Pittsburgh's Music Scene Explodes with Outdoor Concerts and Indoor Acts

Pittsburgh's concert season bursts into life in May, with a plethora of performances enriching the city's cultural landscape. Outdoor venues like Stage AE, The Pavilion at Star Lake, and the Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival will host an array of events, while indoor stages will also be bustling with headliners such as Heart, Greta Van Fleet, Joe Jackson, The Temptations, and Sleep Token. May's concert calendar offers a diverse selection, featuring everything from podcast star Marc Maron to up-and-coming singer Madison Beer to seasoned regulars like Uriah Heep and Aldo Nova.

Pittsburgh's Music Scene Explodes with a Stellar Lineup of Outdoor Concerts and Indoor Acts

Pittsburgh's cultural calendar is brimming with an eclectic array of musical offerings this May, promising an unforgettable month of live entertainment for music lovers of all tastes.

Outdoor Concerts Ignite with a Burst of Energy

Stage AE, The Pavilion at Star Lake, and the Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival are leading the charge, showcasing a diverse roster of artists that will set the city's outdoor stages ablaze.

At Stage AE, Chris Young, The Decemberists, Say Anything, Social Distortion, Bad Religion, City and Colour, String Cheese Incident, and many more will grace the stage. The venue will host a series of Pride on the Shore concerts, featuring Natasha Bedingfield, G Flip, and Chappell Roan, as well as popular acts like Bleachers, Modest Mouse, T-Pain, Excision, and The Beach Boys.

The Pavilion at Star Lake kicks off May with Noah Kahan and continues with an impressive lineup that includes Robert Plant & Alison Krauss, New Kids on the Block, Hootie & the Blowfish, Tyler Childers, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and Third Eye Blind. Chris Stapleton, Bret Michaels, Sam Hunt, Hozier, Styx & Foreigner, and Imagine Dragons are among the highlights of the summer series.

The Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival, commencing on May 31, will host a free concert series featuring Pokey LaFarge, Los Lonely Boys, Martha Redbone, Nicole Zuraitis, Ozomatli, Say She She, Doom Flamingo, Sugarhill Gang & the Furious Five, and Ben Folds.

Indoor Stages Rock with Headliners and Rising Stars

Pittsburgh's indoor venues are also abuzz with anticipation, with PPG Paints Arena hosting a star-studded lineup of Tom Segura, Jordan B. Peterson, NF, Greta Van Fleet, Heart, Lionel Richie, AJR, Jennifer Lopez, Bruce Springsteen, and more.

The Petersen Events Center welcomes Death Cab for Cutie and the Postal Service, while the Benedum Center features The Temptations and The Four Tops. Jeff Goldblum & the Mildred Snitzer Orchestra will perform at the venue in August.

The Roxian Theatre will host Saxon and Uriah Heep, Madison Beer, The Amity Affliction, and Tommy Emmanuel, while the Palace Theatre will feature Cahal Dunne, Keb' Mo', Air Supply, Dave Mason's Traffic Jam, and Bowling for Soup.

Jergel's Rhythm Grille will see Aldo Nova, Chayce Beckham, Orgy, Everclear, and Sebastian Bach, among others. City Winery Pittsburgh welcomes Matt Nathanson, Hawthorne Heights, Will Downing, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, and Kris Allen.

Mr. Smalls Theatre will host sold-out shows by They Might Be Giants and X Ambassadors, while Lucero and Christone "Kingfish" Ingram will take the stage in June.

The Byham Theater will present Joanne Shaw Taylor, the Glenn Miller Orchestra, Lucinda Williams, Pete Davidson, Brad Williams, Jeff Arcuri, and Mike Birbiglia.

Intriguing Regional Choices Offer Variety and Depth

Beyond Pittsburgh's bustling city center, intriguing regional acts are also making their mark.

Marc Maron, a renowned podcast star, will grace the stage at Carnegie of Homestead Music Hall. Up-and-coming singer Madison Beer will perform at the Roxian Theatre, while seasoned favorites like Uriah Heep and Aldo Nova will bring their musical prowess to Jergel's Rhythm Grille.

Acrisure Stadium and PNC Park Offer Major Stadium Events

Acrisure Stadium will host Kenny Chesney with Zac Brown Band on June 1, while PNC Park is set to welcome Def Leppard, Journey, and Steve Miller Band on July 27. Green Day and Smashing Pumpkins will perform at the stadium on September 1.

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