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.

December

December 2024

January 2025

Show Me Events

Music

Justin Timberlake

Dec 14, 2024 | 7:30 pm - 11:00 pm

The Forget Tomorrow World Tour READ MORE

Community,

Family,

Free event

AWCommunity Day

Dec 14, 2024 | 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

This free family-friendly event features local vendors, artisans, performers, and themed community building activations at the August Wilson African American Cultural Center READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment,

Film & Movies

Gerard Malanga: Secret Cinema

Dec 14, 2024 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

For one evening only, the Harris Theater will present the world premiere of three newly restored films by Andy Warhol’s chief assistant during the 1960s, Gerard Malanga, who will participate in a post screening poetry reading and Q&A. READ MORE

Entertainment,

Holidays,

Tours

Laughter Under the Lights

Dec 14, 2024 | 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Join the Burgh Bus for a special holiday experience, Laughter Under the Lights - FAMILY NIGHT. READ MORE

Entertainment,

Holidays,

Tours

Laughter Under the Lights

Dec 14, 2024 | 9:00 pm - 10:30 pm

Join the Burgh Bus for a special holiday experience, Laughter Under the Lights! READ MORE

Community

Cookbook Club

Dec 14, 2024 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Join Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh for a new cookbook club with the Library! At select CLP Locations, we will talk cookbooks, share stories and cultures, and explore all things culinary. This month’s theme is Celebrations. READ MORE

Community,

Workshops & Classes

Finding Deep Roots Presents Genealogy Workshop

Dec 14, 2024 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

An engaging program that equips participants with skills, resources, and knowledge to explore family history, create pedigree charts, and connect with their roots in a supportive community. READ MORE

Holidays,

Music

Highmark Holiday Pops

Dec 13, 2024 - Dec 22, 2024

Pittsburgh's favorite holiday tradition! Celebrate the season with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra in this annual festive program. Featuring "Sleigh Ride," the "Hallelujah" chorus as well as sing-alongs and a very special guest, come get in the holiday spirit and experience the festive Yuletide splendor of Heinz Hall. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment,

Film & Movies

Flow

Dec 6, 2024 - Dec 19, 2024

A wondrous journey, FLOW follows a courageous cat after his home is devastated by a great flood. Teaming up with a capybara, a lemur, a bird, and a dog to navigate a boat in search of dry land, they must rely on trust, courage, and wits to survive. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment

A Christmas Story: The Play

Dec 4, 2024 - Dec 22, 2024

Be a holiday hero and bring your brood downtown this season to bask in the warm glow of holiday lights and experience the joy of a tale that is anything but your average Christmas “story.” READ MORE

Entertainment

Who's Holiday

Nov 27, 2024 - Dec 22, 2024

This Cabaret of WHO’S HOLIDAY by Matthew Lombardo is strictly R-rated, so don’t bring your kiddo! READ MORE

Holidays,

Outdoor,

Shopping

Peoples Gas Holiday Market™

Nov 22, 2024 - Dec 24, 2024

Find one-of-a-kind wares from local makers along with beautiful and practical gifts created by artisans from around the world at the 13th Peoples Gas Holiday Market. Shopping in this European-style holiday market—with its international flair, local charm, and full stocked shelves—has never been better! 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

Holidays,

Outdoor,

Tours

Holiday Lights Tour

Nov 29, 2024 - Jan 1, 2025 | 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Enjoy an evening in Downtown Pittsburgh, learning about the history of the city, discovering beautiful squares and pieces of architecture, while getting to see all the festive holiday lights and decorations! 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

Arts + Culture

HIGHRISES: The Art and History of Classic Skyscrapers

Oct 31, 2024 - Dec 21, 2024

Downtown's newest art gallery features stunning drone-scan portraits of Art Deco towers across the USA. Open to the public. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Free event

Roger Jacoby: Pittsburgh Stories

Oct 25, 2024 - Jan 5, 2025

Wood Street Galleries is pleased to present the world premiere of three newly restored experimental films by Roger Jacoby (b. New York, 1944–1985), a pivotal figure bridging the pre- and post-liberation eras of gay experimental filmmaking. 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