World Square
Welcoming Pittsburgh and the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership are teaming up to host World Square, a platform to celebrate, promote, and welcome our local international communities.
Free admission
Across two weekends in June during the Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival, Market Square will become a showcase for businesses, artists, makers, performers, food purveyors, and more from across the various international and newcomer communities.
Location
Market Square, Downtown Pittsburgh
Dates
May 31- June 2, 2024
June 7-9, 2024
Hours
Fridays: 4 – 9 p.m.
Saturdays: 12 – 9 p.m.
Sundays: 12 – 6 p.m.
Entertainment Schedule: May 31 – June 2
| Date | Time | Performer |
|---|---|---|
| Fri. May 31 | 4:00 – 8:30 | DJ Juan Diego |
| 4:00 – 5:00 | DJ Juan Diego | |
| 5:00 – 600 | Lilly Abreu | |
| 7:00 – 8:00 | Trio Nova | |
| 8:00 – 9:00 | DJ Juan Diego | |
| Sat. June 1 | 12:00 – 4:00 | DJ Juan Diego |
| 5:00 – 8:30 | DJ Juan Diego | |
| 12:00 – 1:00 | DJ Juan Diego | |
| 1:00 – 2:00 | RichPatrick Celtic Trio | |
| 2:00 – 3:00 | DJ Juan Diego | |
| 3:00 – 3:15 | Wayta Peru | |
| 4:00 – 4:40 | Pittsburgh Chinese Culture Center | |
| 5:10 – 5:23 | Tarang Waves of Joy | |
| 5:45 – 6:00 | Pittsburgh Xiaobo Waist Drum Dance Group | |
| 7:00 – 8:00 | ||
| 8:00 – 9:00 | DJ Juan Diego | |
| Sun. June 2 | 12:00 – 6:00 | DJ Juan Diego |
| 12:00 – 1:00 | DJ Juan Diego | |
| 1:00 – 1:45 | Filipino American Association of Pittsburgh | |
| 2:00 – 3:00 | Tropicabana Band | |
| 4:00 – 4:45 | Timbeleza w/Samba Group | |
| 4:45 – 6:00 | DJ Juan Diego |
Entertainment Schedule: June 7 – June 9
| Date | Time | Performer |
|---|---|---|
| Fri. June 7 | 4:00 - 9:00 | DJ Juan Diego |
| 4:00 - 5:00 | DJ Juan Diego | |
| 5:00 - 600 | Steel Clover Duo | |
| 6:00 - 7:00 | DJ Juan Diego | |
| 7:00 - 8:00 | Gena y Pena | |
| 8:00 - 9:00 | DJ Juan Diego | |
| Sat. June 8 | 12:00 - 4:00 | DJ Juan Diego |
| International Day Parade | ||
| 5:00 - 9:00 | DJ Juan Diego | |
| 12:00 - 1:00 | DJ Juan Diego | |
| 1:00 - 1:30 | DJ Juan Diego / Mayor Ed Gainey | |
| 1:30 - 1:50 | Pittsburgh RockDutters | |
| 2:35 - 2:55 | Lilly Abreu | |
| 3:30 - 3:35 | Pittsburgh Xiaobo Waist Drum Dance Group | |
| 4:30 - 5:00 | Filipino American Association of Pittsburgh | |
| 5:00 - 5:30 | DJ Juan Diego | |
| 5:30 - 6:00 | Lila Adhikari | |
| 6:00 - 6:45 | DJ Juan Diego | |
| 6:45 - 7:15 | Wonderful Indonesia Jessica Bella Band |
|
| 7:35 - 7:40 | Bengali Assocation of Pittsburgh | |
| 8:10 - 8:20 | Win-Win Kung Fu Culture Center | |
| 8:40 - 8:55 | Pittsburgh Grassfield Assocation | |
| 8:55 - 9:00 | DJ Juan Diego | |
| Sun. June 9 | 12:00 - 6:00 | DJ Juan Diego |
| 12:00 - 1:00 | DJ Juan Diego | |
| 1:00 - 2:00 | Afrika Yetu | |
| 3:00 - 4:00 | Noel Quintana | |
| 4:00 - 5:00 | DJ Juan Diego | |
| 5:00 - 6:00 | Lilly Abreu |
2024 Vendors
| Vendor | Dates | Type |
|---|---|---|
| African Cuisine LLC | Both Weekends | Food |
| Always, PNM | June 7-9 | Merch |
| Anistasiia’s Exhibition | June 7-9 | Merch |
| Authentically African by Moa | Both Weekends | Merch |
| AZ Home Details LLC | May 31-June 2 | Merch |
| CandyWrap Island | June 7-9 | Merch |
| Clementina | Both Weekends | Merch |
| Costa Ricart | Both Weekends | Merch |
| El Rincon Oaxaqueno | Both Weekends | Food |
| Focha Store | Both Weekends | Merch |
| Hippie’s Urban Art | Both Weekends | Merch |
| KIZZLEFOODS | Both Weekends | Food |
| La Tierrita | May 31-June 2 | Food |
| LACRIM WORLD LLC | June 7-9 | Merch |
| Maisaa’s Kitchen | Both Weekends | Food |
| MINIMO JEWELRY | Both Weekends | Merch |
| Pupusas y Antojitos Helen LLC | Both Weekends | Food |
| Pure Grub | May 31-June 2 | Food |
| Reach the World PGH | Both Weekends | Merch |
| Taste of Indonesia (Lupi’s Famous Pizza) | June 7-9 | Food |
| Three Rivers Hammocks (Seedlings Wire Art) | June 7-9 | Merch |
| Tikka’N’Wrapz | June 7-9 | Food |
| Turkish Cultural Center Pittsburgh | Both Weekends | Food |
| Wildflower Henna | Both Weekends | Merch |
| You Can Call Me YOKO | Both Weekends | Merch |
Getting Here
Conveniently located in Downtown Pittsburgh’s Market Square, World Square is accessible via car, bike, bus/transit, and walking from surrounding neighborhoods.
Learn more about getting around the neighborhood.
Community Partners
World Square is presented by Welcoming Pittsburgh and the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership, along with support from our partners:
- Allegheny County Department of Human Services
- All for All
- Asian American Chamber of Commerce Pittsburgh
- Bhutanese Community Association of Pittsburgh
- Congolese Union of Pittsburgh
- The Global Switchboard
- Global Wordsmiths
- Hello Neighbor
- Indonesian Community of Pittsburgh
- Midwest USA Chinese Chamber
- Pittsburgh Hispanic Development Corporation
- The University of Pittsburgh’s Center for Latin American Studies (CLAS), Nationality Rooms and Intercultural Exchange Programs, SBDC/Institute for Entrepreneurial Excellence (IEE)
World Square would not be possible without the generous support of the Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation and media sponsor 91.3 WYEP.
Contact Us
412-566-4190
Email Us
Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership
The Bank Tower
307 Fourth Avenue – Floor 2
Pittsburgh, PA 15222