There’s just something about live music on a summer evening. Whether you’re spreading out a blanket in the park, bringing lawn chairs to a local amphitheater, or stumbling upon a neighborhood concert while exploring a new community, August is packed with free opportunities to enjoy everything from classic rock and country to jazz, pop, and local bands. We’ve rounded up free concerts happening in and around Pittsburgh throughout the month so you can make the most of these final weeks of summer without spending a dime.
Free Pittsburgh August Summer Concerts
August 1 | North Strabane Township Community Day
August 1 | Concert in the Park Cranberry
August 1 | Summer Concert Series at Grandview Park
August 2 | Moraine State Park Regatta at Lake Arthur
August 2 | Summer Concert Series at Hartwood Acres
August 2 | Summer Concert Series at Highland Park
August 5 | Moon Market and Music
August 5 | Summer Concert Series at Peters Township
August 6 | Summer Concert Series at Southpointe Town Center
August 7 | West Deer Community Days
August 7 | The Shindig Charity Music Festival
August 7 | Concert in the Park South Park Amphitheater
August 7 | Big Fat Jazz at Knob Hill Park
August 8 | The Shindig Charity Music Festival
August 8 | The Music For MS Roots Music Festival
August 8 | Brookline Breezefest
August 8 | Rock Reggae and Relief
August 8 | Summer Concert Series at Grandview Park
August 9 | Summer Concert Series at Hartwood Acres
August 9 | Summer Concert Series at Highland Park
August 12 | Moon Market and Music
August 12 | Summer Concert Series at Peters Township
August 13 | Concert in the Park Cranberry
August 14-16 | Bloomfield Little Italy Days
August 15 | Summer Concert Series at Grandview Park
August 16 | Concert in the Park West Mifflin
August 16 | Summer Concert Series at Hartwood Acres
August 16 | Summer Concert Series at Highland Park
August 19 | Moon Market and Music
August 19 | Summer Concert Series at Peters Township
August 21 | Concert in the Park South Park Amphitheater
August 22 | Summer Concert Series at Grandview Park
August 23 | Summer Concert Series at Hartwood Acres
August 23 | Summer Concert Series at Highland Park
August 26 | Moon Market and Music
August 26 | Summer Concert Series at Peters Township
August 26 | Summer Concert Series Harrison Hills
August 28 | Concert in the Park South Park Amphitheater
August 28 | Music on the Lawn at South Side Works
August 29 | Summer Concert Series at Southpointe Town Center
August 30 | Summer Concert Series at Hartwood Acres
August 30 | Summer Concert Series at Highland Park
Make the Most of August
With so many free concerts happening across the region, it’s easy to turn an ordinary evening into a fun family outing or a low-cost date night. Be sure to double-check each event before you head out, as weather, schedules, and performers can occasionally change. Grab your lawn chairs, pack a few snacks, and enjoy one of the best parts of a Pittsburgh summer—live music under the open sky.