Music & Performance
The Lion King
Sep 9–Sep 27 · Benedum Center
A full-scale musical theatre evening in the Cultural District, with a classic story carried by music, movement, and vivid stagecraft.
Official detailsSeasonal Events
Make room for the season.
A small, current calendar for the moments that make a Pittsburgh stay feel like more than a change of address.
Around the stay
Worth leaving the house for.
September 2026
September 2026 calendar
September 2026
The Lion King
Music & Performance
Sep 9–Sep 27
Benedum Center
A full-scale musical theatre evening in the Cultural District, with a classic story carried by music, movement, and vivid stagecraft.
Official detailsLang Lang Opening Night Gala
Music & Performance
Sep 26, 2026
Heinz Hall
Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra opens its season with a gala concert at Heinz Hall, a polished choice for an evening downtown.
Official detailsRSJ & IEEE–IROS 2026
Ideas & Innovation
Sep 27–Oct 1
David L. Lawrence Convention Center
A global gathering for robotics and intelligent-systems research, with Pittsburgh at the center of the conversation.
Official detailsCincinnati Bengals at Pittsburgh Steelers
Sports
Sep 27, 2026 · 5:00 PM
Acrisure Stadium
A Sunday afternoon at Acrisure Stadium for guests who want a little live sports in the rhythm of a Pittsburgh stay.
Official detailsOlivia Rodrigo
Music & Performance
Sep 29–Sep 30
PPG Paints Arena
Two September nights of live pop in Uptown for guests who want a big-room concert close to downtown.
Official detailsPhantom Fall Fest at Kennywood
Outdoors & Seasonal
Sep 11–Nov 1
Kennywood
A select-date autumn amusement outing with nighttime atmosphere and a playful Halloween edge.
Official detailsOctober 2026
Gerstein Plays Brahms
Music & Performance
Oct 2–Oct 4
Heinz Hall
A Brahms-centered symphonic weekend at Heinz Hall, well suited to an unhurried autumn night in the Cultural District.
Official detailsThe Music of Lin-Manuel Miranda
Music & Performance
Oct 9–Oct 11
Heinz Hall
A concert-length celebration of contemporary musical theatre and its rhythmic storytelling, performed at Heinz Hall.
Official detailsHadestown
Music & Performance
Oct 27–Nov 1
Benedum Center
A mythic musical for a late-October night, bringing a richly scored story to the Benedum Center.
Official detailsFall Flower Show: Alice’s Adventures in Autumn
Outdoors & Seasonal
Oct 10–Nov 1
Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
A botanical autumn outing with a storybook spirit, designed for a slower afternoon among changing color and glasshouse light.
Official detailsFestival of Combustion
Art & Design
Oct 3, 2026
Carrie Blast Furnaces
An industrial-heritage setting for a day of fire, making, and large-scale visual spectacle.
Official detailsIndianapolis Colts at Pittsburgh Steelers
Sports
Oct 11, 2026
Acrisure Stadium
A Sunday at Acrisure Stadium for guests who want to fold live football into an October Pittsburgh weekend.
Official detailsNovember 2026
The Notebook
Music & Performance
Nov 10–Nov 15
Benedum Center
A tender musical theatre option for a November evening, staged in the intimate-to-grand setting of the Benedum Center.
Official detailsTchaikovsky's Violin Concerto
Music & Performance
Nov 6–Nov 8
Heinz Hall
A November weekend of romantic concerto writing and full symphonic color at Heinz Hall.
Official detailsNatural Woman: The Music of Aretha Franklin
Music & Performance
Nov 13–Nov 15
Heinz Hall
A symphonic salute to Aretha Franklin for guests who want a soulful, high-energy night out at Heinz Hall.
Official detailsHow To Train Your Dragon
Music & Performance
Nov 20–Nov 22
Heinz Hall
A cinematic orchestral night with a family-friendly spirit, bringing a familiar score to Heinz Hall.
Official detailsPentatonix
Music & Performance
Nov 21, 2026
PPG Paints Arena
A polished vocal performance for a late-November Saturday night at PPG Paints Arena.
Official detailsCleveland Browns at Pittsburgh Steelers
Sports
Nov 1, 2026
Acrisure Stadium
A November home game at Acrisure Stadium for an easy dose of live football during a Pittsburgh stay.
Official detailsDates and availability can change. Please confirm details with the official source before making plans.