UP! Philadelphia
October 29, 2026 @ 7:00PM — 10:00PM Eastern Time (US & Canada) Add to Calendar
Village of Industry and Art, Great Hall: 320 South Broad Street Philadelphia, PA 19102 Get Directions
An immersive performance art experience starring you!
Join Pilobolus’s UP!, where the imaginative whimsy of Mary Poppins meets the kaleidoscopic energy of a night at Studio 54.
Using lighted umbrellas developed in collaboration with MIT, you will create a visually stunning, large-scale, live performance piece—no training or rehearsals needed! Build a feast for the eyes while you move to music in a lively, collaborative community experience led by dance theatre company Pilobolus. Presented in partnership with Opera Philadelphia and Village of Industry and Art.
This FREE, all-ages event is open to the public. Select from three sessions: 7PM, 8PM, or 9PM on Thursday, October 29.
UPDATE 10/27: Participant tickets are sold out, but walk-up tickets are still available for spectators! Join us on the day of the event; no registration required.
Want to celebrate Halloween with us? Dress the part!
Costume theme suggestion: The Next 250 Years in the USA – we want to see your most comfortable, futuristic best. (For the safety of other attendees, please leave props at home.)
How to prepare: Wear your costume, if desired, and comfortable shoes! We suggest leaving bulky bags at home. Participants age 13 and up: please bring a photo ID or another form of collateral for us to hold until it is time to return the umbrella.
Accessibility Info: An accessible entrance to the Village of Industry and Art is available at 1431 Pine St. Note that the event includes holding a lighted umbrella (approximately 1- 2 lbs) for the duration of the experience and moving around the event space. If you prefer, you are welcome to participate as a spectator. Accessible bathrooms are available on site. Limited street parking only. Please check septa.org for local public transit.
UP! (The Umbrella Project) in Philadelphia is possible thanks to a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA). Special thanks to Penn Live Arts, Village of Industry and Arts, and Opera Philadelphia for their support.
Note: By registering for UP!, you acknowledge that you agree with the terms of this waiver.