Live music in Pittsburgh, PA

Presented by Since Entertainment, HONESTAV brings The Sweet American Boy Tour to Stage AE for an all-ages show. Ticket transfer for this event will be delayed, and resale through AXS Resale will not be available right away and may be offered later. For more information, see the terms outlined in AXS’s Purchase Agreement.

Presented by the Don’t Let the Scene Go Down on Me! Collective, this show at The Mr. Roboto Project features Truck Violence performing Montreal hardcore with folk elements, alongside PGH acts Kicked in the Head By A Horse with chaotic hardcore and You Should Have Brought Me Flowers with post-hardcore. The venue is all ages and operates as a sober space. Admission is $15.

Nation of Language performs with Anika at Mr. Smalls Theatre. This event from Opus One Productions and 91.3 WYEP welcomes all ages. Tickets will be sent via email three days in advance.

The Gen X Pgh podcast features an interview with Kelsey Friday of Brownie Mary. Hosts David Rullo and Valerie Christofel lead the conversation.

Rainbow Kitten Surprise brings the bones North American Tour to Stage AE for an outdoor, all ages concert that will proceed regardless of weather. Presented by PromoWest North Shore and Opus One, this event features the band live on stage. In partnership with PLUS1, one dollar from each ticket supports organizations providing mental health treatment and improving access to care. The organizer indicates that AXS Resale is not available at the start and may be offered later. For purchasing details, refer to AXS’s Purchase Agreement.

Starcleaner Reunion takes the stage at The Funhouse at Mr. Smalls, uniting singer and tambourine player Jo Roman with guitarists Pat Drummond and Neil Torman and bassist Adam Kenter. The group grew up together in Springfield, New Jersey, first connecting in high school and making music in different lineups. Their influences span Brazilian psychedelia, C86 jangle, and 1990s noise, a blend that shaped their approach from the start. The band’s name nods to a 1970s children’s book about magical beings who bring light back to the sky. This is an all-ages event.

Ninajirachi brings the I Love My Computer and It Loves Me Tour to Stage AE, joined by MGNA Crrrta. This stop on the tour is open to attendees of all ages.

GoldFord brings the Space of the Heart Tour 2026 to Mr. Smalls Theatre for an all-ages show. Tickets are delivered by email seven days before the event. The Space of the Heart VIP Experience includes a general admission ticket with early entry, a meet and greet and photo with GoldFord, first access to the merchandise table, a tote bag, an exclusive VIP laminate and lanyard, a customized Space of the Heart journal, and a signed Space of the Heart 12-gatefold vinyl in a VIP-only variant. For updates, see @opusoneprod and @mrsmallstheatre on Instagram.

Club Cafe welcomes The Inspector Cluzo, a rock duo from Gascony whose music is deeply connected to their life as organic farmers. Their tenth album, Less Is More, arrived in June 2025 on their own label. Produced in Nashville by their mentor Vance Powell, it was captured live over four days and mixed in three. The release received wide acclaim, including a fifth-place ranking from Rolling Stone for 2025 and recognition from Classic Rock UK among the year’s top rock albums. The record explores ideas linked to D. H. Thoreau and the concept of post growth. Committed to sustainability, the band prioritizes physical formats and has sold about 10,000 copies mainly on CDs and LPs, viewing streaming as a limited tool for practical reasons tied to ecology. Away from the stage, they run Lou Casse, a 15-hectare organic family farm in Gascony that uses agro-ecological practices without chemicals or GMOs, grows cereals from their own free seeds, and helps preserve local species such as Gascon geese, sheep, and poultry. Their self-sufficient approach shapes their art, and they sell their produce at the Mont de Marsan farmers market each Saturday. Tickets are $12 in advance and $18 on the day of the show.

