Things to do in Philadelphia on Friday, December 18, 2026

20 events listed in and around Philadelphia, each with its time and venue.

Morning

Walnut Street Theatre's A Christmas Carol
Theater · 10:30 AM · Washington Square West
HOLI-DITCH DAY
Dance Party · 11 AM – 5 PM · Center City

Afternoon

MovieJawn & Philly Free Library present THE LOST WEEKEND (1945)
Film · 1:30 PM · Center City

Evening

awaywithwords & myprecioussolitude at The Palace w/locals
Concert · 6 PM – 10:30 PM · Frankford
THE NEXT VERSE 2026
Meetup · Musicians · 6 PM · Cooper Grant
Friday Night Open Mic
Open Mic · 6 PM – 11 PM · North Central
3rd Annual Supreme Embrace for Black Women
Meetup · Black Women · 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM · University City
Vladimir Caamaño
Stand-up · 7 PM · Northern Liberties
Philadelphia Flyers vs. Detroit Red Wings
Game · Hockey · 7 PM · Xfinity Mobile Arena
Reconnect 2026 - The Starting Line with special guests
Live Music · 7 PM · Southwark
Tis' The Season!
Dance Party · 7 PM · Center City East
HIT LIKE A GIRL, FAMILY DINNER, KNOTFALL & SWERVES
Concert · Indie / Alternative · 7 PM – 11 PM · South Philly
Walnut Street Theatre's Disney's FROZEN The Broadway Musical
Musical · 7:30 PM · Washington Square West
'Twas the Night Before... by Cirque du Soleil
Arts · 7:30 PM · Francisville
Bonnie McFarlane (The Tonight Show)
Stand-up · 7:30 PM · Center City
Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical - Philadelphia PA
Musical · 7:30 PM · Washington Square West
they are gutting a body of water
Live Music · 8 PM · Chinatown
Thee Sinseers
Live Music · R&B / Soul · 8:30 PM · Old City
Keropi Sánchez: Remastered (en Español)
Stand-up · 9:30 PM · Northern Liberties

Late

MITIS: Through The Dark EP Tour @ NOTO Houston
Dance Party · EDM · 10 PM – 2 AM · Center City
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