So far, 2024 has proven to be a beautiful summer in Western PA. Here in the South Hills of Pittsburgh, we like to celebrate beautiful weather by spending as much time outdoors as possible. What better way to do that than by attending family friendly FREE Summer concert series put on by our local communities? Below you will find a guide to local Summer Concert Series in the South Hills of Pittsburgh by date. Click on the links for more details. Don't forget to check our event calendar for more summer family fun!
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DOWNTOWN PITTSBURGH |
Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival
Cultural District, Pittsburgh
10 Days of free music and art May 31st - June 9th.
WYEP Summer Music Festival @ Schenley Plaza
This all-day long festival will take place in Schenley Plaza on June 29th.
Jam at Grandview - Saturdays, August 3 –31 from 7 – 8:30 p.m.
Grandview Park Bandstand – Bailey Avenue, Mt. Washington
Refreshments available
- August 3: Louie Castle & the Unleashed Band
- August 10: Missing!
- August 17: New Shoes
- August 24: Wild Blue Yonder
- August 31: SamJAMwich
Summer in the Square Lunchtime Music @ Mellon Square
Sixth Avenue, Pittsburgh
No information yet for 2024
GREENTREE |
Summer Concert Series @ Green Tree Park Gazebo - Thursday's 7pm-9pm
905 Greentree Road, Greentree, PA 15220
Starting Thursday, July 11th, hang out in Green Tree Park from 7-9pm for some great summertime music. Bring a chair or blanket and settle down near the Green Tree Park Gazebo for a variety of music all summer long. All concerts are free and open to the public and run every Thursday through September 5th. greentreeboro.com
MCKEESPORT |
McKeesport Summer Concert Series @ Renzie Park - Sunday's 7pm
McKeesport, PA
Join family, friends and neighbors every Sunday evening for 'McKeesport Concerts in the Park'. This weekly outdoor concert series is proudly sponsored by the City of McKeesport, the McKeesport Lions Club and RAD. All performances begin at 7 pm on the Lions Band Shell stage in scenic Renziehausen Park and are subject to change due to inclement weather, band cancellation, or poor ground conditions. mckeesportbands.com
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MT. LEBANON |
Music in the Park @ Mt. Lebanon Park
Mt. Lebanon PA
Mt. Lebanon Recreation is rockin' so get pumped up with this summer concert series! Relax beneath the trees on a blanket or lounge chair in Mt. Lebanon Park, or dance the night away on the basketball courts. Concerts are free to the public and are held on the basketball courts just below Mt. Lebo Stadium. The concert schedule includes:
- July 4 – The Delaney’s – 7:30-9:30 p.m.
- July 28 – Uptown Rhythm and Brass – 7:00-8:30 p.m.
- August 11 – Key West Express – 7:00-8:30 p.m.
NORTH PARK |
Allegheny County Summer Concert Series @ Hartwood Acres Park Amphitheater - Sunday's 7:30 pm
4070 Middle Road, Allison Park, PA 15101
Allegheny County Summer Concert Series hosted in the open-air Hartwood Acres Park Amphitheaters are FREE and begin Sunday nights starting May 31st at 7:30 pm unless otherwise noted, rain or shine. Food trucks, Bella Terra Vineyards and Hop Farm Brewing Co. craft beer will be on-site at all concerts starting at 6:00 pm. The gate to the amphitheater parking lot opens at 3:00 pm unless otherwise noted. alleghenycounty.us
| Date | Performer |
| June 2 | Pittsburgh Opera |
| June 9 | Honky-Tonk Jukebox |
| June 16 | Jeff Jimerson & Airborne |
| June 23 | Meeting of Important People Jim Donovan & Sun King Warriors |
| June 30 | Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra (Starts at 8:15 pm) |
| July 7 | The Bar-Kays with Clinton Clegg |
| July 14 | Patty Griffin with Lucy Wainwright Roche |
| July 21 | Paula Cole with Brooke Annibale |
| July 28 | James Hunter with Jax Hollow |
| August 4 | Anees with Mani Bahia |
| August 11 | Matthew Whitaker with Colter Harper |
| August 18 | MAGIC! |
| August 25 | Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre |
| September 1 | 24th Annual Allegheny County Music Festival An evening of David Bowie featuring two-time Tony-winner Michael Cerveris 5:30 - Valleyview 6:30 - Sweat 7:30 - Michael Cerveris and the All-Star Band $20 per vehicle requested donation benefits the Allegheny County Music Festival Fund |
OAKLAND |
Inside Out @ Carnegie Museum of Art - Thursday's 5-9pm & Saturday's 11am - 4pm
4400 Forbes Ave, Oakland
This free outdoor summer event series, which begins June 15 and runs through August 23, celebrates Pittsburgh’s rich cultural landscape with a summer of flourish, including revitalizing outdoor performances, art-making and viewing, local food trucks, and—new this year—Saturday workshops curated by YOGAMOTIF for the mind, body, and spirit.
