Whining about having absolutely nothing to do at home this summer besides watch reruns of sitcoms you used to obsess over? Have some kind of access to Pittsburgh? Even better, are you looking for a place to travel to?
Pittsburgh just might be the answer to all your boredom and travel destination confusion!
There’s just no right place to start when talking about everything Pittsburgh has in store for visitors and residents this summer. Festivals, concerts from your favorite artists, movie showings in aesthetic spots, fantastic nightlife, exhibitions, night markets, parties, and much more await those who plan on being in Pittsburgh for the next two to three months.
Keep scrolling for a list of events to keep an eye out for when you visit Pittsburgh this summer!
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Taylor Swift Eras Concert
Supported by Gracie Abrams, girl in Red, and OWENNS, Taylor Swift is set to have one of her Eras Concerts in Pittsburgh at the Acrisure Stadium on June 16 and June 17.
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Beyoncé Renaissance Concert
In support of her seventh album, ‘RENNAISSANCE’, Beyoncé is currently on a world tour, and she will be at Acrisure Stadium performing on August 3rd in Pittsburgh. Tickets went on sale in February of this year, and projections predict a great turnout this year!
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YUNGBLUD at Stage AE
Singer-songwriter YUNGBLUD is currently on his world tour ‘YUNGBLUD: the world tour’ and is performing at Stage AE in Pittsburgh on July 12th, with doors opening at seven p.m.
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Bike the Burgh Tours
Explore Pittsburgh, its rich culture, art, and landscapes in fun and healthy way on cycles. Bike, The Burgh Tours, offers a three-hour cycling tour experience of Pittsburgh, complete with a tour guide and a Pittsburgh souvenir.
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Farmers Markets
Get your hands on fresh organic produce, fresh meat, homemade dishes, farm-fresh dairy products, and more at numerous farmers markets such as Baldwins Farmers Market, Bloomfield Saturday Market, and so on all through summer in Pittsburgh.
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Squirrel Hill Night Market
The Squirrel Hill Night Market has been chalked in for two dates this summer, that is, June 24th and August 26th. Shop at night for homemade art, small business products, and much more while munching on food truck dishes and enjoying the live band music.
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Pittsburgh Black Music Festival
The Pittsburgh Black Music Festival is an experience free of cost that celebrates Black music right there at the center of a Jazz Music hub. This year, it is being held at Point State Park and Market Square from July 13th to July 15th.
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ILLENIUM Concert
ILLENIUM, an American DJ, is set to take the stage at Stage AE, presenting his fifth and most recent album ‘ILLENIUM.’ He will be performing on July 13th with no supporting acts.
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Pittsburgh Restaurant Week
August 7th to August 13th is a time for the foodies to let loose and jump from restaurant to restaurant. The Pittsburgh Restaurant Week is a time that celebrates food and dining.
Ed Sheeran Mathematics Tour
Ed Sheeran is one of the many artists that have a tour stop in Pittsburgh this year. Ed is set to play at the Acrisure Stadium on July 8th as part of his “+ – = ÷ x Tour,” pronounced as the “Mathematics Tour.” He has supporting guests Khalid and Rosa Linn joining him too.
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Pittsburgh Renaissance Festival
The Pittsburgh Renaissance Festival is a fair centered around the sixteenth century, with costumes, activities, exhibitions, and more with the same theme. Come take part in Renaissance to revel at Pittsburgh from August 26th to October 1st.
Picklesburgh
Picklesburgh is quite like what its name suggests. It is literally a day devoted to pickles, eating pickles, making pickles, and everything pickles! It is a three-day event that is set to take place from July 21st to July 23rd.
Snowball Day
June 21st is going to be an exciting day, especially for kids this year, because it is Snowball Day, where people can send snowballs flying into the Ohio River with slingshots at the Carnegie Science Center.
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Night Market in Market Square
Night Markets in the Market Square are festival-like market setups for people who want a shopping experience at night, except for much more fun. It is also an opportunity for small business owners and local vendors to put their wares on display for sale.
Dominic Fike at Stage AE
American singer-songwriter Dominic Fike is playing one of his concerts from his ‘Don’t Stare At The Sun Tour’ at Stage AE in Pittsburgh on July 14th.
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Open Streets Pittsburgh
Open Streets Pittsburgh is an initiative that invites people to freely roam the streets that would typically be bustling with cars and traffic. It is an opportunity for people to enjoy a carless road free of cost.
Barrel & Flow Fest
The Barrel and Flow Fest is an event that celebrates and empowers the Black community by turning a festival into a platform where Black artists, musicians, and business owners can popularize their businesses and artistry. The festival is, of course, going to be beer city with craft beer for sale at every corner, courtesy of Black Breweries in Pittsburgh on August 12th.
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Bryson Tiller
Bryson Tiller’s ‘Back And I’m Better Tour’ is coming to Pittsburgh on June 29th, Thursday! Grab your tickets and flock to the Stage AE at 6:30 p.m.
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Whiskey Rebellion Festival
The Whiskey Rebellion Festival is much more than just a festival. It remembers the 1700s when the people of Pennsylvania fought against unfair taxing on whiskey. Enjoy reenactments of historical events and activities along with downing whiskey and other delectable food and drinks from July 8th to July 10th!
Minions: The Rise of Gru
This summer is a great time to have several movie nights in Pittsburgh, as family-friendly movies are set to play across nine parks on several dates from June to August. One such movie that will be played is ‘Minions: The Rise of Gru,’ and it will be played at Settler’s Cabin Moccasin Shelter on June 20th.
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Gasolina-Party
Reggae lovers are in for a treat in Pittsburgh on July 22nd as the next Gasolina Reggaetón Party is happening, and it’s going to be in Mckees Rocks at the Roxian Theatre.
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Snoop Dogg and Wiz Khalifa’s Performance
Snoop Dogg and Wiz Khalifa are currently on a North American tour named High School Reunion Tour, and they will be part of the Star Lake Concert on July 18th at The Pavilion. Other stars performing at this year’s Star Lake concerts are Shania Twain, Hank Williams Jr., Big Time Rush, and many more.
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Beabadoobee
The ‘Glue Song’ singer will be performing at Stage AE on the 2nd of August, 2023. Doors will open at seven p.m., and fans will get to see Beabadoobee perform her heart out.
P!nk, Brandi Carlile & Grouplove
Fans can come to see American singer-songwriter P! nk, singer and author Brandi Carlile, and an alternative rock band perform at the PNC Park on 5th August, Saturday.
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Madonna: The Celebration Tour
Enjoy a Madonna performance as part of her North America and Europe Tour, “The Celebration Tour,” at the PPG Paints Arena on August 7th.
Guns n’ Roses
Go watch a Guns N Roses concert as part of their current world tour, ‘We’re F’N’ Back!’ at the PPG Paints Arena on Friday, August 18th.
Morgan Wallen
Although he was initially scheduled to perform on June 14 and 15, Morgan Wallen was not able to do so because of his vocal cord injury. However, both shows were rescheduled, and he is not set to play at PNC Park on August 30th and 31st.
So, these were just some of the attractions among the many, many events of entertainment happening in Pittsburgh this summer. Look out for flight tickets to Pittsburgh and grab them before summer is over!
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