Tonight & this week in Pittsburgh
Updated the week of September 22, 2026. Every date below was verified against venue listings — check the linked guides before you head out, because lineups can change.
The next big nights
Sun Sep 27 · 1 PM · Acrisure Stadium
Steelers vs. Bengals
AFC North rivalry. Tailgate starts early — our game-day guide has parking, timing, and the group-transport play.
Thu Oct 1 · PPG Paints Arena
The Red Clay Strays
Arena country night kicks off the October concert run.
Fri Oct 9 · PPG Paints Arena
Dan + Shay
Perfect date-night show — pair it with one of our date-night itineraries.
Sun Oct 11 · 1 PM · Acrisure Stadium
Steelers vs. Colts
Second home game of the stretch. Book your group ride early.
Mon Oct 26 · PPG Paints Arena
Jonas Brothers
Arena pop night — a big group outing pick.
Fri Nov 20 · PPG Paints Arena
Motionless In White
Hometown heroes headline the 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.
Ron's Partybus runs concert and game-day shuttles all over Pittsburgh — pickup, drop-off, and nobody playing designated driver. Up to 26 riders.
Call or text 412-587-2081 Ron's Partybus · Pittsburgh, PA · Concerts, games, weddings & nights out.Disclosure: Burgh Night Out is reader-supported. When you buy tickets or book hotels through links on this site, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Paid partner placements are always labeled Partner.