The BIG Pittsburgh Fall Guide
Throw on a sweater, order a PSL, and strap in for these fantastic fall events in Pittsburgh, including major music and comedy acts, touring Broadway shows, festivals, and more.
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Throw on a sweater, order a PSL, and strap in for these fantastic fall events in Pittsburgh, including major music and comedy acts, touring Broadway shows, festivals, and more.
Thu., Oct. 2
THEATER • DOWNTOWN
Pittsburgh Public Theater presents Noises Off. 7 p.m. Continues through Sun., Oct. 29. O’Reilly Theater. 621 Penn Ave., Downtown. $41.72-101.08. trustarts.org
Fri., Oct. 3
CONVENTION • MONROEVILLE
Pittsburgh Gaming Expo. 2-10 p.m. Continues through Sun., Oct. 5. Monroeville Convention Center. 209 Mall Plaza Blvd., Monroeville. $36.75-84, free for kids 12 and under. pittsburghgamingexpo.com
MUSIC • OAKLAND
Lorde with The Japanese House and Chanel Beads. 7 p.m. Petersen Events Center. 3719 Terrace St., Oakland. Tickets TBA. peterseneventscenter.com
THEATER • DOWNTOWN
Queen Bitch: John Cameron Mitchell Sings David Bowie. 7:30 p.m. Byham Theater
101 Sixth St., Downtown. $36-71.30. trustarts.org
FILM • NORTH SIDE
Reel Q LGBTQ Film Festival. 7:30 p.m. Doors at 6:30 p.m. Continues through Sat., Oct. 11. The Andy Warhol Museum. 117 Sandusky St., North Side. Pay what reels you in. reelq.org
Sat., Oct. 4
EXHIBITION • OAKLAND
Fall Flower Show: Visions of Japan. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through Sun., Oct. 26. Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens. One Schenley Dr., Oakland. Included with regular admission. phipps.conservatory.org
Credit: Photo: Courtesy of Rivers of Steel
FESTIVAL • RANKIN
Festival of Combustion. 1-9 p.m. Carrie Blast Furnaces. 801 Carrie Furnace Blvd., Rankin. $25, free for kids under 18. All ages. riversofsteel.com
ADULT • LAWRENCEVILLE
Steel City Fetish Con. 7 p.m. Spirit. 242 51st St., Lawrenceville. $10-50. 21 and over. spiritpgh.com
Sun., Oct. 5
MUSIC • OAKLAND
Sombr with Devon Gabrielle. 8 p.m. Petersen Events Center. 3719 Terrace St., Oakland. Tickets start at $63. peterseneventscenter.com
Tue., Oct. 7
Credit: Photo: Scrill Davis
MUSIC • NORTH SHORE
TP20: Celebrating 20 Years of T-Pain with EARTHGANG and Armani White. 7 p.m. Stage AE. 400 North Shore Dr., North Shore. $135-185. promowestlive.com/pittsburgh
MUSIC • DOWNTOWN
Ben Folds with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. 7:30 p.m. Heinz Hall. 600 Penn Ave., Downtown. $39-132. trustarts.org
THEATER • DOWNTOWN
PNC Broadway in Pittsburgh presents Six. 7:30 p.m. Continues through Sun., Oct. 12. Benedum Center. Seventh Street and Penn Avenue, Downtown. $73.46-171.40. trustarts.org
MUSIC • MILLVALE
Destroyer: Dan’s Boogie Tour with Jennifer Castle. 8 p.m. Doors at 7 p.m. Mr. Smalls Theatre. 400 Lincoln Ave., Millvale. $33.45. mrsmalls.com
Wed., Oct. 8
MUSIC • OAKLAND
The Psychedelic Furs with Gary Numan. 8 p.m. Doors at 7 p.m. Carnegie Music Hall of Oakland. 4400 Forbes Ave., Oakland. $91.90-267.90. druskyentertainment.com
Thu., Oct. 9
LIT • OAKLAND Pittsburgh Arts and Lectures presents Sharon G. Flake. 6 p.m. Carnegie Library Lecture Hall. 4400 Forbes Ave., Oakland. Free. Registration required. Livestream available. All ages. pittsburghlectures.org
Fri., Oct. 10
Credit: Photo: Courtesy of The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Inc.
