Events
Events
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March
Film & Movies
Monty Python and the Holy Grail
Mar 27, 2026 | 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Here Ye, Here Ye! Come one, come all to a film that is completely different from some other films which aren’t quite the same as this one is. “Monty Python and the Holy Grail” gallops back to the Rangos Giant Cinema on Fri., March 27 at 7 p.m. – don’t worry, Rangos will provide the coconuts. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community
Cultural District Gallery Crawl
Mar 27, 2026 | 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm
As part of the Cultural District Gallery Crawl, the August Wilson African American Cultural Center invites you to explore three powerful exhibitions that celebrate storytelling, imagination, and local talent. Don't miss this evening of discovery as art fills the building and conversations unfold across the galleries. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Sports + Recreation
WWE Smackdown
Mar 27, 2026 | 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
WWE SmackDown is bringing an action-packed night of live professional wrestling to PPG Paints Arena on March 27, featuring top Superstars, high-stakes rivalries, and the electrifying spectacle fans know and love. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Music,
Nightlife
Friday Night Fever Dance Cruise
Mar 27, 2026 | 7:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Dance the night away on the Friday Night Fever Dance Cruise! READ MORE
Arts + Culture
Opening Reception: Time-Honored Non-Specifics
Mar 27, 2026 | 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Join The Andy Warhol Museum for an opening reception celebrating the Carnegie Mellon School of Art MFA Class of 2026 thesis exhibition. READ MORE
Convention
The Pennsylvania Association of School Business Officials Conference
Mar 24, 2026 - Mar 27, 2026
Support your profession and participate in intense learning and networking with your school business colleagues and business partners at the PASBO 71st Annual Conference. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Music
The Revival: DJEMBE In the New Millennium
Mar 28, 2026
Kente Arts Alliance presents: The Revival: DJEMBE In the New Millennium READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Festival
Pittsburgh Fringe Festival
Mar 19, 2026 - Mar 28, 2026
An eerie escape room, an immersive makerspace, a Krampus puppet play, and much more - this March 19th to 28th, the Pittsburgh Fringe Festival is back and better than ever! Featuring international, national and Pittsburgh artists, the annual arts festival is ready to transform our cafes and storefronts into Pittsburgh’s very own celebration of performing and visual arts. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
fireWALL Dance COVEN
Mar 27, 2026 - Mar 28, 2026
Seven witches. Seven powers. One Devil who believes he’s untouchable. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
Kaiju Big Battel: What's Opera, Dr. Cube?
Mar 28, 2026 | 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Kaiju Big Battel storms into Pittsburgh on March 28, 2026—bringing an unforgettable spectacle that will leave fans on the edge of their seats. READ MORE
Sports + Recreation
Penguins vs. Stars
Mar 28, 2026 | 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Catch the Pittsburgh Penguins as they face off against the Dallas Stars at PPG Paints Arena! READ MORE
Sports + Recreation
Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC vs Sporting Club Jacksonville
Mar 28, 2026 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Watch the Pittsburgh Riverhounds face SC Jacksonville at Highmark Stadium on March 28 in a USL Championship clash as both teams battle for points in the early season standings. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community
AWAACC Youth Writers Camp 2026
Mar 28, 2026 | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
The Youth Writers Camp is an inspiring and creative space for middle and high school students passionate about writing. READ MORE
Arts + Culture
Yuma: Dancing Down the Magdalena River
Mar 28, 2026 | 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Through dance and music, Yuma will take you on a journey down the Magdalena River where you will experience the vibrant, rich and diverse culture of Colombia. READ MORE
Sports + Recreation
2026 NCAA Division II Basketball Championships
Mar 24, 2026 - Mar 28, 2026
Talented student athletes visit the Steel City for NCAA preliminary and championship events. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Entertainment
TEDxPittsburgh 2026: Ideas in Focus
Mar 28, 2026 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Join the MuseumLab for Ideas in Focus: hear talks, enjoy live performance, and meet creatives in our region on and around the TEDx stage. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Film & Movies
The Fifth Step
Mar 29, 2026 | 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Olivier Award-winner Jack Lowden (Slow Horses, Dunkirk) is joined by Emmy and BAFTA-winner Martin Freeman (The Hobbit, The Responder) in the critically acclaimed and subversively funny new play by David Ireland. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Family
