Dolly Parton's Threads: My Songs in Symphony

JUN 18 WED 7:00 PM  

Dolly Parton's Threads: My Songs in Symphony features Dolly’s songs and the stories behind them in an innovative multimedia symphonic experience featuring Dolly on screen, leading audiences in a visual-musical journey of her songs, her life and her stories. The Pittsburgh Symphony is accompanied by guest vocalists and musicians bringing new and innovative orchestrations of Dolly’s hit songs together into a full-evening multimedia symphonic story-telling experience.

Juneteenth Concert

JUN 19 THU 5:00 PM  

The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra is proud to participate in Pittsburgh’s 2025 WPA Juneteenth and Black Music Celebration with an outdoor concert on Wednesday, June 19 from 5:00 to 6:00 PM at Mellon Park. Led by Principal Pops Conductor Byron Stripling, the program will feature a lively big band set that showcases members of the PSO brass alongside regional jazz musicians and will include special appearances by vocalist Sydney McSweeney and Bobby Floyd playing the Hammond B3 organ.

Kings of Soul

JUN 20 FRI 7:00 PM 
JUN 21 SAT 7:00 PM 
JUN 22 SUN 2:30 PM 

Honoring the true Kings of classic soul with greatest hits from legendary artists Marvin Gaye, Jackie Wilson, James Brown, Otis Redding, The Temptations, Al Green, Barry White, and Curtis Mayfield, including “Soul Man,” “Shop Around,” “Stand By Me” and more.

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring in Concert

JUN 27 FRI 7:00 PM 
JUN 28 SAT 7:00 PM 
JUN 29 SUN 2:30 PM 

Experience the music of Middle-earth like never before! The Pittsburgh Symphony performs Howard Shore's complete Academy Award® and Grammy®–winning score live on-stage as Peter Jackson’s epic movie is projected digitally on screen. Bring your fellowship to Pittsburgh's cinematic event of the summer!

Americana Concert

JUL 3 SAT 7:00 PM

Join the Pittsburgh Symphony for its annual Americana Concert centered around American music in tribute to our military personnel and veterans. This star-spangled program is performed in Oakland’s Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall and is free to the public, though registration is required.

Free Summer Concerts: South Park

JUL 5 SAT 8:00 PM  

Enjoy the world-class Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra for FREE as they perform in some of Allegheny County's open-air ampitheaters. Concert starts at 8:15 pm. Local food trucks and wine will be onsite starting at 6:00 pm. This performance will take place rain or shine at open-air amphitheaters with no covered seating.

Free Summer Concerts: Hartwood

JUL 6 SUN 8:00 PM  

Enjoy the world-class Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra for FREE as they perform in some of Allegheny County's open-air ampitheaters. Concert starts at 8:15 pm. Local food trucks and wine will be onsite starting at 6:00 pm. This performance will take place rain or shine at open-air amphitheaters with no covered seating.

Frankie Valli

JULY 20 SUN 7:00 PM

The original Jersey boy, Frankie Valli, is a true American legend. His incredible career with the Four Seasons and his solo success has spawned countless hit singles and his songs have been omnipresent in iconic movies such as “Grease,” "The Deer Hunter," "Dirty Dancing," "Mrs. Doubtfire," "Conspiracy Theory" and "The Wanderers." Over 200 artists have done cover versions of Frankie's "Can't Take My Eyes Off You," from Nancy Wilson's jazz treatment to Lauryn Hill's hip-hop makeover.

Mad About the Movies

JUL 24 THU 7:00 PM

Lights, camera, action! Get out the popcorn and turn down the lights for Mad About the Movies, a thrilling evening featuring the most memorable musical moments from Hollywood cinema. Join conductor Jacob Joyce and the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra for a perfect summer evening of your favorite musical hits. 

Nas: Illmatic Live with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra

JUL 26 SAT 7:30 PM

Experience the fusion of hip-hop and classical music as Nas joins the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra (PSO) on July 26 at Heinz Hall. Renowned for his seminal debut album Illmatic, Nas will perform its tracks alongside the PSO for a unique blend of rap and orchestral music.

Marvel's Infinity Saga

AUG 2 SAT 7:00 PM 
AUG 3 SUN 2:30 PM

Join your Pittsburgh Symphony in a new Marvel Studios film concert that will take you on an epic on-screen cinematic journey that covers twenty-three films in one momentous concert experience. Revisit the earliest days of Iron Man, Captain America, and Thor as they discover their place in the Marvel Cinematic Universe – each accompanied by their own unforgettable heroic music.