Pittsburgh Events in December 2026

Concerts, sports, comedy shows, Broadway performances, and live events across Pittsburgh, PA.

Updated: July 8, 2026
12 Venues

What's happening in Pittsburgh this December? 59 events are confirmed for 2026, from Dec 2 through December 31, topped by December 2, 2026 at Citizens Live at The Wylie in Pittsburgh, PA.

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Upcoming Events
Dec 2
Next Event
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Lowest Price
$141
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Stephen Wilson Jr.
Dec 2 · 6:30 PM · Pittsburgh, PA
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December 2026 Events Schedule

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Upcoming Events: 59
  • Dec
    02
    2026
    6:30 PM
    Wed
    COUNTRY / FOLK
    Stephen Wilson Jr.
    Citizens Live at The Wylie
    Citizens Live at The Wylie
    location15219, 1201 Wylie Avenue  Pittsburgh, PAlocation15219, 1201 Wylie Avenue Pittsburgh, PA, US
    From $64Avg. price ~ $141Tickets Available: 290
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  • Dec
    03
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Thu
    COMEDY
    Brendan Sagalow
    Pittsburgh Improv
    Pittsburgh Improv
    location15120, 166 E Bridge St  Homestead, PAlocation15120, 166 E Bridge St Homestead, PA, US
    From $57Avg. price ~ $9724 tickets remaining!
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  • Dec
    03
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Thu
    POP / ROCK
    Sabaton
    Citizens Live at The Wylie
    Citizens Live at The Wylie
    location15219, 1201 Wylie Avenue  Pittsburgh, PAlocation15219, 1201 Wylie Avenue Pittsburgh, PA, US
    From $53Avg. price ~ $266Tickets Available: 910
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  • Dec
    04
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Fri
    COMEDY
    Shuler King
    Pittsburgh Improv
    Pittsburgh Improv
    location15120, 166 E Bridge St  Homestead, PAlocation15120, 166 E Bridge St Homestead, PA, US
    From $58Avg. price ~ $8018 tickets remaining!
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  • Dec
    04
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Fri
    BALLET
    Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre: The Nutcracker
    Benedum Center • 2800 seats
    Benedum Center
    location15222, 237 7th Street  Pittsburgh, PAlocation15222, 237 7th Street Pittsburgh, PA, US
    From $71Avg. price ~ $350Tickets Available: 129
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  • Dec
    04
    2026
    9:30 PM
    Fri
    COMEDY
    Shuler King
    Pittsburgh Improv
    Pittsburgh Improv
    location15120, 166 E Bridge St  Homestead, PAlocation15120, 166 E Bridge St Homestead, PA, US
    From $58Avg. price ~ $7818 tickets remaining!
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  • Dec
    05
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Sat
    BALLET
    Weekend Event
    Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre: The Nutcracker
    Benedum Center • 2800 seats
    Benedum Center
    location15222, 237 7th Street  Pittsburgh, PAlocation15222, 237 7th Street Pittsburgh, PA, US
    From $75Avg. price ~ $350Tickets Available: 127
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  • Dec
    05
    2026
    4:00 PM
    Sat
    BALLET
    Weekend Event
    Ballet of Lights: Sleeping Beauty in a Sparkling Show
    Kelly-Strayhorn Theater
    Kelly-Strayhorn Theater
    location15206, 5941 Penn Ave  Pittsburgh, PAlocation15206, 5941 Penn Ave Pittsburgh, PA, US
    From $72Avg. price ~ $9222 tickets remaining!
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  • Dec
    05
    2026
    6:30 PM
    Sat
    COMEDY
    Weekend Event
    Shuler King
    Pittsburgh Improv
    Pittsburgh Improv
    location15120, 166 E Bridge St  Homestead, PAlocation15120, 166 E Bridge St Homestead, PA, US
    From $58Avg. price ~ $7818 tickets remaining!
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  • Dec
    05
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Sat
    BALLET
    Weekend Event
    Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre: The Nutcracker
    Benedum Center • 2800 seats
    Benedum Center
    location15222, 237 7th Street  Pittsburgh, PAlocation15222, 237 7th Street Pittsburgh, PA, US
    From $65Avg. price ~ $296Tickets Available: 104
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  • Dec
    05
    2026
    9:00 PM
    Sat
    COMEDY
    Weekend Event
    Shuler King
    Pittsburgh Improv
    Pittsburgh Improv
    location15120, 166 E Bridge St  Homestead, PAlocation15120, 166 E Bridge St Homestead, PA, US
    From $67Avg. price ~ $7818 tickets remaining!
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  • Dec
    06
    2026
    12:00 PM
    Sun
    BALLET
    Weekend Event
    Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre: The Nutcracker
    Benedum Center • 2800 seats