Jonathan Levit in Reality Reinvented
Mar 5, 2026 - Mar 29, 2026
Prepare to embark on a journey 45 years in the making—a stunning exploration of the connections that unite us all. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Music
Beethoven's Eroica
Mar 27, 2026 - Mar 29, 2026
Never underestimate the impact of Beethoven’s “Heroic” Symphony. When it premiered, the audience was startled by its length, its originality, and the revolutionary way in which the composer was bending musical rules without breaking them. READ MORE
Workshops & Classes
The Doodle Bowl Experience
Mar 29, 2026 | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Invite your friends for a night of fun and creativity at the Carrie Blast Furnaces! READ MORE
Sports + Recreation
No Limit Nationals
Mar 28, 2026 - Mar 29, 2026
Rise Productions’ No Limits Nationals is back in Pittsburgh for the third consecutive year at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center! READ MORE
Sports + Recreation
Penguins vs. Redwings
Mar 31, 2026 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Watch the Pittsburgh Penguins take on the Detroit Red Wings at PPG Paints Arena in a classic Eastern Conference matchup. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Film & Movies
Billy Preston: That's The Way God Planned It
Mar 26, 2026 - Apr 1, 2026
This documentary explores the extraordinary yet complicated life of Billy Preston—a musical genius celebrated by icons across genres whose brilliance in gospel, rock, and funk was matched by personal struggles with identity, addiction, and underrecognition. READ MORE
Community,
Free event
Workbox Quarterly Mixer
Apr 2, 2026 | 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Workbox is opening its doors for a lively open-house mixer! Stop by for an evening of mixing, mingling, and making meaningful connections. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Family,
Holidays,
Music
The Royal Princess Easter Ball
Apr 4, 2026 | 4:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Step into a magical Easter celebration featuring 10 princesses including national celebrity guests, enchanting live performances, tiara building, VIP experiences, and unforgettable meet-and-greet moments. Enjoy a luxury gourmet spread with filet, glitter mocktails, stunning photo opportunities, and a dance party filled with bubbles and snowfall. A breathtaking family event designed to create once-in-a-lifetime memories. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
Water for Elephants
Mar 31, 2026 - Apr 5, 2026
The critically acclaimed bestselling novel comes to “thrilling, dazzling” life (Time Out New York) in a unique, spectacle-filled new musical! Hailed as a Critic’s Pick, The New York Times calls it “stunning, emotional, heart-filled and gorgeously imaginative.” READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Film & Movies,
Sports + Recreation
The Football Town
Feb 28, 2026 - Apr 12, 2026
As part of the celebration of Western Pennsylvania’s rich football history leading up to the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh, NFL Films presents the world premiere of “The Football Town,” which explores the region’s storied football tradition. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
Primary Trust
Mar 25, 2026 - Apr 12, 2026
To make the perfect mai tai, you only need a few simple ingredients: rum, fruit juice, and simple syrup. But crafting a Pulitzer Prize-winning play? That takes something far more special. In her acclaimed Primary Trust, Eboni Booth masterfully blends sweet and sour characters, a splash of comedy and drama, and yes, bottomless mai tais to serve up an intoxicating tale of the immeasurable impact of radical kindness. READ MORE
Community
Business Breakfast: Building the Next-Generation in a Time of Transition
Apr 13, 2026 | 8:00 am - 10:00 am
Pittsburgh Earth Day, Duquesne Light Company, and PNC are excited to announce the annual Business Breakfast, returning to Fairmont Pittsburgh on Monday, April 13, 2026, from 8:00 – 10:00 AM. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Music,
Workshops & Classes
Estill Voiceprint™ Launch (Workshop + Party)
Apr 17, 2026 | 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Celebrate World Voice Day in downtown Pittsburgh with the launch of Estill Voiceprint™, a new browser-based voice analysis tool developed by Pittsburgh-based Estill Voice International in collaboration with a local software development team. This special two-part event includes a voice training course at the Pittsburgh CLO Academy and a launch celebration at Howl at the Moon, featuring live demonstrations, music, and community connection. READ MORE
Sports + Recreation,
Tours
Acrisure Stadium On-the-Clock Tours
Mar 18, 2026 - Apr 19, 2026
The exclusive On-The-Clock tour is a guided, behind-the-scenes experience featuring a stadium walkthrough and includes exclusive access to the Steelers Hall of Honor Museum! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Music
2026 Ecolution Fashion Gala
Apr 20, 2026 | 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm
POP COUTURE: Fashion, Fame & Obsession is a bold, visually arresting dance-theatre musical that immerses audiences in the electrifying intersection of fashion, art, celebrity, and desire. Set against the backdrop of a transformative creative era, the production explores the rise of style as power—and the personal cost of living under constant attention. READ MORE
