Events

Name: Downtown Pittsburgh
Address: Pittsburgh, PA

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

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August 2021

September 2021

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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

Fireworks Paddle

Aug 14, 2021 | 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Enjoy a cool night paddle under the city lights on the Allegheny River as we watch Zambelli Fireworks light up the Pittsburgh skyline after the Pirates game! READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Family,

Outdoor

Summer Sidewalk Series: The Changing City

Aug 14, 2021 | 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Join us outside this summer at the History Center’s Penn Avenue lot for family-friendly activities that explore stories from our region! READ MORE

Outdoor,

Tours

Walking Tour: Pittsburgh Bridges and River Shores

Aug 14, 2021 | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Taking in sites ranging from the historically preserved Renaissance Pittsburgh Hotel to the recently opened Allegheny Overlook Pop-Up Park as well as the bridges and river READ MORE

Community

Hopeful Hearts River Cruise

Aug 14, 2021 | 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Experience a memorable evening aboard the Gateway Clipper's Duchess vessel with Pittsburgh's picturesque sky as the backdrop benefitting the Joe Beretta Foundation. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Outdoor,

Sports + Recreation

Indian Dance Workshop by Shambhavi Desai and Group of Sanskruti School of Indian Dance and Music

Aug 14, 2021 | 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Classically trained Indian dancer and founder of Sanskruti School of Indian Dance and Music, Shambhavi Desai will lead an outdoor class to teach participants a blend of Indian dance. READ MORE

Downtown 5k Tour

Aug 14, 2021 | 9:00 am - 10:00 am

Downtown Pittsburgh (or ‘dahntahn’ as the locals know it) is full of history, from the French and Indian War to the Underground Railroad. Learn about Fort Pitt, the Diamond Market, and more of Pittsburgh’s fascinating history on this 5k tour with Pittsburgh Running Tours. READ MORE

Family,

Outdoor,

Sports + Recreation

Yinzer 4.12K

Aug 14, 2021 | 8:30 am - 11:00 am

Yinz like to run, n’at? Dress in yer finest Steel City attire and run 4.12K! READ MORE

Community,

Music,

Outdoor

Music & Mocktails at Adda PNC Plaza

Aug 14, 2021 | 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Sip on mocktails, enjoy small bites from Wild Child, & listen to the sounds of the marimba from Chris Gratsch. READ MORE

Festival,

Outdoor

Pittsburgh Summer Beerfest

Aug 13, 2021 - Aug 14, 2021

Breweries and beer enthusiasts from across the region will gather on two evenings for an unlimited sampling of hundreds of fresh craft beers of all styles, and tastes and a whole lotta fun! READ MORE

Community

Pittsburgh Restaurant Week: Summer 2021

Aug 9, 2021 - Aug 21, 2021

Pittsburgh Restaurant Week highlight's the wide-ranging dining options that Pittsburgh has to offer and bring individuals from surrounding boroughs or suburbs to the city to walk the streets and enjoy a meal at a special discounted price. READ MORE

Family,

Film & Movies

Carnegie Science Center Film Screening: The Search for Snow

Aug 5, 2021 - Sep 3, 2021

In an ever-changing world climate, a meteorologist follows the patterns of weather systems creating snow and helps us understand different types of snow, where it falls and why—as well as its crucial impact on vegetation, wildlife, and people. READ MORE

Entertainment,

Outdoor

Comedian Myq Kaplan at the AO

Aug 13, 2021 - Aug 14, 2021 | 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Arcade Comedy Theater presents the best-selling stand-up comedian Myq Kaplan for two evenings along the Allegheny River. Join him and special guests for an outdoor comedy concert event on the Allegheny Overlook Stage on Ft. Duquesne Blvd. READ MORE

Sports + Recreation

Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Milwaukee Brewers

Aug 13, 2021 - Aug 14, 2021 | 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Tours

Best of the Burgh Tour

Apr 1, 2021 - Dec 31, 2021

Walk by and into must-see cultural and historical landmarks as well as iconic buildings! READ MORE

Music,

Outdoor

Lunchtime Entertainment at the AO

Jul 9, 2021 - Aug 31, 2021

Enjoy free lunchtime performances Wednesdays through Sundays from local singers, songwriters, and performers. READ MORE

Market Square,

Outdoor

Saturday Night Market

Jun 19, 2021 - Oct 30, 2021 | 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Presented by Green Mountain Energy, Night Markets bring an awesome outdoor pop-up shopping market and festival to Downtown, featuring Pittsburgh’s most creative independent vendors. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Family,

Outdoor

Pop Art Pop Up

Jun 18, 2021 - Sep 5, 2021

Pop in on weekends for free, hands-on outdoor art activities all summer long! READ MORE

Outdoor,

Tours

Three Rivers Sightseeing Cruise on the Gateway Clipper

Jun 11, 2021 - Dec 11, 2021

The only way to see the City and truly learn about her past, present, and future is aboard one of our Pittsburgh river cruises. READ MORE

Outdoor,

Tours

Black & Ghost Tour

May 1, 2021 - Sep 6, 2021 | 7:00 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