Who, why, what, and where! These are always the first questions surrounding any event. The spectacular Pittsburgh vendors and event venues listed here can help with that last query…and possibly a couple of the others as well. In addition to flexible and diverse event spaces, each one offers years of professional event experience to help you prepare for your celebration.
The Best Pittsburgh Event Venues
Altius
Elevate your next event with breathtaking views of Pittsburgh’s skyline at Altius, a modern restaurant located on Mount Washington. Whether it’s an intimate gathering or a larger celebration, Altius offers a refined atmosphere with exceptional cuisine and impeccable service. Our private dining spaces are perfect for weddings, corporate events, and special occasions.
Arev Music Entertainment
Arev Music Entertainment, headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a premier provider of live music services, renowned for its ensembles of exceptionally trained musicians. Their artists have received classical training from prestigious conservatories, ensuring a high level of professionalism and artistry in every performance.
The ensemble’s musicians boast an impressive history of collaborations with world-renowned artists, including Andrea Bocelli, Art Garfunkel, The Beach Boys, The Beatles, Bernadette Peters, Bruce Springsteen, and Chris Botti.
Arev Music Entertainment has graced some of the most esteemed venues in the United States. Notably, they have performed at Heinz Hall in Pittsburgh, Benedum Center and PPG Arena. Additionally, their performances have reached audiences at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles as well as celebrated Canadian, European and South American venues.
With a diverse repertoire spanning classical masterpieces to contemporary hits, Arev Music Entertainment is dedicated to delivering unforgettable musical experiences tailored to the unique preferences of their clients. Their combination of exceptional training, prestigious collaborations, and performances at iconic venues underscores their status as a leading choice for live event music.
Buhl Mansion Guesthouse & Spa
Envision the castle wedding of your dreams at this historic landmark located in Sharon, Pennsylvania, a short drive north of Pittsburgh. Built by steel baron Frank H. Buhl in 1891 as a wedding present for his wife Julia, this venue is sure to provide priceless memories for any couple. With a variety of breathtaking ceremony and reception locations, there is something to exceed everyone’s expectations whether it is an intimate elopement for two or an elegant “Castle for a Day” affair with the utmost in privacy.
The Castle for a Day Package offers the epitome of exclusivity for any couple and their guests. You have complete use of all ten guestrooms, carriage house, elegant greenhouse, and beautiful gardens for twenty overnight guests and up to fifty wedding guests. During the warmer months of May through October the package can include a tented courtyard to accommodate up to 120 guests.
Micro-weddings for under fifty guests are popular year-round with ceremonies in the greenhouse and receptions inside the carriage house. If a more intimate wedding is in your future, Buhl Mansion offers all-inclusive elopement and minimony packages that incorporate officiant, photographer, cake, champagne, flowers and souvenir photo album.
Named one of America’s Top Ten romantic inns and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Buhl Mansion offers opulent guestrooms with fireplaces and jetted tubs. The full-service spa, with dozens of indulgent spa treatments, provides the ultimate in luxury and pampering and is perfect for bridal showers and bachelorette parties.
Common Plea
While wedding trends come and go, serving incredible food remains one of the best ways to leave a lasting impression. Your menu goes beyond simply satisfying hunger—it tells your love story, brings guests together, and creates cherished memories that will last well beyond the celebration.
As couples increasingly make food a central focus of their weddings, innovative catering ideas are taking the spotlight. Here are three trending concepts to consider for your big day.
Unique Displays that Wow
Gone are the days of plain buffet setups. Couples are choosing stunning food displays that double as décor, such as cascading charcuterie boards, donut walls, or desserts served on suspended trays. These not only delight your guests but create photo-worthy moments, too.
Active Food Stations
For a balance between variety and convenience, active food stations are a perfect choice. Picture chefs preparing fresh pasta, customizable taco bars, or live sushi rolling. These stations reduce wait times and encourage mingling while serving delicious, personalized options.
Trending Late-Night Bites
Keep the energy alive with late-night snacks like mini sliders, gourmet pizza, or milkshake shots. These treats refuel guests and add a playful touch.
At Common Plea Catering, we combine timeless quality with fresh ideas to craft unforgettable wedding menus. Let us bring your vision to life—visit thecommonplea.com or call (412) 281-5140 to start planning!
Ice House Studios
Looking for a unique, industrial space to hold your next event? Look no further than the Ice House Studios. Founded in 1907 as the Consolidated Ice Company, it was transformed by Artists and Cities in the 2000s, and now offers affordable artist studio space. With a 650ft2 studio space for meetings or smaller events and an outdoor courtyard for larger parties under the stars, Ice House Studios fits your group’s needs. With a prime location in Lawrenceville, this industrial chic building is the perfect place for your next event. Find more information by contacting Kara Kimicata (kara@lawrencevillecorp.com).
Bistecca
Bistecca’s distinctive event spaces easily accommodate both small and large groups. Sit back, relax, and enjoy exceptional food and service. Our private dining rooms offer scenic views of the racetrack and can accommodate from 10 to 14 guests. A la carte or prefix menus are available, as well as a 42″ TV for presentations or slide shows.
