Events

Name: Downtown Pittsburgh
Address: Pittsburgh, PA

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

Are you hosting an event or activity Downtown? Submit it for inclusion to our calendar for free here.

July 2023

August 2023

Show Me Events

Free event,

Market Square,

Outdoor,

Shopping

Market Square Night Market

Jul 1, 2023 - Jun 3, 2023 | 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Night Markets bring an awesome outdoor pop-up shopping market and festival to Downtown, featuring Pittsburgh’s most creative independent vendors. Clothing, furniture, candles, food, drinks, and more are exhibited in this weekly series. READ MORE

Entertainment,

Family,

Festival,

Music

Kennywood's Celebrate America

Jul 1, 2023 - Jul 4, 2023 | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Celebrate AmericaJuly 1 - 4, 2023; Fireworks July 3 & 4 in Partnership with Zambelli FireworksKennywood’s Independence Day activities burst with patriotic entertainment, contests, and the always-popular Wiener 100 dachshund races. READ MORE

Sports + Recreation

Riverhounds vs Louisville

Jul 1, 2023 | 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Home Game READ MORE

Family,

Free event,

Music,

Outdoor

PSO at South Park

Jul 1, 2023 | 8:00 am - 12:00 am

Allegheny County Summer Concert Series READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Community,

Entertainment,

Family

Architects of Air: Daedalum

Jul 1, 2023 - Sep 4, 2023

Enter and be amazed. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment

Level Up Stand Up

Jul 1, 2023 | 9:00 pm - 10:30 pm

Arcade Comedy Theater's popular stand-up comedy showcase READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment

Irony City: Am I the Jagoff?

Jul 1, 2023 | 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Improv comedy night! READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment

Channel Surfers with Barbara, A Mother

Jul 1, 2023 | 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Channel Surfers is an improvised comedy show inspired by our favorite TV shows. READ MORE

Community,

Convention,

Free event,

Outdoor

Anthrocon Parade & Block Party

Jul 1, 2023 | 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Penn Avenue between 9th and 11th will be closed for an all day celebration! Come see the Fursuit Parade and hang out at the Block Party. READ MORE

Sports + Recreation

Pirates vs. Brewers

Jul 1, 2023 | 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Bucco Luau Weekend & Block Party READ MORE

Tours

Guided Tour: George Washington in Western Pa.

Jul 1, 2023 | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Museum docents will lead a special guided tour through the Clash of Empires exhibition. READ MORE

Convention,

Workshops & Classes

International Association of Venue Managers | 2023 VenueConnect

Jun 30, 2023 - Jul 3, 2023

IAVM’s 98th VenueConnect Annual Conference and Trade Show is the only industry conference that inspires industry leaders, provides targeted education, and brings attendees together creating relationships that last a lifetime. READ MORE

Convention

Anthrocon 2023

Jun 29, 2023 - Jul 2, 2023

Join us for our annual convention every summer as we celebrate anthropomorphics, which are human-like animal characters, such as have fascinated mankind since the dawn of human imagination. We are a collection of artists, animators, writers, costumers, puppeteers, and just everyday fans who enjoy cartoon animals and their kin. READ MORE

Arts + Culture

Into the Woods

Jun 27, 2023 - Jul 2, 2023

“Be careful what you wish for” seems to be the ongoing theme in Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s Brothers Grimm inspired twisted musical comedy, INTO THE WOODS. READ MORE

Entertainment,

Family

Eric Jones in Immaculate Deception

Jun 14, 2023 - Jul 2, 2023 | 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Drawing inspiration from our city’s history of miraculous moments, Eric Jones, Liberty Magic’s Inaugural Magician and Artistic Advisor, returns to the Liberty Magic stage for a third residency to bring us a brand new show. READ MORE

Entertainment,

Nightlife

Arcade Hootenanny

Jun 9, 2023 - Sep 9, 2023 | 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Improv comedy night! READ MORE

Arts + Culture

Juried Visual Art Exhibition

Jun 2, 2023 - Jul 30, 2023 | 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm

"Taking Up Space" READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment,

Music

The Velvet Underground & Nico: Scepter Studio Sessions

May 12, 2023 - Sep 25, 2023

The Velvet Underground & Nico: Scepter Studio Sessions highlights the Velvet Underground and the music from their first recording sessions in April 1966 at Scepter Studios in New York City. READ MORE

Free event,

Market Square,

Music,

Outdoor

Lunchtime Concert Series

Jul 1, 2023 - Jul 31, 2023 | 11:30 am - 1:30 pm

Enjoy free live music on your lunch break in Market Square! READ MORE

Entertainment,

Tours

Comedy Bus Tour (R-Rated)

Jul 1, 2023 - Aug 26, 2023 | 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Pittsburgh's best and most unique experience on wheels! READ MORE

Outdoor,

Tours

Uniquely Pittsburgh Sightseeing Tour

Jun 1, 2023 - Aug 31, 2023

Join Rivers of Steel on board the Explorer riverboat for the Uniquely Pittsburgh Sightseeing Tour. This 90-minute excursion seeks to answer the question “What makes Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh?” READ MORE