ART • NORTH SIDE
Andy Warhol: Vanitas. 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Continues through March 9, 2026. The Andy Warhol Museum. 117 Sandusky St., North Side. Included with regular admission. warhol.org/exhibitions
CONVENTION • DOWNTOWN
RV Fall Show. 3-8 p.m. Continues through Sun., Oct. 12. David L. Lawrence Convention Center. 1000 Fort Duquesne Blvd., Downtown. Free. All ages. pittrvshow.com
MUSIC • STRIP DISTRICT
An Evening with Jeff Daniels. 7:30 p.m. Doors at 6 p.m. City Winery. 1627 Smallman St., Strip District. $45-55. citywinery.com/pittsburgh
PARTY • OAKLAND
Untitled (Art Party). 8 p.m. Carnegie Museum of Art. 4400 Forbes Ave., Oakland. $150. carnegieart.org
Sat., Oct. 11
PARTY • STRIP DISTRICT
Diamond Horseshoe Celebration: Diamond Diva Disco. 7:30 p.m. Bitz Opera Factory. 2425 Liberty Ave., Strip District. $50-175. pittsburghopera.org
Tue., Oct. 14
MUSIC • LAWRENCEVILLE
David Archuleta with Rachel Bochner. 8 p.m. Doors at 7 p.m. Thunderbird Music Hall. 4053 Butler St., Lawrenceville. $41.23-261.85. thunderbirdmusichall.com
Wed., Oct. 15
MUSIC • NORTH SHORE
An Evening with Violent Femmes. 7 p.m. Stage AE. 400 North Shore Dr., North Shore. $104-105. promowestlive.com
Sat., Oct. 18
OPERA • DOWNTOWN
Pittsburgh Opera presents La Bohème. 7 p.m. Continues through Sun., Oct. 26. Benedum Center. Seventh Street and Penn Avenue, Downtown. $10-195. pittsburghopera.org
MUSIC • LAWRENCEVILLE
Hellbender Ball: Hellbender in Space. 7:30 p.m. Doors at 6:30 p.m. Thunderbird Music Hall. 4053 Butler St., Lawrenceville. $20.18-33.55. thunderbirdmusichall.com
Sun., Oct. 19
LIT • LARIMER
Pittsburgh Zine Fair. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. The Kingsley Association. 6435 Frankstown Ave., Larimer. Fre. All ages. pghzinefair.com
Thu., Oct. 23
COMEDY • OAKLAND
John Mulaney: Mister Whatever. 7 p.m. Petersen Events Center. 3719 Terrace St., Oakland. Tickets start at $67. peterseneventscenter.com
Fri., Oct. 24
COMEDY • ALLENTOWN
Chris Redd. 7 p.m. Doors at 5 p.m. Continues through Sat., Oct. 25. Bottlerocket Social Hall. 1226 Arlington Ave., Allentown. $29.21. bottlerocketpgh.com
MUSIC • MUNHALL
Neko Case with Des Demonas. 8 p.m. Carnegie of Homestead. 510 E. 10th Ave., Munhall. $53.38-82.88. librarymusichall.com
Mon., Oct. 27
LIT • DOWNTOWN
Pittsburgh Arts and Lectures presents Jess Walter. 7:30 p.m. Carnegie Music Hall.
