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Pittsburgh Alternative Tickets

Pittsburgh Alternative Schedule

Fri • 6:30 PM

Preserving Underground

New Kensington, PA

Fri • 8:00 PM

Idiosympathy X Posterchild

Mr Small's Fun House

Sat • 6:00 PM

McKees Rocks, PA

Sun • 7:30 PM

Mr Small's Fun House

Mon • 8:00 PM

Tue • 6:30 PM

Young The Giant, Cold War Kids & Almost Monday

Tue • 7:00 PM

Sat • 7:00 PM

McKees Rocks, PA

Sat • 8:00 PM

Mr Small's Theatre

Sun • 7:00 PM

Crafthouse Stage & Grill

Wed • 7:00 PM

Black Country, New Road

McKees Rocks, PA

Mon • 8:00 PM

Carnegie of Homestead Music Hall

Tue • 8:00 PM

The Original Pittsburgh Winery

Sat • 7:30 PM

Armor For Sleep

Preserving Underground

New Kensington, PA

Sun • 6:30 PM

Preserving Underground

New Kensington, PA

Tue • 7:30 PM

City Winery - Pittsburgh

Tue • 8:00 PM

Wed • 8:00 PM

DustBowlChampion

Thu • 6:00 PM

Trampled by Turtles

McKees Rocks, PA

Thu • 8:00 PM

Ax and the Hatchetmen

Thunderbird Cafe

Fri • 6:00 PM

Sun • 8:00 PM

Jergel's Rhythm Grille

Tue • 8:00 PM

Mr Small's Theatre

Wed • 7:30 PM

Stabbing Westward

Preserving Underground

New Kensington, PA

Thu • 6:30 PM

O.A.R. & Lisa Loeb

Fri • 7:30 PM

Mr Small's Theatre

Fri • 7:30 PM

Dave Matthews Band

The Pavilion At Star Lake

Burgettstown, PA

Sat • 5:30 PM

311 & Dirty Heads

Wed • 8:00 PM

The Steepwater Band

Jergel's Rhythm Grille

Sun • 7:30 PM

Mon • 6:30 PM

Preserving Underground

New Kensington, PA

Tue • 7:30 PM

American Vanity

Crafthouse Stage & Grill

Thu • 7:30 PM

Noah Richardson

Crafthouse Stage & Grill

Fri • 6:30 PM

Preserving Underground

New Kensington, PA

Fri • 6:45 PM

Five Finger Death Punch, Cody Jinks & Eva Under Fire

The Pavilion At Star Lake

Burgettstown, PA

Fri • 8:00 PM

The Original Pittsburgh Winery

Sat • 8:00 PM

Jergel's Rhythm Grille

Wed • 7:00 PM

Courtney Barnett

McKees Rocks, PA

Sun • 8:00 PM

The Mountain Goats

Mr Small's Theatre

Tue • 7:00 PM

Preserving Underground

New Kensington, PA

Wed • 8:00 PM

American Aquarium

Thunderbird Cafe

Thu • 8:00 PM

Fri • 8:00 PM

Aaron Lewis and The Stateliners

Hollywood Casino at The Meadows

Sun • 6:30 PM

Preserving Underground

New Kensington, PA

Sun • 7:00 PM

Mon • 7:30 PM

Crafthouse Stage & Grill

Fri • 8:00 PM

Thunderbird Cafe

Tue • 6:00 PM

Breaking Benjamin, Chevelle & Starset

The Pavilion At Star Lake

Burgettstown, PA

Wed • 8:00 PM

Bottlerocket Social Hall

Thu • 7:00 PM

McKees Rocks, PA

Fri • 7:30 PM

Black Label Society

Mon • 8:00 PM

Nation of Language

Mr Small's Theatre

Wed • 7:30 PM

Crafthouse Stage & Grill

Wed • 8:00 PM

Emerson, Lake & Palmer

The Lamp Theatre

Wed • 8:00 PM

Rainbow Kitten Surprise

Wed • 8:00 PM

Starcleaner Reunion

Mr Small's Fun House

Thu • 7:00 PM

Thu • 7:00 PM

McKees Rocks, PA

Thu • 8:00 PM

Inspector Cluzo

Fri • 7:00 PM

McKees Rocks, PA

Fri • 8:00 PM

Psychedelic Porn Crumpets

Mr Small's Theatre

Sat • 7:00 PM

Sat • 8:00 PM

Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals

Mr Small's Theatre

Sat • 8:00 PM

Mr Small's Fun House

Sun • 7:00 PM

Buffalo Traffic Jam

McKees Rocks, PA

Mon • 8:00 PM

Mr Small's Theatre

Tue • 7:00 PM

Public Image Ltd

McKees Rocks, PA

Fri • 8:00 PM

Fri • 8:00 PM

Mr Small's Fun House

Tue • 8:00 PM

Tue • 8:00 PM

Smashing Pumpkins

PPG Paints Arena

Wed • 7:00 PM

Snail Mail & Soccer Mommy

McKees Rocks, PA

Wed • 7:30 PM

Thu • 8:00 PM

Here Come The Mummies

Jergel's Rhythm Grille

Sat • 7:00 PM

Citizens Live at The Wylie

Tue • 8:00 PM

Wed • 6:00 PM

The Story So Far

Citizens Live at The Wylie

Wed • 7:00 PM

