12 Things to Do in Pittsburgh This Week · September 24–27, 2026

Arts & Culture

Rent

BDE Productions brings the beloved musical Rent to the intimate Greer Cabaret Theater for a multi-week run starting tonight.

Thursday, September 24, 2026 · Greer Cabaret Theater, Downtown

Fall Dance Concert

Pittsburgh Playhouse's Conservatory of Performing Arts presents the Fall Dance Concert across five performances.

Wednesday, October 7, 2026 · Pittsburgh Playhouse, Downtown

Music & Nightlife

Pittsburgh Jazz Guitar Legacy

Thursday Night Jazz at Alphabet City celebrates Pittsburgh's jazz guitar legacy with a special live performance.

Thursday, September 24, 2026 · Alphabet City, North Side

Ninajirachi's I Love My Computer and It Loves Me Tour

Australian electronic artist Ninajirachi brings her debut North American tour to Stage AE with MGNA Crrrta.

Thursday, September 24, 2026 7:00 PM · Stage AE, Pittsburgh

Orange Dog Club with Bath Cat & The Bedheads

NY's Orange Dog Club tours through Pittsburgh with Bath Cat and The Bedheads at the all-ages Mr. Roboto Project.

Saturday, September 26, 2026 · The Mr. Roboto Project, Pittsburgh

Rick Purcell Big Band at the Marshall Mansion

The Rick Purcell Big Band performs inside the historic Roots Cellar basement of the Marshall Mansion at 5th and Shady Avenues.

Saturday, September 26, 2026 4:00 PM · Marshall Mansion, Pittsburgh

Rooftop House Party with Anatta at Finch

Longturn Music presents an open-air rooftop house party overlooking Pittsburgh's skyline, headlined by Phoenix-based house artist Anatta.

Sunday, September 27, 2026 · Finch, Downtown Pittsburgh

Free Events

A Landing Ovation

Pittsburgh Opera presents a free outdoor performance at Arts Landing in Downtown Pittsburgh.

Thursday, September 24, 2026 · Arts Landing, Downtown

Open Up Pittsburgh Inclusive Dance Party

An inclusive, all-abilities dance experience welcoming everyone — no dance experience required — hosted by Open Up Pittsburgh.

Friday, September 25, 2026 7:00 PM · Pittsburgh

Outdoors & Active

Return of the River Otter

An educational talk with Char Ross exploring the return of river otters to local waterways, hosted at East End Food Co-op.

Thursday, September 24, 2026 · East End Food Co-op, Point Breeze

5K Beer Run x Inner Groove Brewing

Run a 5K and then enjoy craft beer at Inner Groove Brewing in Verona as part of the 2026 PA Brewery Running Series.

Saturday, October 3, 2026 11:00 AM · Inner Groove Brewing, Verona

Festivals & Special Events

Squirrel Hill Night Market

Over 100 local artists, small businesses, food trucks, and live music take over Murray Avenue for the Squirrel Hill Night Market.

Saturday, September 26, 2026 6:00 PM · 1839 Murray Ave, Squirrel Hill