Events

Name: Downtown Pittsburgh
Address: Pittsburgh, PA

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

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September 2019

October 2019

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Entertainment,

Sports + Recreation

Espolon Halloween Party at Five Iron Pittsburgh

Oct 29, 2021 - Nov 30, -0001 | 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Come to Five Iron Golf for a night of BOOS, BREWS and BIRDIES! READ MORE

Sports + Recreation

North Shore 5k Tour

Sep 21, 2019 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am

From bridges to stadiums to fantastic views of downtown and more, there is plenty to see on the North Shore 5k route. We make plenty of stops for photo opportunities on this flat, fun route. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Community,

Family

Heinz History Center

Sep 21, 2019 | 10:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Free Admission: 10am – 5pm READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Community,

Family

Free Admission at the August Wilson African American Cultural Center

Sep 21, 2019 | 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Free Admission: 12-6pm READ MORE

Sports + Recreation

Pitt Panthers vs. UCF Knights

Sep 21, 2019 | 12:00 pm - 12:00 am

The Panthers take on the Knights (Time TBD) READ MORE

Family,

Festival

Pittsburgh Mac and Cheese Festival

Sep 21, 2019 | 12:00 pm - 8:30 pm

The Cheesiest Event Pittsburgh Has Ever Seen… Coming To Highmark Stadium READ MORE

Entertainment

CeCe Winans

Sep 21, 2019 | 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm

CeCe Winans has sold over 12 million records worldwide and won 12 Grammy Awards. She is the best-selling female gospel artist of all time, as of 2015. READ MORE

Entertainment

Stone Temple Pilots and Rival Sons

Sep 21, 2019 | 5:30 pm - 10:30 pm

Featuring Supporting Acts Stone Temple Pilots, Rival Sons, Tyler Bryant & The Shakedown READ MORE

Arts + Culture

Guided Tour: The Vietnam War: 1945-1975

Sep 21, 2019

Join a History Center docent to explore the multiple perspectives that contribute to our current understanding of the Vietnam War with a guided tour of the new exhibit. READ MORE

Entertainment

ZZ Top: That Little Ol’ Band from Texas

Sep 21, 2019 | 7:00 pm - 10:30 pm

Produced by the Emmy award-winning Banger Films, ZZ Top: That Little Ol’ Band from Texas is a new documentary that tells the story of how three oddball teenage bluesmen READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Community,

Entertainment

Momix

Sep 21, 2019 | 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Under the direction of Moses Pendleton, one of America’s most innovative and widely performed choreographers and directors, MOMIX is recognized internationally for presenting work of exceptional inventiveness and physical artistry. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment

Colossus: Improv Show

Sep 21, 2019 | 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Starring Nick Jaramillo and Jethro Nolen! READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment

Drinking Partners Present: A Night of EPIC Comedy

Sep 21, 2019 | 10:00 pm - 12:00 am

Arts + Culture,

Community,

Entertainment,

Tours

Art and Cocktail Tour

Sep 21, 2019 | 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm

Walking Tour around Pittsburgh's Cultural District that ends with happy hour specials at Ten Penny READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Nightlife

Secret Speakeasy: Storm Area 51 After Party

Sep 20, 2019 - Sep 21, 2019 | 7:00 pm - 1:00 am

Join Seth Neustein, Bass Technology, Badman Sammy P, and Nick Mazzoleni for the Secret Speakeasy®: Storm Area 51 After Party to celebrate sweet sweet freedom with our new alien friends! READ MORE

Arts + Culture

Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Opening Weekend Spectacular!

