This Weekend in Pittsburgh: September 25–27
Published Thursday, September 24, 2026. A two-day punk festival takes over Station Square, Pitt celebrates Homecoming, and Sunday belongs to the Steelers–Bengals rivalry. Every date below was verified against venue and team listings — lineups can change, so confirm before you head out.
Top picks
Four Chord Music Festival — Day 1
Knocked Loose headlines with Underoath, Kublai Khan TX, We Came As Romans and more. Gates 12:30 PM. The biggest loud weekend of the fall.
Caamp with Whitney
Outdoor folk-rock night on the North Shore — 7:30 PM show, doors at 6:00 PM. Rain or shine.
Pitt vs. Bucknell — Homecoming
The 3-0 Panthers close non-conference play at noon on ACCNX. Daytime tailgate, then the evening shows.
Altın Gün with Alex Maas
Turkish psych-rock meets the Black Angels' frontman. The tour finale, 7:00 PM.
Steelers vs. Bengals
AFC North rivalry, 1:00 PM kickoff. Tailgate early — our game-day guide has the full play.
Full weekend listing
| Day | Event | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Fri Sep 25 | Four Chord Music Festival 12 — Day 1: Knocked Loose, Underoath, Kublai Khan TX, We Came As Romans, Saosin, Superheaven + more (gates 12:30 PM) | F.N.B. Stadium |
| Fri Sep 25 | Caamp with Whitney (7:30 PM, doors 6:00 PM, outdoors) | Stage AE |
| Fri Sep 25 | MICO — Running From A Feeling Tour with Will Linley (7:00 PM) | Roxian Theatre |
| Fri Sep 25 | Candlelight: Tribute to Queen (6:30 PM) | Trinity Episcopal Cathedral |
| Sat Sep 26 | Four Chord Music Festival 12 — Day 2: Pierce the Veil, Mayday Parade, Boys Like Girls, State Champs (playing Around the World and Back in full), Motion City Soundtrack + more (gates 12:00 PM) | F.N.B. Stadium |
| Sat Sep 26 | Pitt vs. Bucknell — Homecoming (Noon kickoff, ACCNX) | Acrisure Stadium |
| Sat Sep 26 | Altın Gün with Alex Maas (7:00 PM) | Roxian Theatre |
| Sat Sep 26 | Horse Feathers | Club Cafe |
| Sat Sep 26 | Mt. Lebanon Artists' Market (10 AM–5 PM, through Sunday) | Uptown Mt. Lebanon |
| Sun Sep 27 | Steelers vs. Bengals (1:00 PM kickoff) | Acrisure Stadium |
| Sun Sep 27 | Steelers Tailgate (special event, outdoors — check Stage AE calendar for time) | Stage AE |
| Sun Sep 27 | Buffalo Traffic Jam — Pictures of You Tour with Phil Kane (7:00 PM) | Roxian Theatre |
The Lion King (touring) continues at the Benedum Center this week, and the Pirates are on the road in Detroit all weekend.
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