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Pittsburgh Alternative Tickets

Pittsburgh Alternative Schedule

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

Thu • 8:00 PM

Fri • 8:00 PM

Tue • 6:30 PM

Suicidal Tendencies

McKees Rocks, PA

Thu • 8:00 PM

Mr Small's Fun House

Fri • 8:00 PM

Thunderbird Cafe

Fri • 7:00 PM

Gym Class Heroes & Lupe Fiasco

Tue • 6:00 PM

Breaking Benjamin, Chevelle & Starset

The Pavilion At Star Lake

Burgettstown, PA

Tue • 7:00 PM

McKees Rocks, PA

Wed • 8:00 PM

Brian Fallon and The Painkillers

Mr Small's Theatre

Thu • 7:00 PM

McKees Rocks, PA

Thu • 7:30 PM

City Winery - Pittsburgh

Fri • 7:30 PM

Black Label Society

Sat • 7:00 PM

I See Stars & Nate Vickers

Thunderbird Cafe

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

Thunderbird Cafe

Fri • 8:00 PM

Buzz Kull & Kontravoid

Mr Small's Fun House

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

Wed • 8:00 PM

Mr Small's Theatre

Fri • 8:00 PM

Fri • 8:00 PM

Spacehog & Fastball

Jergel's Rhythm Grille

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

Fri • 7:00 PM

Sat • 7:00 PM

Citizens Live at The Wylie

Sat • 8:00 PM

Thunderbird Cafe

Sun • 6:30 PM

The Supersuckers

Crafthouse Stage & Grill

Sun • 7:00 PM

Micah Tyler & Colton Dixon

Carnegie of Homestead Music Hall

Mon • 6:00 PM

Citizens Live at The Wylie

Thu • 7:00 PM

Arm's Length & Holding Absence

McKees Rocks, PA

Sun • 7:00 PM

Lacey Sturm - Acoustic

City Winery - Pittsburgh

Sun • 8:00 PM

Thunderbird Cafe

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 • 7:00 PM

McKees Rocks, 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 • 7:30 PM

American Vanity

Crafthouse Stage & Grill

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

Fri • 8:00 PM

Kendall Street Company

Sun • 6:30 PM

Preserving Underground

New Kensington, PA

Mon • 7:30 PM

Crafthouse Stage & Grill

Tue • 7:30 PM

Preserving Underground

New Kensington, PA

Tue • 7:30 PM

Crafthouse Stage & Grill

Wed • 8:00 PM

Mr Small's Theatre

Thu • 7:00 PM

Preserving Underground

New Kensington, PA

Sun • 7:00 PM

McKees Rocks, PA

Tue • 7:00 PM

McKees Rocks, PA

Tue • 8:00 PM

Aaron Lee Tasjan

Fri • 6:30 PM

Motionless In White

PPG Paints Arena

Sat • 8:00 PM

Streetlight Manifesto

Fri • 7:00 PM

Suicide Silence

Preserving Underground

New Kensington, PA

Sat • 6:30 PM

Ventana & Deadly Apples

Preserving Underground

New Kensington, PA

Sat • 7:00 PM

McKees Rocks, PA

Wed • 7:00 PM

Mr Small's Theatre

Sun • 8:00 PM

Mon • 7:00 PM

Preserving Underground

New Kensington, PA

Fri • 7:00 PM

Silverstein & Story Of The Year

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 5 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
Noah Richardson	Aug 6	Crafthouse Stage & Grill	$59
The Word Alive	Aug 7	Preserving Underground	$72
Five Finger Death Punch, Cody Jinks & Eva Under Fire	Aug 7	The Pavilion At Star Lake	$32
Buzz Poets	Aug 7	The Original Pittsburgh Winery	$68
Buzz Poets	Aug 8	Jergel's Rhythm Grille	$40

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
The Word Alive	Aug 7	Preserving Underground	$72
Five Finger Death Punch, Cody Jinks & Eva Under Fire	Aug 7	The Pavilion At Star Lake	$32
Courtney Barnett	Aug 12	Roxian Theatre	$32
The Mountain Goats	Aug 16	Mr Small's Theatre	$134
Suicidal Tendencies	Sep 1	Roxian Theatre	$107
Breaking Benjamin, Chevelle & Starset	Sep 15	The Pavilion At Star Lake	$36
In This Moment	Sep 15	Roxian Theatre	$101
Black Label Society	Sep 18	Stage AE	$34
Rainbow Kitten Surprise	Sep 23	Stage AE	$76
Phantogram	Sep 24	Roxian Theatre	$69

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
Noah Richardson	Aug 6	Crafthouse Stage & Grill	$59
The Word Alive	Aug 7	Preserving Underground	$72
Five Finger Death Punch, Cody Jinks & Eva Under Fire	Aug 7	The Pavilion At Star Lake	$32
Buzz Poets	Aug 7	The Original Pittsburgh Winery	$68
Buzz Poets	Aug 8	Jergel's Rhythm Grille	$40

Top Venues in Pittsburgh, PA

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

Modern glass and brick building 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 modern stadium with a blue and gold glass exterior reflects a colorful sunset and city skyline.

PPG Paints Arena

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

Timber Rock Amphitheater

Timber Rock Amphitheater

Citizens Live at The Wylie

Citizens Live at The Wylie

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

Jergel's Rhythm Grille

Golden hour light on an ornate theater facade with a marquee and large glass doors.

All Venues Near Pittsburgh, PA