Events
Events
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March
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Music
Tartan Terrors
Mar 12, 2026 | 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Tartan Terrors bring their Celtic Invasion to festivals and shows across North America, blending the energy of a rock show with humour and stepdance. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
Hidden History Trivia Night
Mar 12, 2026 | 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
It’s a trivia night in Pittsburgh! READ MORE
Entertainment
The Moon Show Oscars Edition
Mar 13, 2026 | 9:00 pm - 10:30 pm
The Moon Show is a late night style variety show hosted by Abby Evans. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Nightlife
21+ Night: Superstitions
Mar 13, 2026 | 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Spend your Friday the 13th safe and sound at Kamin Science Center! Test your luck and learn about the origins and science behind superstitions. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Holidays
St. Patrick's Day Cruise
Mar 13, 2026 | 7:00 pm - 10:30 am
Looking for unique St. Patty's plans? You're in luck! Hop aboard the Gateway Clipper Fleet for the St. Patrick's Day Dance Cruise! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Holidays
The Official Lucky's St Patrick's Day Bar Crawl - Pittsburgh
Mar 14, 2026 | 4:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Join us for the ultimate St Paddy's Bar Crawl in Pittsburgh, where good vibes, green drinks, and festive fun collide this March 14th! READ MORE
Community,
Entertainment,
Holidays
Leprechaun Loop
Mar 14, 2026 | 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm
3rd Annual Burgh Bus St. Paddy’s Brewery Hop! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
The Great Race: The Story of the Chinese Zodiac
Mar 14, 2026 | 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Join Freddie and Ivy alongside their grandparents, Po Po and Kung Kung, as their Chinese New Year celebrations take a turn from dumpling-making to discovering the incredible origin story of the Chinese Zodiac! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Family
Love Pop Kids Cruise
Mar 14, 2026
This is gonna be, gonna be GOLDEN! Don't miss the pop princess and dance bop duo singing your favorites K POP jams! READ MORE
Entertainment
The Jury Experience: An Immersive Courtroom Case
Mar 14, 2026
Step into the heart of a high-stakes trial! In this immersive live theatre show, you decide the final verdict of a courtroom trial. Will justice be served? READ MORE
Community,
Entertainment
St. Patrick's Day Parade
Mar 14, 2026 | 10:00 am - 1:30 pm
Get ready to pull out your green and celebrate Ireland's patron saint in the 'Burgh! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Music
Chicago
Mar 10, 2026 - Mar 15, 2026
CHICAGO is still the one musical with everything that makes Broadway shimmy-shake: a universal tale of fame, fortune, and all that jazz, with one showstopping song after another and the most astonishing dancing you’ve ever seen. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Film & Movies
International Arthouse Classics: Sholay (1975) New Restoration
Mar 18, 2026 | 6:00 pm - 12:00 am
With a special introduction by Neepa Majumdar, Associate Professor, Director of Graduate Studies, Program Director of Film (English) at the University of Pittsburgh. The screening also includes free snacks during intermission! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Film & Movies
Dinner & A Movie: When Harry Met Sally
Mar 19, 2026 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
A film which needs little introduction, join us for Rob Reiner's legendary romcom on the big screen with film-inspired dishes in front of you. When Harry Met Sally tells the heartwarming tale & decades-long debate of "Can men and women could truly be friends?" READ MORE
Entertainment,
Film & Movies
Mr. Nobody Against Putin
Mar 13, 2026 - Mar 19, 2026
Oscar Nominated for Best Documentary Feature! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Music
Dark Star Orchestra
Mar 19, 2026 | 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Journey into wonder at Dark Star Orchestra at Stage AE, where extraordinary experiences await around every corner! READ MORE
Entertainment
[Palatable] Gay Robot
Mar 20, 2026 | 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Funny, fantastic, and completely unique. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Film & Movies
Baggage Claim
Mar 20, 2026 | 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Pittsburgh Premiere! READ MORE
Entertainment
Bert Kreischer
Mar 20, 2026 | 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Bert Kreischer, renowned comedian and star of "The Machine," is slated to perform live at PPG Paints Arena! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
Under The Radar
Sep 20, 2025 - Mar 21, 2026 | 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Join us for an entertaining night of hilarious comedy at Under The Radar and support Pittsburgh's vibrant improv scene! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Family
Robot Song
Mar 21, 2026 | 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
When eleven-year-old Juniper May receives a petition signed by her entire class stating that she is "the most hated person in the school" her life is thrown into complete meltdown. Juniper stops eating, she refuses to return to school and her parents become increasingly desperate. Finally, after exhausting all other avenues, her parents’ resort to the only thing they have left, a giant singing robot. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Entertainment
Bach Day Bash
Mar 21, 2026 | 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
An evening of live music and lots of harmony! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Family
PEPPA PIG: MY FIRST CONCERT
Mar 22, 2026 | 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Peppa Pig, along with Mummy Pig, Daddy Pig, George and new baby sister Evie, are coming to Pittsburgh for PEPPA PIG: MY FIRST CONCERT - a fun, interactive introduction to a live orchestra for ages 18 months and older. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
Spring Repertory Concert
Mar 18, 2026 - Mar 22, 2026
The Spring Repertory Concert showcases the artistic voices of Point Park University's student choreographers as they push the boundaries of contemporary ballet, modern, jazz, and hip hop. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Entertainment
ARTfully UPlifting
Mar 22, 2026 | 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
The Pittsburgh Playhouse at Point Park University is committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for everyone. ARTfully UPlifting is a sensory-friendly performance specifically designed and created for neurodivergent individuals with sensory processing difficulties, sensory needs, and disabilities. Buy Tickets READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Entertainment
Pittsburgh Opera: "It's About Time" Fashion Show
Mar 23, 2026 | 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
This season's fashion show theme will be "It's About Time," a fresh take on period dress. Don’t miss this iconic fashion event, which combines couture and opera in a dazzling runway presentation curated by Richard Parsakian. READ MORE
Entertainment
Mae Martin: The Possum
Mar 25, 2026
Mae Martin brings their new stand-up tour, The Possum, to Pittsburgh! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Music
Morgan Jay: The Goofy Guy Tour
Mar 26, 2026 | 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
MORGAN JAY is a musician and comedian based in Los Angeles, Morgan has made appearances on MTV’s Wild’n’Out, NBC, and Comedy Central and was a 2023 Just For Laughs New Face. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Music,
Nightlife
Friday Night Fever Dance Cruise
Mar 27, 2026 | 7:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Dance the night away on the Friday Night Fever Dance Cruise! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Sports + Recreation
WWE Smackdown
Mar 27, 2026 | 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
WWE SmackDown is bringing an action-packed night of live professional wrestling to PPG Paints Arena on March 27, featuring top Superstars, high-stakes rivalries, and the electrifying spectacle fans know and love. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Music
Bat Out of Hell: The Musical
Mar 28, 2026 | 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
BAT OUT OF HELL: THE MUSICAL, the award-winning musical, is a thrilling spectacle of a show where the timeless music of Jim Steinman and Meat Loaf reigns supreme! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
Kaiju Big Battel: What's Opera, Dr. Cube?