Four Chord Music Festival 12, presented by Smartpunk, brings two days of punk, hardcore, emo, and alternative music to F.N.B. Stadium, formerly Highmark Stadium, in Pittsburgh, PA. The first day spotlights Knocked Loose, Underoath, Kublai Khan TX, We Came As Romans, Saosin, Superheaven, Bayside, Counterparts, Haywire, Militarie Gun, Thousand Below, Facewreck, and Pain Clinic. The second day turns up the energy with Pierce the Veil, Mayday Parade, Boys Like Girls, State Champs performing Around The World and Back, Mom Jeans, Motion City Soundtrack, Cartel, Finch, Driveways, Hit The Lights, Eternal Boy, Patent Pending, Keep Flying, Don't Panic, and Heading North. Since its start in 2014, the festival has grown from a grassroots punk gathering into a leading independent event known for carefully curated lineups and a strong DIY spirit, welcoming fans across generations. Previous headliners have included Blink-182, Jimmy Eat World, AFI, Jawbreaker, A Day To Remember, The All-American Rejects, Yellowcard, The Gaslight Anthem, Taking Back Sunday, Bad Religion, and All Time Low. Early bird tickets are available, with a public on sale to follow. Sponsors for this edition include Smartpunk, AKT, Biggies Bullies, Visit Pittsburgh, Wild Basin, Max Petrunya, P.C., Rhinegeist, Jack Daniels, Cayman Jack, and Beatbox.

Caamp brings its heartfelt folk rock to Stage AE for an all ages show. The band arrives in support of Somewhere, a new EP that pairs warm, acoustic-driven arrangements with reflective storytelling and themes of love, change, nostalgia, and letting go. The lead track, Let Things Go, sets the tone with a gentle push toward release and renewal. Caamp has built a devoted following with billions of streams and millions of monthly listeners, plus sold out tours, major festival sets, and television appearances on Jimmy Kimmel Live, CBS This Morning, and Stephen Colbert. Founded by Taylor Meier and Evan Westfall in Columbus and launched out of Athens while Meier attended Ohio University, the group’s catalog includes their self-titled debut, Boys, By and By, and Lavender Days. For this event, $1 from each ticket supports The Great Heights Movement, established by the band and administered by The Columbus Foundation, benefiting programs in Columbus and in other communities with a focus on music education, social justice, and sustainability. A limit of 4 tickets per order applies. Orders that exceed the limit, or that appear linked by shared details such as name, IP address, email, billing address, or credit card, may be canceled without notice and purchasing ability may be restricted. Canceled orders may be refunded at face value before fees. Resale through AXS Resale is not available at this time and may be enabled later. Please refer to AXS purchase terms for more information.

The Three Wishes Tour brings Amélie Farren, Lilith Max, and Rabbitology to Thunderbird Music Hall for a night of vivid storytelling and inventive sound. Amélie Farren delivers intimate alt folk and alt pop crafted with striking specificity, having begun writing at twelve and building momentum with a debut track surpassing 24 million streams, a follow up release crossing 70 million, and a first album produced by Michael Keenan that explores obsession, tangled attachment, and the reflections between those who hurt and those who are hurt. Her new EP, Infanescence, turns its focus to how time reshapes a person and the space between feeling young and knowing you are not. Lilith Max conjures fantasy folk scenes of knights, myths, and magic, pairing danceable grooves with layered lyrics that take on themes like female rage, social pressure, climate change, and inner conflict. Her performances blend cinematic flair with dynamic movement and a wide vocal range that soars to airy highs and reaches into rich lows. Rabbitology, the project of Nat Timmerman, opens the door to a curious, burrowing world where personal memories become imaginative sonic short stories set against eclectic textures. This is an all ages show. Tickets are general admission with standing room only. Accessible seating can be arranged after purchase. All sales are final.

Psychedelic Porn Crumpets takes the stage at Mr. Smalls Theatre for an all ages show. Tickets are delivered by email one week before the event. Instagram handles listed for this event are @opusoneprod, @mrsmallstheatre, and @funhouseatmrsmalls.

Warm up your vocals for a lively karaoke night at Cousins Lounge hosted by Millvale's favorite DJ Budz. Take the stage and compete for prizes for the best singer. Sip $5 select craft drafts and enjoy a special food menu between songs. This event takes place every last Friday of the month.

