Panda Fest is Returning This Spring to Dilworth Park and Will Feature 60+ Vendors, Live Performances, and More

Panda Fest is officially returning to Center City this spring.  The two-day, family-friendly celebration takes over Dilworth Park on Saturday and Sunday, April 18–19, inviting locals and visitors alike to eat, explore, and celebrate Asian culture right in the heart of the city.

After drawing packed crowds in 2025, founder BiuBiu Xu is bringing Panda Fest back with an expanded lineup featuring 60+ food and merchandise vendors and 100+ dishes spanning cuisines from China, Japan, Thailand, Korea, Vietnam, the Philippines, and beyond. Guests will have a chance to try street-food classics to inventive fusion bites.

Guests can also browse a curated marketplace of Asian-inspired crafts, apparel, accessories, and artisanal goods, while enjoying a full slate of cultural programming throughout the day. Past editions have featured lion dances, K-pop performances, sugar painting, paper cutting, calligraphy, and other traditional and contemporary showcases, with the 2026 lineup set to be announced closer to the event.

Festivalgoers will be welcomed by a 15-foot inflatable panda, along with playful photo ops, themed treats, interactive games, and exclusive panda merchandise designed just for Philly.

Tickets & Perks

Tickets go on sale Thursday, February 26 at 10 a.m. at pandafests.com.

• Early bird: First 100 tickets per time slot are $10

• General admission: $14

• Day-of gate admission: $20 (capacity not guaranteed)

• VIP: $25, including skip-the-line entry and an extra gift bag

All ticket holders receive two free gifts—a custom Philly panda pin and an inflatable branded headband—plus access to all food vendors, performances, and festival attractions. VIP guests receive additional swag and fast-pass entry. Children under six are free, and the festival is stroller- and pet-friendly (leashed pets welcome).