September 9-11, 2021
Pittsburgh's Cultural District
After many long months, the streets of the Cultural District will again be bustling, the theaters and galleries will be full, and arts lovers from around the region and beyond will share experiences, live and in person. Lights On! A Three-Day Celebration of Pittsburgh’s Cultural District marks this special occasion with free outdoor performances, exhibitions, and more, September 9-11, 2021.
Lights On! is sponsored by UPMC and UPMC Health Plan and is the official kick-off event to Allegheny Regional Asset District's RADical Days. Additional support is provided by The Heinz Endowments and Richard King Mellon Foundation.
We're committed to putting the safety of our patrons, artists, and staff first.
The safest way to enjoy Lights On!, the Gallery Crawl in the Cultural District, and other Cultural District events, is to be vaccinated.
Masks are welcome in the Cultural District; guests should feel comfortable to wear a mask regardless of their vaccination status and should plan to carry a mask with them to stay adaptable during these events.
- For Lights On! and other outdoor events, vaccinated individuals are not required to wear a mask and non-vaccinated individuals are required to mask up.
- For indoor events while inside a Pittsburgh Cultural Trust gallery or indoor performance space, all guests are required to wear a mask, regardless of vaccination status.
- During the Gallery Crawl in the Cultural District on September 10, each indoor Crawl stop managed by a participating partner (other than the Cultural Trust) will put their own health and safety protocols in place. These protocols will be posted at the entry of each stop.
To learn more about additional vaccination and mask policies for future events taking effect in the Cultural District starting on Sept. 17, please visit our Health & Safety page.