Renovations coming to Reading Terminal Market
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Reading Terminal Market's getting an upgrade ahead of the influx of visitors expected this summer for the big 2026 events.
Why it matters: The 133-year-old market is classic Philly and among the region's top tourist destinations, drawing more than 5,000,000 people a year.
State of play: The $350,000 upgrades are underway to revamp roughly 5,000 square feet of the market's public seating areas.
- That includes the Center Court, where the Philbert the Pig statue is located among seats and tables.
1 cool thing: Regulars to the market during the lunch rush can rest assured that no public seating will be closed during the renovation.
Zoom in: The project includes new:
- 🔨 Flooring
- 🪑 Seating, which will be ADA accessible
- 👟 Tweaks to improve walkability and ease bottlenecking inside those pedestrian-heavy areas.
Flashback: The last major upgrades to the market were in 2022 with the expansion onto Filbert Street, and in 2012, which included new bathrooms and more vendor stalls.
What's next: The new renovations are on track to wrap up in May.