The 10th Annual "Philly Loves Bowie" week is officially underway. Running from January 2 - January 10, 2026, Philly Loves Bowie commemorates the life and legacy of the late David Bowie. While Bowie's work is celebrated worldwide, Philly Loves Bowie week commemorates the special relationship David Bowie had with Philadelphia. Beginning with his first tour in December 1972–Bowie's first three dates at the Tower Theater sold out almost instantly, prompting him to add an additional seven shows in February of 1973. Bowie recorded three of his LPs at studios across the city, and filmed the music video for "Modern Love" in Philly.

In addition to celebrating the memory of "the Starman," Philly Loves Bowie uses the time as "a portal to raise awareness and funds to help benefit cancer research in David's memory." Since its inception in 2017, Philly Loves Bowie week has raised and donated more than $50,000 to the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia to benefit childhood cancer research.

Events this year include a David Bowie-themed Beer Yoga at Future Days Beer Company in Northern Liberties (January 4), Bowie Quizzo at Ray's Happy Birthday Bar in East Passyunk and "Bowie-oke" at MilkBoy in Center City (January 8), three separate Bowie dance parties on January 9 (at The Trestle Inn, Brooklyn Bowl and Underground Arts), culminating in "A Night of Stardust: 10 Years of Bowie Remembered" at Union Transfer on January 10. The finale concert, presented by WXPN, will feature tribute performances from local artists, and it's been advertised as "the last of its kind."

A list of all events can be found on Philly Love's Bowie's official website, and tickets for "A Night of Stardust" can be purchased here.

If you can't make it out, PLB is accepting donations for CHOP via Donor Drive, with a link here.