Philadelphia Visitor Center Launches Family Theater Pass
The new discounted bundle provides access to three holiday performances across the city's theaters.
Updated on Oct. 23, 2026 in Children’s Theater
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The Philadelphia Visitor Center has introduced a new three-show theater pass to help local families access live performances this holiday season. The program bundles tickets for productions at three area venues, offering significant savings compared to individual ticket costs.
Why it matters
This collaboration aims to increase engagement with the performing arts by making theater more accessible for Philadelphia residents. By providing a unified pass, organizers hope to draw new audiences to multiple local stages through the winter months.
Families can save between $95 and $155 on the multi-show packages depending on the group size. The starting price for one adult and one child or teen is $169, while larger configurations are available for $235 or $262.
The players
Philadelphia Visitor Center
This facility serves as a central hub for city tourism and the primary distribution site for the new theater pass.
Wilma Theater
Located in Philadelphia, this theater is one of the three venues hosting productions for the bundle.
Hedgerow Theatre Company
This organization is one of the participating venues that provides programming and member benefits for pass holders.
Arden Theatre Company
This professional theater company is part of the collaborative effort to offer bundled holiday performances.
The details
The pass includes tickets to The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, The Little Prince, and The Old Man & The Old Moon. Participants also receive member benefits at the Wilma Theater, Hedgerow Theatre Company, and Arden Theatre Company throughout the duration of the pass.
Timeline
November 17, 2026: The Little Prince performances begin at Wilma Theater.
November 25, 2026: The Old Man & The Old Moon and The Wonderful Wizard of Oz begin.
December 7, 2026: Deadline to purchase the Philly Family Theater Pass.
January 3, 2027: The Old Man & The Old Moon performances conclude.
January 17, 2027: The Wonderful Wizard of Oz performances conclude.
Industry Dynamics
The pass follows a pattern set by the Philadelphia Cultural Fund's community engagement initiatives to decentralize arts participation. This strategy mirrors broader industry shifts where theaters move toward collaborative bundling to combat rising production costs and audience fragmentation.
Families can secure their discounted tickets by visiting the Philadelphia Visitor Center in person or via their online portal before the December 7 cutoff. Because the pass includes member benefits at all three venues, holders may also be eligible for additional perks during their visits.
The takeaway
Bundling tickets into a single pass is a cost-effective way for families to explore multiple local venues during the busy holiday season. Consider checking specific performance schedules early to ensure the selected dates align with family travel or school breaks.
Further reading
Learn more about local performances on the Children’s Theater page.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Broadway World.
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