4440 Forbes Ave., Downtown. $30.94-42.14. pittsburghlectures.culturaldistrict.org
Thu., Oct. 30
THEATER • DOWNTOWN
Quantum Theatre presents Enron. 7:30 p.m. Continues through Sun., Nov. 23. One Oxford Centre. 301 Grant St., Downtown. $60-78. quantumtheatre.com
Fri., Oct. 31
MUSIC • DOWNTOWN
Bugs Bunny at the Symphony. 7:30 p.m. Continues on Sat., Nov. 1 and Sun., Nov. 2. Heinz Hall. 600 Penn Ave., Downtown. $32-125. trustarts.org
Sat., Nov. 1
FILM/TALK • MUNHALL
The Princess Bride: An Inconceivable Evening with Cary Elwes. 7 p.m. Doors at 6 p.m. Carnegie of Homestead. 510 E. 10th Ave., Munhall. $63.71-75.51. librarymusichall.com
COMEDY • OAKLAND
Katt Williams. 7 p.m. Petersen Events Center. 3719 Terrace St., Oakland. Tickets start at $83. peterseneventscenter.com
COMEDY • DOWNTOWN
Eddie Griffin. 9 p.m. Byham Theater. 101 Sixth St., Downtown. Tickets $63.81 – 112.90. trustarts.org
Sun., Nov. 2
CONVENTION • DOWNTOWN
Pennsylvania Bridal and Wedding Expo. 12:30-5 p.m. David L. Lawrence Convention Center. 1000 Fort Duquesne Blvd., Downtown. Free with online registration, $10 at the door. bridalshowspa-dl.com
MUSIC • UPTOWN
Bryan Adams with Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo. 7:30 p.m. PPG Paints Arena. 1001 Fifth Ave., Uptown. Tickets start at $76. ppgpaintsarena.com
Tue., Nov. 4
THEATER • DOWNTOWN
PNC Broadway in Pittsburgh presents Hell’s Kitchen. 7:30 p.m. Continues through Sun., Nov. 9. Benedum Center. Seventh Street and Penn Avenue, Downtown. $49.86-150.16. trustarts.org
Thu., Nov. 6
THEATER • DOWNTOWN
Pittsburgh Musical Theater presents Disney’s Newsies. 7:30 p.m. Continues through Sun., Nov. 9. Byham Theater. 101 Sixth St., Downtown. $32.50-88.50. trustarts.org
COMEDY • ALLENTOWN
Jerrod Carmichael. 8 p.m. Doors at 5 p.m. Continues through Fri., Nov. 7. Bottlerocket Social Hall. 1226 Arlington Ave., Allentown. $32.31. bottlerocketpgh.com
Fri., Nov. 7
CONVENTION • DOWNTOWN
Pittsburgh Pet Expo. 5-9 p.m. Continues through Sun., Nov. 9. David L. Lawrence Convention Center. 1000 Fort Duquesne Blvd., Downtown. $6-15, free for kids 5 and under and pets. pghpetexpo.com
CONVENTION • DOWNTOWN
Pittsburgh Vintage Mixer. 6-9 p.m. Continues through Sat., Nov. 8. David L. Lawrence Convention Center. 1000 Fort Duquesne Blvd., Downtown. $5-10, night owl tickets $37.89, free for kids under 12. pghvintagemixer.com
THEATER • BRADDOCK
barebones productions presents God of Carnage. 8 p.m. Continues through Sun., Nov. 23. barebones black box theater. 1211 Braddock Ave., Braddock. $40-50. barebonesproductions.com
Sat., Nov. 8
EXHIBITION • OAKLAND
The Stories We Keep: Bringing the World to Pittsburgh. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Ongoing exhibition. Carnegie Museum of Natural History. 4400 Forbes Ave., Oakland. Included with regular admission. carnegiemnh.org
Mon., Nov. 10
LIT • DOWNTOWN
Pittsburgh Arts and Lectures presents Padma Lakshmi. 7:30 p.m. Carnegie Music Hall. 4440 Forbes Ave., Oakland. $30.94-42.14. pittsburghlectures.culturaldistrict.org
Tue., Nov. 11
MUSIC • UPTOWN
Paul McCartney: Got Back Tour. 8 p.m. PPG Paints Arena. 1001 Fifth Ave., Uptown. Tickets start at $357. ppgpaintsarena.com
Wed., Nov. 12
