Peoples Gas Holiday Marketâ„¢
Nov. 20-Dec. 24, 2026
Market Square,
Downtown Pittsburgh
THE PEOPLES GAS HOLIDAY MARKETâ„¢ IS BACK IN MARKET SQUARE TO CELEBRATE ITS 15TH ANNIVERSARY!
Find one-of-a-kind wares from local makers along with beautiful and practical gifts created by artisans from around the world. A big, heartfelt thanks is extended to Peoples Gas for its commitment and genuine support for what has become a Pittsburgh institution and beloved holiday tradition for everyone. Shopping in this European-style holiday market—with its international flair, local charm, and fully stocked shelves—has never been better!
PEOPLES GAS HOLIDAY MARKETâ„¢ OPEN DAILY
NOVEMBER 20 – DECEMBER 24
Closed Thanksgiving
Regular Hours
MONDAY – THURSDAY: 11AM – 8PM
FRIDAY & SATURDAY: 11AM – 9:30PM
SUNDAY: 11AM – 6PM
FINAL WEEK SPECIAL HOURS
FRIDAY, DEC 18: 11AM – 10PM
SATURDAY, DEC 19: 11AM – 10PM
SUNDAY, DEC 20: 11AM – 6PM
MONDAY, DEC. 21: 11AM – 8PM
TUESDAY, DEC. 22: 11AM – 8PM
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 23: 11AM – 8:30PM
THURSDAY, DEC.24: 11AM – 3PM
Grand Opening DayÂ
Friday, November 20th
Bonus Fun Before Highmark Light Up Nightâ„¢Â
Jump start your holiday shopping at the Grand Opening of the Peoples Gas Holiday Market™. Merriment abounds with fun- for-everyone entertainment, food, drinks, and more. Get into the holiday spirit with a hot mug of Glühwein or a delicious seasonal craft ale. Feel all the good feels as you break the ice with friends and family at the UPMC Ice Rink at PPG Place.
MARKET SQUARE
11:00 AM – 9:30 PM | PEOPLES GAS HOLIDAY MARKET GRAND OPENING
PPG PLAZA
10:00 AM – 11:00 PM | ICE SKATING AT THE UPMC ICE RINK
U.S. STEEL TOWER PLAZA
12:00 PM | BLESSING AND OPENING OF THE PITTSBURGH CRÈCHE
YULETIDE! A HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR
5:30 PM | HEAR A SELECTION OF HOLIDAY SONGS AT THE PITTSBURGH PLAYHOUSE, 350 FORBES AVE.
Live Music
Market Square Community Stage
Presented by Huntington Bank
TUNE IN TO SOUNDS OF THE SEASON IN MARKET SQUARE!
Community groups from throughout our region deliver a wonderfully diverse selection of soulful sounds, contemporary covers, and festive renditions of holiday favorites while you shop.
Market Vendors
Full-Time Market Vendors
The following vendors will be at the market all season long! Please note that information may be updated at any time.
Cha-Ching Coin Jewelry
Visit Cha-Ching Coin Jewelry for unique jewelry and gifts from fascinating and exotic coins and tokens collected from around the world. Â
CinnaRoast
CinnaRoast offers quality cinnamon-roasted almonds that are slow-roasted with cinnamon, sugar, and vanilla.
Copper Coast Confections
Copper Coast specializes in gourmet fudge and hand-crafted artisan chocolates, using only the finest ingredients available.Â
Cute As A Dumpling
Head to Cute as a Dumpling for adorable hand-felted pierogi, pickle, and ravioli ornaments — along with animals and holiday decor!
East Wheeling Clayworks
East Wheeling Clayworks is a small, family-owned handmade ceramic studio specializing in intentionally designed pieces for your kitchen and home that bring beauty and comfort to everyday life.
EmTree Bath and Body
EmTree Bath and Body is a Pittsburgh–based small artisan business that curates a selection of high-quality, natural bath bombs, nourishing body lotion bars, aromatic soaps, and more.Â
Euro Haus
Head to Little Europe for jewelry, hats, gloves, cashmere scarves, matryoshkas (nesting dolls), hand-blown glass ornaments, religious items, etc. from Czech Republic, Slovakia, Ukraine, Turkey, France, and around the world.
European Folk Art
Handcrafted from various regions of Poland, European Folk Art sells handmade Christmas ornaments, Polish pottery, and wooden crafts.Â
Focha Store
Explore Focha Store’s handmade Turkish ceramics, Turkish lamps, home decor, and Turkish sweets.
Helmut’s Original Austrian Style Strudel
Strudel made with careful skill and technique using light puff pastry, available in apple, cheese, almond apricot, or spinach filling.Â
Himala Home
Himala Home is a family-owned business that carries fair-trade-standard felt and wool products made by underprivileged women in Nepal.
