Pittsburgh International Festival of Firsts

The 2018 Pittsburgh International Festival of Firsts, a project of the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, presents more than 500 opportunities during 8 weeks to experience groundbreaking international arts and entertainment in Downtown Pittsburgh.

The Festival begins September 21 and runs through November 11, 2018. The Festival of Firsts features 30 international companies and artists from 20 countries, including representation from Pittsburgh’s own arts community.

Head Downtown for never-before-seen theater, dance, music, visual arts, and immersive experiences. For tickets and more information click here.

This week’s special events & exhibitions include (click on each to learn more):

• Chatterton
• Manifold
• Beyond
• Blind Cinema

Not to mention a plethora of installations that will be in galleries throughout the festival, including Nonotak, Machine Culture, Antumbra,and 50 Cities – 50 Traces.

SPECIAL OFFER FOR WORLD PREMIERE EVENT! CIRQUE ÉLOIZE HOTEL: half-priced tickets for select performances
One of the many events of this Festival is the World Premiere performance of Cirque Éloize Hotel at the Benedum Center running September 25 to September 30. Cirque Éloize Hotel features spectacular acrobatics, theater, dance, and live music, along with dazzling costumes.

Now is the time for you to check-in!  Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership e-news members receive *½ priced tickets for Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday evening performances.

BUY TICKETS with promo code PDPFAN at TrustArts.org

*Not valid for previously purchased tickets. Other restrictions may apply.