Pittsburgh, December 2026

Metalcore veterans Atreyu play a set with Aurorawave opening. All ages welcome.

Stephen Wilson Jr. brings his rock-leaning country songwriting to town on the Gary The Torch Tour, with doors opening early for an all-ages crowd.

Three post-punk and garage rock acts share the bill: The Drin, The Gotobeds, and Blessed State.

Metalcore band Atreyu performs live, all ages welcome.

Swedish power metal band Sabaton brings its history-themed anthems to the stage, with support acts rounding out the bill.

A quartet led by guitarist Mila Shadel reworks Joni Mitchell songs into original jazz arrangements. A low-key night for anyone who likes hearing familiar songs turned into something new.

The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra performs Beethoven's Mass in C, a full choral and orchestral work rarely staged outside major concert halls.

A night of death and thrash metal featuring Inoculation, Nuclear Tomb, Vulgar Mephitis, and Extortion Cellar.

Rock act Brainiac plays a show open to all ages.

An all-ages lineup of four bands: Cats Eye, Fuzznaut, Rated Eye, and Terminal Stare.

The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra performs Handel's oratorio, a seasonal staple of choral and orchestral music.

Hip-hop artist bleood plays an all-ages show, with a VIP option offering early entry and merch shopping.

A rock and pop show open to all ages, so bring the whole crew without worrying about an age cutoff.

A holiday-themed rock and pop show for the adult crowd, held in the former church venue at Mr. Smalls.

A recurring session focused on making electronic music, held at the library.

Shock-rock veterans bring their costumed, fake-blood-soaked stage show to town. An all-ages metal spectacle built on theatrics as much as riffs.

Shock-rock theatrics from GWAR on their Gor Gor Must Die tour, with support from Midnight, Mac Sabbath, and X-Cops.

Rapper Dax brings his hip-hop and trap sound to the stage for an all-ages show.

Leslie Odom, Jr. brings his holiday concert program backed by the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, mixing seasonal songs with his own vocal style.

A pop and singer-songwriter performance for audiences 21 and over.

A touring vocal group performs a cappella arrangements spanning pop, holiday standards, and other crowd favorites.

A performance by The Palmer Squares.

A holiday concert presented by 3WS Radio and Trust Presents.

A stop on the Mile To Go Tour 2026, featuring Holdyn Barder and Michael James.

A five-piece jazz lineup built around three saxophonists, mixing structured tunes with fully improvised passages and extended sax techniques.

A punk and psychobilly triple bill, all ages welcome. Expect loud guitars and a crowd ready to move.

The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra plays a run of holiday concerts, with nine performances to choose from.

A lineup of melodic punk rock bands including Danvers, Right On Warriors, and Find Ethel, playing through the night.

Columbus punk band Dimwit headlines an all-ages night of punk and gaze acts with Threaded, Rolling Stony, and Brake Run.

A night of dancing and singing along to Taylor Swift tracks, spun for an adults-only crowd. Valid government ID required at the door.

A live set from indie rock act Trace Mountains, open to all ages.

A tribute band runs through the Talking Heads catalog, built for anyone who wants the hits without the original lineup.

Montell Fish brings his R&B tour through town, with doors opening an hour before showtime. All ages welcome.

A night of live sets from Submachine and Sickbed, plus Orange G & Brian Seese and DJ Poptone.

Two rock acts share the stage for an all-ages punk-leaning bill. Expect loud guitars and a standing crowd rather than a seated show.

A listening session of vinyl recordings of classic Pittsburgh jazz.

Brad Kraft performs songs associated with Charlie Brown and Shel Silverstein.

A night of death, thrash, and speed metal with Deceased, Vigil, and Vicious Blade.

The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra performs the film score live while the classic holiday movie plays on screen overhead.

Southern rock and soulful americana with a powerful female lead voice, backed by a band that's weathered loss and change since 2017. Madison Hughes opens.

Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra brass players take on holiday repertoire, a seasonal concert for anyone who likes their carols with brass and timpani instead of pop arrangements.

Gorillat performs The Inner Mind Tour with support from Pretty Sweet.

Metal band Trivium brings its latest tour through town, with support acts rounding out the bill. Doors open early for an all-ages show.

A live performance by the hip-hop group Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, open to all ages.