Sep 20, 2019 - Sep 22, 2019

BNY Mellon Grand Classics Opening Weekend Spectacular!Manfred Honeck, conductorJames Ehnes, violin READ MORE

Entertainment,

Festival,

Nightlife

Steel City Improv Festival

Sep 19, 2019 - Sep 22, 2019 | 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm

4 nights of hilarious improv comedy featuring over 150 performers and headliners from New York, Chicago, and LA. READ MORE

Arts + Culture

"A Few Good Men" at Pittsburgh Public Theater

Sep 12, 2019 - Oct 13, 2019

Set in 1986, this play introduced Aaron Sorkin’s sharp dialogue and irresistible wit to the world before he went on to create TV’s “The West Wing,” the film Steve Jobs, and, most recently, a new adaptation of To Kill a Mockingbird for Broadway. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Family

Early Learning

Sep 10, 2019 - Sep 29, 2019

This program is an hour of hands-on activities that explore the fascinating world of science and technology. Come experiment, tinker and discover with the Children's Museum! READ MORE

Arts + Culture

"Mutant Media" at SPACE

Aug 23, 2019 - Nov 11, 2019

An exhibition of American artists working within the DIY aesthetic at SPACE gallery. READ MORE

Arts + Culture

"Fine Print" at 707 Penn Gallery

Jul 26, 2019 - Sep 29, 2019

What makes screenprinting cool or important? You’ll find the answers here in this exhibit. The works are unified through the medium itself – one that is vast in its potential function, aesthetic sensibility, and messaging. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment

Steel City Improv Festival

Sep 20, 2019 - Sep 21, 2019 | 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm

For four days in September, the festival will attract over 150 performers from around the country and Canada to the Steel City for a weekend of learning, laughs, and community. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Community,

Festival

Highmark Blues and Heritage Festival

Sep 20, 2019 - Sep 22, 2019

The African American Cultural Center is pleased to present the 2019 Highmark Blues and Heritage Festival on September 20-32 at the AWAACC. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment

Liberty Magic: Dennis Watkins in THE MAGIC PARLOUR

Sep 11, 2019 - Sep 29, 2019

Award-winning, third-generation magician Dennis Watkins brings an evening of sophisticated sorcery to Liberty Magic, direct from Chicago! READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Family

Makeshop

Sep 9, 2019 - Sep 27, 2019

This month MAKESHOP is exploring the intersection of making and fine art. Join our Teaching Artists as we try different techniques and artistic practices. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment,

Family

Disney's The Lion King

Sep 4, 2019 - Sep 29, 2019

Experience the phenomenon of Disney’s THE LION KING when Pittsburgh’s best-loved musical makes a triumphant return to the Benedum Center following its record-breaking 2013 engagement! READ MORE

Arts + Culture

Crafting Conversations: A Call and Response to Our Changing Climate through Art

Sep 1, 2019 - Jan 15, 2020 | 6:00 am - 12:00 am

Curated by Katy DeMent and Ann Rosenthal, the exhibiting artworks are organized thematically, addressing issues related to climate change through craft, while posing literal questions for the public to ponder. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Family

Studio

Sep 1, 2019 - Sep 28, 2019

Hosted by the Children's Museum, explore composition, color, art, and more. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Family,

Tours

Best of the Burgh Walking Tour

Jul 18, 2019 - Dec 31, 2019 | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Daily Downtown walking tour: Come join and explore the heart of Downtown Pittsburgh! Walk by and into must-see cultural and historical landmarks as well as iconic buildings. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Tours

Walk the Burgh Tour

Jun 1, 2019 - Dec 31, 2019 | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Historical 2-hour walking tours through various neighborhoods of the city READ MORE

Family,

Sports + Recreation,

Tours

Bike the Burgh Tour

Apr 1, 2019 - Dec 31, 2019 | 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Historical city bike tour through various neighborhoods of the city READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment

Bubble Boy: The Musical

Sep 22, 2019 - Nov 30, -0001

Arcade Comedy Theater presents its first ever musical! READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment

Penny Arcade: All Ages Comedy Show

Sep 14, 2019 - Sep 28, 2019

A Comedy Show for the Whole Family! READ MORE

Entertainment,

Nightlife

Live Music at NOLA on the Square

Sep 6, 2019 - Sep 28, 2019

Free live music Fridays and Saturdays READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Community,

Market Square,

Shopping

Night Market

May 18, 2019 - Oct 26, 2019 | 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,

Tours

Haunted Pittsburgh Downtown Walking Tour

May 18, 2019 - Nov 10, 2019 | 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Haunted Pittsburgh is the curator of Pittsburgh's nightmares and all things that go bump in the night. Join us for a spine-tingling ghost tour of one of America's most haunted cities. READ MORE