Downtown Sound
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.
The Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership has developed an initiative to bring more live music into restaurants, bars, and other unique venues in Downtown Pittsburgh.
Recurring Music Events
Wednesday Lunchtime Concerts: performances every Wednesday from 11:30 – 1 p.m. beginning June 1
Thursday Market Square Farmers Market: performances from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Friday Happy Hour Concerts: performances every Friday from 5 – 7 p.m. beginning July 1
Saturday Night Market: performances every Saturday evening on the Pittsburgh City Paper Stage in Market Square beginning June 19
Concept
Partner with Downtown venues for a multi-night, multi-month commitment to add live music programming, supported by a comprehensive umbrella marketing campaign.
Goals
- Cultivate an expanded, sustainable, and diverse live music scene in Downtown Pittsburgh to support the Downtown business community
- Increase the number and variety of outlets for local musicians in Downtown
- Further establish Downtown as a default nightlife destination
- Develop consistent audience traffic to warrant continued investment in musical entertainment by participating venues
Opportunities
If you are a band or artist that would be interested in performing Downtown, please complete our band registration form to be considered at our various events and programs.
Downtown Made Easy Guide
Downtown Shopping Guide
State of Downtown Pittsburgh Report
Downtown Map
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Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership
The Bank Tower
307 Fourth Avenue - Floor 2
Pittsburgh, PA 15222