Sep 9, 2024 - Things to Do

Where to watch the presidential debate in Philadelphia

Mike D'Onofrio

People the Queen of Sheba restaurant and bar watching Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris deliver her acceptance speech. — People at Queen of Sheba watch Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris deliver her acceptance speech in August. Photo by Ryan Collerd/AFP via Getty Images

There are several spots across Philly to watch Tuesday night's debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump.

🍺 Dock Street Brewery: Pre-game by watching a WNBA game starting at 7:30pm, followed by the debate at 9. $10 admission fee goes to abortion rights group All in Action Fund.

🏟️ Dell Music Center: City and state Democrats, including Mayor Cherelle Parker and Philly party chair Bob Brady, will host a debate watch party and rally starting at 7pm.

☘️ McGillin's Olde Ale House: The Voters of Tomorrow hosts a watch party in Center City with other Democratic groups, starting at 8pm.

Democrats can volunteer to text bank to swing state voters.

🐘 Kimpton Hotel Monaco: The Philadelphia Young Republicans will host a watch party starting at 7:30pm at this Old City hotel. Food is provided but the bar is cash only.

Fox Nation is broadcasting live from the event with special guests.

🍗 SEIU: This union will host a cookout and watch party starting at 6pm at its 32BJ office headquarters in North Philly.

🏳️‍🌈 Woody's: The Center City LGBTQ bar is throwing a watch party to cheer on Harris, starting at 8pm.

🍻 City Tap House: Committee of Seventy and other groups will host a watch party at 8pm. RSVP required. Light refreshments will be served.

🦉 Temple University: Political science professor Robin Kolodny and other university experts will talk at Annenberg Hall before the debate.

Pizza and other light refreshments will be provided. 8pm, students and staff only.

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