Labor Day 2025 is just around the corner! Here’s your Pittsburgh Labor Day Weekend Guide 2025 to enjoying the best of Pittsburgh over the holiday weekend.
Acrisure Stadium Kickoff & Rib Fest
Aug. 28–Sept. 1 | Acrisure Stadium, North Shore
Feast on award-winning ribs and BBQ, enjoy free concerts, catch a Pitt vs. Duquesne University game, and let the kids enjoy games and rides.
Allegheny County Summer Concert Series: Tamburitzans
Aug. 29 | South Park Amphitheater
Enjoy a free performance by the internationally renowned Tamburitzans, featuring music, songs, and dances from Eastern Europe, including Croatia, Armenia, Slovakia, Bulgaria, and Poland. Elaborate costumes, versatile performers, and exciting multimedia and LED effects make this a can’t-miss show. Local food trucks, Hop Farm Brewing, and Black Dog Winery will be on-site starting at 6 PM. Rain or shine, no covered seating.
Restore 22 Grip It and Rip It Golf Tournament Fundraiser
Aug. 29 | Moon Golf Club
Support veterans and active military at this scramble-format golf tournament. Registration includes green fees, cart, breakfast, lunch, hole contests, live music, and raffle prizes. Enjoy scenic views and challenging play for all skill levels.
A Soulful Taste of the Burgh
Aug. 29–31 | Market Square
Celebrate soul food, culture, and community in Downtown Pittsburgh. Honoring the city’s first Black-owned restaurants and culinary pioneers, the festival features over 100 small business vendors and some of Pittsburgh’s top soul food restaurants. Expect classic dishes like fried chicken, ribs, mac and cheese, seafood, collard greens, cornbread, candied yams, sweet potato pie, and pound cake.
Beyond food, enjoy live entertainment, cultural performances, food contests, and local craft vendors. The festival kicks off Aug. 29 with Howard Hewitt of Shalamar.
Savannah Bananas at PNC Park
Aug. 29–30 | PNC Park
Experience Banana Ball, a two-hour, action-packed twist on traditional baseball. Expect choreographed dances, quirky all-yellow uniforms, epic scoring celebrations, and nonstop entertainment. Explore Pittsburgh’s attractions between games for a full weekend experience.
Howl at the Moon Pittsburgh’s Pop Weekend
Aug. 29–30 | 125 7th Street
Dance through the decades to pop hits from Britney, Bad Bunny, Justin, Sabrina, and more. Doors open at 6 PM, with live music starting at 7 PM Friday and 8 PM Saturday. Ages 21+ with drink specials until 10 PM.
Luxe Pop-Up Shop at Lolev Beer
Aug. 30 | 5247 Butler Street
Sip craft beer or canned cocktails while shopping a curated selection of vendors, including Kendra Scott, Alo, Nyox Studio, and Dear Olivia Grace. Kendra Scott will be on-site 2–4 PM, and select vendors feature Labor Day weekend sales. The pop-up is held in Lolev’s spacious rear brewery area with free parking.
Laser Shows at Carnegie Science Center
Aug. 31 | Laser EDM | Buhl Planetarium
Experience a high-energy audiovisual show as the Buhl Planetarium transforms into an EDM dance floor with hits from Calvin Harris, Avicii, and more, synchronized to stunning laser effects.
Sept. 1 | Laser ABBA | Buhl Planetarium
Sing, dance, and celebrate ABBA classics in a dazzling, interactive light show. Eye-popping lasers and vibrant visuals make this a nostalgic and unforgettable experience.
Lolevpalooza
Aug. 31 | 5247 Butler Street
Celebrate the final day of Labor Day weekend at Lolev Beer’s first mini brewery festival. Enjoy craft beers, canned cocktails, bites from Cousin’s Maine Lobster and 412 Tacos, and live performances from rising artist Isaiah Smalls and DJs Deesus and Wabi Sabi.
Monty Alexander at Hartwood Acres Amphitheater
Aug. 31 | Hartwood Acres Amphitheater
Kick off the evening with the Mark Strickland Quartet at 7:30 PM, followed by jazz legend Monty Alexander. Food trucks, Black Dog Wine Company, and Hop Farm Brewing open at 6 PM. Rain or shine, enjoy Alexander’s mix of jazz, blues, gospel, calypso, and reggae.
Rock The Boat Pittsburgh: All White Boat Ride
Aug. 30 | EMPRESS, 350 W. Square Station Drive
Pittsburgh’s #1 all-white boat party returns for Labor Day Weekend. Dance to high-energy music on the riverfront with a unique party vibe. Tickets are $49.99.
Labor Day Bird Hike in South Side Park
Sept. 1 | Bandi Schaum Community Garden, South Side Park
Join local artist and bird enthusiast Maria Mangano for a guided bird-spotting hike. Bring binoculars and a hat. Limited to 12 participants; registration required. Weather-dependent, ending at 9:30 AM.
Dierks Bentley: Broken Branches Tour
Aug. 29 | Star Lake
Catch Dierks Bentley on his Broken Branches Tour for a night of hit songs and live energy.
The Dip
Aug. 31 | Thunderbird Cafe & Music Hall
Close out the weekend with a soulful, funky performance by The Dip.
Pittsburgh Labor Day Parade
Sept. 1 | Downtown Pittsburgh
Celebrate the history of organized labor at one of the nation’s oldest and largest Labor Day parades, hosted by the Allegheny-Fayette Central Labor Council.
Whatever your interests, our Pittsburgh Labor Day Weekend Guide 2025 offers a full lineup of fun, food, music, and cultural experiences this Labor Day weekend. From family-friendly adventures to late-night parties and live performances, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Story by Ethan Chmura
Photo Courtesy of Erica Marsland Huynh
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