    Benedum Center
    location15222, 237 7th Street  Pittsburgh, PAlocation15222, 237 7th Street Pittsburgh, PA, US
    From $65Avg. price ~ $288Tickets Available: 106
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  • Dec
    06
    2026
    4:30 PM
    Sun
    BALLET
    Weekend Event
    Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre: The Nutcracker
    Benedum Center • 2800 seats
    Benedum Center
    location15222, 237 7th Street  Pittsburgh, PAlocation15222, 237 7th Street Pittsburgh, PA, US
    From $192Avg. price ~ $474Tickets Available: 49
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  • Dec
    06
    2026
    6:00 PM
    Sun
    COMEDY
    Weekend Event
    Shuler King
    Pittsburgh Improv
    Pittsburgh Improv
    location15120, 166 E Bridge St  Homestead, PAlocation15120, 166 E Bridge St Homestead, PA, US
    From $58Avg. price ~ $7818 tickets remaining!
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  • Dec
    06
    2026
    6:00 PM
    Sun
    HARD ROCK / METAL
    Weekend Event
    GWAR
    Roxian Theatre
    Roxian Theatre
    location15136, 425 Chartiers Ave  McKees Rocks, PAlocation15136, 425 Chartiers Ave McKees Rocks, PA, US
    From $54Avg. price ~ $116Tickets Available: 410
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  • Dec
    06
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Sun
    POP / ROCK
    Weekend Event
    Death From Above 1979
    Thunderbird Cafe
    Thunderbird Cafe
    location15201, 4023 Butler St  Pittsburgh, PAlocation15201, 4023 Butler St Pittsburgh, PA, US
    From $71Avg. price ~ $8823 tickets remaining!
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  • Dec
    06
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Sun
    ALTERNATIVE
    Best Value
    Weekend Event
    Jady
    Little Giant
    Little Giant
    location15210, 100 Asteroid Way  Pittsburgh, PAlocation15210, 100 Asteroid Way Pittsburgh, PA, US
    From $32Avg. price ~ $368 tickets remaining!
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  • Dec
    06
    2026
    8:20 PM
    Sun
    NFL
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Houston Texans
    Acrisure Stadium • 68400 seats
    Acrisure Stadium
    location15212, 100 Art Rooney Avenue  Pittsburgh, PAlocation15212, 100 Art Rooney Avenue Pittsburgh, PA, US
    From $70Avg. price ~ $268Tickets Available: 5459
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  • Dec
    08
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Tue
    CLASSICAL
    Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra: Leslie Odom Jr.
    Heinz Hall • 2676 seats
    Heinz Hall
    location15222, 600 Penn Ave  Pittsburgh, PAlocation15222, 600 Penn Ave Pittsburgh, PA, US
    From $50Avg. price ~ $108Tickets Available: 111
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  • Dec
    08
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Tue
    POP / ROCK
    Straight No Chaser
    Benedum Center • 2800 seats
    Benedum Center
    location15222, 237 7th Street  Pittsburgh, PAlocation15222, 237 7th Street Pittsburgh, PA, US
    From $150Avg. price ~ $216Tickets Available: 37
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  • Dec
    08
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Tue
    RAP / HIP HOP
    Dax
    Roxian Theatre
    Roxian Theatre
    location15136, 425 Chartiers Ave  McKees Rocks, PAlocation15136, 425 Chartiers Ave McKees Rocks, PA, US
    From $39Avg. price ~ $102Tickets Available: 450
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  • Dec
    09
    2026
    Time TBA
    College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL
    Backyard Basketball Classic: Pittsburgh Panthers vs. West Virginia Mountaineers
    Backyard Basketball Classic: Pittsburgh Panthers vs. West Virginia Mountaineers
    PPG Paints Arena • 19758 seats
    PPG Paints Arena
    location15219, 1001 Fifth Avenue  Pittsburgh, PAlocation15219, 1001 Fifth Avenue Pittsburgh, PA, US
    From $160Avg. price ~ $26710 tickets remaining!
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  • Dec
    10
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Thu
    BALLET
    Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre: The Nutcracker
    Benedum Center • 2800 seats
    Benedum Center
    location15222, 237 7th Street  Pittsburgh, PAlocation15222, 237 7th Street Pittsburgh, PA, US
    From $150Avg. price ~ $367Tickets Available: 121
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  • Dec
    10
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Thu
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    O Christmas Tea: A British Comedy
    Carnegie of Homestead Music Hall • 1047 seats
    Carnegie of Homestead Music Hall
    location15120, 510 East 10th Avenue  Homestead, PAlocation15120, 510 East 10th Avenue Homestead, PA, US
    From $100Avg. price ~ $14724 tickets remaining!
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About Events in Pittsburgh During December 2026

