Events
Events
See what’s happening in Downtown Pittsburgh with the official neighborhood calendar.
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October
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Nightlife
Knights of the Arcade
Oct 25, 2025 | 9:00 pm - 10:30 pm
A comedy quest awaits! Knights of the Arcade is an award-winning comedy show that takes audiences on a wild, madcap adventure every month. READ MORE
Community,
Outdoor,
Sports + Recreation
Pitt Panthers vs. NC State Wolfpack
Oct 25, 2025
Watch the Pittsburgh Panthers take on the NC State Wolfpacks at Acrisure Stadium! READ MORE
Community,
Family
MessFest: Halloween Edition
Oct 25, 2025 | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Get ready for a frightfully fun day of messy science at the Science Center’s annual celebration! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Music,
Nightlife
Boo N Brew Halloween Dance Cruise
Oct 25, 2025 | 8:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Boo N Brew Dance Cruise & Tour – Come On Down To Pittsburgh’s Craziest Halloween Party! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Family,
Film & Movies,
Music
Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas
Oct 25, 2025 - Oct 26, 2025
Tim Burton’s holiday classic The Nightmare Before Christmas comes to life on the big screen with live music from the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. READ MORE
Community,
Festival,
Free event,
Holidays,
Music,
Nightlife,
Shopping
Ghouls Night at the Women Who Rock Shop at SouthSide Works
Oct 25, 2025 | 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Get ready for a spooktacular night of shopping, pink pumpkins, flash tattoos, and Halloween fun at the Women Who Rock Shop happening alongside the Neighborhood Flea Night Market during the Great Pink Pumpkin Patch! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Sports + Recreation
Penguins vs. Blue Jackets
Oct 25, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Watch the Pittsburgh Penguins take on the Columbus Blue Jackets at PPG Paints Arena! READ MORE
Outdoor,
Sports + Recreation
Riverhounds vs. Phoenix
Oct 25, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Watch the Pittsburgh Riverhounds take on the Phoenix Rising Club at Highmark Stadium! READ MORE
Community,
Convention
Mission of Mercy Pittsburgh 2025
Oct 24, 2025 - Oct 25, 2025
The signature program of A Call to Care, Inc., Mission of Mercy Pittsburgh is a free, two-day dental, vision and hearing clinic that serves patients in need. ALL services are provided FREE of charge by local clinical professionals, and there are no eligibility or insurance requirements. READ MORE
Convention
ATA Fall Nationals 2025
Oct 22, 2025 - Oct 25, 2025
The American Taekwondo Association (ATA) is excited be in Pittsburgh for the 2025 Fall Nationals, Oct. 22-25 at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
The Rocky Horror Show
Oct 14, 2025 - Nov 9, 2025
Get ready for a wild ride through sci-fi, seduction, and rock ‘n’ roll rebellion as squeaky-clean sweethearts Brad and Janet stumble into the eerie mansion of Dr. Frank-N-Furter. What follows is a high-energy, time-warping night of music and mischief that’s thrilled audiences worldwide. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Family
Mr. Messado's School of Magic for the Young and Young at Heart
Oct 5, 2025 - Oct 30, 2025
Forget everything you know about magicians pulling rabbits out of top hats. Mr. Messado brings a fresh new take on the age-old art of prestidigitation. READ MORE
Community,
Entertainment,
Family
Laser Family Halloween
Oct 1, 2025 - Oct 31, 2025
Beware, viewers, you’re in for a ghoulish good time with the whole family! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Music
The 4th Witch
Sep 25, 2025 - Oct 25, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Cinema’s The 4th Witch is told through shadow puppetry, actors in silhouette and live music (without dialogue or narration). This feature-length work inspired by Shakespeare’s Macbeth, depicts the story of a young girl, orphaned from war, who becomes apprenticed to three witches. 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,
Nightlife
Co-Workers
Sep 13, 2025 - Dec 13, 2025 | 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Co-Workers takes you behind the scenes of an everyday office where anything but the usual happens! READ MORE
Entertainment
Comedy Bingo Night with Barbara, A Mother
Sep 13, 2025 - Feb 14, 2026 | 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
A comedy variety show featuring improv, characters, games, and more! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Market Square,
Music,
Nightlife
Con Alma Late Happy Hour
Sep 12, 2025 - Dec 12, 2025 | 10:00 pm - 12:00 am
Con Alma keeps the vibes flowing with two daily Happy Hours—early evenings feature $8 Latin-style cocktails, wine, and $1 off select beers, while late nights bring $9 martinis, Old Fashioneds, and select wines. READ MORE
Entertainment
Stand-Up Laboratory
Sep 4, 2025 - Dec 4, 2025 | 9:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Every month, the Lab will present a mix of feature comics and a roster of comedians chosen from online submissions. READ MORE
Entertainment
Beta Stage
Aug 30, 2025 - Nov 29, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Support emerging talent and join us for Beta Stage, a monthly showcase of fresh comedy! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Free event
Celebrating 45 Years of CAPA: Alumni and Faculty Exhibition
Aug 29, 2025 - Jan 25, 2026
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trusts presenst an exhibition that celebrates the incredible talents of CAPA alumni and faculty for its 45th Anniversary. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Nightlife
Irony City: Am I The Jagoff?
