Pittsburgh Cultural District
The 14-block area of downtown Pittsburgh designated as the Pittsburgh Cultural District features public spaces, art galleries, and six major theaters and concert venues, most located in beautifully restored historic buildings.
Benedum Center for the Performing Arts
The beautifully restored Benedum Center for the Performing Arts, formerly the Stanley Theater, is home to the Pittsburgh CLO, Pittsburgh Dance Council, Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre and the Pittsburgh Opera. Read a brief history, get directions and seating charts, and learn about restaurants near the Benedum.
Cabaret at Theater Square
Pittsburgh's first live cabaret theater, the Cabaret at Theater Square offers Pittsburgh CLO-quality entertainment year round. Late night cabaret follows the regular cabaret performances Tuesday through Saturday evenings.
Whet Your Cultural Appetite in Pittsburgh
When "American Style" magazine ranked Pittsburgh as the 4th best arts destination in the country in 2002 a lot of people were surprised. New York, sure. Chicago, yep. But Pittsburgh? What could the rough, rugged steel town of Pittsburgh possibly have to offer to connoisseurs of world-class music, opera, dance, theater, and visual art?
Pittsburgh's Cultural District
Learn about upcoming performances, purchase tickets or gift cards, or read a history of the Pittsburgh Cultural District. Plus, a cultural district map, parking locations, and restaurants.