Rocky Season 2026: A New, Eight-Week Celebration in Philly

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Rocky, you went the distance. You went 50 years … Welcome to Rocky Season, a ticker-tape party for the Sylvester Stallone-starring beloved movie franchise that cemented Philadelphia's enduring legacy as America's favorite underdog. This eight-week, citywide celebration - running from September 29, 2026 through December 3, 2026 -coincides with the 50th anniversary of the first Rocky movie, the 1976 Academy Award winner for Best Picture. Rocky Season puts Philly on the global marquee through a series of high-profile events ranging in scope from the practical (bus tours and fitness runs) to the theatrical (meat-punching challenges and lookalike contests). Fittingly, the iconic steps outside the Philadelphia Museum of Art continue to set the stage for everything. The original Rocky statue was recently moved atop those 72 stone steps that Rocky ran up in under 12 seconds. Here's our complete guide to Rocky Season 2026 in Philadelphia. Rocky Bus Tour - Photo courtesy Philadelphia Visitor Center