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Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia Invites Guests to Celebrate the Holiday Season

Candlelight dinners, live music, festive-themed suites, Jeff Leatham floral artistry and restorative wellness create memorable ways to gather throughout the holidays
October 20, 2026,
Philadelphia, U.S.A.

This season, Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia at Comcast Center invites guests to come together and make the holidays their own. Beginning with a candlelit evening of dining and live performance and continuing through Thanksgiving, Christmas and year-end celebrations, the Hotel creates moments for family and friends to reconnect, celebrate beloved traditions and discover new ones.

Throughout the season, festive dining and live music are complemented by the extraordinary floral artistry of Jeff Leatham, whose holiday installations transform the Hotel at one of the most anticipated times of year.

Celebrate the Season with a Luxurious Stay on the Sky Garden Floor

For families and guests looking to linger a little longer, the new Sky Garden floor offers spacious accommodations and residential-style living designed to make Philadelphia feel like home for the holidays. The elevated suite collection experience provides an inviting setting for multi-generational gatherings and extended stays, giving guests more space to settle in and enjoy the season together.

An Evening of Candlelight & Performance Opens the Season

The holiday season officially begins at Jean-Georges Philadelphia on Thursday, November 19, with An Evening of Candlelight & Performance, a special evening designed to set the tone for the celebrations ahead. Guests will enjoy a four-course prix fixe dinner featuring seasonal ingredients as candlelight illuminates the restaurant and live musicians perform throughout the space. Jazz, soul and seasonal favourites will accompany the evening, creating an experience that brings together culinary artistry and live performance against Jean-Georges Philadelphia’s dramatic windows. More than dinner, the evening is an invitation to dress up, gather together and mark the beginning of the holidays.

Thanksgiving Traditions

  • At Jean-Georges Philadelphia, Thanksgiving brings guests together for a four-course tasting menu showcasing seasonal ingredients and Jean-Georges’ signature approach to flavour. The experience concludes with house-made desserts and a festive pie trolley, offering classic and modern pies served tableside. A children’s menu will also be available.
  • SkyHigh invites guests for a three-course prix fixe menu that celebrates familiar Thanksgiving flavors with seasonal starters, festive entrées including classic roasted turkey, and house-made desserts. A children’s menu, including a special turkey entrée, allow the entire family to enjoy together.
  • At Vernick Fish, guests can gather over a four-course, family-style prix fixe menu, with a selection of dishes from the restaurant’s dinner menu also available à la carte at the bar.
  • This Thanksgiving, leave dessert to Vernick Coffee Bar. The café’s house-made seasonal pies make holiday entertaining effortless, whether shared at your own Thanksgiving table or brought as a thoughtful hostess gift. Choose from Apple Crumble, Chocolate Pecan, Spiced Pumpkin, and our signature Carrot Cake. Pre-order online through Thursday, November 19.

All Thanksgiving experiences can be discovered and booked here.

Sounds of the Season Brunch Series at SkyHigh

  • Celebrate the season with SkyHigh’s Sounds of the Season Brunch, a joyous Sunday series tradition designed for the whole family. Beginning November 22 and continuing through the end of the year, guests can gather for an expansive selection of appetizers and desserts, à la carte entrées and live musical entertainment, with a new holiday-inspired theme bringing each week to life. Festive décor, lively music and sweeping views set the scene for a joyful afternoon together, whether starting a new family tradition or simply making more time to celebrate with the people you love.
  • A special Christmas Day Brunch continues the tradition with live music and  celebratory dishes designed for sharing the day with family and loved ones.

Sunday Catch at Vernick Fish

This December, Vernick Fish introduces Sunday Catch, a new Sunday lunch series inspired by seafood, seasonality and the joy of gathering around the table. On December 6, 13, 20 and 27, from 11:30 am to 2:00 pm, guests can enjoy a three-course, family-style menu, with New Jersey fluke featured as the local highlight and centerpiece of the meal.

Feast of the Seven Fishes & Christmas at Vernick Fish

Christmas at Jean-Georges Philadelphia

On Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, Jean-Georges Philadelphia welcomes guests for a five-course tasting menu featuring a selection of Chef Jean-Georges’ favorite holiday dishes, complemented by sparkling skyline views and the warmth of the season. A vegetarian tasting menu will also be available, with the special tasting menus offered exclusively in place of the à la carte menu.

All Christmas Eve and Christmas Day experiences can be discovered and reserved here.

Experience the Holiday Artistry of Jeff Leatham

The festive season is one of the most spectacular times to experience Jeff Leatham’s floral artistry at Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia, as dramatic installations transform the Hotel for the holidays.

This year, a new Art of the Flower Floral Tour invites guests behind the scenes to discover the creativity and craft behind the iconic displays. The guided journey includes exclusive access to the Jeff Leatham studio and a hands-on floral design activity, with each booking receiving a signed copy of The Art of the Flower. With Leatham’s designs at their most expressive, the tour is a memorable addition to a holiday stay, festive dinner or day spent celebrating in Philadelphia.

A Moment to Recharge at The Spa

Amid the celebrations, the Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia offers a moment to pause with facials, massages and seasonal treatments designed to restore and rejuvenate.

Perfect for the winter season, the new Signature Thermal Stone Massage combines the warmth of therapeutic stones with ginger and clove essential oils to release tension and restore tired muscles. The experience concludes with a rejuvenating scalp massage, followed by a mulled cider mimosa in the Relaxation Lounge overlooking Philadelphia.

On select Wednesdays in November and December, poolside Pilates brings movement and mindfulness to the season 57 floors above the city. Led by local wellness partner Thrive Pilates & Yoga Studio, the 45-minute mat class is followed by access to The Spa’s sauna, steam room, ice fountain and showers for an evening of movement, relaxation and renewal.

Spa gift certificates, private experiences including Night Spa and Swim Under the Stars, and a curated collection of skincare and wellness finds at the Spa Retail Boutique offer thoughtful ways to give relaxation this season.

Whether gathering around the table, discovering a new holiday tradition, experiencing Jeff Leatham’s floral artistry or simply making more time for one another, Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia invites guests to celebrate the season in a way that feels entirely their own.

For reservations and the latest holiday season offerings, please visit the website or call 215-419-5099.