PITTSBURGH’S CULTURAL DISTRICT

The Cultural District is home to Downtown Pittsburgh’s dynamic art and entertainment scene. Discover a multitude of choices for live entertainment - contemporary music, modern dance, visual art and thought-provoking theater, as well as classical music, opera, ballet, popular musical theater and more. You can find new and exciting things to do year-round in the Cultural District.

Located between the Convention Center and Stanwix Street in the heart of Downtown Pittsburgh, the 14-square block Cultural District encompasses over 90 retail shops, 50 dining establishments, seven world-class theaters, eight public parks and art installations and a dozen art galleries.

BENEDUM CENTER

HEINZ HALL

BYHAM THEATER

THEATER LOVERS

Serves as one of the venues for PNC’s Broadway Across America, a series of touring Broadway shows. The Benedum, which was originally the Stanley Theater, contains nearly 2900 seats.

Opened in 1971, Heinz Hall is the home of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, or PSO. Traditionally a concert hall, it also hosts comedians, contemporary artists, tributes, and dance shows.

Originally the Gayety Theater, the Byham was opened in 1904 as a stage and vaudeville house. It received the name of Byham Theater in 1995 after a series of renovations. The Byham frequently is the venue for concerts, musicals, and plays.

MEAT & POTATOES

PRIMANTI BROS.

OLIVE OR TWIST

With more than 50 restaurants in walking distance to theaters, the Cultural District offers a wide variety of dining options to satisfy your personal tastes and budget. Enjoying a relaxing meal before a show or capping off the evening with cocktails and dessert add to a pleasurable experience in the Cultural District.

FOOD LOVERS

ALLEGHENY RIVERFRONT

AGNES KATZ PLAZA

MAGNOLIAS FOR PITTSBURGH

PUBLIC ART PROJECTS

Located at the Allegheny riverfront, Rachel Carson Bridge to Fort Duquesne Bridge. The park was commissioned in the early 1990s when the PCT’s District Plan included the creation of a riverfront park to border the northern boundary of the Cultural District.

Located at 7th Avenue & Penn Avenue. Katz Plaza, commissioned in 1998, features Louise Bourgeois sculptures, including three granite benches shaped like eyeballs and the centerpiece 25-foot-tall bronze fountain.

Located at 7th Avenue & Penn Avenue. The Public Art Network of Americans for the Arts selected Tony Tasset’s “Magnolias for Pittsburgh” to be in the 2007 “Year in Review.” The installation features two bronze magnolia trees, five live magnolia trees, and a landscape design.

WOOD ST. GALLERIES

SPACE 812

707 & 709 PENN GALLERIES

ART GALLERIES

Features artists from many disciplines worldwide. The featured exhibits change every few months, making the Galleries a place to visit multiple times.

Recognizing a more local artist base, SPACE is a multi-discipline gallery whose mission is to reach the largest audience it can. The gallery also features exhibits that range in length anywhere from one night to multiple months.

Two galleries used for multiple disciplines. The two feature local and regional artists. Each gallery hosts different exhibits.

The Cultural District attracts over 2,000,000 patrons annually, offering a cultural variety unmatched by many U.S. cities. Whether you're planning a romantic night on the town, a family outing or making time for friends, the Cultural District offers something for everyone to enjoy.

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