Are you hosting an event in the Pittsburgh metro area and want to get the word out to readers of Discover the Burgh? Our calendar is for you!
We love sharing the best events with our readers, and every day Discover the Burgh receives thousands of visitors looking for the best things to see, do, eat, and experience in the region.
In 2023, we launched an event calendar to feature the best events going on in the city to help promote experiences beyond those that we have personally reviewed since founding this site. So if you want to get the word out about an upcoming event, this feature is for you.
Several formats of our event calendar can be found throughout our site, including on our sidebar (desktop/tablet view), in a dedicated Pittsburgh event calendar page, and in the events sections of our ultimate Pittsburgh and things to do in Pittsburgh guides. As such, our calendar is displayed prominently to tens of thousands of readers of Discover the Burgh every month. All sponsored event shares will also include a “Featured” label for added exposure as well!
Before submitting an event, please read our guidelines and fees for hosting on our calendar below. By submitting an event to our calendar, you agree to these terms and conditions.
Guidelines for Submitting an Event
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Events for December
28th
Phipps Holiday MagicExpired
The Nutcracker at the Benedum CenterExpired
Wild Illuminations at the Pittsburgh ZooExpired
Events for December
29th
Phipps Holiday MagicExpired
Wild Illuminations at the Pittsburgh ZooExpired
Events for December
30th
Phipps Holiday MagicExpired
Penguins Home GamesExpired
PNC Broadway Series – ClueExpired
Wild Illuminations at the Pittsburgh ZooExpired
Events for December
31st
Phipps Holiday MagicExpired
PNC Broadway Series – ClueExpired
Events for January
1st
Phipps Holiday MagicExpired
Penguins Home GamesExpired
PNC Broadway Series – ClueExpired
Events for January
2nd
Phipps Holiday MagicExpired
PNC Broadway Series – ClueExpired
Wild Illuminations at the Pittsburgh ZooExpired
Events for January
3rd
Phipps Holiday MagicExpired
PNC Broadway Series – ClueExpired
Wild Illuminations at the Pittsburgh ZooExpired
Events for January
4th
Phipps Holiday MagicExpired
PNC Broadway Series – ClueExpired
Wild Illuminations at the Pittsburgh ZooExpired
Events for January
8th
Penguins Home GamesExpired
Wild Illuminations at the Pittsburgh ZooExpired
Events for January
10th
Phipps Orchid and Tropical Bonsai Show: Blooming with LoveOngoing
Penguins Home GamesExpired
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince in Concert by the PSOExpired
Wild Illuminations at the Pittsburgh ZooExpired
Events for January
11th
Phipps Orchid and Tropical Bonsai Show: Blooming with LoveOngoing
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince in Concert by the PSOExpired
Wild Illuminations at the Pittsburgh ZooExpired
Events for January
13th
Phipps Orchid and Tropical Bonsai Show: Blooming with LoveOngoing
Penguins Home GamesExpired
Events for January
14th
Phipps Orchid and Tropical Bonsai Show: Blooming with LoveOngoing
Wicked at the Benedum CenterOngoing
Events for January
15th
Phipps Orchid and Tropical Bonsai Show: Blooming with LoveOngoing
Penguins Home GamesExpired
Wicked at the Benedum CenterOngoing
Events for January
16th
Phipps Orchid and Tropical Bonsai Show: Blooming with LoveOngoing
Wicked at the Benedum CenterOngoing
Sibelius' Second by the PSOExpired
Events for January
23rd
Wicked at the Benedum Center
Špaček Plays Dvořák by the PSO
Events for January
25th
Wicked at the Benedum Center
Špaček Plays Dvořák by the PSO
Events for January
26th
We have a few requirements for hosting events in our calendar. All event submissions are reviewed before acceptance to ensure these terms are followed:
- Events must fall into the category of “things to do in Pittsburgh” and could include a limited-time event at a museum, live music at a bar, an opening or sale at a store, a restaurant opening, new food/drink menu release, meet and greets, and more.
- Hosted events must have a 3rd party destination link for readers to follow to read more. This could be as simple as a direct link to a Facebook post or a static page on a website. Our calendar is designed to get readers to your event page over listing every pertinent event detail.
- Information that is shared on our calendar listing includes event name, dates/times, outbound link, location (neighborhood or borough only), and a photo.
- All events must take place within approximately 90 minutes of downtown Pittsburgh by car. Events in Ohio and West Virginia can be included if they are within this radius. Events further away will be accepted on a case-by-case basis.
- Online-only events are not accepted without a focused Pittsburgh theme (e.g. a live stream of a Pittsburgh performance).
- We do not host events around the topics of politics, religion, job fairs/employment, self-help, gambling, and anything explicit/illegal to name a few. 21+ is fine, X rated is not.
- We reserve the right to refuse any event listing for any reason.
- It is recommended to submit events at least 30 days before the start date to maximize views; however, we do not have a limit on how far in advance an event can be hosted. Events submitted with less than 72 hours before the event start time may be declined due to review/payment timelines.
- Dedicated shares of an event on Discover the Burgh's social media channels can be provided at an additional charge. Additional advertising opportunities are listed at the end of this article.
Currently, we do not offer complimentary hosting on our calendar for events we have not personally attended. We charge an insertion fee to cover our time and marketing. Our pricing for 2026 is $20 per event.
Custom quotes can be provided to include additional marketing. Premium listings in our Pittsburgh Business Directory also include event calendar listings and are highly recommended if your business meets the category requirements.
More Event Advertising Opportunities
Discover the Burgh offers numerous event advertising opportunities beyond features in our event calendar, these include, but are not limited to:
- Feature in Monthly Event Roundups – Priority placement in our monthly event posts (max one sponsored event per month)
- Newsletter Sponsorship – Featured slot within our weekly newsletter (max one placement per week)
- Social Media Shares – Event shares on our Facebook page, Facebook group, and Instagram stories
- Dedicated Event Reviews (Annual/Recurring Events Only) – A custom article on Discover the Burgh in review format after attending an event
If you are interested in additional advertising beyond inclusion in our event calendar, please note it in the contact form below!
Submit an Event
Get in touch about submitting an event on Discover the Burgh's event calendar using the contact form below. Please submit all relevant event information as needed including a direct link to an event listing page. We generally reply to all inquiries within 72 hours and have events hosted on our calendar within 24 hours of payment.