Events

Name: Downtown Pittsburgh
Address: Pittsburgh, PA

See what’s happening in Downtown Pittsburgh with the official neighborhood calendar.

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August

August 2024

September 2024

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Nightlife,

Workshops & Classes

SkyWatch

Aug 24, 2024 | 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Guests are invited to reconnect with the night sky through a featured planetarium performance and, weather-permitting, live views of night sky objects in stunning telescopic detail. READ MORE

Convention,

Shopping

Oddities & Curiosities Expo 2024

Aug 24, 2024 - Aug 25, 2024

Come on out at the Oddities and Curiosities Expo, an amazing event specially created for the lovers of the strange and unusual. READ MORE

Entertainment,

Sports + Recreation

Cincinnati Reds vs. Pittsburgh Pirates

Aug 24, 2024 | 6:30 pm - 10:30 pm

Join us for a pregame celebration to honor the 2024 Pirates Hall of Fame class - Barry Bonds, Jim Leyland, and Manny Sanguillen. READ MORE

Entertainment,

Outdoor,

Sports + Recreation

Pirates Fireworks Paddle

Aug 24, 2024 | 8:30 pm - 10:30 pm

Join us for a cool night paddle under the city lights on the Allegheny River as we watch Zambelli Fireworks light up the Pittsburgh skyline after the Pirates game! READ MORE

Entertainment

2 Black Dads Comedy Tour

Aug 24, 2024 | 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Everyone’s favorite 2 Black Dads, Khairy Creek and Kadeem Richardson return to Arcade Comedy Theater for a night of fun! READ MORE

Music,

Nightlife

mike.

Aug 24, 2024 | 7:30 pm - 11:30 pm

Enjoy a night out at Stage AE and see mike perform live! READ MORE

Convention,

Workshops & Classes

Neighborworks America - 2024 Neighborworks Training Institute

Aug 23, 2024 - Aug 30, 2024

Housing and community development professionals come together for five days of intensive workshops to train and equip you with the skills you need. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment,

Film & Movies

Between the Temples

Aug 23, 2024 - Sep 5, 2024

This warm and anxious comedy from prolific writer/director Nathan Silver explores the complexities of belief, connection, and what it means to be a real mensch. READ MORE

Arts + Culture

Bandstand

Aug 16, 2024 - Aug 25, 2024

This Pittsburgh Premiere of an original new musical composed by Richard Oberacker with book and lyrics by Oberacker and Robert Taylor, is an unflinching and honest story about confronting the cost of war and finding salvation in the notes of a song. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment

Bandstand

Aug 16, 2024 - Aug 25, 2024 | 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

An unflinching and honest story about confronting the cost of war and finding salvation in the notes of a song. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Free event

Forty Years Later: Revisiting the 1984 Three Rivers Arts Festival

May 31, 2024 - Aug 25, 2024

Forty years later, join us as we remember this iconic moment in Pittsburgh’s history and celebrate the legacy of the Three Rivers Arts Festival. On view from May 31 to August 25, 2024 at 707 Penn Gallery. READ MORE

Family,

Workshops & Classes

The Science Behind PIXAR

May 25, 2024 - Jan 5, 2025

Step into the world of Pixar in this upcoming blockbuster exhibition with Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Mike and Sulley, Nemo and Dory, and all your favorite Pixar characters! READ MORE

Arts + Culture

KAWS + Warhol

May 18, 2024 - Jan 20, 2025

In celebration of its 30th anniversary, The Warhol presents KAWS + Warhol, the first exhibition to examine the dark themes present in the work of both artists. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Tours

A Woman's Place: How Women Shaped Pittsburgh

Mar 23, 2024 - Oct 6, 2024

From pioneering investigative journalism to leading their country to Olympic gold, Western Pennsylvania women have made an immeasurable impact in America, but too often, their stories have been overlooked. READ MORE

Community,

Outdoor,

Sports + Recreation

Beauty of the Burgh Tour

Aug 1, 2024 - Dec 31, 2024 | 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

This tour is perfect if you are new to the city and you would like to see the most interesting spots of Pittsburgh. But if you know the Burgh already, we promise you that you will still find out unknown historical facts! READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment,

Family,

Outdoor,

Sports + Recreation,

Tours

Beauty of the Burgh Tour

May 30, 2024 - Aug 31, 2024 | 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Cruise through the streets of Downtown Pittsburgh, the Strip District, and the North Shore with our expert guides, who will show you just how beautiful this city is. You'll learn about Pittsburgh's unique history, notable residents, stunning architecture, and more! READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment,

Family,

Nightlife,

Outdoor,

Tours

Black & Ghost Tour

May 29, 2024 - Aug 31, 2024 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Join us on our historical tour with a spooky twist. You'll see downtown's historic buildings all lit up at night while hearing stories of the spirits who haunt them. READ MORE

Entertainment

Henok Negash in Meant to Be

Aug 7, 2024 - Sep 1, 2024 | 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Many understand magic to be the art of mystery, but mystery does not stand alone; it comes with a qualifier. Is magic real? Let’s find out… READ MORE

Entertainment

Henok Negash in Meant to Be

Aug 7, 2024 - Sep 1, 2024 | 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Many understand magic to be the art of mystery, but mystery does not stand alone; it comes with a qualifier. Is magic real? Let’s find out… READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment,

Music

Young Frankenstein

Jul 19, 2024 - Sep 1, 2024

?From the creators of the record-breaking Broadway sensation, THE PRODUCERS, comes this monster new musical comedy. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment,

Outdoor,

Tours

Art & Artists Tour

Jun 1, 2024 - Dec 28, 2024 | 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Venture off the beaten path with us to discover downtown Pittsburgh's public art. Our expert guides will navigate the hidden parts of downtown to showcase murals, art installations, sculptures and more. You'll also learn about the many artists and musicians who called Pittsburgh home. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment,

Outdoor,

Tours

Whiskey Walking Tour

Jun 1, 2024 - Aug 31, 2024 | 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm

If you love whiskey, walking and history, this is the tour for you! Our expert guide will share Pittsburgh's whiskey history as you walk through our historic downtown. You'll start and end the tour with a generous whiskey sample, too. READ MORE

Outdoor,

Tours