Sep 2, 2025 - Things to Do

What to do in Pittsburgh this September

The end of summer does not mean the end of festival season, and September is swooping in with lots of fall-themed events.

Here's your guide to the best things to do in September around Pittsburgh.

ReelAbilities Film Festival | Sept. 4-6 | Pittsburgh Playhouse | Times vary | Combo pass $125
Pittsburgh Irish Festival | Sept. 5-7 | Carrie Blast Furnaces | Friday 4-11pm, Saturday 11am-11pm, Sunday 9am-5pm | $20-$26
Pittsburgh Taco Festival | Sept. 6 | The Stacks at 3 Crossings | 12:30-7pm | Starting at $17
Mamma Mia! Outdoor Movie & Live Choir Sing-Along | Sept. 10 | The Frick | 8-10pm | $20 non-members
Line Dance Happy Hour | Sept. 11 | The Brooke | 6:30-8:30pm | $15
Clemente Bridge Fest | Sept. 13 | Roberto Clemente Bridge | 3-7pm | $21 online, $30 at the bridge
Dreamfest Block Party | Sept. 13 | The Hill District | 12-5pm | Free
Phantom Fall Fest | Sept. 12- Nov. 1 | Kennywood | Select dates and times | $40+
Four Chord Music Fest | Sept. 13-14 | EQT Park | Doors open at noon | Starting at $120 + fees
Pittsburgh Brewing Co. Oktoberfest | Sept. 13 and 27 | PBC | 12-10pm | Starting at $13
Fall Fest & The Great Pup-Kin Race | Sept. 14 | The Waterfront | 1-5pm | Free
Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival | Sept. 18-21 | August Wilson African American Cultural Center | Free

4Arts Fashion Exhibition | Sept. 19 | Atithi Studios | 6-9:30pm | $23
Penn Oktoberfest | Sept. 19-20, 26-27 | Penn Brewery | 5-11:30pm | Free
Pittsburgh Art Book Fair | Sept. 20 | Carnegie Museum of Art | 10am-5pm | Free
Iconic PGH Block Party | Sept. 20 | Strip District | 12-5pm | Free
Oktoberfest Beer Run | Sept. 20 | Hazelwood Brew House | 11am | Starting at $38
Adam Sandler's "You're My Best Friend" tour | Sept. 20 | PPG Paints Arena | 7:30pm | $195
Baconburgh | Sept. 27 | South Side Works | Noon-7pm | General admission $7
Great Race weekend | Sept. 27-28 | Oakland, Squirrel Hill | Race times vary

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