Arts and Entertainment

The Best Holiday Performances in Pittsburgh for 2026

From ballets to ballads, here are the holiday shows worth catching.

Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Musicians Trade Heinz Hall for Living Rooms at the Symphony Splendor Holiday House Tour

Stop by the Symphony Splendor Holiday House Tour to discover the magic of beautifully decorated homes alongside the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra.

Sombr at PPG Paints Arena: What to Know Before You Go

From bag policies to stress-free transit and parking hacks to pre-show smash burgers and late-night cocktail spots where you can process all your emotional damage, here is your ultimate guide to surviving and thriving when Sombr comes to town.

Film Pittsburgh Breaks Down Accessibility Barriers at the 2026 Three Rivers Film Festival

Head out to the 2026 Three Rivers Film Festival, showcasing 28 feature films and 120 shorts from November 4-15 in Pittsburgh.

Celebrate the 35th Anniversary of ‘The Silence of the Lambs’ at Places It Was Shot Near Pittsburgh

If spooky season has you thinking about this cinematic masterpiece, there’s two great ways to celebrate it this month at filming locations near Pittsburgh.

Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre’s ‘Giselle’ Is Fall’s Creepiest Ballet 

Just in time for Halloween, PBT kicks off its season with one of ballet’s darkest tales, complete with doomed romance, supernatural vengeance, and murderous ghosts who really know how to hold a grudge. But why does the music sound so lovely, when everyone is dancing themselves to death?

Your Guide to Mr. Smalls Theatre: Ticket Upgrades, Bag Policy, Parking, and More

Here’s what you need to know about parking, transportation, bags, food, drinks and navigating Mr. Smalls Theatre in Millvale.

‘Ulster American’ Heats Up barebones in Braddock With a Three-way Brawl

David Ireland’s dark comedy closes the company’s 23rd season, October 9 through 25.

The 10 Best Horror Movies You Can Watch in Pittsburgh Movie Theaters This October

Here are the 10 best horror movies you can see at Pittsburgh-area theaters this October — unranked, because we just can’t pick favorites.