Philadelphia Is Dancing Into Valentine’s Weekend
In Philadelphia, Valentine’s weekend rarely stays quiet. Between Galentine’s takeovers, queer dance nights, and soundtrack level singalongs, the city turns February into something less romantic comedy and more dance montage. If you’d rather move than make small talk, start here.
Queens: Galentine’s Day Dance Party at Johnny Brenda's (Friday)
This 21+ Galentine’s party aptly named Queens is made for the crowd that treats the chorus like a competition. Get on this dance floor to belt out one confidence boosting anthem after another. By the end of the night you’ll either have no voice or three new best friends. Ideally both.
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El Techo con Amor at El Techo Philadelphia (Saturday)
If your Valentine’s plans involve fresh air and dancing instead of sitting across a table making small talk, head upstairs. El Techo con Amor is a rooftop party built for celebrating love in whatever form it shows up (date, friends, situationship, or solo).
The night runs from 9 PM to 1 AM and leans into the idea that Valentine’s doesn’t have to look one specific way. Show up with a Valentine, your Galentines, or no plan at all and just let the music handle the rest.
Making Time Valentime at Warehouse on Watts (Saturday)
For anyone whose love language is bass, Making Time returns with its annual Valentine’s edition, bound to be a full sensory experience. Making Time Valentime takes over both floors with an all night lineup featuring Yu Su, Jen Cardini, Conducta, Surusinghe, JEWELSSEA, and Dave P. If your Valentine’s plan involves dancing until the night blurs into morning, this is the one.
The Real Valentine’s Plan
You could book a table, make polite conversation, and call it a night.
Or you could dance three times in 24 hours and leave with stories.
We always tend to choose option two…and honestly, you probably should too.
Alternatively, you could also slow it down with cocktails instead of a crowd. Our guide to romantic cocktail bars in Philadelphia highlights intimate spots made for intimate conversation.