Convention,
Sports + Recreation
Next Up Card Show
Apr 24, 2026 - Apr 25, 2026 | 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Steps away from the excitement of draft weekend, Next Up Card Show will be ultimate gathering of sports card fans in Pittsburgh, April 24 & 25, 2026. READ MORE
Outdoor
Sunrise Paddle Trip
Apr 26, 2026 | 6:00 am - 9:00 am
See the sun rise over Pittsburgh from the water with Venture Outdoors! READ MORE
Community
30th Annual Celebration of Early Childhood Educators Dinner
Apr 30, 2026 | 1:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Trying Together will hold its annual event to celebrate the Month of the Young Child (MOYC) and the work of early childhood educators on Thursday, April 30. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community
BOOM Concepts presents Sweat and Sacrifice Exhibition
Mar 7, 2026 - May 1, 2026
Sweat and Sacrifice will present artifacts, memorabilia, media-based ephemera, and sports experiences as a way to celebrate teamwork, fanatic culture, personal well-being, and the integration of creative media into sports culture. READ MORE
Community,
Family,
Free event,
Outdoor
2026 Walk To Cure Arthritis - Pittsburgh
May 16, 2026 - May 17, 2026 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
The Walk to Cure Arthritis brings our community together to support the millions of adults and children living with arthritis. This free, family- and pet-friendly event welcomes individuals and teams of all ages. Register today and walk for a cause that truly makes a difference. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Convention,
Entertainment,
Festival
Just Another Bookish Ball
May 22, 2026 - May 24, 2026 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Just Another Bookish Ball is a three day event where book lovers can step into fantasy worlds and become the main character themselves. There will be two days of a market featuring 90+ authors and vendors as well as tons of adventures, and then a fabulous Fairy Ball where you get to dress up as your favorite fantasy character and dance the day away. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Music
Bat Out of Hell: The Musical
Jun 4, 2026 | 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
BAT OUT OF HELL: THE MUSICAL, the award-winning musical, is a thrilling spectacle of a show where the timeless music of Jim Steinman and Meat Loaf reigns supreme! READ MORE
Entertainment
Sketch Comedy Lab
Apr 4, 2026 - Jun 6, 2026 | 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Every other month, Sketch Lab features sketches from writers who have attended Arcade Comedy Theater's writers room and are performed by a roster of comedic actors. See cutting edge comedy and new scripted works written by some of the city's funniest up-and-coming writers. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Entertainment
PSO in Libraries
Jan 13, 2026 - Jul 27, 2026
Look for the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra in your community! These FREE chamber-style concerts feature PSO musicians performing curated programs at a local library near you. Click on "Get Tickets" to find performance dates in East Liberty, Downtown, Squirrel Hill, Beechview, and more. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Music,
Outdoor
Rock Reggae & Relief
Aug 8, 2026
On Saturday, August 8, the ninth annual Rock Reggae & Relief event will once again take over Forbes Avenue and the newly renovated Market Square, bringing live music and community back to the heart of the city. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Music
Morgan Wallen Live In Pittsburgh - Still The Problem Tour
Jun 5, 2026 - Jun 6, 2026 | 5:00 pm - 1:00 am
Morgan Wallen brings the Still The Problem Tour to Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh for two unforgettable nights! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Family,
Outdoor,
Sports + Recreation,
Tours
Beauty of the Burgh Bike Tour
Jan 1, 2026 - Jan 1, 2027 | 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Whether you are visiting Pittsburgh or you are a local, you will learn interesting facts about the history and culture of Pittsburgh while riding past beautiful sights and architecture. READ MORE
Market Square
Fish Fridays at Revel
Feb 20, 2026 - Apr 3, 2026 | 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
Join Revel for Fish Friday, now through April 3! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show - Pittsburgh, PA
Apr 11, 2026 - Apr 18, 2026 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Award-winning interactive comedy murder mystery dinner show in Pittsburgh READ MORE
Outdoor,
Sports + Recreation,
Tours
Bikes & Brews Tour
Jun 28, 2025 - May 1, 2026 | 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,
Tours
Visit the Old Allegheny Jail and Museum
Jan 5, 2026 - May 31, 2026 | 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Explore the Old Allegheny County Jail Museum, a preserved section of the historic 1886 jail located in Downtown Pittsburgh, open for free self-guided visits on the first and third Mondays of each month from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. READ MORE
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