Join us for the 15th Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival
Co-presented by Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
September 18-21, 2025
The Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival’s Saturday and Sunday outdoor concerts are FREE and take place on Liberty Ave. Tickets are required for all other events, including the Jazz Train, George Benson Tribute Concert, and Taste of Jazz. VIP passes and bundle packages are available.
Your guide to the extras Beyond the Stage
At the Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival, the performances shine, but the experience extends far beyond the stage.
These events round out your festival journey.
Gallery Tours | Galleries open 11:00 am – 3:00 pm Saturday and Sunday
Determined to Be: The Sculpture of John Rhoden | Claude Worthington
Benedum Foundation Gallery (2nd Floor) | 11:00 am | 12:00 pm | 1:00 pm | 2:00 pm
August Wilson: The Writer’s Landscape | BNY Mellon Gallery (1st Floor) | 11:30 am | 12:30 pm | 1:30 pm
Cavalcade of Jazz Presentation | Sunday, September 21st | 1:30 pm | Claude Worthington
Benedum Foundation Gallery (2nd Floor)
Deborah Swan, granddaughter of Leon Hefflin Sr., will give a presentation on the history of the first large scale outdoor jazz festival, Cavalcade of Jazz.
Cavalcade of Jazz Exhibition | All Day Saturday and Sunday | Foot of Grand Staircase
80 years ago, Leon Hefflin, Sr. started the first large outdoor jazz festival, the Cavalcade of Jazz, in Los Angeles at Wrigley Field. PIJF honors Mr. Hefflin's legacy and entrepreneurial achievements.
Food Truck Alley | All Day Saturday and Sunday | William Penn Place
Don’t miss our specially curated Food Truck Alley this weekend, on William Penn Place, behind AWAACC.
Poster Contest Display (Made possible by Duolingo) | All day Saturday and Sunday | First Floor Lobby
See the winners of the Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival’s inaugural poster contest in this exclusive display at AWAACC.
Highmark International StrEAT Festival | All day Saturday and Sunday | Smithfield Street between Seventh Ave & Strawberry Way
Experience a culinary journey with a diverse selection of food vendors that showcase the unique flavors and cultural traditions of Pittsburgh.
