The Philadelphia Orchestra Free Pride Concert and Celebration

In partnership with The Philadelphia Orchestra

Now in its fifth year, The Philadelphia Orchestra’s free Pride Concert returns! The Orchestra, led by guest conductor Carolyn Kuan, performs music by LGBTQ+ composers and allies in a fabulous celebration of unity, empowerment, and the Philadelphia region’s LGBTQ+ community.

The concert spotlights ANNA Crusis Feminist Choir, the Philadelphia Gay Men’s Chorus, Philadelphia Voices of Pride, and the Transcendent Choir of Philadelphia, and is hosted by drag performer, New York Times best-selling author, and recording artist Trixie Mattel, best known for winning season three of RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars.

Arrive early for fun entertainment in the Kimmel Center’s Commonwealth Plaza featuring local Philly LGBTQ+ organizations, giveaways, a drag performance showcase, and a rainbow runway.

Free tickets are required; entry is not guaranteed. Sign up to be notified when tickets become available at philorch.org/pride

*Time subject to change

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The Philadelphia Orchestra

The world-renowned Philadelphia Orchestra strives to share the transformative power of music with the widest possible audience, and to create joy, connection, and excitement through music in the Philadelphia region, across the country, and around the world. Through innovative programming, robust education initiatives, a commitment to its diverse communities, and the embrace of digital outreach, the ensemble is creating an expansive and inclusive future for classical music. In June 2021 the Orchestra and its home, the Kimmel Center, united. Today, The Philadelphia Orchestra and Ensemble Arts brings the greatest performances and most impactful education and community programs to audiences in Philadelphia and beyond.

Trixie Mattel

Host

Trixie Mattel is a drag performer, author, and recording artist best known for competing in the seventh season of RuPaul’s Drag Race and the winner of season three of RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars.