Winter 2026 Art Guide
2026 brings exciting new exhibitions, theatre performances and other ways to be connected to the art scene in Philadelphia. While you definitely want to snuggle in your beds and catch up on your favorite TV show, it's also the perfect time to spend some quiet time checking out some cool art and connecting with others in the city. Here is my list of the must-see exhibitions, performances and events to attend this winter.
Must See Exhibitions
Left to Right: Fabric Workshop Moki Cherry, Ruth E. Carter at AAMP and Noah Davis at PAMLooking for some visual art that will inspire you through the winter blue? Here is a list of exhibitions you should check out this winter:
Ruth E. Carter: Afrofuturism in Costume Design
African American Museum in Philadelphia
Allen Lane Art Center
Through February 14th, 2026
Philadelphia Art Museum
Through April 26th, 2026
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
Through April 12th, 2026
The Living Temple: The World of Moki Cherry
Fabric Workshop & Museum
Through April 12th, 2026
Holding Pattern - 3rd Annual Juried Exhibition
Blah Blah Blah Gallery
Opening January 17th, 2026
Cornbread: Legendary Solo Exhibition
Paradigm Gallery
Through February 15th, 2026
A World in the Making: The Shakers
ICA Philadelphia
Through August 9th, 2026
InLiquid Gallery
Through February 21st, 2026
Must See Theatre & Performances
Left to Right: Good bones, Blues for An Alabama Sky, Step Afrika!The city is buzzing with incredible performances! Don’t miss these exciting live showcases and theatre productions:
Arden Theatre Co.
January 22 - March 8, 2026
2026 Community Play Session #3
Theatre in the X; located at Painted Bride Project Space
January 22nd, 6pm - 8pm
Muleheaded, or Zora and Langston Write a Play
Passage Theatre Company
Jan 29 - Feb 15, 2026
InterAct Theatre Company
Feb 6 - Mar 1, 2026
Lantern Theater Company
Feb 12 - Mar 15, 2026
Curio Theatre Company
Feb 4 - 14 2026
Step Afrika!: The Evolution Tour
Miller Theatre
Feb 7th, 2026
Ars Nova Workshop Presents: أحمد Ahmed
Solar Myth
Feb 23, 8:00 PM
Must See Film & Cinema
Left to Right: Black Girl @ Bryan Mawr, Muslim Voice of Newark & Leo: Keeping Jazz Alive @ ScribeWho doesn’t love a movie night. Grab some friends and your snacks for film screenings, discussions and more.
Scribe Storyville: LEO: Keeping the Music Alive
Scribe Video Center 3908 Lancaster Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Friday, January 16th, 2026
Bryn Mawr Film Institute Presents: Black Girl
Bryn Mawr Film Institute 824 West Lancaster Avenue, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Storyville: Muslim Voices of Newark
Scribe Video Center 3908 Lancaster Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Thursday, February 12, 2026. 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Body of Work: Yvonne Welbon - Night One: Program of Shorts
Scribe Video Center 3908 Lancaster Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Wednesday, February 25, 2026, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