On Thursday Nights from 5 to 9 p.m., dance your heart out or relax into the evening as the talent of Pittsburgh’s expansive nightlife scene takes over. DJs, musicians, and dancers transform our Sculpture Court into a can’t-miss happy hour dance party.
On Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Sculpture Court becomes your place to imagine, relax, play, and create while immersed in art and performance by regional arts organizations, dance companies, and creative collaborations.
PETERS TOWNSHIP |
Peters Township Summer Concerts & Events - Wednesdays at 7pm
Peterswood Park Amphitheater
700 Meredith Drive
Venetia, PA 15367
724.942.500
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SHADYSIDE |
Bach, Beethoven and Brunch @ Mellon Park Sunday's at 10:30am
Satisfy your appetite for classical music by treating yourself to a special Sunday morning composed of Bach, Beethoven and Brunch. This outdoor series in Mellon Park in Shadyside is always a weekend favorite with listeners who bring picnic baskets for a delightful morning of classical music in the park. Don’t miss the “Best Brunch” competition during intermission. Each of the six performances begins at 10:30am on Sundays, June 23 – July 28. wqed.org/fm/brunch
2024 SCHEDULE
- June 23: KleZlectic
- June 30: Chamber Orchestra of Pittsburgh
- July 7: Unity Brass Quintet
- July 14: Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra
- July 21: Vocal Confluence
- July 28: Renaissance City Winds
SOUTH PARK |
Allegheny County Summer Concert Series @ South Park Amphitheater - Friday's at 7:30pm
3700 Farmshow Drive, South Park Township, PA 15129
Allegheny County Summer Concert Series hosted Friday nights in the open-air South Park Amphitheaters are FREE and begin at 7:30 pm June 2nd - September 1st unless otherwise noted, rain or shine. Food trucks, Bella Terra Vineyards and Hop Farm Brewing Co. craft beer will be on-site at all concerts starting at 6:00 pm. alleghenycounty.us
| Date | Performer |
| May 31 | River City Brass |
| June 7 | Joe Wodarek & 51 South with Hobb Sisters |
| June 14 | Lil' Ed & the Blues Imperials with Billy the Kid + The Regulators |
| June 21 | Django Festival Allstars with Mila Shadel |
| June 29 | Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra (Saturday, starts at 8:15 pm) |
| July 5 | Summer of Love |
| July 12 | Soul to Soul with Billy Price Band Bill Toms & Hard Rain |
| July 19 | Brittney Spencer with The Buckle Downs |
| July 26 | Vertical Horizon with Anthony Jardine |
| August 2 | Micky Dolenz of the Monkees with The Spuds |
| August 9 | The Dip with Jeff Taylor |
| August 16 | James McMurtry with Chet Vincent & the Music Industry |
| August 23 | Gene the Werewolf with Tiny Wars |
| August 30 | Tamburitzans |
SOUTH SIDE |
Music on the Lawn & Friday Markets @ South Side Works - Friday's from 6pm - 10pm
South Side, PA 15203
From June through September, Town Square is the new local hotspot for free weekly/weekend concerts and performances. Some seating is available but bringing your own chairs & blankets is encouraged! southsideworks.com
Are we missing a Summer Concert that you know about?
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