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Pittsburgh's Free 2024 New Year's Eve Party!
Feel the excitement of Highmark First Night in Pittsburgh! Celebrate New Year’s Eve in the Cultural District and be a part of Downtown Pittsburgh’s favorite holiday bash.
At Highmark First Night Pittsburgh, you can explore the Cultural District like never before. Gather your friends and family and enjoy free art and entertainment in the many theaters, galleries and one-of-a-kind spaces. This year’s celebration will feature outdoor stages, public art installations, visual arts galleries, a New Year's Eve Parade and, of course, fireworks!
All of this culminates with the Countdown to Midnight and the raising of the Future of Pittsburgh Ball. Visit TrustArts.org/FirstNightPGH for the full schedule of events.
First Night 2024 will dazzle with Firetree Project, a towering 24' interactive art installation of steel, flames and whimsy. Look for this installation at the Backyard at 8th & Penn.
Other must-sees include Dollar Bank Children's Fireworks which start at 6 p.m. in front of the Benedum Center, the grand reopening of the Clemente Bridge at 8:45 p.m. and "The Goddaughter of Soul" Lyndsey Smith bringing her powerhouse vocals from 10:45-11:59 p.m. on the Highmark Stage.
The 14-block radius of the city's Cultural District transforms into an incredible kid-friendly celebration during Highmark First Night Pittsburgh! Kicking off the evening at 6 p.m. is the Dollar Bank Children's Fireworks. Other kid-friendly activities include an arts parade led by giant puppets and art cars, face painting and making a LEGO firework at the Byham Theater, and a Family Zone for stilt-walking, juggling, make-your-own buttons and more Holiday Block Party fun.
Outdoor and indoor programs and performances abound at First Night. Stage locations will be set up throughout the Cultural District with free performances, including:
Take a tour of the Byham Theater and Benedum Center, watch classic Laurel and Hardy shorts at the Harris Theater and marvel at up-close magic from Mr. Messado and Ran'D Shine. A wide variety of art will also be on display including Graffiti Walls including live painting at Trust Oasis, public art installations throughout the Cultural District and indoor shows Crest of the Ridge at 707 Gallery and the #notwhite Collective 2016-022 at SPACE, among others
View the full list of arts and entertainment at TrustArts.org/FirstNightPGH
If you're looking for a special New Years' Eve experience in Downtown Pittsburgh, then the First Night Friends VIP experience is for you! Enjoy special perks, including access to an exclusive lounge, while supporting Highmark First Night Pittsburgh and the Cultural Trust.
Visit TrustArts.org/FirstNightPGH for more information and to purchase your experience package.
Highmark First Night Pittsburgh 2024 is free and open to everyone. The party starts at 6 p.m. We can't wait to see you in Pittsburgh to celebrate the start of 2024!