FILM • MULTIPLE LOCATIONS
Three Rivers Film Festival. Showtimes vary. Continues through Sun., Nov. 23. Multiple locations. Ticket prices vary. filmpittsburgh.org
MUSIC • UPTOWN
Jonas Brothers with All-American Rejects. 7:30 p.m. PPG Paints Arena. 1001 Fifth Ave., Uptown. Tickets start at $63. ppgpaintsarena.com
Fri., Nov. 14
EXHIBITION • OAKLAND
Phipps Holiday Magic. 9 a.m.-11 p.m. Continues through Jan. 4, 2026. Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens. One Schenley Dr., Oakland. Included with regular admission. phipps.conservatory.org
OPERA • DOWNTOWN
Pittsburgh Opera presents Fellow Travelers. 7 p.m. Continues through Sun., Nov. 16. Byham Theater. 101 Sixth St., Downtown. $10-189. pittsburghopera.org
MUSIC • UPTOWN
Maroon 5 with Claire Rosinkranz. 8 p.m. PPG Paints Arena. 1001 Fifth Ave., Uptown. Tickets start at $61. ppgpaintsarena.com
Sat., Nov. 15
CONVENTION • MONROEVILLE
The Ultimate Brick Show LEGO Fan Expo. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Continues through Sun., Nov. 16. Monroeville Convention Center. 209 Mall Blvd., Monroeville. $16.30, free for kids 3 and under. tubsofficial.com
THEATER • SOUTH SIDE
Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women. 5:30 p.m. Continues through Sun., Dec. 7. City Theatre. 1300 Bingham St., South Side. $35-$64.70. citytheatrecompany.org
Wed., Nov. 19
DRAG • DOWNTOWN
A Drag Queen Christmas. 7:30 p.m. Byham Theater. 101 Sixth St., Downtown. $53.51-117.33. trustarts.org
MUSIC • MUNHALL
Macy Gray: On How Life Is 25th Anniversary Tour. 8 p.m. Doors at 7 p.m. Carnegie of Homestead. 510 E. 10th Ave., Munhall. $57.81-256.37. librarymusichall.com
Fri., Nov. 21
ART • NORTH SIDE
Ting Tong Chang. 6-8 p.m. Ongoing exhibition. Mattress Factory. 500 Sampsonia Way, North Side. Free opening reception. mattress.org
MUSIC/FILM • DOWNTOWN
Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra presents Elf in Concert. 7 p.m. Continues on Sun., Nov. 23. Heinz Hall. 600 Penn Ave., Downtown. trustarts.org
OPERA • CARNEGIE
Resonance Works presents The Jungle Book. 7:30 p.m. Continues through Sun., Nov. 23. Andrew Carnegie Free Library and Music Hall. 300 Beechwood Ave., Carnegie. $15-30. All ages. resonanceworks.org
COMEDY • DOWNTOWN
Steve Martin and Martin Short: The Dukes of Funnytown. 8 p.m. Continues through Sat., Nov 22. Benedum Center. Seventh Street and Penn Avenue, Downtown. Tickets start at $164.60. trustarts.org
MUSIC • MILLVALE
Blondshell: If You Asked for a Tour with Colatura. 8:30 p.m. Doors at 7:30 p.m. Mr. Smalls Theatre. 400 Lincoln Ave., Millvale. $28.30. mrsmalls.com
Sat., Nov. 22
HOLIDAY • HIGHLAND PARK
Wild Illuminations: A Holiday Lanterns Experience. 5:30-10 p.m. Continues through Jan. 11, 2026. Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium. 7370 Baker St., Highland Park. $19-29, free for kids under 2. pittsburghzoo.org
HOLIDAY • DOWNTOWN
Light Up Night. Times and details TBA. Multiple locations, Downtown. Free. Fee for some ticketed events. downtownpittsburghwholidays.com
Tue., Nov. 25
THEATER • DOWNTOWN
PNC Broadway in Pittsburgh presents Les Misérables. 7:30 p.m. Continues through Sun., Nov. 30. Benedum Center. Seventh Street and Penn Avenue, Downtown. $49.86-171.40. trustarts.org