Aug 2, 2025 - Dec 6, 2025 | 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Join veteran comedy troupe Irony City at Arcarde Comedy Theater as they deftly navigate social missteps on the first Saturday of each month. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Free event
Ben Schonberger: Hi-NRG
Jul 25, 2025 - Nov 2, 2025 | 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Join the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust for an opening reception on July 25 during our Gallery Crawl. Ben Schonberger is a Pittsburgh-based artist whose multidisciplinary practice examines the complexities of identity, power, and the archive. Through processes of appropriation and recombination, he recontextualizes found imagery to explore the intersection of personal and collective histories. READ MORE
Tours
Black & Ghost Tour
Apr 1, 2025 - Dec 30, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Experience the spookiest of Pittsburgh’s Downtown! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Film & Movies
Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas
Oct 25, 2025 - Oct 26, 2025
Catch an exclusive showing of the 1993 classic, only at Heinz Hall for 2-days! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Free event,
Holidays
Día de los Muertos Celebration
Oct 23, 2025 - Nov 2, 2025
Enjoy eight days of community events in the Cultural District, celebrating Día de los Muertos! READ MORE
Convention,
Sports + Recreation
2025 ATA Fall Nationals Tournament
Oct 22, 2025 - Oct 25, 2025
Athletes will compete through the ATA Fall National 2025–ALL AGES, ABILITIES, RANKS, AND DIVISIONS ARE WELCOME! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
Fall Repertory Concert
Oct 22, 2025 - Oct 26, 2025
Witness the dances of tomorrow onstage today, showcasing the depth and breadth of talent within the Conservatory Dance program! READ MORE
Community,
Entertainment,
Family
Boo's Halloween House Party
Oct 16, 2025 - Oct 26, 2025
Conceived by Point Park University alumnus Ahmad Simmons, and written by Simmons and Lazlo Graves, boo-gie down to Halloween-themed musical hits and an eerie-sistible cast! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
The Rocky Horror Picture Show
Oct 14, 2025 - Nov 8, 2025
Get ready for a wild ride through sci-fi, seduction, and rock ‘n’ roll rebellion as this spooky season classic returns to the stage! READ MORE
Music
Small Change Makes A Big Impact!
