Live music in Johnstown, PA

Mark brings his solo acoustic show to the Altoona taproom for the first time, featuring classic rock and country.

Hosted by Asiago's Tuscan Italian, 2Bs Acoustic showcases husband and wife team Bryan and Brenda Hill. They deliver a fresh, unconventional mix of country, classic rock, and pop covers that span the 1980s to today.

A full weekend of contra dancing returns to Pittsburgh at The Kingsley Association, a spacious community center in the East End dedicated to social and economic justice. The move to a larger venue brings more parking, upgraded HVAC, additional restrooms, and generous room for dancing, socializing, and snacks. Live music features Hot Coffee Breakdown, mixing traditional and original tunes with Tom Cunningham on fiery fiddle alongside Latin and rock rhythms from Kate Sanders on keyboard and Luis de Leon on percussion and harmonica. Turnip the Beet, the Nashville duo of Kelsey Wells and Jeremy Lekich, adds fiddle, banjo, guitar, percussion, and the occasional mbira to a lively blend of music from the American South, Ireland, Cape Breton, Quebec, and Scandinavia, plus plenty of homegrown originals. Calling is by Pittsburgh’s Gaye Fifer and Georgia’s Seth Tepfer, with sound by Hanno Meingast. Contra dances take place in the first floor gym. Saturday and Sunday workshops are held upstairs in the bright yoga room overlooking East Liberty. The venue’s swimming pool is available for $10 per hour for a refreshing break between dances, and there are many restaurants and bakeries within walking distance in Garfield, Highland Park, Bakery Square, and East Liberty. Registration includes early bird pricing with Full Weekend $120, Family Pass $240, Student $75, and Financial Need $75. After the early bird period, rates are Full Weekend $150, Family Pass $280, Student $75, and Financial Need $75. Coordinated housing with a local Pittsburgh host is included for out-of-town participants. Individual dances and workshops are open to walk-ins who pay at the door. Attendees are asked to help prevent the spread of illness. If you have symptoms of a cold, flu, or Covid at the time of the event, please stay home; illness-related refunds are available with a 20 percent deduction. Participants should bring dedicated dance shoes or sneakers with soft leather or suede soles and non-marking heels, and dance socks are available at the Welcome Desk. A list of nearby hotels and potential discounts will be shared.

A lively party takes place at Lilly American Legion Auxiliary Unit 628 with The American Mood, creating an upbeat atmosphere for attendees to gather and celebrate.

Get moving with a social dance night featuring Hustle, West Coast Swing, and Latin favorites such as Cha Cha, Salsa, Bachata, Cumbia, and Merengue. Free mini lessons with Sarah Slevinski begin the evening, starting with a West Coast Swing crash course followed by a Latin Hustle crash course. After the lessons, the floor stays open for dancing. No partner is required. Enjoy great music and a welcoming vibe. The cover is $10 and includes the lessons.

An open air marketplace at The Strip District Terminal brings together a changing mix of local vendors with handmade goods, homemade treats, and more. While you browse, enjoy live music from a Pittsburgh DJ and explore the Terminal’s distinctive dining, shopping, and entertainment options. Please note that applications for the 2026 season are closed, and vendors and performers should communicate only with The Terminal through official channels.

Step into a Halloween party where music bingo takes center stage and guests pick a side as heroes or villains. Expect lively rounds of play, dancing, and a charged atmosphere built for costumes and celebration. The Hero vs. Villains costume contest awards a cash prize to the standout look, and the night also features karaoke, trivia face-offs, trick-or-treat candy, and plenty of giveaways. Plan on multiple music bingo rounds, at least six in total, with prizes up for grabs. Extras include door prizes, a 50/50 raffle, and swag bags with fall-inspired goodies, along with signature cocktails and themed drink specials. Food and beverages are provided on a first come, first served basis. Please note that the 50/50 raffle accepts cash only. Some raffle prizes require entry tickets, and those ticket purchases can be made with any payment method.

Eight different DJs each perform a 30 minute set. There is no cover. To be added to the list, contact Tia Roberts at @t_awr.

An autumn-themed celebration at Four Seasons, highlighting the spirit of the season.

Barracuda brings a Halloween-themed blast of 70s hard rock to Zanders in Plum Boro. Expect classic rock tunes driven by big guitar riffs and powerful vocals, keeping the energy high from start to finish. Costumes are welcome but not required, and the night is set for loud, danceable rock and a festive celebration.

Bring friends to Glades Pike Taverne in Somerset for a fun get-together with Krazy Kat Daddies.

Doors open early for the Steelers game, and The Good Guys Acoustic will perform live.

A monthly gathering for Pittsburgh songwriters, producers, and musicians to share works in progress and focus on the craft. Participants can bring a finished track, a demo, or a rough idea. The group listens, offers constructive feedback, and explores songwriting, production, and mixing. All styles and experience levels are welcome. Expect time to workshop songs, exchange practical tips, connect with local artists and potential collaborators, and hear what others are creating. Bring the tools you use to make music, including instruments, laptops, MPCs, or anything else you write or produce with.

