Peoples Gas Holiday Market™

Get into the holiday spirit at the 15th Annual Peoples Gas Holiday Market™!

Pittsburgh is truly magical during the holiday season. ✨ One of the wonderful parts of the holiday season is shopping for and finding the perfect, unique gift for a loved one.

Whether you enjoy strolling through holiday markets to find the perfect gift for everyone on your list, or simply to enjoy the festive atmosphere, this annual tradition in downtown Pittsburgh won’t disappoint you. With a wide range of artists and vendors, seasonal decorations, and live music, it’s obvious why the Peoples Gas Holiday Market™ is so beloved throughout the community and beyond.

Event Details

When: November 20 - December 24, 2026

Following the market's opening day, it will be open daily, with extended hours the week leading up to Christmas, but will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, November 26, 2026.

Where: Market Square

Shopping the Market

Inspired by the original German Christkindlmarkts (or "Christmas Market"), the Peoples Gas Holiday Market™ brings a cherished European tradition to Pittsburgh. Now considered a Pittsburgh institution, the expanded market brings together global artisans and local makers to showcase their one-of-a-kind wares to fill the stockings on your list.

You can also shop local vendors via the Merry Marketplace on weekends. In previous years, this has included fragrances by Gamimi The Brand, pet gear by Kin of Duncan and gemstone jewelry by You Can Call Me YOKO.

Live Entertainment

In addition to shopping, enjoy live music! Each year, The Peoples Gas Holiday Market™ showcases fantastic local talent with live outdoor entertainment throughout the season, offering lunchtime and early evening performances during the week, and performances throughout the day on weekends.

Stay tuned for updates on the 2026 Merry Karaoke Contest. Be sure to stop back throughout the season to enjoy the local musicians and groups who will take the stage!

See the Lights

With the holiday season comes Christmas lights, and the market is typically a winter wonderland for these twinkling decorations. As you shop from vendor to vendor, be sure to take in the many holiday lights that adorn the surrounding buildings and the installations that add to the holiday cheer. If you're looking for more ways to experience Christmas lights this season, visit our Pittsburgh Holiday Lights blog to find the best spots!

For more info and a full list of holiday happenings in Downtown Pittsburgh, visit the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership’s holiday website, or take a look at our Events & Festivals page for seasonal events in Pittsburgh and beyond.

We hope to see you celebrating the holiday season in Pittsburgh! Don’t forget to tag us in your holiday photos using #LovePGH for a chance to be featured on social media!

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Elaine Z.

Elaine is a graduate student in the Food Studies program at Chatham University. She enjoys cooking, spending time with her loved ones, and having a book in her hand. Pittsburgh passionate, Elaine loves showing out-of-towners new places to go and restaurants to try.

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