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“World-class cities need world-class culture. FEASTIVAL celebrates both our artistic and culinary scenes—two great economic engines that push Philadelphia forward.” –Richard Vague, FringeArts Board President

Philadelphia’s cultural economy is world-class and nothing represents our dynamic and innovative arts scene better than FringeArts (formerly known as the Philadelphia Live Arts Festival and Philly Fringe). In its seventeenth year, the annual 16-day Festival brings the best in contemporary, innovative and ground-breaking art to Philadelphia and fills the city with daring artistic performances, international legends, and local pioneers.

For the past three years, this premier arts festival joined forces with Philadelphia’s world-class restaurants to present FEASTIVAL, a benefit for FringeArts. Described as a “completely delicious and amazing” evening and named “one of the best events in the last decade,” FEASTIVAL celebrates both our artistic and culinary scenes – two great economic engines that push Philadelphia forward. FEASTIVAL has been hailed as “the cultural event of the year,” “best party in Philadelphia,” “a party from a different world” and next year promises to be even better!

FEASTIVAL transforms Pier 9 on the Delaware River Waterfront into a magical, exclusive and chic party for the hottest movers and shakers in Philadelphia’s business, culinary and social scenes. FEASTIVAL unites Philadelphia’s most distinguished chefs and restaurants and features live performances from some of the world’s most acclaimed artists.