18 Things to Do in Pittsburgh This Week · September 17–20, 2026

Arts & Culture

River City Brass Band at Pittsburgh Playhouse

The beloved River City Brass Band performs a Playhouse Presents concert at Point Park University's Pittsburgh Playhouse.

Friday, September 18, 2026 7:00 PM · Pittsburgh Playhouse, Downtown Pittsburgh

Laurie Trok x PEEL: Open Session Pop-up

A kinetic menu collaboration and open session between artist Laurie Trok and PEEL, featuring play, translocal encounters, and rituals.

Saturday, September 19, 2026 12:00 PM · Peel, Pittsburgh

Disney's The Lion King

The beloved Broadway musical runs through September 27 at the Benedum Center as part of PNC Broadway in Pittsburgh.

Wednesday, September 9 – Sunday, September 27, 2026 · Benedum Center, Downtown Pittsburgh

Music & Nightlife

Samara Joy PIJF Kick Off Concert

Grammy-winning jazz vocalist Samara Joy headlines the Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival kick-off concert at the August Wilson Cultural Center.

Friday, September 18, 2026 · August Wilson Cultural Center, Downtown Pittsburgh

Black Label Society at Stage AE

Black Label Society headlines an outdoor rain-or-shine show at Stage AE with support from Zakk Sabbath and Dark Chapel.

Friday, September 18, 2026 6:00 PM · Stage AE, Pittsburgh

PGH Social Club 2-Year Birthday Party

PGH Social Club celebrates its second anniversary with drinks, cake, raffles, and an afterparty at Shorty's Good Times Bar.

Friday, September 18, 2026 8:00 PM · Shorty's Good Times Bar, Pittsburgh

Shapes of SOPHIE Club Night at Collapse

A hyperpop and electronic dance night celebrating SOPHIE's music and what would have been her 40th birthday at Collapse.

Friday, September 18, 2026 10:00 PM · Collapse, Pittsburgh

Festivals & Special Events

PIJF Street Festival

The Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival spills onto Liberty Avenue for a multi-day outdoor street celebration of jazz through September 20.

Thursday, September 17 – Sunday, September 20, 2026 · Liberty Avenue, Downtown Pittsburgh

Fall Into Dance Festival

Pittsburgh Playhouse's community dance festival brings together local and regional dance companies for two days of performances and celebration.

Thursday, October 15 – Friday, October 16, 2026 · Pittsburgh Playhouse, Downtown Pittsburgh

Food & Drink

PIJF 2026 Taste of Jazz Party

A festive jazz-themed party pairing live music and food at the August Wilson Cultural Center as part of the Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival.

Friday, September 18, 2026 · August Wilson Cultural Center, Downtown Pittsburgh

Oktoberfest at Penn Brewery

Penn Brewery's Oktoberfest celebration runs through September 20 with German-style beer, food, and festive atmosphere in Troy Hill.

Friday, September 18 – Sunday, September 20, 2026 · Penn Brewery, Troy Hill, Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh Restaurant Week Fall 2026

Fixed-price menus at restaurants across the city make this the week to explore Pittsburgh's dining scene, running September 20–27.

Sunday, September 20 – Sunday, September 27, 2026 11:00 AM · Multiple Locations, Pittsburgh

Free Events

WYEP Neighborhood Concert Series in Carnegie

WYEP's beloved Neighborhood Concert Series brings free live music to the Free Library & Music Hall in Carnegie.

Saturday, September 19, 2026 · Free Library & Music Hall, Carnegie, PA

Pistons in the Park

The City of Pittsburgh's official free car cruise-in returns to Allegheny Commons with awards, car clubs, vendors, and food trucks from 12–4 PM.

Saturday, September 19, 2026 12:00 PM · Allegheny Commons, Pittsburgh

Outdoors & Active

Yinz Run Club Trails at Frick Park

Yinz Run Club hosts a trail run in Frick Park — meet in the lower lot near the soccer fields for a community run through one of Pittsburgh's best green spaces.

Saturday, September 19, 2026 10:00 AM · Frick Park, Pittsburgh

Yoga in the Square

Free outdoor yoga in the heart of downtown Pittsburgh at Market Square — a perfect Sunday morning ritual.

Sunday, September 20, 2026 · Market Square, Downtown Pittsburgh

Date Night

Rooftop House Party – ANATTA at Finch

Longturn Music hosts an open-air rooftop party overlooking Pittsburgh's downtown skyline headlined by Phoenix-based house artist ANATTA at the Finch.

Sunday, September 27, 2026 · Finch at The Distillery Complex, Pittsburgh

Sports

Steelers vs. Bengals at Acrisure Stadium

The Pittsburgh Steelers host the Cincinnati Bengals in a highly anticipated AFC North rivalry home game at Acrisure Stadium.

Friday, September 25, 2026 6:00 AM · Acrisure Stadium, Pittsburgh