Events

Name: Downtown Pittsburgh
Address: Pittsburgh, PA

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

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November

November 2024

December 2024

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Arts + Culture,

Music

Some Enchanted Evening

Nov 12, 2024 | 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Celebrating a century of musical magic from beloved Broadway shows, “Some Enchanted Evening”! READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Community

Meet the Artists

Nov 12, 2024 | 10:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Ticketholders for each Tuesday opera performance are invited to join General Director Christopher Hahn immediately following the performance to enjoy lively repartee, as Mr. Hahn interviews the stars of the production. This event is free, and is held in the Lower Lobby for Benedum performances, in the Black Box for CAPA performances, and in the performance space at the Bitz Opera Factory. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment,

Music

Rod Wave

Nov 12, 2024 | 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Come see rapper and songwriter Rod Wave perform at PPG Paints Arena! READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment,

Music

Cavalleria Rusticana and Pagliacci

Nov 9, 2024 - Nov 17, 2024

Jealousy, two-timing, and revenge unite the back-to-back tragedies of Cavalleria Rusticana and Pagliacci. Possessiveness, machismo, and rage fuel their bloody conclusions.This is the first time Pittsburgh Opera has performed this back-to-back double feature of love and hate together since 1996! READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment,

Film & Movies

Body Double

Nov 9, 2024 - Nov 12, 2024

Brian De Palma's 1984 erotic thriller, that critics were too quick to judge, creates an unforgettable experience which pays obvious tribute to the works of Alfred Hitchcock and yet remains completely his own stylistic vision of filmmaking. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Film & Movies

Basquiat - Black and White Version

Nov 8, 2024 - Nov 12, 2024

Visual artist and filmmaker Julian Schnabel creates an evocative personal rendering of Jean-Michel Basquiat via a series of vignettes, tracing his turn from street kid graffiti artist to one of the most influential artists of the 20th century. READ MORE

Entertainment,

Family

Nick Diffatte in Offbeat: A Comedy Magic Show

Nov 6, 2024 - Dec 1, 2024

This 70-minute show breaks all social norms, leaving the audience feeling closer to a room full of strangers than they would have ever expected. READ MORE

Family,

Outdoor,

Tours

Three Rivers Sightseeing Cruise and Tour

Nov 2, 2024 - Nov 30, 2024

The only way to see the city and truly learn about her past, present, and future is aboard a Pittsburgh river cruise! READ MORE

Community,

Family

History Center and Fort Pitt Museum: Free Admission for Kids

Oct 1, 2024 - Nov 30, 2024

The Smithsonian-affiliated Senator John Heinz History Center and Fort Pitt Museum will offer free admission for kids this fall, thanks to the generous support of UPMC and UPMC Health Plan. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Free event

Kim Bond: We Are Not Alone

Sep 6, 2024 - Jan 12, 2025

Kim Bond: We Are Not Alone is curated by Steph Neary & Anastasia James and presented by the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust. This exhibition is part of a series of exhibitions in collaboration with VaultArt Studio that promotes the inclusion of artists with disabilities in contemporary art. 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

Outdoor,

Tours

Black & Ghost Tour

Oct 17, 2024 - Dec 31, 2024 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Experience the spookiest of Pittsburgh’s Downtown! Get to see outstanding historic landmarks (often beautifully lit up in the darker and colder months) during the quiet evening hours and learn about their history and which spirits lurk in them. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Outdoor,

Tours

Best Of The Burgh Tour

Oct 9, 2024 - Dec 31, 2024 | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

A "Best of the Burgh" guided walking tour of Downtown Pittsburgh. 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