Things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: October 15 to 18, 2026

Six o'clock in McKees Rocks. Arm's Length from Toronto and Holding Absence from Wales, co-headlining.

Death metal in New Kensington with Gridiron and Outta Pocket on the bill.

Seven o'clock at Con Alma on Penn Avenue downtown, with Revon Andrews. New Orleans jazz.

7:30 at Carnegie Music Hall in Oakland. Standup from Matteo Lane.

Eight o'clock at the Byham. Twenty-sixth edition of the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust series.

Eight o'clock in Lawrenceville. Soul-pop out of Nashville.

Ken Russell's 1971 film, the one about the possessed nuns and Oliver Reed and the Church. Running at the Harris through October 22.

New York hardcore in New Kensington on Friday.

Seven o'clock in Homestead.

One night only, 7 PM at the PNC Theatre at Pittsburgh Playhouse. Philadelphia-based contemporary dance company.

Seven o'clock Friday at PPG Paints Arena. The circus runs through Sunday with multiple shows.

7:30 at the Wylie. Boyz II Men, four decades in.

7:30 at Heinz Hall with the Pittsburgh Symphony, Friday night.

Eight o'clock in Millvale. Chicago indie rock with a heavy 80s lean. From $22.50 ahead, $25 day of show, plus fees.

Eight o'clock on the South Side, presented by 91.3 WYEP. $15 ahead, $20 at the door, 21 and up.

A 90s cover show at the Crafthouse Friday night. The listing gives no showtime or price.

Seven o'clock at the Arcade Comedy Theater on Liberty Avenue.

7:30 at Stage AE on the North Shore, with Taylor Dayne headlining a benefit concert.

7:30 at the Byham, one night only. Wynton Marsalis brings the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra to Pittsburgh.

Eight o'clock in Lawrenceville. Electronic world-fusion dance music out of Oakland.

Eight o'clock at the Funhouse in Millvale, with The Zells, Sad Bulldog, and Addict Brain.

Eight o'clock on the South Side, with Poster Child and Chet Vincent and Tim Good. $15 ahead, $18 at the door, 21 and up.

Eight o'clock at Mr. Smalls Theatre in Millvale. Indie folk duo, all ages.

8:20 in New Kensington, with Empty Shell Casings and No Guard. Hardcore.

Saturday at the Crafthouse in the south hills. The listing gives no showtime or price.

Seven o'clock at the Roxian in McKees Rocks. Earl Sweatshirt and MIKE, co-headlining.

Seven o'clock in New Kensington, all ages. Melodic metal.

Seven o'clock on the South Side, with Emily Lehr and the Foxglove Fellows and Van Gilder. Blues-soul. $10 ahead, $15 at the door, 21 and up.

Seven o'clock at the Crafthouse in the south hills Sunday. Florida underground hip-hop.

7:30 at the Funhouse in Millvale, with Blott.

Eight o'clock in Lawrenceville, presented by 91.3 WYEP. The Jayhawks, Minnesota Americana rock, three decades in.

Rent closes its run Sunday at the Greer Cabaret Theater on Penn Avenue.