Kenyan Craft Connection
Explore Kenyan Craft Connection‘s wide range of products, including wooden animal carvings, handmade African beaded jewelry, handmade soapstone carvings, and handmade woven baskets.
Keystone Steel Co.
Keystone Steel Co. is a Pennsylvania-based, woman-owned manufacturer of custom steel home décor, gifts, and seasonal products. Â
Kizzlefoods
KizzleFoods is a specialty food brand focused on flavor and wellness, offering spices, soup mixes, teas, and other sun-dried, hand-prepared, gluten-free food products with no artificial flavors or salt.
Linda Barnicott Art & Gifts
Linda Barnicott is a Pittsburgh artist known for her rich, soft, pastel paintings of Pittsburgh landmarks, amusement parks, sports scenes, Santa Claus series and commissioned Portraits.
love, Pittsburgh
love, Pittsburgh is a locally focused gift shop carrying products from over 100 Pittsburgh-based artists and makers.Â
Me and Dad
Me and Dad offers a carefully selected selection of art pieces from Ukrainian, Lithuanian, Polish, and Russian artists, with the goal of preserving and spreading traditional culture.
New York Puzzle Company
The U.S. based premium puzzle brand that partners with independent artists and iconic publications, specializing in beautifully illustrated, high-quality jigsaw puzzles.Â
Old German Christmas
Using traditional mouth-blown and hand-painted glass, Old German Christmas sells beautiful, traditional German Christmas ornaments. Â
PachaMama Divine Connection
Visit PachaMama Divine Connection to purchase luxurious alpaca clothing and accessories, framed exotic tropical butterflies, and their “legendary alpaca socks,” supporting their mission to help impoverished families.
Pittsburgh Pottery
Pittsburgh Pottery is a homegrown ceramics company that offers a wide variety of pottery in different shapes, functions, and styles, all of which are food, dishwasher, and microwave-safe.
R Wine Cellar
R Wine Cellar is a family winery located in the historic Pittsburgh Strip District that sources its grapes and juices from around the world. Â
Songbird Artistry
Mother-daughter artist trio creates beautiful products, from handcrafted jewelry and eye-catching stained–glass mosaics to punny stickers and one-of-a-kind vintage finds. Â
The Celtic Gift Shoppe
Presented by the Pittsburgh Irish Festival, The Celtic Gift Shoppe offers various Celtic items with the mission to preserve, promote, and celebrate Irish culture in the region.
Vessel Studio Glass
Husband and wife team Drew and Jeannine Hine create beautiful hand-blown glass ornaments, candy canes, snowmen, and other various festive holiday items.Â
Women of the Cloud Forest
Women of the Cloud Forest is a local, fair-trade, Pittsburgh-based business that sells beautiful, handcrafted accessories made by its partners in Nicaragua, Nepal, and Ecuador. Â
2026 Visiting Market Vendors
Throughout the season, we will be joined by vendors who will be with us for shorter visits.
November 20 — 29
Bali Made
Check out Bali Made for artisan-crafted products made from sustainable wood.
November 20 — December 2
Clementina
Clementina is a specialty candle business selling handmade candles made with organic soy wax and scented with phthalate-free fragrances.
November 20 — December 9
Pop Up in PGH
Local business that specializes in exquisite and unique handmade pop-up cards that bring joy to you or your loved ones.Â
December 3 — 13
PGH Candle
Located on Pittsburgh’s Northside, PGH Candle holds a wide variety of candles, locally made gifts, cards, soaps, plants and more.
December 10 — 13
JP Diroll Photography
JP Diroll is a Pittsburgh-based photographer who primarily focuses on Pittsburgh photography with an emphasis on fine art prints and gift items. Â
November 30 — December 17
I See Spain
Explore the cooking traditions of Spain by using quality, handcrafted ceramic grater plates and bowls to create delicious Spanish cuisine.
December 14 — 24
Sinful Sweets
Indulge in high-end chocolates and gourmet flavors, inspired by family, flavor, and a love for unforgettable treats.
December 18 — 24
837 North
A Pittsburgh-based fragrance company specializing in ethically sourced, 100% American-grown soy perfumery and candles inspired by scents from around the world. Â
December 18 — 24
Flora & Folklore
Flora & Folklore is a family-owned company specializing in small-batch teas & Celtic-inspired goods.Â
December 14 — 24
Brandon Hirt Photography
Brandon Hirt is a skilled fine art/portrait photographer specializing in capturing moments you appreciate; grab his photos for your loved ones.Â
November 20 — 27
Yinz Lidz
Yinz Lidz is a trendy, upscale shop selling high–quality hats reflecting Pittsburgh culture.Â
Downtown Pittsburgh for the holidays.
The Holiday Season in Downtown Pittsburgh is produced by the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership, a non-profit community development organization that develops and implements innovative programs and initiatives to enhance the Downtown neighborhood. Learn more about us.
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