Mushroomhead & Fear Factory

Preserving Underground

New Kensington, PA

Thu • 7:30 PM

Texas Hippie Coalition

Crafthouse Stage & Grill

Thu • 8:00 PM

Mr Small's Theatre

Fri • 7:30 PM

Jergel's Rhythm Grille

Tue • 7:30 PM

City Winery - Pittsburgh

Wed • 8:00 PM

Sammy Rae and The Friends & Melt

Thu • 7:00 PM

In Her Own Words, Every Avenue & Public Works

Crafthouse Stage & Grill

Wed • 8:00 PM

Mr Small's Theatre

Sun • 7:00 PM

McKees Rocks, PA

Tue • 7:00 PM

McKees Rocks, PA

Fri • 6:30 PM

Motionless In White

PPG Paints Arena

Sat • 8:00 PM

Streetlight Manifesto

Sat • 7:00 PM

McKees Rocks, PA

Sun • 9:00 PM

Mr Small's Theatre

Find the Best Alternative Concerts in Pittsburgh for 2026

Pittsburgh is a hub for exciting live entertainment. We've analyzed our sales data to bring you the most popular alternative concerts so you can easily plan your next outing.

Top Alternative Concerts in Pittsburgh This Weekend

Planning your weekend? There are 4 alternative concerts happening around Pittsburgh this weekend! Here are the most popular alternative concerts happening in Pittsburgh from Thursday to Sunday. Don't miss out on the action!

Event Name	Date	Venue	Lowest Price
sace6	Jun 19	Preserving Underground	$56
Idiosympathy X Posterchild	Jun 19	Mr Small's Fun House	$38
The Aquabats	Jun 20	Roxian Theatre	$54
Leftover Crack	Jun 21	Mr Small's Fun House	$32

Top 2026 Summer Alternative Concerts in Pittsburgh

Summer is the perfect time for live events in Pittsburgh! Check out this list of the top alternative concerts happening from May through September.

Event Name	Date	Venue	Lowest Price
Passion Pit	Jun 22	Stage AE	$39
Young The Giant, Cold War Kids & Almost Monday	Jun 23	Stage AE	$58
O.A.R. & Lisa Loeb	Jul 23	Stage AE	$46
311 & Dirty Heads	Jul 25	Stage AE	$105
The Black Keys	Aug 2	Stage AE	$90
Breaking Benjamin, Chevelle & Starset	Sep 15	The Pavilion At Star Lake	$72
Black Label Society	Sep 18	Stage AE	$76
Rainbow Kitten Surprise	Sep 23	Stage AE	$76
Phantogram	Sep 24	Roxian Theatre	$86
Buffalo Traffic Jam	Sep 27	Roxian Theatre	$74

Cheap Things to Do in Pittsburgh This Weekend (Under $100)

Looking for fun in Pittsburgh that won't break the bank? You've come to the right place. This list features the best-selling alternative concerts this weekend with tickets under $100.

Event Name	Date	Venue	Lowest Price
sace6	Jun 19	Preserving Underground	$56
Idiosympathy X Posterchild	Jun 19	Mr Small's Fun House	$38
The Aquabats	Jun 20	Roxian Theatre	$54
Leftover Crack	Jun 21	Mr Small's Fun House	$32

Top Venues in Pittsburgh, PA

Modern glass and brick building at sunset.

A modern stadium with a blue and gold glass exterior reflects a colorful sunset and city skyline.

PPG Paints Arena

Aerial view of PNC Park baseball stadium in Pittsburgh, with downtown skyline and bridges at sunset.

Aerial view of an outdoor amphitheater with tiered seating and a large covered stage, surrounded by trees and a lake.

The Pavilion At Star Lake

Burgettstown, PA

A silhouetted person with arms raised celebrates at a vibrant concert with bright stage lights and a cheering crowd.

An ornate stone theater building with a brick addition, bathed in the warm glow of a sunset.

McKees Rocks, PA

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Timber Rock Amphitheater

Timber Rock Amphitheater

Building with a large blank white sign and red and yellow striped roof, with trees and a sidewalk in front.

Jergel's Rhythm Grille

Aerial view of a modern stadium at sunset, with a vibrant orange sky and mountains in the background.

Acrisure Stadium

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