Experience 90s hip hop reimagined for strings at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral as the Listeso String Quartet brings a full program of iconic tracks to a candlelit setting. Expect elegant arrangements inspired by artists such as Fugees and Lauryn Hill, Jay-Z, Nas, Outkast, Missy “Misdemeanor” Elliott, A Tribe Called Quest, Wu-Tang Clan, 2Pac, The Notorious B.I.G., Dr. Dre, and Snoop Dogg. Selections include favorites like Ready or Not, Doo-Wop, Fu-Gee-La, Killing Me Softly, Can I Get A..., Big Pimpin, It Ain’t Hard to Tell, N.Y. State of Mind, The World Is Yours, Rosa Parks, Elevators (Me & You), SpottieOttieDopaliscious, The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly), Sock It to Me, Can I Kick It, Check the Rhime, Scenario, C.R.E.A.M. (Cash Rules Everything Around Me), Protect Ya Neck, Dear Mama, California Love, Juicy, Big Poppa, Hypnotize, Still D.R.E., Forgot About Dre, Nuthin’ but a ‘G’ Thang, and Gin and Juice. A limited number of sessions feature a special floral setting to celebrate Candlelight Spring, while all others follow the usual Candlelight setup. The performance lasts 60 minutes. Doors open 45 minutes before start time, and late entry is not permitted. The event is recommended for ages 8 and up, with anyone under 16 required to attend with an adult. The venue is ADA accessible. Seats are allocated by zone in order of arrival.

Get ready for University of Pittsburgh versus Bucknell University at the Pittsburgh Gold Zone Tailgate, a pregame event designed to deliver a premier experience ahead of Pitt home football games. Food and beverages are included, with live music alongside other entertainment to build game day excitement. The location is a short stroll from Acrisure Stadium, making it easy to carry the energy straight to kickoff.

Rennerdale marks the re-opening of the community duck pond with a block party at the Rennerdale Volunteer Fire Department’s Duck Pond. Highlights include a kids fishing derby that requires advance registration, inflatable bounce houses, fire safety demonstrations, and food trucks. Live music comes from Pittsburgh’s Analog Dogs during the festivities.

Way Dynamic, the solo project of Melbourne musician Dylan Young, brings a warm, artful set to The Funhouse at Mr. Smalls with special guest Star Moles. Young’s third album, Massive Shoe, is on the way and blends minimalist folk pop, art rock, and baroque pop, with playful songwriting and bright, layered sonics. He produced much of it himself and draws on experience from Cool Sounds and Good Morning, along with drumming work for Snowy Band and Kankawa Nagarra. This event is open to all ages.

Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals perform at Mr. Smalls Theatre in an all ages concert. This event is sold out.

Opening night features Beethoven’s Fifth Piano Concerto, the Emperor, led by Manfred Honeck with Lang Lang as piano soloist.

Warm up for the game with a pregame tailgate just a short walk from Acrisure Stadium. Food and drinks are included, with live music and other entertainment creating a spirited football vibe. A newly added rooftop party ticket option provides an elevated perspective. Planned around Pittsburgh home games, this gathering brings a full tailgate experience together in one convenient spot.

Stage AE in Pittsburgh hosts an outdoor Steelers tailgate that welcomes all ages, taking place rain or shine. As the official pregame hub before every home game at Acrisure Stadium, this large gathering offers free entry, live entertainment, specials on food and beverages, and opportunities to win prizes and signed memorabilia.

This monthly meetup brings together Pittsburgh songwriters, producers, and musicians to share works in progress and talk about the craft. Attendees can bring a finished track, a demo, or a rough idea to play for the group. Everyone listens, offers feedback, and explores songwriting, production, and mixing. All styles and experience levels are welcome. The gathering includes time to workshop songs, trade tips on writing, producing, and mixing, connect with local artists and potential collaborators, and hear what people in the community are creating. Participants may bring the tools they use to make music, such as instruments, laptops, MPCs, or anything used for writing or production.

Bear Ghost brings the Tiny Hitman Tour to Mr. Smalls Theatre, joined by Sarah and the Safe Word and Spaceman Bob. The event is open to all ages. Tickets will be sent by email seven days before the event.