A rock and pop concert open to all ages.

A theatrical rock show built around a Christmas storyline, with the band's usual arena-scale lights and pyrotechnics backing the music.

A hip-hop and trap music festival, 18 and over.

A lineup of dungeon synth acts bringing cold, atmospheric electronic sounds inspired by forests and fantasy.

A monthly session where people gather to play percussion together at the library.

A sensory-friendly performance of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra's holiday program, adjusted for guests who need a calmer setting.

The Italian tenor marks three decades of Romanza with a career-spanning concert stop in Pittsburgh.

A holiday concert carrying on the B.E. Taylor Christmas tradition, backed by live musicians for an evening of seasonal music.

Presented by the African American Cultural Center, this program includes 40 performances.

A holiday-season stage production set in the world of Pride and Prejudice, with 21 performances giving plenty of chances to catch it.

A group exhibition featuring works by Will Boone, Catherine Delattre, Maggie Dunlap, Timothy Yanick Hunter, Mike Kelley, and Craig Jun Li.

A monthly story slam where local storytellers take the stage to tell true tales on this month's theme of things lost or missed.

A drop-in studio session for middle and high school students, with access to screens, ink, transparencies, printers, and Photoshop for printmaking projects.

Close-up magic and mentalism in an intimate theater built for sleight of hand rather than big illusions.

A local theater company stages its own take on the holiday classic, running for 16 performances in an intimate house.

A talk and reading with National Book Award winner Elizabeth Acevedo, discussing her latest novel about a teenager navigating probation, family, and the search for freedom.

Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre stages the holiday classic, with dancers performing the familiar story of toy soldiers, a sugar plum fairy, and a girl's Christmas Eve dream.

Cast members from the Sabrina franchise mark 30 years with a seated on-stage reunion and discussion.

A holiday market at SouthSide Works featuring local artists selling gifts, held in partnership with SouthSide Works businesses.

Maxwell King and Heinz History Center curator Anne Maderasz discuss King's book on Pittsburgh's steel history and the paintings of Aaron Harry Gorson.

A modified staging of the holiday ballet, with lowered sound and lighting changes, designed for kids and adults who need a calmer theater environment.

A screening of Victor Trivas' 1959 West German horror film The Head, presented jointly by two local programs.

A members' gathering for older adults with refreshments, a gallery walk through the museum's updated permanent collection, and a talk on Andy Warhol's photography.

Entomologist Curt Harden talks about hunting ground beetles that live underground in Appalachia, and the odd methods needed to find and study something that small and hidden.

A preview event from Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre ahead of their Nutcracker production.

A talk presented as part of Pittsburgh Arts & Lectures' speaker series, for readers interested in literary conversation.

A drop-in studio session for middle and high school students, with access to screens, ink, transparencies, printers, and Photoshop for printmaking projects.

A musical retelling of the Dickens classic, staged across eight performances by Pittsburgh Musical Theater. Family friendly and seasonal.

A gathering for adults to read quietly and talk about what they're reading with other book lovers.

A drop-in studio session for middle and high school students, with access to screen printing equipment, ink, transparencies, printers, and Photoshop.

A rotating lineup of magicians test out holiday-themed tricks in an intimate variety show format.

A guided floral workshop where participants design a long and low holiday centerpiece from fresh seasonal foliage, with instruction from a certified floral designer and all materials provided.

Drop-in studio time for middle and high school students, with access to screens, ink, transparencies, printers, and Photoshop.

A guided tour exploring Andy Warhol's relationships with men, including the boyfriends who collaborated on his work, set against the broader history of gay rights in America.

A fashion show spotlighting styles tied to Christmas, Kwanzaa, and Chinese New Year.

A touring Broadway musical production running for a handful of shows, part of the city's Broadway in Pittsburgh series.

A drop-in studio for middle and high school students with access to screens, ink, transparencies, printers, and Photoshop.

A drama presented by Christopher David Collins.

A holiday shopping event where visitors can enter to win a gift basket.

A seasonal brunch with a catered menu, general admission to the National Aviary, and a scavenger hunt through the holiday decor and habitats afterward.

A last-minute market where local makers sell gifts and goods ahead of the holidays, good for grabbing presents without the mall crowds.

