First Night

Variety & Magic Annual kick-off event to Highmark's First Night Pittsburgh!

Music Opening performance from this year's Williams SING-OFF winner — Madelyn Buffone

Creative Activities Bring the whole family for engaging activities all night!

Visual Art Immersive walk-through ice maze!

Dance & Theater Digital dance performances by international artist Hiroaki Umeda.

Creative Activities The parade's signature giant puppets return for this family-friendly tradition.

Variety & Magic Join KDKA-TV for the live broadcast of Highmark First Night!

Music R&B artist INEZ brings powerhouse vocals to Highmark First Night 2023

Variety & Magic Countdown to midnight and watch the Future of Pittsburgh Ball rise!

Creative Activities Festive face painting by the region's top artists.

Creative Activities Create a glowing LEGO firework with Steel City LUG

Creative Activities Join a family friendly activity led by the Boy Scouts of America!

Comedy O'Ryan the O'Mazing, the ten foot tall stilt walking clown.

Variety & Magic Enjoy the best of Pittsburgh’s dining scene featuring warm drinks and an array of tasty dishes.

Visual Art Story Time Readings with Citiparks' life size story set Llama Llama Red Pajama.

Dance & Theater Take a selfie with the Gruffalo!

Visual Art Art installations and beautification projects throughout Pittsburgh's renowned 14-block Cultural District

Visual Art Eight artists share their different expressions of Black love.

Visual Art Expressive landscape paintings by Pittsburgh artist Rick Landesberg.

Variety & Magic Get a behind-the-scenes tour of the 100+ year old Byham Theater.

Visual Art Visit Dyvika Peel’s impossible love song karaoke at 819 Penn Avenue.

Creative Activities Create a rabbit themed craft for the Year of the Rabbit!

Visual Art Realist figurative paintings by the 11 women finalists of The Bennett Prize.

Dance & Theater Make your own button with the Children's and Bridge Theater!

Visual Art Large scale Graffiti works by seven Pittsburgh artists celebrating the 50th anniversary of Hip Hop.

Visual Art Retrospective exhibit by #notwhite collective connecting to their identities, families, and bodies.

Creative Activities First Night Friends lounge sponsored by Citizens.

Creative Activities Join Pittsburgh Center for Arts and Media to create a decorative necklace!

Music Williams SING-OFF Special Guest Judge Nick Cortazzo shares a one-song performance.

Music 4-YAADI, upful reggae island musical group takes over the Dollar Bank Stage.

Visual Art Watch a graffiti piece come to life before your eyes.

Music Escape the cold and listen to the some of the region's finest musicians.

Variety & Magic Get a behind-the-scenes look into the Benedum Center with these guided tours.

Variety & Magic Magician Mr. Messado shares stunning sleight of hand with comedic timing to amaze a wide variety of spectators.

Variety & Magic Three-card tarot readings provided by Amber the Witch & Elizabeth Kivowitz, Co-owners of Arts & Crafts: Botanica & Occult Shop.

Comedy Four of the best short films from the legendary comedy duo.

Visual Art Quick live caricature drawing from staple Pittsburgh artist Sam Thong.

Dance & Theater Join the ATC's Playlisters for dance, music, and spoken word.

Visual Art Sit live as lifelong Pittsburgh artist Vince Ornato draws your caricature in just a few minutes!

Variety & Magic Magician Ran'D Shine creating miracles before your eyes while constructing metaphors in your mind.