Although the season of outdoor festivals and concerts may be coming to an end, there is still plenty of fun to be had and music to be heard, especially in the city of Pittsburgh. Numerous internationally known artists and bands are slated to appear this fall in venues throughout the city. Fans of all music genres should find something that piques their interest
Justin Timberlake (Pop)
The singer of smash-hits “Can’t Stop The Feeling,” “Mirrors” and “Suit & Tie”. Timberlake recently released a new album entitled Man of the Woods.
Date: September 25th
Location: PPG Paints Arena Tickets
Ed Sheeran with Snow Patrol (Pop/Rock)
Famed singer-songwriter Sheeran— “Perfect,” “Thinking Out Loud” and “Shape of You” —is teaming up for a concert series with alt-rock band Snow Patrol, best-known for their song “Chasing Cars”.
Date: September 29th
Location: PNC Park
Maroon 5 (Pop)
Maroon 5’s combination of pop and rock has produced no shortage of hits, including “Moves Like Jagger,” “Maps,” “Sugar” and the recently released “Girls Like You” featuring Cardi B.
Date: September 29th
Location: PPG Paints Arena
NF (Rap)
An up-and-coming rapper whose popularity recently exploded with the songs “Let You Down” and “Lie,” NF often garners comparisons to Eminem.
Date: October 3rd
Location: Stage AE
Years and Years (Alternative)
This energetic alt-pop band’s popularity has been consistently increasing with ‘80s-esque tunes such as “If You’re Over Me” and “All For You.”
Date: October 6th
Location: Stage AE
Metallica (Metal)
Since the 1980s, Metallica has been entertaining metalheads all over the world with songs such as “Enter Sandman” and “Nothing Else Matters.”
Date: October 18th
Location: PPG Paints Arena
Lil Yachty (Rap)
One of the most well-known names associated with the burgeoning genre of “Soundcloud rap,” Yachty memorably featured on the hit song “iSpy” by KYLE.
Date: October 28th
Location: Stage AE
Fleetwood Mac (Classic Rock)
Fronted by the legendary Stevie Nicks, Fleetwood Mac’s many hits include “Go Your Own Way,” “Landslide” and “Dreams.”
Date: November 1st
Location: PPG Paints Arena
Hoodie Allen (Pop/Rap)
Hoodie Allen, a versatile performer who sings and raps, is best-known for “Surprise Party (feat. Blackbear” and “No Interruption”.
Date: November 1st
Location: Foxtail
AJR (Alternative)
Another band whose popularity has been on the rise, AJR combines elements of pop, electronica and rock for songs such as “Burn the House Down” and “Sober Up.”
Date: November 4th
Location: Stage AE
Josh Groban with Idina Menzel (Musical Theatre)
Two incredibly talented vocalists join forces in this concert. Groban recently starred on Broadway in The Great Comet of 1812, and Menzel is famous for her portrayals of Elphaba in Wicked and the voice of Elsa in Frozen.
Date: November 16th
Location: PPG Paints Arena
Tash Sultana (Alternative)
Multi-talented singer and instrumentalist Sultana has become increasingly well-known in recent months with songs such as “Jungle” and “Notion”.
Date: November 20th
Location: Stage AE
Travis Scott (Rap)
A new-school rapper whose hits include “BUTTERFLY EFFECT” and “STARGAZING,” Scott recently released an LP entitled ASTROWORLD.
Date: November 25th
Location: PPG Paints Arena
Lindsey Stirling (Instrumental Pop)
Stirling is an electronic violinist who first gained fame on YouTube and is now known for her covers of hits such as “Radioactive” and “7 Years”.
Date: December 10th
Location: Benedum Center
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