Market Square

A historic outdoor setting in the heart of the city, Market Square is the hub of Downtown activity.

There’s always something going on in the Square, whether it’s a Farmers Market, live music, yoga, a fitness class, or simply a gathering place to enjoy good weather and the multitude of shops and restaurants nearby!

What makes Market Square so special?

The eclectic mix of old and new! With historic establishments like The Original Oyster House – which opened in 1871 – to a plethora of new restaurants, bars and coffee shops, plus free events, public art, and local shops nearby, Market Square is the place to be.

The Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership hosts free events in Market Square every day of the week throughout the summer. Check out our program offerings below!

Summer programming in Market Square

May – October, 2024

Lunchtime & Happy Hour Concerts in Market Square

Live music plays an important role in providing a higher quality of life within urban neighborhoods by supporting cultural expression, social identity, economic development, and most importantly a positive and safe sense of place.

Lunchtime Concerts

11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Monday – Saturday

1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Sunday

Schedule is subject to change at any time

Wednesday Lunchtime Concerts sponsored by

Happy Hour Concerts*

Select Tuesdays & Thursdays 5 – 7:30 p.m.

Schedule is subject to change at any time

*Drinks provided by Lucky Sign

Workout Wednesdays

Wednesdays | 5:30 – 7 p.m.

Get ready to move it, move it! Market Square offers local studios and gyms a unique opportunity for after-work, outdoor work-outs, classes and more!

Yoga in the Square

Sundays | 10 – 11 a.m.
Tuesdays | 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.

Pittsburgh’s favorite public yoga series brings some of the city’s best instructors into Downtown for two free weekly classes held in the middle of Market Square. 

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Farmers Markets

Thursdays | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

A seasonal staple for thousands of Downtown visitors, residents, and workers, the Market Square Farmers Market is a unique and exciting shopping experience that showcases over 50 local farmers and vendors, as well as the region’s finest small-batch wine & spirit producers.

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Theme Nights

Thursdays | 5:00 – 7:30 p.m.

Grab a beer from SlyFox and hang out after work or a fun night out with friends. With a range of rotating programs, from jazz and poetry jams, to trivia and bingo, Market Square is the place to be on Thursdays in the summer.

Night Markets

Saturdays | 5 – 10 p.m.

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.

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Getting Here

Submit an Event

If you are looking to host an event in Market Square please fill out this application. To host an event in Market Square, you first need to acquire a Special Event Permit from the City of Pittsburgh. Once you have obtained an approved permit, please complete this application. (Note: submitting a complete application does not guarantee approval. Applicants will be notified of approval by email.)

Thank you to the BNY Mellon Foundation of Southwestern PA for their support.