The 2026 String Band Spectacular in Philadelphia PA.
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The 2026 String Band Spectacular — the official judged competition of the Philadelphia Mummers String Band Association — will take place at Lincoln Financial Field.
Following the postponement of the judged portion on New Year’s Day due to high winds the string bands will now present their complete performances, including music, costumes, props, and routines, in this judged event.
The last time the string bands performed at Lincoln Financial Field was at WrestleMania 40.
Date: Saturday, January 31, 2026
Time: 2:00 PM
Tickets: Available now through Ticketmaster
How to Watch: The String Band Spectacular will air on WFMZ-TV, MeTV2 (WDPN-TV), WFMZ.com, the 69News app, and the WFMZ+ app. The official time for the broadcast will be announced at a later date.
