First Night

Visual Art Some very large white rabbits, illuminated in stark white light, have been invading the planet...

Music Annual kick-off to Highmark First Night Pittsburgh

Variety & Magic One-of-a-kind, high-energy ice carving show

Dance & Theater Child-friendly dance and music event with a live DJ, particularly for children ages 0-5 and their families

Variety & Magic Traditional African acrobatics with dance and music for the 21st century

Variety & Magic The hottest show on New Year's Eve

Creative Activities Annual parade loaded with artistic surprises

Music Fun, electrified, funky, blues-tinged guitar-driven group with a soul-drenched, explosive sound

Music Countdown to Midnight, raising of the Future of Pittsburgh ball, Pyrotechnico fireworks display, and live music

Creative Activities Create parade ribbon wands for the New Year's Eve Parade presented by Giant Eagle

Visual Art Artwork by 11 women artists who are deeply connected to Belgrade, the capital of Serbia

Creative Activities LEGO art display

Creative Activities Immerse yourself in a winter wonderland filled with 75 uniquely decorated trees

Creative Activities Look back on 2021 after creating your newly designed mirrored glasses

Visual Art Three works including a major new laser sculpture, video installation, and a dark space

Visual Art Visual arts exhibition by Wren

Visual Art Contemporary exhibition featuring work that subverts common notions of extravagance

Visual Art Art exhibition centered on mental health from the Black perspective

Creative Activities Join for a reading of this popular children's story

Music Performance by the winner of the 2021-2022 Williams SING-OFF Competition

Creative Activities Hands-on nature exploration with the Park Rangers

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

Creative Activities Win prizes, warm up, and celebrate the new year

Music An eclectic crowd-pleasing mix of holiday music, classical, jazz, rock, and broadway favorites

Creative Activities Learn fun easy dance moves to cool popular music

Comedy A headlining set by a celebrated Pittsburgh-based comedian

Variety & Magic An experience of magic and wonder

Music Performing excerpts from "...A Few of My Favorite Things"

Comedy A program of short films celebrating the Harris Theater's history

Music Soul-infused, beatboxing, singer-songwriter

Music Upcoming female rapper from Pittsburgh

Music Pop, country, rock, folk, and more