The Penguins face the Devils at home, with the first 7,500 fans getting a Mike Lange catchphrase alarm clock at the gate.

Penguins face the Sharks on home ice, with a Star Wars theme night and ticket package for fans who want the extras.

The Steelers take on the Texans at home. Regular-season NFL football, with a designated alcohol-free family section for those bringing kids.

Access to the 1933 Club lounge for a Steelers home game, with food and drink service, bar areas, screens, and a view toward the locker room tunnel. A separate game ticket is required.

The Penguins face off against the Blackhawks at home in NHL action.

A college basketball doubleheader with Robert Morris facing Duquesne followed by Pitt taking on West Virginia in another round of the Backyard Brawl.

The Penguins take on the Tampa Bay Lightning in a regular-season NHL matchup. Entry requires a mobile ticket, and the arena is cashless.

The Penguins take on the Kings at home, with a Peanuts theme night and ticket package for fans who want the extras.

Penguins take on the Kraken, with a 90s night theme and a commemorative poster for fans at the gate.

Upgrade to a private club space for the Steelers-Ravens game, with food, a bar, lounge seating and a view of the player tunnel. Requires a separate game ticket.

Steelers take on the Ravens in a AFC North matchup. A family section without alcohol is available for those bringing kids.

The Penguins take on the Sabres in a holiday sweater themed game, with entry via mobile ticket only.

An add-on ball commemorating 75 years of the Harlem Globetrotters and Washington Generals rivalry, picked up at the venue merchandise stand on game day. Requires a separate event ticket.

Basketball theatrics and trick shots as the Globetrotters take on their longtime rivals, with light effects part of the show. Good pick for families with kids.

Early access before the Harlem Globetrotters game lets you onto the court for half an hour, with trick-shot demos, photo ops, and a head start at the merch stands. A separate game ticket is required.

An add-on upgrade to a Harlem Globetrotters game that lets a small number of fans join the pre-game tunnel, huddle, and warm-up, and watch the Magic Circle drill up close. Requires a separate game ticket.

Add-on pass for Harlem Globetrotters games: check in early to join the fan tunnel, pre-game huddle, warm-up, and a close-up look at the Magic Circle. Requires a separate game ticket.

A pregame add-on letting a small group onto the court before the Harlem Globetrotters game, with time to meet players, pick up trick-shot tips, and grab photos ahead of the crowd. Requires a separate game ticket.

The Penguins take on the Carolina Hurricanes in NHL action. Tickets are mobile-only, so load them on your phone before heading out.

A printed keepsake ticket for a WWE event, mailed to you after the show instead of handed out at the door. Not an entry pass.

Live WWE wrestling action comes to the arena for a holiday-season card of matches.

A guided walk through the trails at Powdermill Nature Reserve, starting from the nature center atrium. Open to all ages, with registration suggested since spots fill up.

Help with invasive species removal, trail work, and garden care in the 626-acre Hays Woods urban forest park, with time to hike the trails.

Close-up and stage magic aimed at kids but watchable by adults, part of a run of shows at this small downtown theater.

Guided tours of PPG Paints Arena, with details available through the venue's tour contact line.

A library meetup for adults to read and talk about books, with refreshments provided.

An adults-only session at the National Aviary with an up-close meeting with an African Penguin and a talk from staff on conservation efforts to save the species from extinction in the wild.

Members get early access to the Aviary before public hours, with a meet-and-greet with an animal ambassador, light refreshments, and a chance for a photo with Santa.

A library gathering for adults to read and talk about books with fellow readers.

A quiet reading gathering for adults, with time to read and talk about books with other attendees. Free refreshments provided.

A sung-through take on Dickens' holiday ghost story, staged by Confluence Theater of Pittsburgh across multiple performances.

A breakfast buffet with a photo opportunity with Santa, held in the Music Hall Foyer.

A library gathering for reading, discussing books, and free refreshments.

A panel or presentation covering signs of exploitation and trafficking, along with available resources and aftercare support, led by professionals in the field.

A day camp at the National Aviary for kids ages 6 to 8, with activities on how birds cope with cold weather and an up-close encounter with an African penguin.

A day camp at the National Aviary for kids 9 to 12, with activities on how birds cope with cold weather and encounters with birds including an African penguin.