The Three Rivers Arts Festival Will Bring Vibrant Music and Art to Pittsburgh

Derek Scalzott at Pittsburgh Cultural Trust

From Friday, May 31st, to Sunday, June 9th, the Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival will take over the Cultural District in downtown Pittsburgh. Visitors can enjoy live music, artistic performances, and a variety of visual arts attractions.

The ten-day event will bring over 400 musicians and artists. This year’s musical lineup includes artists such as Los Lonely Boys, Nicole Zuraitis, Ben Folds, and the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. Performance genres range from hip-hop and rap to indie folk music and more.  

Alongside musical acts, the festival will feature various open-air artists’ booths. Visitors can browse hand-crafted ceramics, glasswork, jewelry, and more. Paintings, photographs, sculptures, and other handmade works of art will also be available for purchase. 

SPACE Gallery hosts the Juried Visual Art Exhibition, a cornerstone of the festival’s top-tier visual arts presentations. This year’s theme is “Furry Friends: An Artistic Celebration of Animal-Human Friendships.” The show begins with a private preview on May 30th and will remain on display throughout the summer.

The Three Rivers Arts Festival is free of charge for all attendees.