# FEASTIVAL returns with 25+ restaurants and live shows

> Philadelphia's biggest FringeArts fundraiser blends food tastings, cocktails and performances in one immersive October night.
- Title: FEASTIVAL returns with 25+ restaurants and live shows
- Summary: Philadelphia's biggest FringeArts fundraiser blends food tastings, cocktails and performances in one immersive October night. FEASTIVAL on October 28…
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- Source: PhillyVoice — https://phillyvoice.com/feastival-2026-fringearts-philadelphia-restaurants-bars-food-drinks-live-performances
- Published: 2026-09-19T10:57:28.699+00:00
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- Topics: feastival, fringearts, philadelphia, restaurants, bars, fundraiser, live performances, food and drink, october 28, south philly barbacoa, fork restaurant, post haste
## FEASTIVAL returns October 28
FringeArts transforms into a tasting room and performance space on Wednesday, October 28, with food and drink from 25+ Philadelphia restaurants and bars.
## Performances happen among the crowd
Rather than separating dinner and entertainment, live performances unfold throughout the venue, sometimes above attendees. Brian Sanders' JUNK is among the announced artists.
## Restaurant lineup announced
Participating venues include South Philly Barbacoa, Fork, a.kitchen, Post Haste, Irwin's, High Street, Grace & Proper, Franklin Fountain, Kiddo, Manong, Habibi and Wilder.
## Three hosts lead the event
Cristina Martinez, Ari Miller and Rue Landau will co-host FEASTIVAL at FringeArts and Fringe Bar, located at 140 North Columbus Boulevard.
## General admission costs $200
The main event runs 7 to 9:30 p.m. with general admission at $200, including food, drink tastings and live performances.
## VIP tickets offer early entry
VIP admission costs $350 and includes entry at 6 p.m., plus exclusive bites and special performances not available to general admission guests.
## Creative cocktail attire suggested
Attendees are encouraged to wear creative cocktail attire to the event, which blends dining, drinking and entertainment throughout the evening.
## 15th year as major fundraiser
FEASTIVAL celebrates its 15th year and serves as FringeArts' largest annual fundraiser, with all proceeds benefiting FringeArts programming and the Fringe Festival.
## Key takeaway

FEASTIVAL on October 28 combines dining and entertainment from over 25 local restaurants and bars while raising money for FringeArts programming.