Fri., Nov. 28
DRAG • DOWNTOWN
The Jinkx Monsoon and BenDeLaCreme Holiday Show. 8 p.m. Byham Theater. 101 Sixth St., Downtown. $62.36-244.67. trustarts.org
Sun., Nov. 30
Credit: Photo: Courtesy of Round Room Live
KIDS • DOWNTOWN
Elmo and Friends Say Hello. 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. Byham Theater. 101 Sixth St., Downtown. $63.78-94.16. trustarts.org
Tue., Dec. 2
THEATER • DOWNTOWN
Pittsburgh CLO presents YIPPEE KI YAY (the parody celebration of Die Hard). 7:30 p.m. Continues through Sun., Dec. 21. Greer Cabaret Theater. 655 Penn Ave., Downtown. $77.84-100.24. pittsburghclo.org
Fri., Dec. 5
Credit: Photo: Joey Kennedy
CONVENTION • DOWNTOWN
Handmade Arcade. 4-8 p.m. Continues through Sat., Dec. 6. David L. Lawrence Convention Center. 1000 Fort Duquesne Blvd., Downtown. Tickets TBA. handmadearcade.org/holiday-market
THEATER • DOWNTOWN
Pittsburgh Public Theater presents A Christmas Story: The Play. 7 p.m. Continues through Sun., Dec. 21. O’Reilly Theater. 621 Penn Ave., Downtown. $41.72-101.08. trustarts.org
COMEDY • ALLENTOWN
Adam Conover. 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. Doors at 5 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Continues through Sat., Dec. 6. Bottlerocket Social Hall. 1226 Arlington Ave., Allentown. $29.21. bottlerocketpgh.com
CONVENTION
Steel City Con. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Continues through Sun., Dec. 7. Monroeville Convention Center. 209 Mall Blvd., Monroeville. $28-72, free for kids 10 and under. steelcitycon.com
DANCE • DOWNTOWN
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre presents The Nutcracker. 7 p.m. Continues through Sun., Dec. 28. Benedum Center. Seventh Street and Penn Avenue, Downtown. $33.50-145.50. pbt.org
Fri., Dec. 12
MUSIC • DOWNTOWN
Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra presents Highmark Holiday Pops. 7:30 p.m. Continues through Sun., Dec. 21. Heinz Hall. 600 Penn Ave., Downtown. $32-125. trustarts.org
Sat., Dec. 13
MARKET • SOUTH SIDE
Holiday Market with I Made It! Market. Times TBA. SouthSide Works. 27th Street and Sidney Street, South Side. Free. southsideworks.com
CONVENTION • MONROEVILLE
Pittsburgh Holiday Festival. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Monroeville Convention Center. 209 Mall Blvd., Monroeville. $35. everesteventsgroup.com
Wed., Dec. 17
THEATER • SOUTH SIDE
Pittsburgh Musical Theater presents A Lyrical Christmas Carol. 7:30 p.m. Continues through Sun., Dec. 21. Gargaro Theater. 327 S. Main St., South Side. $20.66-37.46. trustarts.org
Thu., Dec. 18
MUSIC • DOWNTOWN
Christmastime with Trisha Yearwood. 7:30 p.m. Heinz Hall. 600 Penn Ave., Downtown. $47-134. trustarts.org
Sat., Dec. 20
CONVENTION • DOWNTOWN
Animeverse Fest x Wrestleverse Fest. 10 a.m. Continues through Sun., Dec. 21. David L. Lawrence Convention Center. 1000 Fort Duquesne Blvd., Downtown. $12.19-165.62. animeversefest.com
MUSIC • DOWNTOWN
Trans-Siberian Orchestra. 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. PPG Paints Arena. 1001 Fifth Ave., Uptown. Tickets start at $80. ppgpaintsarena.com
This article appears in Fall Guide 2025.
