Tonight & this week in Pittsburgh
Updated the week of September 24, 2026. Every date below was verified against venue listings — check the linked guides before you head out, because lineups can change.
Tonight — Thursday, September 24
Pirates vs. Cardinals
Dollar Dog Game at the ballpark — a cheap daytime outing before the weekend hits.
Phantogram
Electro-rock duo live in McKees Rocks.
Ninajirachi with MGNA Crrrta
Hyperpop night, indoors on the North Shore.
This weekend
Full weekend guide: September 25–27 →
Four Chord Music Festival 12
Two days of punk and emo: Knocked Loose and Underoath Friday, Pierce the Veil and Mayday Parade Saturday.
Caamp with Whitney
Outdoor folk-rock night — doors at 6:00 PM, rain or shine.
MICO — Running From A Feeling Tour
With Will Linley.
Pitt vs. Bucknell — Homecoming
The 3-0 Panthers close non-conference play. Daytime tailgate, evening shows after.
Altın Gün with Alex Maas
Turkish psych-rock meets the Black Angels' frontman — the tour finale.
Steelers vs. Bengals
AFC North rivalry. Tailgate starts early — our game-day guide has parking, timing, and the group-transport play.
Buffalo Traffic Jam
Pictures of You Tour with Phil Kane.
Next week on deck
| Date | Event | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Tue Sep 29 | MUNA: Gets So Hot Tour with hemlocke springs | Stage AE |
| Tue Sep 29 | Public Image Ltd with Plague Vendor | Roxian Theatre |
| Wed Sep 30 | Beach House | Stage AE |
| Thu Oct 1 | The Red Clay Strays | PPG Paints Arena |
| Sat Oct 3 | Penguins vs. Canadiens | PPG Paints Arena |
| Sat Oct 3 | Paul Oakenfold + The Crystal Method | Roxian Theatre |
| Wed Oct 7 | Soccer Mommy & Snail Mail | Roxian Theatre |
| Fri Oct 9 | Dan + Shay | PPG Paints Arena |
October concerts on deck
| Date | Event | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 12 | Skillet | Citizens Live at The Wylie |
| Oct 14 | Brand New | Stage AE |
| Oct 20 | Tedeschi Trucks Band | Citizens Live at The Wylie |
| Oct 20 | Jesse Welles | Stage AE |
| Oct 21 | Movements | Stage AE |
| Oct 21 | The Story So Far | Citizens Live at The Wylie |
| Oct 23 | Smokey Robinson | Citizens Live at The Wylie |
| Oct 23 | Rod Wave | PPG Paints Arena |
| Oct 25 | Little Big Town | Citizens Live at The Wylie |
| Oct 27 | Sleeping With Sirens | Stage AE |
| Oct 28 | Sammy Rae & The Friends | Stage AE |
| Oct 30 | Haunted Fest: Tape B · Mersiv · Distinct Motive | Stage AE |
Steelers home games
| Date | Game | Kickoff |
|---|---|---|
| Sun Sep 27 | vs. Bengals | 1:00 PM |
| Sun Oct 11 | vs. Colts | 1:00 PM |
| Sun Nov 1 | vs. Browns | 1:00 PM |
| Fri Nov 27 | vs. Broncos | 3:00 PM |
| Sun Dec 6 | vs. Texans | 8:20 PM (SNF) |
| Sun Dec 20 | vs. Ravens | 1:00 PM |
Coming for the holidays
- Kennywood Holiday Lights — Fri Nov 13, 2026 through Sun Jan 3, 2027 (select days). Millions of lights, rides running in the cold.
- Ice skating at PPG Place — Nov 13, 2026 through Feb 28, 2027. Go early evening when the lights come on.
- Andrea Bocelli — Dec 21, PPG Paints Arena.
- Phipps Winter Flower Show and Pittsburgh Zoo Wild Illuminations — 2026–27 dates typically announced in the fall; we'll update when they're confirmed.
Need a plan around it?
- 3 date-night itineraries — dinner + show + drinks, mapped out.
- Bachelorette night-out playbook — the group-friendly plan.
- Venue guides — parking, entry tips, nearby bars.
Crew of 10 or more? Ride together.
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