Shadyside Presbyterian Church hosts a program that traces paths of exile, pilgrimage, and destiny through musical storytelling inspired by Beowulf and Anglo-Saxon laments. Instrumental pieces grounded in early melodic traditions thread through the performance, shaping a soundscape of hazardous journeys, remembrance, and longing. The medieval ensemble Sequentia appears under the direction of Benjamin Bagby and Norbert Rodenkirchen, with Bagby on voice and Anglo-Saxon harps and Rodenkirchen on medieval flutes. Presented as a Renaissance and Baroque Legacy concert.

Presented by Don't Let the Scene Go Down on Me! Collective and Bottlerocket, Snõõper performs at Bottlerocket Social Hall in Pittsburgh. Additional acts will be announced. The event welcomes all ages, with tickets priced at $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Suggested for listeners of Devo, Guerilla Toss, The Spits, and Viagra Boys.

An evening of social dance unfolds at Wightman Ballroom, offering space to move, mingle, and enjoy the atmosphere. Admission is $13.

Sleeping With Sirens brings the An Ending In Itself Tour to Stage AE with support from Rain City Drive and Shyeye. Led by Kellin Quinn’s unmistakable voice and roots in post-hardcore, the band forged a connection with fans who felt out of step and looked to songs that confront insecurity, anxiety, resentment, tension, and fear. Their latest era centers on An Ending in Itself, the eighth full-length produced by Will Yip, known for work with Turnstile, Panic! At The Disco, and Circa Survive. The album looks at hardship, resilience, and the search for meaning, reaffirming the bond between the group and its audience. This event is open to all ages.

Don’t Let the Scene Go Down on Me! Collective presents an all-ages show featuring Telehealth with support from Crush Curl and Compandas. Telehealth, a Seattle synth punk outfit founded by Alexander Attitude and Kendra Cox with Ian McCutcheon and John O’Connort, blends art rock, new wave, and edgy post punk with rugged synth textures. Their songs take on burnout, tech optimism, branding, and the idea of progress, channeling punchy hooks and a dance-ready pulse into reflections on city life, luxury sustainability, and gig-economy side hustles, all while moving within the same corporate machinery that can turn crisis into content. Their Sub Pop debut, Green World Image, reimagines Seattle’s post grunge lineage for a tech-centered present with anxious momentum and self-aware bite. Fans of Snõõper, Devo, Guerilla Toss, or Sweeping Promises may feel right at home. Tickets are $15 in advance and $17 the day of show.

Acclaimed singer songwriter Noah Gundersen takes the stage for an intimate concert that blends reflective storytelling with sweeping indie folk melodies. His candid lyrics and dynamic vocals move from quiet confession to soaring release, inviting listeners into each verse. Acoustic textures intertwine with rock influences to create a close, cathartic atmosphere. The performance centers on emotion and craft, offering a resonant live experience from a distinctive voice.

Noah Gundersen, an Emmy-nominated American singer and songwriter from the Pacific Northwest, steps on stage with songs that bare the heart and stay with you, pairing unguarded emotion with carefully crafted lyrics. His music traces love, loss, hope, and the steady courage of everyday life. Since first breaking through in 2014, he has released six full-length albums along with EPs and singles, building a devoted global audience and a reputation for concerts that feel both intimate and expansive. He has led his own tours and shared bills with Emmylou Harris, City and Colour, Beck, Josh Ritter, and Lucinda Williams, steadily sharpening a voice that is wholly his. With his forthcoming seventh album, Rites of Spring, this performance points toward a new chapter that reaches even deeper into the emotions at the core of his work.

Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country takes the stage at Mr. Smalls Theatre. This event is open to all ages. Tickets will arrive by email a week before the show, so plan to retrieve them from your inbox.

Open to all ages. Support acts may change without prior notice. Tickets will be available through a general onsale, with additional access via artist, Live Nation, and Citizens Bank presales.

The Don't Let the Scene Go Down on Me! Collective teams up with Bottlerocket to present a night headlined by Radiator Hospital, with support from Dusk and Anthony Heubel. Radiator Hospital is a Philadelphia-based rock and roll band and home recording project. This all-ages show offers tickets at $17 in advance or $20 at the door. The lineup is likely to appeal to listeners of Frankie Cosmos, Hop Along, Neutral Milk Hotel, and Jeff Rosenstock.

Drusky Entertainment presents American Vanity with AGGRESSICA and Soul Dive at Crafthouse in Pittsburgh. This all-ages show features live music with food service available during the performance, and the venue offers a full menu. A Preferred Seating Booth option includes eight tickets and premium seating, with limited availability.

Sammy Rae and The Friends headline a concert featuring Melt as a guest. This event welcomes attendees of all ages. Each show has a limit of six tickets per purchaser, and any extra orders tied to the same customer details, including name, email, billing address, credit card number, or similar information, may be canceled without notice. Ticket transfers are delayed for this event. Resale through AXS Resale is not available immediately and may be offered later.

Presented by Drusky Entertainment, In Her Own Words teams up with Every Avenue for the Perfectly Unfamiliar Tour at Crafthouse Stage & Grill in Pittsburgh. Flourescents, Crash Nebula, and Ausinette join the bill. This all ages show will be held at a venue offering a full food menu during the event. A Preferred Seating Booth includes eight tickets and premium seating, with limited availability.

Pittsburgh Irish Sessions teams up with Calliope House Inc. to present an Irish session in the Roots Cellar.