Fall is for the Arts!

Pittsburgh is a city of eclectic cultures, communities and neighborhoods that help create a vibrant arts and cultural scene.

Whether you enjoy cutting edge modern art installations, or prefer more classic expressions, Pittsburgh can quench any artistic thirst. Read on to get the full playbill and be sure to book your arts inspired visit to Pittsburgh.

Visual Art

Pittsburgh is lucky in that it boasts numerous art museums and galleries. Enjoy pop art at The Andy Warhol Museum, contemporary art at the Mattress Factory, the extravagance of the Gilded Age at The Frick Pittsburgh and all forms modern craft from fiber arts to ceramics at Cotemporary Craft. The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, operates several galleries downtown including SPACE and the Wood Street Galleries featuring primarily digital media, film, video, robotic and new media installations.

A wide variety of artworks can also be found at the world-renowned Carnegie Museum of Art. Through April 2, 2023, visitors have a unique opportunity to visit the 58th Carnegie International, the longest running North American exhibition of international art. Every three to four years, the Carnegie Museum of Art showcases the perspective of art and artists’ response to the issues of our time. This year, the theme for the exhibition is titled Is it morning for you yet? and unfolds along two conceptual overlapping currents: historical works from the collections of international institutions, estates, and artists, alongside new commissions and recent works by contemporary artists.

Performing Arts

Learn about the legacy of one of Pittsburgh’s most celebrated sons, 20th century playwright August Wilson, at the August Wilson Center for African American Culture. The AWAACC champions the Black experience in the United States through creative mediums and performances.

A wide array of performances can be found at the historic Benedum Center, including those of PNC Broadway in Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, Pittsburgh Opera and Pittsburgh CLO. The O’Reilly Theater, designed by world-renowned architect Michael Graves, is home to the Pittsburgh Public Theater and also the only downtown performance venue that features a thrust stage, surrounded by the audience on three sides.

The newly opened PNC Theater is home to the Pittsburgh Playhouse featuring local productions and up-in-coming performers. Located in the South Side is City Theatre Company, dedicated to bringing contemporary theater to Pittsburgh. A number of additional theaters, including the Kelly Strayhorn Theater, New Hazlett Theater and Harris Theater, adorn Pittsburgh’s 90 unique neighborhoods.

Music

Experience an evening of grandeur by taking in a performance from the Grammy-winning Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra at Heinz Hall, or take in a performance of Chamber Music Pittsburgh, a celebration of chamber music old and new.

Popular artists and bands can be enjoyed at Pittsburgh’s larger venues like PPG Paints Arena, Acrisure Stadium and PNC Park. And, Pittsburgh also has several independent venues worth checking out. Stage AE offers both indoor and outdoor concert areas. Thunderbird Café and Music Hall features more alternative artists, bands, and DJs. Mr. Smalls Theater, a former church, provides artists and audiences a unique venue space. Other local favorites include Roxian Theater, brillobox, Club Café and more.