December 2026 features concerts, sporting events, comedy shows, Broadway performances, festivals, and live entertainment across Pittsburgh and nearby areas. Major arenas, theaters, clubs, and entertainment venues continue to update their schedules throughout the month.

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Things to Do This Month

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Venues With Events in December

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Acrisure Stadium
Pittsburgh, PA
Stadium
Upcoming Events: 19
Next Event: Aug 13, 2026
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August Wilson Center
Pittsburgh, PA
Arena
Upcoming Events: 1
Next Event: Aug 23, 2026
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Baldwin High School Stadium
Pittsburgh, PA
Stadium
Upcoming Events: 1
Next Event: Aug 01, 2026
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Benedum Center
Pittsburgh, PA
Arena
Upcoming Events: 171
Next Event: Jul 09, 2026
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Bottlerocket Social Hall
Pittsburgh, PA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 10
Next Event: Jul 13, 2026
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Byham Theater
Pittsburgh, PA
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 21
Next Event: Jul 25, 2026
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Carnegie Music Hall of Oakland - Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 2
Next Event: Oct 01, 2026
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Carnegie of Homestead Music Hall
Homestead, PA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 26
Next Event: Jul 11, 2026
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Citizens Live at The Wylie
Pittsburgh, PA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 34
Next Event: Oct 01, 2026
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City Winery - Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 70
Next Event: Jul 08, 2026
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Club Cafe
Pittsburgh, PA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 27
Next Event: Jul 08, 2026
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Crafthouse Stage & Grill
Pittsburgh, PA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 33
Next Event: Jul 09, 2026
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David L. Lawrence Convention Center
Pittsburgh, PA
Convention Center
Upcoming Events: 2
Next Event: Dec 19, 2026
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Enclave - PA
Pittsburgh, PA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 2
Next Event: Sep 05, 2026
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F.N.B. Stadium - Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA
Stadium
Upcoming Events: 14
Next Event: Jul 11, 2026
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Greer Cabaret Theater
Pittsburgh, PA
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 4
Next Event: Sep 10, 2026
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Heinz Hall
Pittsburgh, PA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 16
Next Event: Jul 09, 2026
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Kelly-Strayhorn Theater
Pittsburgh, PA
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 2
Next Event: Oct 03, 2026
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Little Giant
Pittsburgh, PA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 1
Next Event: Dec 06, 2026
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Mr Small's Fun House
Pittsburgh, PA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 11
Next Event: Jul 17, 2026
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Pittsburgh Events FAQ

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What events are happening in Pittsburgh during December 2026?

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How can I find events by date?

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What event categories are available?

Event listings may include concerts, sports, theatre, comedy, festivals, family events, and community activities.

Which venues host events in Pittsburgh?

Events take place at arenas, stadiums, theatres, concert halls, clubs, convention centers, and other entertainment venues.

Are family-friendly events available?

Many events and attractions are suitable for families, including performances, festivals, sporting events, and community activities.

How often is the event schedule updated?

Schedules and event listings are updated regularly as new events are announced and added.

Event Categories in December

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THEATRE
28 Upcoming Events
CONCERTS
25 Upcoming Events
COMEDY
16 Upcoming Events
SPORTS
4 Upcoming Events

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January
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August
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November
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96 Upcoming Events
December
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