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The Pittsburgh theater scene thrives no matter the season! Whether you’re into the grand elegance of historical landmarks such as the Benedum, Byham, and Heinz Hall, or the hilarious Pittsburgh Improv, there’s surely a show for everyone’s enjoyment!
Check out some of the unforgettable drama, laughs, music, and dance taking over the Pittsburgh spotlight this season!
August 2026
- Assassins | Greer Cabaret Theater | Aug 20-23
- Ninja Kids | Heinz Hall | Aug 26
- Legends Revisited Presents: The World's Greatest Tribute to the Traveling Wilburys! | Kelly Strayhorn Theater | Aug 28
September 2026
- RnB Experience | Heinz Hall | Sept 6
- Disney's The Lion King | Benedum Theater | Sept 9-27
- Jesse Factor: The MetaMarthasis | Greer Cabaret Theater | Sept 10-12
- Behind the Lines: A 9/11 Story | Byham Theater | Sept 16
- Iron Horse Theatre Company Presents: Trapped | Kelly Strayhorn Theater | Sept 17-20
- Justin Williams: One for the Ages Tour | Byham Theater | Sept 24
- Rent | Greer Cabaret Theater | Sept 24 - Oct 18
- An Evening with John Green | Byham Theater | Sept 28
- Jennifer Simard | Greer Cabaret Theater | Sept 28
October 2026
- Rent | Greer Cabaret Theater | Sept 24 - Oct 18
- Golden Girls: The Laughs Continue | Byham Theater | Oct 2-3
- Tuesday Musical Club Presents America 250: E Pluribus Unum (Out of Many, One) | Kelly Strayhorn Theater | Oct 4
- Fred Armisen: Comedy for Musicians But Everyone is Welcome | Byham Theater | Oct 8
- Pilobolus | Byham Theater | Oct 10
- Rigoletto | Benedum Center | Oct 10-18
- Penn & Teller | Heinz Hall | Oct 13
- Jazz at the Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis | Byham Theater | Oct 17
- The Michael Jackson HIStory | Byham Theater | Oct 22
- Mike Super - Magic & Illusion | Byham Theater | Oct 24
- Hadestown | Benedum Center | Oct 27 - Nov 1
November 2026
- Undertale - The Determination Symphony World Tour | Benedum Center | Nov 5
- The Notebook | Benedum Center | Nov 10-15
- Grand Kyiv Ballet Presents Swan Lake: Symphony of Lights | Kelly Strayhorn Theater | Nov 11
- Christian Borle | Greer Cabaret Theater | Nov 16
- Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical | Benedum Center | Nov 24-29
December 2026
- Who's Holiday! | Greer Cabaret Theater | Dec 2-23
- The Nutcracker | Benedum Center | Dec 4-27
- Confluence Ballet Presents: Jazz Nutcracker | Kelly Strayhorn Theater | Dec 12-13
- Grand Kyiv Ballet Presents Nutcracker: Symphony of Lights | Kelly Strayhorn Theater | Dec 17
- Maybe Happy Ending | Benedum Center | Dec 29 - Jan 3
January 2027
- Deconstructing the Music LIVE: The Beatles' Abbey Road | Greer Cabaret Theater | Jan 17
- The Sound of Music | Benedum Center | Jan 19-24
February 2027
- Beetlejuice | Benedum Center | Feb 5-7
- Caissie Levy | Greer Cabaret Theater | Feb 8
- Alice in Wonderland | Benedum Center | Feb 12-21
- Death Becomes Her | Benedum Center | Feb 23-28
- Sh!t-faced Shakespeare: Macbeth | Greer Cabaret Theater | Feb 27 - Mar 7
March 2027
- Sh!t-faced Shakespeare: Macbeth | Greer Cabaret Theater | Feb 27 - Mar 7
- Couples Therapy | Greer Cabaret Theater | Mar 12-13
- The Phantom of the Opera | Benedum Center | Mar 17-28
- Lorna Courtney | Greer Cabaret Theater | Mar 22
April 2027
- The Jersey Tenors | Greer Cabaret Theater | Apr 1-4
- Romeo & Juliet | Benedum Center | Apr 17-25
- The Outsiders | Benedum Center | Apr 27 - May 2
May 2027
- The Sleeping Beauty with the PBT Orchestra | Benedum Center | May 7-9
- Jeremy Jordan | Greer Cabaret Theater | May 10
For more on upcoming Pittsburgh performances in the Downtown neighborhood including Pittsburgh Musical Theater, City of Asylum, Kelly Strayhorn Theater, Liberty Magic, Pittsburgh Playwrights Theatre Company, Attack Theatre, and New Hazlett Theater, check out our Arts & Culture page!
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Pittsburgh Opera2425 Liberty Ave.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15222
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre2900 Liberty Ave.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15201
Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra600 Penn Ave., Heinz Hall
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15222
Heinz Hall600 Penn Ave.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15222
Benedum Center for the Performing Arts237 7th St.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15222
Byham Theater101 Sixth St.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15222
Pittsburgh Public Theater621 Penn Ave., O'Reilly Theater
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15222
Kelly Strayhorn Theater5941 Penn Ave.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15206
Greer Cabaret Theater(between Sixth & Seventh Streets), 655 Penn Ave.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15222
Arcade Comedy Theater943 Liberty Ave.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15222
Pittsburgh Cultural Trust803 Liberty Ave.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15222
Liberty Magic811 Liberty Ave.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15222
City Winery1627 Smallman St.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15222
Roxian Theatre425 Chartiers Ave.
McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania 15136
City Theatre Company1300 Bingham St.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15203
Point Park University's Pittsburgh Playhouse350 Forbes Ave.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15222
