Pittsburgh Black Music Festival
Celebrate the history and heritage of Black Music in America July 14-17, 2022, at this free festival
Music Lovers, get ready for the 2022 Pittsburgh Black Music Festival on July 14-17 at Point State Park and Market Square in Downtown Pittsburgh. The 2022 Festival is free and in honor of Pittsburgh native superstar songstress Phyllis Hyman.
The City of Pittsburgh is a world-renowned hub for Jazz Music and the birthplace of internationally renown Jazz Artist such as: George Benson, Art Blakey, Stanley Turrentine, Billy Eckstine, Lena Horne, Earl “Fatha” Hines, Roger Humphries, Joe Negri, Ahmad Jamal and countless more.
2022 Artist Line-up
Jazz Day - Thursday, July 14
- 11a.m.-4 p.m., Main Stage: DJ Set
- 5 p.m., Main Stage: LALAH HATHAWAY
- 7 p.m., Main Stage: DEBRA LAWS
- 8 p.m., Main Stage: RONNIE LAWS & BAND
Gospel Day - Friday, July 15
- 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Main Stage: DJ Set
- 5 p.m., Main Stage: NICOLE PORTER
- 6:30 p.m., Main Stage: THE WALLS GROUP
- 8 p.m., Main Stage: PASTOR JOHN P. KEE
Hip Hop & RnB Day - Saturday, July 16
- 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Main Stage: DJ Set
- 5 p.m., Main Stage: PHYLLIS HYMAN TRIBUTE
- 6:30 p.m., Main Stage: RAKIM
- 8 p.m., Main Stage: TONY TONI TONE
Funk, Blues & Soul Day - Sunday, July 17
- 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Main Stage: DJ Set
- 3 p.m., Main Stage: THE BB KING EXPERIENCE
- 5 p.m., Main Stage: BROWSTONE
- 8 p.m., Main Stage: THE OHIO PLAYERS
For more information on the 2022 Black Music Festival and Western Pennsylvania Juneteenth Celebration, please visit WPAjuneteenth.com.
