We normally hate long goodbyes in Philadelphia — but when it comes to summer, we make an exception.
The City of Brotherly Love celebrates Labor Day — aka the unofficial end of summer — with a loooong weekend of awesome things to do, can’t-miss events and only-in-Philly experiences.
The centerpiece of the celebration is the annual Made in America Festival on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. The 2023 edition of the massive concert — created and curated by hip-hop mogul Jay-Z — sees headliners Lizzo and SZA take the stage alongside more than a dozen other chart-topping hip-hop artists.
Over at The Dell Music Center, radio personality Patty Jackson hosts her annual Party in the Park with performances from The Whispers, Heatwave and Zapp before Lady B’s Basement Party welcomes throwback acts like MC Lyte, Stetsasonic and C.L. Smooth.
Also on stage in the region this Labor Day weekend: Aerosmith at the Wells Fargo Center, The Lion King at the Academy of Music and Bridges of Madison County at the Bucks County Playhouse.
Thinking more dinner than show? Grab a meal at one of nearly 40 James Beard Foundation-recognized restaurants in the city, snack on iconic Philly staples (you know the ones), or elevate your tastes at one of Philadelphia’s many rooftop bars and restaurants.
Below, find the best things to do in Philadelphia for Labor Day weekend 2023.
