august, 2026
2026sat15aug(aug 15)2:00 pmsun16(aug 16)8:00 pm
Event Details
The most anticipated food & entertainment festival of the year is taking place at Xfinity Live! on Saturday & Sunday, August 15th & 16th, 2026. Get ready for an action-packed weekend filled with a large variety of tacos, margaritas, games, and taco-themed fun all while being entertained by live bands on stage, authentic Mariachi music, and more! Come hungry and get ready for the 9th Annual Philadelphia Taco Festival to Old City’s best bars & restaurants, featuring unique taco & margarita specials and hundreds of participants. This event is hosted by A Taste of Your Town.
Event Dates: Saturday & Sunday August 15-16, 2026, 2p-8pm
Location: Stateside Live! 1110 Pattison Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19148
– 40+ Taco & Food Vendors (over 130 styles of tacos)
– Multiple Margarita Bars
– Giant Nacho Station
– Lucha Libre Wrestling
– Kids Pinata Smashing
– Live Bands & DJs (multiple areas)
– Tequila Flights
– Authentic Mariachi & Folkloric Performers
– Full Access to Xfinity Live!
– Hot Chili Pepper & Taco Eating Contests
– Live Music on the Outdoor Stage
– Giant General Vendor Market
– DJ & Sports Game Watch Party in NBC Sports Arena
– Live Band in Victory Beer Hall
– Mechanical Bull Riding and Buckle Bunnies in PBR Philly
– Free Kids Fun Zone (face painters, bounce houses, ballon twisters)
– Axe Throwing Area
– Games, Activities & Fun for ALL AGES!
2 Hours of VIP early access
Complimentary Nacho Bar (12PM -2PM) on the 1100 Social Patio
Complimentary beer, margaritas, soda, and water (12PM – 2PM)
2hr Early Entry (12pm vs 2pm) – Skip the line!
5 Taco vouchers 25% Off merchandise coupon Commemorative gift bag with shot glass, giveaways & more! Entry into the Festival1st drink FREE (beer, margaritas, soda, water)– Guests under the age of 21 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian
A full list of participating vendors & entertainment is coming soon!
Located in the heart of the South Philadelphia Sports Complex, Stateside Live! is a newly expanded, multi-level entertainment destination featuring a 5,000-capacity outdoor concert venue (Coors Light Stage), the two-level AVA Rooftop Bar, PBR Backyard, and multiple open-air bars and beer gardens designed for large-scale events and nightlife.
All food-related items will work on a voucher system with stations located throughout the festival grounds. Purchase your taco vouchers ($4 a voucher sold in sheets of 5 for $20) at any of the stations and then simply exchange them for Tacos, Elotes, Nacho’s, and all food-related menu items! All vendors will offer at least two items on their menu for one voucher ($4). All alcohol & beverages will work on a cash & credit system. There will be ATM’s on site but highly encourage cash sales to expedite the overall process.
KIDS FUN ZONE
Enjoy FREE fun for the whole family! There will be face painters, bounce houses, piñata smashing contests, carnival games & more. Kids 10 and under are FREE!
Prizes & bragging rights awarded for 1st – 3rd place! Sign ups are coming soon!
Have a restaurant, food truck or vendor inquiry? Join the taco party! Contact us directly today at (888) 827-8340 or by email at info@tasteofyourtown.com
Lots S and T will be reserved for Taco Fest guests.
All Ticket Sales for The Philadelphia Taco Festival are FINAL – refunds will not be issued. All tickets are delivered via tracked delivery email. This is a “Rain / Snow / Heat or Shine” indoor/outdoor event. In the event of an act of God and the event must be postponed, all ticket purchases will be valid and honored on the makeup date. Ticket prices are subject to change and increase at any time.
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