Entertainment & Events in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Special Events

Holidays at the Carnegie 412-622-3131
Carnegie Museum of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
See the annual Christmas tree exhibit while traditional Christmas carols echo throughout the great halls of the museum. more
Candlelight Evenings at Phipps Conservatory 412-622-6914
1059 Shady Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15232
Phipps will be dressed for the season with lights, festive decorations, and live musical entertainment. more
Recreational Vehicle Show 412-565-6000
David Lawrence Convention Center
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Annual display of the latest in recreational vehicles including motor homes, motorcycles, atvs, and more. Held in January. more
Pittsburgh Boat Show 412-798-8858
David Lawrence Convention Center
Pittsburgh, PA 15235
Annual display of boats and the latest in watercraft. Held in January. more
Celebration of Lights 412-767-9200
Located at Hartwood Acres
Annual event which lasts from November to January, this Christmas light display features a breathtaking three and a half mile stretch of thousands of colorful holiday lights which lead up to the stunning mansion at Hartford. Over two million lights are used to illuminate the holiday-themed displays that stand three to forty feet tall.
Winter Flower Show 412-622-6914
Located at the Phipps Conservatory
Breathtaking displays of poinsettias, kalanchoes, chrysantehemums, and azaleas are on display during this holiday event that is a Pittsburgh tradition which every family member can enjoy. The event lasts for a little over a month and the Conservatory is decked out with stunning, lush holiday displays. Begins in November.

Cinema

Harris Theater 417-471-9700
809 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Intimate movie house that seats 200 patrons and screens movies seven days a week. more
Cranberry Mall 5 814-676-1010
6945 Highway 332
Cranberry, PA 16310
Catch all of Hollywood's latest blockbusters at this full service theater. more
Row House Cinema 412-904-3225
4115 Butler Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
Butler & Main Streets in Lawrenceville
Row House Cinema is a single-screen theater in the historic Lawrenceville neighborhood of Pittsburgh. A new movie theme is chosen each week. more

Concerts & Performances

Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre 412-281-0360
2900 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
Theater group offering classical ballet masterpieces as well as innovative explorations of contemporary dance. more
Pittsburgh Symphony 412-392-4900
600 Penn Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Performing classical pops concerts at Heinz Hall through their 22 week annual series. more

Plays & Productions

Byham Theater 412-456-6666
101 Sixth Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Pittsburgh only surviving Vaudeville theater, offering a capacity of about 1,500, a deep stage, and a large balcony and featuring a wide range of events from plays to concerts.
Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera 412-281-3973
719 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Musical theater offering six spectacular Broadway musicals each summer and a special holiday production in December. more
Pittsburgh Opera 412-281-0912
801 Penn Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Grand opera with English translations projected above the stage. The eighth oldest opera in the United States. more
Pittsburgh Playhouse 412-621-4445
222 Craft Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Dramas, musicals, children's theatre and dance can be seen at this playhouse featuring eighteen major productions and 235 performances entertaining more than 30,000 patrons annually. more
Lyrical Christmas Carol 412-539-0900
327 South Main Street
Pittsburgh, PA 16038
Robert Morris University Theater
Dazzles audiences with special effects while cast members lead a touching, exhilarating journey full of all the joyful sounds of the holiday season. Held in December. more
Nutcracker, The 412-281-0360
2900 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15201-1500
Generations of children have delighted in the adventure of a little girl in a kingdom of dancing sweets; mixture of mystery and enchantment, nightmares and romantic dreams. Held in December. more

Festivals & Fairs

First Night 412-281-8723
937 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
An annual New Year's Eve festival which celebrates the arts, cultural and entertainment vitality of Pittsburgh. more
Pittsburgh Film Workers Association Film Festival 412-882-5931
P.O. Box 97761
Pittsburgh, PA 15227
Held in March, the Pittsburgh Film Workers Association Film Festival offers film screenings and more. more
Silk Screen Asian American Film Festival 724-969-2565
12 Federal Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Silk Screen: Asian American Film Festival returnid held in May. The rich tapestry of Asia and Asian American culture unfolded through films from Asia and Asian Americans. Guests can enjoy films and discussions. more
GoodTaste! Pittsburgh Food & Cooking Expo 412-421-9859
6414 Landview Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
Have some fun in the kitchen with GoodTaste! Pittsburgh Food & Cooking Expo. Learn and try new things and more. more
Pittsburgh Irish Festival 412-422-1113
5816 Darlington Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
Fun for the whole family. The festival features irish food, music, dancing and more. The Pittsburgh Irish Festival is held in September. more
2nd Annual Pittsburgh Whiskey & Fine Spirits Festi 412-281-2681
1 Riverfront Center, 20 Stanwix Street, 9th Floor
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Enjoy Class in a Glass. The Annual Pittsburgh Whiskey and Fine Spirits Festival is back bringing you the world's best spirits, great food, fun and entertainment. Held in October. more
Pennsylvania Restaurant & Foodservice Expo West 412-281-3700
1000 Penn Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
The Pennsylvania Restaurant & Foodservice Expo offers the most wide-ranging exhibits for foodservice and hospitality professionals. more
Pittsburgh Wine Festival 412-281-2681
1 Riverfront Center, 20 Stanwix Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Wine fans will enjoy the Pittsburgh Wine Festival. Guests can enjoy a wine dinner, tasting, discussions and more. Held in May. more
The Three Rivers Storytelling Festival
300 Cumberland Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
The Three Rivers Storytelling Festival is sponsored by Northland Public Library (a medium sized library just outside of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania). It is two days of storytelling on the second weekend in August each year. This year marks our seventh festival. Held in August. more
Pittsburgh Folk Festival 412-278-1267
P.O. Box 16158
Pittsburgh, PA 15242
A 2-day multicultural celebration of more than 30 nationalities featuring traditional ethnic entertainment, food and refreshments. Shop in the international bazaar, learn a dance, see traditional crafts or visit the cultural exhibits to learn more about a country and its people. There is something for everyone to enjoy! Held in September. more
The Celebrate the Season Parade 412-237-1193
Downtown Pittsburgh, PA
Pittsburgh, PA 15275
Downtown Pittsburgh
The Celebrate the Season Parade presented by Macy's and WPXI will feature top national acts, over a dozen high school marching bands, local and national singers, dancers & celebrities, giant inflatable balloons, festive holiday floats, costume characters, & dozens of spectacular specialty acts. The 2-hour parade is broadcast live from 9am-11am on WPXI-TV, the NBC affiliate in Pittsburgh, and is re-telecast on PCNC. more
Pittsburgh Blues Festival Weekend 412-460-BLUE
Guests can enjoy an array of vendors, music, entertainment and more at the annual Pittsburgh Blues Festival Weekend. Held in July.

Sporting Events

Pittsburgh Steelers 412-432-7839
3400 South Water Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Pittsburgh's franchise in the National Football League. The Steelers play their regular season games from the beginning of September to the beginning of January. more
Pittsburgh Pirates 412-323-5000
115 Federal Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
PNC Park
Offical Major League Baseball fanchise in Pittsburgh playing regular season games from April to September. more
Pittsburgh Riverhounds 412-539-1191
600 Iron City Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15205
c/o The Greentree SportsPlex
All home games are played six miles southwest of downtown Pittsburgh at Chartiers Valley High School Stadium at 50 Thoms Run Road off Interstate 79 in Bridgeville, Pennsylvania. more

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