WE ARE BACK WITH A BOLD VISION! HELP US BRING BACK
ERASERHOOD FEST 2026!
A FREE FESTIVAL FOR ALL! WE JUST NEED A LIFT TO MAKE IT HAPPEN!
why donate?
Eraserhood Fest 2026
Eraserhood is where Philly’s creative spirit lives to inspire — in the in-between spaces, the late sets, the risk-takers, and the people who show up for each other. Eraserhood Fest comes from the root: raw, collaborative, and supported by our communities.
Last year, the fest brought together packed streets, awesome performances, and artists sharing stages across the neighborhood — proof that this scene is alive and worth investing in. WE WANT THE FESTIVAL TO BE FREE FOR ALL ATTENDEES.
We’re fundraising to keep that momentum real: paying artists fairly, supporting independent venues, and protecting the spaces where connection actually happens. No polish. No corporate takeover. Just the spirit that built this scene.
Eraserhood Fest 2026 — by the scene, for the scene.
In memory of David Lynch
From its industrial roots to its modern-day transformation, Eraserhood remains one of Philadelphia’s hidden gems. Once home to bustling factories and workshops, the area was immortalized by filmmaker David Lynch, whose iconic 1977 experimental film Eraserhead was directly inspired by his harrowing and exhilarating experience living in the neighborhood. Today, it’s a vibrant, multifaceted community filled with residential spaces, restaurants, cafes, beer gardens, nightlife, parks, and public art that tell the stories of the people who have shaped the neighborhood over the years.
Eraserhood Fest will bring the area’s rich history and unique character to life through a dynamic mix of local music, cultural activities, food, art, and interactive experiences. With David Lynch’s legacy at the heart of the festival, the event will honor the neighborhood’s past while celebrating its present and future.
