10 Reasons to Visit Pittsburgh in June – Summer is Coming

Mattress Factory's Garden Party – Gothic

Mattress Factory, Pittsburgh's amazing contemporary art museum, knows how to throw a party. One of their biggest of the season is their fundraiser Garden Party. In 2026, this one takes place on June 12th and has the theme Gothic.

Sample bites of delicious food, sip on libations from PA Libations, enjoy music, and have fun all while supporting the museum!

For more information on the Mattress Factory's Garden Party, click here.

The Three Rivers Arts Festival

One of the biggest festivals in Pittsburgh every year is the Three Rivers Arts Festival. This massive event features artists from all over southwest Pennsylvania and the country at large plus musical acts, unique art exhibits, and a whole lot more. 

In 2026, the Three Rivers Arts Festival will over the first two weekends of June at the brand new Arts Landing in the Cultural District. The 2026 lineup includes the Spin Doctors, Buffalo Rose, The Polkamaniacs, the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, The Pharcyde, and more!

For more on the Three Rivers Arts Festival schedule, click here.

Mr. Rogers Family Days

Interested in celebrating Pittsburgh's favorite neighbor with little ones in your family? Head over to Latrobe for Mr. Rogers Family Days running June 1st to 6th!

This annual event in Latrobe offers a ton of family-friendly activities like a trolley tour, story time, farmer's markets, and so much more making it a whole lot of fun for guests of all ages.

Hit the Road During OpenStreets

Whenever we travel, we love it when cities shut down main roads for pedestrian enjoyment be it walking, running, biking, and more. While Pittsburgh doesn't do this nearly as much as we would like, we do get a few amazing events each year from the OpenStreets program, and the first returns in June in 2026!

June's route will hit Downtown and South Side on June 28th and is sure to be a ton of fun!

In the past we've been able to bike through South Side, the Strip District, the West End, East Liberty, and more all without having to compete with traffic. So choose your preferred method of exploring and hit the open streets this May!

Phipps Conservatory's Summer Flower Show

Phipps Conservatory's Summer Flower Show returns with the tropical theme Alice's Adventures in Wonderland! Go down the rabbit hole with whimsical characters and unique designs at this show which will run through early September.

Phipps recommends tickets to be purchased in advance. Click here to schedule your visit!

Beers of the Burgh

Beers of the Burgh is arguably the most popular beer festival in Pittsburgh. The reason? It showcases dozens of breweries in Western Pennsylvania all with the iconic Carrie Furnace as its backdrop! We never say no to sipping on local beer, but doing so in the ruins of a former steel mill makes this one distinctly Pittsburgh all around.

In 2026, Beers of the Burgh is taking place on Saturday June 12th. As this one is sure to sell out, be sure to get your tickets early!

To book your tickets for Beers of the Burgh, click here.

Cinema in the Park

Dollar Bank's Cinema in the Park is one of the most enjoyable activities in the summer months as pop-up movie screens can be found on select nights in parks all over the city like Schenley Park, Grandview Park, Riverview Park (just following Stars at Riverview on select nights), and more. Just be sure to get there early as these shows can be quite popular!

To check out the full schedule for Cinema in the Park, click here.

Kennywood's Bites and Pints Event

Weekends at Kennywood are about to get a whole lot tastier with the return of their annual Bites and Pints event- historically running on weekends in June (dates vary). Guests at Kennywood are able to sample chef creations from around the world with dishes from Greece, Italy, the Caribbean, Germany, Poland, Asia, and Mexico. These can be purchased either a la carte or through pre-paid 8 or 12 sample “Bite Cards” that can be used throughout the month.

As a bonus, season pass holders who purchase a 12-sample Bite Card will get an extra three samples free! Rides and chef-driven food? You know we're all about that.

For more information on the Bites and Pints event, click here.

Sporting Events in June

The Pirates are back for another season at PNC Park with a number of great games in June. They take on the Dodgers and Marlins back-to-back from the 9th to 14th and the Mariners and Reds in another back-to-back from the 23rd to the 28th! Pick up tickets on Ticketmaster or Stubhub here!

The Riverhounds season is in full swing in June with just one home game in Pittsburgh- June 13th against Indianapolis. Pick up tickets on Ticketmaster or Stubhub. Pittsburgh's newest sports team, the women's Pittsburgh Riveters, also have a great home lineup in June- on the 12th and 21st!

Shows in June

Finally, there are a number of great shows in the Cultural District in downtown Pittsburgh in June. 

The Pittsburgh Symphony is hosting St. Vincent on the 2nd, Disco Divas on the 5th to 7th, Appalachian Spring on the 19th to 21st, and The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers on June 26th to 28th. Liberty Magic brings Javi Benitez in Handmade Miracles on select dates starting June 4th. The Pittsburgh CLO also is performing Beautiful: The Carole King Musical from June 23rd to 28th at the Benedum Center.

Do you have a favorite Pittsburgh event in June to check out? Comment below to share!