Pittsburgh Festivals | Pittsburgh Summer Events 2026

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WYEP's Neighborhood Concert Series | TBA 2026

WYEP is bringing more free live music to the Pittsburgh region this year, with our Neighborhood Concert Series!

For each show in the Neighborhood Concert Series, we’ll be partnering with venues and community organizations to host Pittsburgh-based bands, as well as up-and-coming national artists. And because the series will be in all different communities, it’s a great opportunity for you, friends and family to explore a new place and hear some incredible music!

Click here for this year's lineup.

Pittsburgh VegFest | April 18, 2026

Pittsburgh VegFest is an outdoor ‘go-to’ summer festival located in the heart of the city bringing together the best veg food in Pittsburgh, music, shopping, speakers, food, yoga demos, and family friendly entertainment for Pittsburghers of all ages – all celebrating the vibrant and diverse animal advocacy that goes on in the Steel City.

Millvale Music Festival | May 15-16, 2026

The Millvale Music Festival is a free, community-organized event that showcases 300+ acts of original music ranging from reggae and jazz to country and rock at unique venues throughout the Millvale community.

Kennywood Bites & Pints Festival | May 22-June 28, 2026

Thrill your tastebuds at Kennywood’s Bites & Pints Festival! Sample chef-inspired tastings of international cuisine while sipping specialty cocktails, craft beer or wine as the Racer zooms past.

Pittsburgh Book Fest | May 30, 2026

The Pittsburgh Book Fest is dedicated to enhancing education and literacy in the community and celebrating everyone's love for reading. The festival includes poetry readings, workshops, book signings, and more!

Babesburgh | June 6, 2026

Connecting and celebrating the women of Pittsburgh and beyond – through fun & fierce events, workshops, and classes!

Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival | June 5-7 & 11-14, 2026

The annual celebration of the arts returns in a new location at Arts Landing! This free festival runs daily from noon-9 p.m. with world-class artists and featured music, including Grammy Award-winning artists and our own Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, nightly at 7:30 p.m.

Pittsburgh Pride | June 6-7, 2026

Celebrate Pride Month in Pittsburgh! The first weekend in June is kicking off Pride with parades, marches and parties occurring throughout Pittsburgh neighborhoods. Then, stick around to see what makes Pittsburgh such a welcoming, inclusive community.

3 Rivers Comicon | June 6-7, 2026

Comics, cosplay and all things nerdy come to live at the Convention Center for this incredible comic books and collectibles convention. This year's event features 200+ artists, vendors and special guests, and even a special beer release!

Rockin' Regatta | June 6-7, 2026

Be part of the second-ever Rockin’ Regatta—Pittsburgh Brewing Company’s brand-new summer celebration packed with live music, river racing, family fun, great food, and cold beer.

Holy Cross Greek Food Festival | June 15-19, 2026

Celebrating 53 years in 2025, the Holy Cross Greek Food Festival will transport you across the ocean from Mt. Lebanon without ever leaving your table. You'll find all the favorites here along with new items added to the menu all the time. Last year, the baklava blizzard, a frozen spin on the classic dessert, and a Greek loukaniko sausage were new fan favorites! Don't leave without watching the saganaki (flaming cheese) demo. Follow on Facebook for more info.

Beers of the Burgh Festival | June 13, 2026

Celebrate your love for local craft beer with at Beers of the Burgh Festival at Carrie Furnace. This year's festival features over 50 of the area’s best brewers. Experience unprecedented brews unique to the Three Rivers region while enjoying Pittsburgh's best food trucks and live music.

Bantam Jeep Heritage Festival | June 12-14, 2026

Butler County, PA is the birthplace of the Jeep and every summer they welcome thousands of people for one of the largest Jeep-only events in the nation. Jeep owners can enjoy a weekend of trails, obstacles, vendors, and history.

Juneteenth Celebration | June 18-21, 2026

Pittsburgh’s Juneteenth festivities deliver nonstop family-friendly activities, a lively parade, live music, plenty of chances to support Black-owned businesses, and cultural events highlighting Black excellence.

Anthrocon 2026 | July 2-5, 2026

One of the biggest events every summer, Anthrocon returns to the Steel City this summer with an event you can find Only In Pittsburgh. After the gigantic parade, join the Anthrocon Block Party when the streets shut down and local businesses partner with fursuiters across the globe for an inclusive afternoon of fun.

Big Butler Fair | July 3-11, 2026

The Big Butler Fair is the largest agricultural fair in Western Pennylvania. Guests come from all across the midwest and east coast to enjoy food, fireworks, carnival rides, hames, demolition derbies, concerts, and truck pulls.

4th of July Celebration | July 4, 2026

Celebrate Independence Day with fireworks at the Point on July 4! Enjoy a family-style picnic at a new location on The North Shore with patriotic music and food vendors. The time of the fireworks celebration is 9:35 p.m. for 2026.

