotel, in the Unbound Collection by Hyatt come equipped with Hyatt Grand Beds™. Onsite shops include Tiffany & Co., Nicole Miller and Williams Sonoma.
301 S 12th St, Philadelphia,
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.
219 S Broad St, Philadelphia,
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.
Philadelphia, PA 19107
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,
202 S 13th St, Philadelphia,
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
206 S Quince St, Philadelphia,
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
1705 Chancellor St, Philadelphia,
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
Recommended Hotels in Philadelphia By Booking
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Hyatt Centric Center
4 Star – Luxury
- 4 Star – Fitness Center, Central Location
- A short walk to the gay bars
- Air conditioning, flat-screen TV
- Central Philadelphia location, fitness center, restaurant, bar, and rooms with modern amenities and breakfast option.
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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