Ideal for larger groups, our 3 VIP luxury suites feature panoramic views of the racetrack, a full-service bar, flat-screen TVs, and audio, making them the perfect setting for race events, cocktail parties, and business gatherings. These rooms are ideal for parties from 18 to 50 guests. Contact the restaurant for more information or to book your next event at Bistecca at 724-503-1513 or info@bisteccapittsburgh.com.
Live Nation – Roxian
With access to the world’s greatest musical entertainment, full-service event production, state-of-the-art lighting and sound, custom menus, and mixology, this unique venue will exceed expectations. Celebrate your brand or personality in style as guests arrive greeted with your name in lights on the entrance marquee. Host an event in the elegant Music Hall, or in the intimate and stylish VIP Lounge, and make it an event to remember!
Springwood
Springwood offers a perfect natural setting for wedding ceremonies, receptions, private celebrations, business meetings, corporate and other sponsored events. Sixty acres of wooded Pennsylvania hills, walking trails and meadows make Springwood feel like a remote retreat only minutes from the city of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Springwood offers two idyllic settings for the event you always imagined.
The Springwood MANOR is nestled among magnificent specimen trees and serves as the entry point for an experience filled with wonder and natural beauty. The Manor and its many indoor and outdoor spaces, including the Glass Atrium, the vaulted-ceiling and glass-enclosed Pavilion, gardens and gazebos, will create lasting memories for you and your guests.
A second venue referred to as The Villa at Springwood is an outdoor setting on contiguous property that offers additional celebration areas, including two waterfalls (one of which has a 55-foot drop), ponds, a covered bridge, and an in-ground heated swimming pool. A fully equipped home offers overnight accommodations for up to six guests. Use it for your entire event or to complement your experience at The Springwood Manor.
Whatever your dream event looks like—elegant and refined or natural and rustic—we can create it together. The first step to making your vision a reality is to reach out to info@springwood.org to schedule a time for a visit. Together we’ll explore the grounds where you’ll discover even more picturesque settings, feel yourself relax, and imagine the possibilities. We look forward to welcoming you.
Tara – A Country Inn
Perfect memories begin with the perfect venue, and what better way to start your life together than at this historic 1854 inn. Tara is the ideal location for elegant and personalized weddings, delightful showers or any host of corporate or social events. Acres of gardens, a picturesque gazebo and the iconic columned veranda offer wonderful backdrops for your special day and lasting memories of a lifetime. Mouthwatering food for your event is prepared by the same chefs that oversee Tara’s award-winning restaurants, and the overnight rooms provide your guests with luxury.
Wedding ceremonies can be held in several picture-perfect locations around the property. The various indoor banquet rooms can hold wedding receptions, bridal showers, meetings or other events from 14-120 guests. During the warmer months of May through October a tented patio overlooking the beautiful gardens and pool area can accommodate up to 150 guests.
Tara offers a chance to enjoy the luxuries of days gone by. This Greek-Revival mansion exudes Civil War-era hospitality with modern day luxuries and amenities. Each of the 27 luxurious guestrooms has a fireplace and jetted or soaking tubs. Overlooking Shenango Lake, the inn has a heated pool, acres of spectacular gardens with walking trails, a billiards room, and sauna. Both casual and fine dining is offered in Ashleys Fine Dining Room or Stonewalls Tavern and the region’s most popular Sunday brunch and holiday buffets are available as well. Tara is in Clark, Pennsylvania, approximately an hour north of Pittsburgh.
Union Project
For all the gatherings of your friends, family, and community – weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, and other meaningful milestones – Union Project’s historic Great Hall is the perfect place to celebrate together. Built in the Gothic Revival style in 1903, our building’s breathtaking features have all the charm of our church history but presented in a modern-day secular style, making the space a warm and welcoming venue to all.
Union Project is home to 155 community-restored stained glass windows, 35-foot vaulted ceilings, original woodwork, and more than 3,000 square feet of stunning event space to bring your celebration to life. All of our event rentals include the Great Hall and adjacent prep kitchen, the Negley Ave side lobby and its two restrooms, our tables and chairs, sound system, a projector and two screens, accessible entry, air conditioning, and staff support leading up to and the day of your event.
Union Project is a ceramics community center that values inclusivity, art and artists, collaboration, and joy. Add a ceramics demonstration to your party to support our mission and make your celebration unique and unforgettable for your guests. Contact eventrental@unionproject.org today to learn more and schedule a tour.
Arnold Palmer Learning Center
Looking for a distinctive venue with free parking? The Arnold Palmer Learning Center, located at the Bob O’Connor Golf Course in historic Schenley Park, is the perfect space for your next event. This 14,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art facility features modern amenities and stunning views, making it ideal for meetings, celebrations or corporate gatherings.
Highlights include flexible indoor spaces with floor-to-ceiling windows, a rooftop deck, and unique golf experiences with Trackman simulators, a synthetic putting green, and exclusive access to the Palmer Loop 3-hole course. Additional amenities include a fitness area, conference rooms with tech features like WiFi and HDMI monitors, and a fully stocked golf shop.