Oct 1, 2025 - Oct 31, 2025 | 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
Benefitting The UPMC Mercy Burn Center READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Family,
Outdoor,
Sports + Recreation,
Tours
Beauty of the Burgh Bike Tour
Mar 1, 2025 - Nov 30, 2025 | 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Explore the Burgh in this three hour history and architecture bike ride that will take you through 3 Pittsburgh neighborhoods with an expert local guide! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Market Square,
Outdoor,
Tours
Best of the Burgh Walking Tour
Jan 1, 2025 - Dec 31, 2025 | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Take a walk with a knowledgable local guide to explore Downtown Pittsburgh's architecture, history and culture. READ MORE
Family,
Outdoor,
Sports + Recreation,
Tours
Bike the Burgh - Beauty of the Burgh Tour
Jan 1, 2025 - Dec 22, 2025 | 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! READ MORE
Festival,
Holidays
Halloween Bar Crawls 2025
Oct 25, 2025 - Oct 31, 2025 | 5:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Pittsburgh's premier Halloween Bar Crawl & After Party, hosted by the Downtown Crawlers! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Family,
Festival,
Free event,
Outdoor
Pittsburgh Playhouse Fall Fest
Oct 16, 2025 - Oct 26, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 1:00 pm
The second annual Pittsburgh Playhouse Fall Fest features entertainment for everyone! Enjoy food & drinks, games, local vendors, arts & crafts and rolling performances of Boo's Halloween House Party!Fall Fest activities can be found all throughout the Playhouse and out on Forbes Avenue – it's a Downtown fall party like no other! Fall Fest is free to enter, and tickets for Boo's Halloween House Party will be on sale soon. Make sure to enjoy Fall Fest before or after the show! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Free event,
Workshops & Classes
Fourth River Public Music Industry Seminars
Oct 11, 2025 - Nov 15, 2025 | 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Every Saturday through November, join a free workshop of rotating topics taught by relevant music industry professionals sharing skills and tips! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Family,
Free event,
Holidays,
Outdoor,
Shopping
Steel City Spooky Market
Oct 4, 2025 - Oct 25, 2025 | 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
The Steel City Spooky Market awaits with thrills, chills, and eerie delights... READ MORE
Entertainment,
Nightlife
The Nightmare Bar - Pittsburgh
Oct 3, 2025 - Oct 31, 2025 | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Step into the shadows, sip on something sinister, and let the night unfold in ways both thrilling and unexpected READ MORE
Community,
Entertainment,
Family
Haunted Three Rivers Cruise
Oct 3, 2025 - Oct 25, 2025 | 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Join the Gateway Clipper for a Haunted River Cruise on the Three Rivers! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Market Square,
Music
Con Alma Early Happy Hour
Sep 13, 2025 - Dec 13, 2025 | 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Con Alma keeps the vibes flowing with two daily Happy Hours—early evenings feature $8 Latin-style cocktails, wine, and $1 off select beers, while late nights bring $9 martinis, Old Fashioneds, and select wines. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
Michael Misko in "I Laugh in the Face of Magic"
Aug 15, 2025 - Nov 1, 2025
Prepare to laugh 'til it hurts and question reality in the best way possible—Michael's comedy magic show is anything but ordinary. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Family,
Outdoor
Gateway Clipper Fleet Captains Dinner
Jul 26, 2025 - Nov 29, 2025 | 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Captain’s Dinner Cruise & Tour The Gateway Clipper’s Signature Dinner Cruise & Tour READ MORE
Outdoor,
Sports + Recreation,
Tours
Bikes & Brews Tour
Jun 28, 2025 - Dec 28, 2025 | 2:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Bike the Burgh tour tour packed with lots of history, facts about beer making, and beer samples from each of the places we stop at READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Entertainment,
Family,
Free event,
Music,
Outdoor,
PDP Events
Mellon Lunchtime Concerts
May 11, 2025 - Oct 31, 2025 | 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Enjoy live performances all week long with daily lunchtime concerts, Sunday through Saturday. Stop by Tuesday through Thursday to grab a bite from rotating food vendors! READ MORE
Tours
Captain's Dinner Cruise & Tour
May 3, 2025 - Nov 29, 2025 | 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Looking for a fun and unique evening out in Pittsburgh? Come aboard our Captain’s Dinner Cruise & Tour for a fabulous dinner, music and dancing and fabulous views of the city skyline! Bring a date, a group of friends, or the whole family and just have fun out on the water in Pittsburgh! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Tours
Three Rivers Sightseeing Cruise
Apr 5, 2025 - Nov 1, 2025
The only way to see the City of Pittsburgh and truly learn about her past, present and future is aboard one of the Gateway Clipper's Sightseeing Cruises. READ MORE
Outdoor,
Tours
Whiskey Rebellion & Prohibition Tour
Apr 5, 2025 - Nov 30, 2025 | 2:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Join Walk the Burgh for their cocktail tour! From the mill to the still, whiskey has been a cornerstone in Pittsburgh's history. Come downtown for the whiskey tour where you will discover how whiskey has fueled political, labor and social movements throughout the region. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Nightlife,
Tours
Comedy Bus Tour
Jan 31, 2025 - Dec 31, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Get ready for a sightseeing tour like no other! Hop aboard the Burgh Bus where the laughter never stops. Enjoy stunning skyline views and hilarious local comedians! READ MORE
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