Highmark Light Up Night® makes its much-anticipated Pittsburgh holiday return brighter than ever, with live entertainment, holiday shopping, family fun, and so much more! There’ll be tree lightings across town, live music on three outdoor stages, a special “5 at 5” bridge party, plus some fantabulous fireworks displays, too!
It’s Pittsburgh tradition at its finest!
Schedule for November 23, 2024
Schedule and detaits subject to change
Tree Lightings, Ceremonies, & Fireworks
5 p.m. City of Pittsburgh Tree Lighting with Zambelli Rooftop Fireworks
City-County Building
6 p.m. UPMC Ultimate Holiday Tree Lighting and American Cancer Society Tribute of Light Celebration
PPG Plaza
7 p.m. Highmark Christmas Tree Lighting with Zambelli Rooftop Fireworks
Stanwix St. & Penn Ave.
8 p.m. Sister Bridges Lighting
Ft. Duquesne Blvd. & Sixth St.
9:30 p.m. Xfinity Fireworks Spectacular with Supersized Zambelli Finale
Ft. Duquesne Blvd. between Stanwix & Sixth St.
Music & Entertainment
Highmark Main Stage
Stanwix Street & Penn Avenue
4 p.m. Meeting of Important People
6 - 7:45 p.m. Joe Grushecky & The Houserockers
7 p.m. Highmark Christmas Tree Lighting with Zambelli Rooftop Fireworks
8:15 - 9:30 p.m. Hugo Cruz & The Caminos
Xfinity Riverside Stage
Ft. Duquesne Boulevard & 6th Street
4 p.m. DJ Arie Cole
6:30 p.m. The Buckledowns
8:30 p.m. Headline Act
9:30 p.m. Xfinity Fireworks Spectacular with Supersized Zambelli Finale
Blast! VIP Party
6:30 - 9:30 p.m. This exclusive VIP party is a total BLAST! Enjoy signature cocktails, hearty appetizers, and special desserts at this ticketed VIP experience. It’s the perfect place to relax and regroup from one of the busiest nights of the year!
Fun Starts Early!
Pirates' Mini-fest
📍 Stanwix Street (Between Ft. Duquesne Blvd. & Penn Ave.)
Starts at 4 p.m.
Batter up! The Pirates’ Mini-Fest is the place for all things Bucco’s. Stop by for a photo op with the Parrot and the pierogies! While you’re there, enjoy holiday-themed face painting, balloon artists stations, inflatables, and even race a Pierogi! Play some backyard games and win Pirates prizes!
Coca Cola Santa
📍 Stanwix Street (Between Ft. Duquesne Blvd. & Penn Ave.)
Starts at 4 p.m.
Have you been good all year? Here’s your chance to tell Santa what you want and get your photo taken with the holly jolly one himself! Grab a free Coke Zero and snap a photo with Santa. And, while supplies last, anyone who visits Santa will get a limited edition Coca Cola polar bear! Arrive early to get yours!
Fifth Avenue Freeze!
📍 Fifth Avenue Place
Starts at 4 p.m.
Visit Pittsburgh’s very own Fifth Avenue FREEZE! Discover a shimmering holiday display of ice carvings by award winning master ice carver Rich Bubin of Ice Creations. Get up close and snap photos with a snowman, Christmas tree, Snoopy, a snowflake and even Rudolph! Head inside Fifth Avenue Place from 6-9pm to discover additional activities including an Airbrush Artist, Face Painter, Balloon Artist, and Caricaturist.
Film Pittsburgh's All Ages Short Film Festival
📍 Harris Theater (809 Liberty Avenue)
3:30 & 4:35 p.m. (Films shown in rotation, so stop by anytime!)
Join Film Pittsburgh for some fun and engag-ing family friendly short films as part of thePittsburgh Shorts Film Festival at the HarrisTheater. The screening is free, so come to theHarris for films and other festival fun!
"5 at 5" Bridge Party!
November 23
4-6 PM
6th Street Bridge
Kick off Light Up Night with $5 drinks from Trace Brewing and Lawrenceville Distilling, plus mouthwatering eats from artisan food vendors. Score vintage finds and stellar deals on Light Up Night Apparel, while DJ Arie Cole spins live.
It’s the perfect happy hour on the bridge—beer, bites, & beats for just FIVE BUCKS!