Northside Music Festival | July 10-12, 2026

The Northside Music Festival is a free fest that brings hundreds of bands to enjoy at unique indoor and outdoor venues throughout distinctive Pittsburgh Northside locations.

Pittsburgh Music Festival | July 11-12, 2026

After eight successful years supporting the community through the Pittsburgh Blues and Roots Festival organizers, Ron Esser and John Vento are excited to announce an exciting new chapter. This summer, the event will evolve into the Pittsburgh Music Festival Presented by Pittsburgh Brewing Company in Support of Band Together and Autism Pittsburgh, a two-day celebration of local music, community, and charity taking place July 11–12 on the Iron City Stages at Pittsburgh Brewing Company in Creighton.

Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix | July 11-19, 2026

Experience the nation’s only vintage street race and the largest vintage race event, spanning 10 days with two race weekends, car shows, parties, parades and motorsport events.

Picklesburgh | July 16-19, 2026

Named #1 Specialty Food Festival in the US five times, this culinary and cultural celebration will, once again, fly the signature 35’ Heinz pickle balloon. Picklesburgh is a free festival that offers a unique space for festival goers to linger, enjoy food, listen to music and relish the energy of the event.

America's Mile | July 17, 2026

America's Mile is a spectacular race event open to all, set against Pittsburgh's breathtaking North Shore. Choose your challenge from diverse heats like the inclusive MOVE Mile, the brave Heroes' Mile, and the competitive Elite Mile (just to name a few of your options!), catering to every age and ability. Register, train, and then take to the start line to create your moment in this national celebration. Cross the finish line and keep the energy high at the Mile 1.1 post-race party. Ready to write your story? America's Mile awaits.

Tekko 2026 | July 23-26, 2026

Pittsburgh's premier Japanese pop culture convention returns to the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in 2026! Join fellow anime fans for a weekend full of fantastic guest meet-n-greets, cosplay competitions, games, J-rock concerts, pachinko, and so much more.

Freedom Farms Wildflower Fest | Weekends July 17-26th, 2026

Enjoy the epitome of summer with tractor rides through u-pick flower fields, pony rides, a sunflower maze, swings, a hay mountain and more.

Goat Fest | July 25, 2026

This festival is the goat, literally. This festival, held in South Side Park, is full of live music, children's activities, goat yoga and food trucks as goats feed off invasive vines to be replaced with native species.

Fall Fantasy at Kennywood | Aug. 1-16, 2026

Kennywood's Fall Fantasy Parade include more than 130 bands from high schools and universities, along with beautifully decorated floats!

Barrel & Flow Fest | Aug. 8, 2026

New year, same block, same party. The nation’s first Black brew fest is back with an award-winning lineup showcasing Black breweries, artists and business owners, with musicians and deejays throughout the day to keep the party going.

Iron City Riverfront Throwdown | Aug. 8, 2026

Pittsburgh Brewing Company is turning up the volume this summer with the debut of the Iron City Riverfront Throwdown, a brand-new country music festival set for Saturday, August 8, 2026, along the scenic banks of the Allegheny River at Pittsburgh Brewing Company in Creighton, Pennsylvania.

Summer Restaurant Week | Aug. 10-16, 2026

It’s the most delicious time of year! Pittsburgh Restaurant Week features dining specials highlighting the wide-ranging dining options that Pittsburgh has to offer. Featured restaurants offer dine-in and takeout specials.

Little Italy Days | Aug. 13-16, 2026

Celebrate Bloomfield’s Italian heritage at the annual Little Italy Days. Enjoy Italian-themed food, play bocce, learn to stretch pizza dough and dance along with traditional entertainment this summer at the region’s largest heritage festival.

PedalPGH | Aug. 30, 2026

Pittsburgh's favorite celebration on two wheels returns! Choose from 10-mile, 25-mile, and 53-mile routes.

Soul Food Fest – A Taste of the Burgh | Aug. 29-31, 2026

Pittsburgh's Soul Food Fest honors the rich history of culinary, butchery and Black food businesses in Pittsburgh since 1795. The event includes food vendors from across Western Pennsylvania selling specialized foods along with a BBQ contest, speakers, local and national entertainment and kids activities.

Pittsburgh Irish Festival | Sept. 11-13, 2026

For more than 30 years, Pittsburgh Irish Festival has celebrated the rich culture of Ireland and its unique ties to the Burgh through music, food and dance. You only need to be Irish at heart to join this Only in Pittsburgh celebration!

FestPGH | Sept. 19, 2026

On Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, Highmark Stadium will resound with the music of bands including the headliner Switchfoot, as well as laughter, games, family fun, service opportunities and worship during the inaugural FestPGH music and arts festival.

Four Chord Music Festival | Sept. 25-26, 2026

This iconic music festival is celebrating 12 years of rock. Check back for this year's lineup.

Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival | Sept. 17-20, 2026

The Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival presented by Citizens Bank brings people from all over the world to Pittsburgh for jazz and community. This year's lineup is coming soon.