Mar 28, 2026 | 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Kaiju Big Battel storms into Pittsburgh on March 28, 2026—bringing an unforgettable spectacle that will leave fans on the edge of their seats. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
fireWALL Dance COVEN
Mar 27, 2026 - Mar 28, 2026
Seven witches. Seven powers. One Devil who believes he’s untouchable. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Festival
Pittsburgh Fringe Festival
Mar 19, 2026 - Mar 28, 2026
An eerie escape room, an immersive makerspace, a Krampus puppet play, and much more - this March 19th to 28th, the Pittsburgh Fringe Festival is back and better than ever! Featuring international, national and Pittsburgh artists, the annual arts festival is ready to transform our cafes and storefronts into Pittsburgh’s very own celebration of performing and visual arts. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Family
Jonathan Levit in Reality Reinvented
Mar 5, 2026 - Mar 29, 2026
Prepare to embark on a journey 45 years in the making—a stunning exploration of the connections that unite us all. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Film & Movies
The Fifth Step
Mar 29, 2026 | 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Olivier Award-winner Jack Lowden (Slow Horses, Dunkirk) is joined by Emmy and BAFTA-winner Martin Freeman (The Hobbit, The Responder) in the critically acclaimed and subversively funny new play by David Ireland. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Film & Movies
Billy Preston: That's The Way God Planned It
Mar 26, 2026 - Apr 1, 2026
This documentary explores the extraordinary yet complicated life of Billy Preston—a musical genius celebrated by icons across genres whose brilliance in gospel, rock, and funk was matched by personal struggles with identity, addiction, and underrecognition. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
Water for Elephants
Mar 31, 2026 - Apr 5, 2026
The critically acclaimed bestselling novel comes to “thrilling, dazzling” life (Time Out New York) in a unique, spectacle-filled new musical! Hailed as a Critic’s Pick, The New York Times calls it “stunning, emotional, heart-filled and gorgeously imaginative.” READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
Primary Trust
Mar 25, 2026 - Apr 12, 2026
To make the perfect mai tai, you only need a few simple ingredients: rum, fruit juice, and simple syrup. But crafting a Pulitzer Prize-winning play? That takes something far more special. In her acclaimed Primary Trust, Eboni Booth masterfully blends sweet and sour characters, a splash of comedy and drama, and yes, bottomless mai tais to serve up an intoxicating tale of the immeasurable impact of radical kindness. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Music
2026 Ecolution Fashion Gala
Apr 20, 2026 | 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm
POP COUTURE: Fashion, Fame & Obsession is a bold, visually arresting dance-theatre musical that immerses audiences in the electrifying intersection of fashion, art, celebrity, and desire. Set against the backdrop of a transformative creative era, the production explores the rise of style as power—and the personal cost of living under constant attention. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Convention,
Entertainment,
Festival
Just Another Bookish Ball
May 22, 2026 - May 24, 2026 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Just Another Bookish Ball is a three day event where book lovers can step into fantasy worlds and become the main character themselves. There will be two days of a market featuring 90+ authors and vendors as well as tons of adventures, and then a fabulous Fairy Ball where you get to dress up as your favorite fantasy character and dance the day away. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Entertainment
PSO in Libraries
Jan 13, 2026 - Jul 27, 2026
Look for the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra in your community! These FREE chamber-style concerts feature PSO musicians performing curated programs at a local library near you. Click on "Get Tickets" to find performance dates in East Liberty, Downtown, Squirrel Hill, Beechview, and more. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Music,
Outdoor
Rock Reggae & Relief
Aug 8, 2026
On Saturday, August 8, the ninth annual Rock Reggae & Relief event will once again take over Forbes Avenue and the newly renovated Market Square, bringing live music and community back to the heart of the city. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Music
Morgan Wallen Live In Pittsburgh - Still The Problem Tour
Jun 5, 2026 - Jun 6, 2026 | 5:00 pm - 1:00 am
Morgan Wallen brings the Still The Problem Tour to Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh for two unforgettable nights! READ MORE
Entertainment
The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show
Mar 7, 2026 - Mar 14, 2026 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
You’ll tackle a challenging crime while you feast on a fantastic dinner. Just beware! The criminal is lurking somewhere in the room, and you may be a Prime Suspect! READ MORE
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