Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Ending Lengthy Intermission In Big Way

PITTSBURGH, PA — The Pittsburgh Cultural District is springing back to life in a big way. After going dark more than a year ago because of the coronavirus outbreak, the district will celebrate the reopening of its venues with a weekend of free performances and presentations in September.

The "Lights On!" event occurring Sept. 9-11 will bring together the August Wilson African American Cultural Center, Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, Pittsburgh CLO, Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, Pittsburgh Opera, Pittsburgh Public Theater and Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra.

The organizations' various events will occur at the the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership's Allegheny Overlook Park on Fort Duquesne Boulevard, the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre's mobile stage at the 8th Street parking lot at Penn Avenue and the Trust Oasis on 7th Street.

"Lights On!" also will feature arts groups from throughout the region, Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership events, and the Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council’s Restart the Arts truck. Part of the council's campaign to re-engage audiences, the truck will visit festivals, community fairs, youth programs, and more during September.

Click here for the events schedule, which is subject to change.

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