Live Acoustic Music Near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

If you've never experienced hearing talented musicians perform in a small, intimate environment, you are in for a treat.

House concerts are a growing trend across the country, where people invite friends and neighbors into their homes for an up-close concert experience. And there are several house concerts being held in and around the Pittsburgh area that you can check out - you just need to contact the host and ask to be invited.

Churches and non-profit community groups around Pittsburgh host occasional coffeehouses that feature traditional folk musicians and other acoustic artists as a way of bringing the community together.

In addition, live acoustic music can be heard in several listening rooms and small theaters in Pittsburgh. Local vineyards and restaurants and cafes in the area sometimes host nationally touring musicians as well.

Below you can find a listing of upcoming shows in these smaller venues by nationally and internationally touring artists.

Upcoming Acoustic Shows

June 23
City Winery (Listening Room)
Pittsburgh, PA
July 3
Thunderbird Cafe (Nightclub)
Pittsburgh, PA
July 6
City Winery (Listening Room)
Pittsburgh, PA
July 11
Award-winning NY-based singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist known for her soulful vocals, dynamic piano playing, delicate guitar work, & highly entertaining improvisational stage banter.
SongSpace at First Unitarian (Folk Music Coffeehouse)
Pittsburgh, PA
July 11
Christopher will be with Eric George on drums, Mark Perna on bass, and Dave Gillespie on guitar and vocals. A mix of songs old and new. Steamworks is a non-profit listening room with excellent sound and lights, comfortable seating, and BYOB.
Steamworks Creative (Listening Room)
Gibsonia, PA
July 13
City Winery (Listening Room)
Pittsburgh, PA
July 15
Mr Smalls Theatre (Small Theater)
Millvale, PA
July 16
City Winery (Listening Room)
Pittsburgh, PA
July 18
Steamworks Creative (Listening Room)
Gibsonia, PA
July 19
City Winery (Listening Room)
Pittsburgh, PA
July 22
People have said that Abe Partridge sounds older than his chronological age, and there’s a very good reason for that – he’s packed a lot of living into his 37 years.
City Winery (Listening Room)
Pittsburgh, PA
August 7
Thunderbird Cafe (Nightclub)
Pittsburgh, PA
August 14
American Songwriter describes Eilen Jewell as “one of America’s most intriguing, creative and idiosyncratic voices.”
Thunderbird Cafe (Nightclub)
Pittsburgh, PA
August 16
You, Me, & Harry is an intimate and engaging interpretation of Harry's storytelling. Coupled with backstories and little known anecdotes, this solo stage performance is a must for Harry Chapin fans!
Steamworks Creative (Listening Room)
Gibsonia, PA
September 6
Mr Smalls Theatre (Small Theater)
Millvale, PA
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Places to see live acoustic music in and around Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

House Concerts

Boyd House Concerts (Aspinwall)
Penn Hills Coffeehouse (Pittsburgh)
Silver Maple House Concerts (New Eagle)
The Parking Pad (Pittsburgh)

Listening Rooms

City Winery (Pittsburgh)
Club Cafe (Pittsburgh)
Mansions on Fifth (Pittsburgh)
Steamworks Creative (Gibsonia)

Folk Music Societies

Calliope House (Pittsburgh)

Folk Music Coffeehouses

SongSpace at First Unitarian (Pittsburgh)
Unitarian Universalist Church of the South Hills (Pittsburgh)

Vineyards & Breweries

Giant Oaks Winery (Finleyville)
Harkins Mill Wines (Ambridge)
Pittsburgh Winery (Pittsburgh)
Vinoski Winery (Belle Vernon)

Cafes, Restaurants & Coffee Shops

The Sports Grille @ Cranberry (Cranberry Township)

Small Theaters

Mr Smalls Theatre (Millvale)

Bars & Nightclubs

Cork Harbour Pub (Pittsburgh)
Crafthouse Stage and Grill (Pittsburgh)
Mullaney's Harp and Fiddle (Pittsburgh)