From weddings, graduation parties, and family reunions to business meetings, rooftop dinners, or golf-themed events, the Arnold Palmer Learning Center offers versatility, convenience, and free parking for your guests. Rentals also include access to a warming kitchen.
Whether it’s an intimate gathering or a large event, let us help make your day memorable in one of Pittsburgh’s most scenic settings.
Set up a tour for your next special occasion or meeting, contact Liz lcaplan@firstteepittsburgh, 412-622-0108.
Pittsburgh Botanic Garden
Pittsburgh Botanic Garden’s renovated 1870’s barn offers a charming and rustic setting, perfect for wedding ceremonies, receptions and private events. Along with lush meadows, a peaceful pond and scenic woodlands, our event spaces provide a breathtaking backdrop for you and your guests to make lasting memories.
Whether you’re planning an intimate gathering or a grand celebration, our versatile spaces can be tailored to suit your vision. Davidson Event Center features a wall of windows that frame views of the woodlands, forged iron chandeliers, and retractable doors leading to the abundant florals and greenery of Peirce Celebration Garden.
Learn more about our event spaces and rentals at PittsburghBotanicGarden.org. If you are ready to start planning your special day, please contact the Events Department at (412) 444-4464 or submit a contact form: https://eventup.com/venue/pittsburgh-botanic-garden/.
Nemacolin
Nemacolin is a four-season adventure resort stretching across more than 2,200 acres, offering guests and members a getaway like no other. For over 35 years, the resort has established an international reputation for world-class luxury, unforgettable experiences, and immaculate service, all infused with the spirit of Real Life Magic. Here everything is bigger, bolder, and more surprising than imaginable — especially weddings.
Nemacolin beckons with an array of stunning indoor and outdoor wedding venues. Nemacolin’s breathtaking indoor wedding venues include the showstopping Grand Ballroom and elegant Marquis Ballroom. Nemacolin’s outdoor venues include the Panorama Pavilion, which offers views overlooking the lake and grounds, and The Chateau Gardens which boast charming elegance in incredible landscapes.
For the perfect weekend wedding getaway, Nemacolin showcases a range of Forbes Travel Guide’s award-winning accommodations from the grandeur luxury of The Chateau and the modern sophistication of Falling Rock to the elevated luxury of The Grand Lodge, The Homes, and The Estates. With magic all around, Nemacolin comes to life with show-stopping dining and lounges, two Pete Dye-designed championship golf courses, the award-winning Woodlands Spa and Salon, the Holistic Healing Center, and a collection of outdoor activities.
Nemacolin celebrates and inspires with 35,000 square feet of indoor space and 49,000 square feet of outdoor space for special events, bringing the most magical moments to life. Guests can discover the limitless possibilities at Nemacolin with exclusive wedding destination packages where every detail is completely personalized for the special day.
Rivers of Steel
A one-of-a-kind venue, the Carrie Blast Furnaces are a welcoming space for community, social, and corporate events. Work with Rivers of Steel’s team to achieve your vision at this National Historic Landmark!
Embrace the unexpected. Carrie offers spaces—from intimate to outsized—that blend heritage, creativity, and your vision to create a truly unique experience. For 50 or 5,000 guests, make use of these inventive spaces.
For modern couples, the contrast of grit and grace creates an alluring atmosphere. Areas such as the Carrie Deer Courtyard and the Green Room of the Iron Garden provide charming, yet unconventional, ceremony sites, while the A.C. Power House is a canvas for crafting bespoke receptions. The postindustrial nature of the space offers an authentic backdrop for photographs; a myriad of textures and colors perfectly showcase a unique beauty—the love of a special couple on their wedding day.
With a bit of Hollywood magic, Carrie has been transformed into a shoot location for films and television. Carrie has also inspired music videos, fashion photography, cosplay groups, photography workshops, and an array of other projects for videographers and photographers.
Contact Rivers of Steel today regarding your event. Ask about opportunities at the Pump House, too!
Priory Hotel
Put the “Wow!” in your next event at the Priory Hotel. The Priory offers a wide spectrum of event spaces, from the spectacular Grand Hall (a renovated former church, seating up to 350) to the elegant Refectory (seating up to 25) to the verdant Courtyard (seating up to 75 outdoors).
Mansions on Fifth
Step into the Gilded Age for your next social or business event at the Mansions on Fifth Hotel. Situated in the heart of Shadyside, the Mansions offers a variety of rooms and looks for groups of 5 to 125. The Mansions also offers full food & beverage and event planning services.
The Barn at Fallingwater
Discover the magic of The Barn at Fallingwater, an enchanted wedding venue nestled in the Laurel Highlands. Minutes from Fallingwater and Ohiopyle State Park, our historic barn offers a serene woodland backdrop for your celebration. Where rustic charm meets natural splendor, create memories surrounded by Western Pennsylvania’s most breathtaking landscapes.
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