With more than 50 restaurants in walking distance to theaters, the Cultural District offers a wide variety of dining options to satisfy your personal tastes and budget. Enjoying a relaxing meal before a show or capping off the evening with cocktails and dessert add to a pleasurable experience in the Cultural District.
A Pittsburgh Cultural District-wide gift card can be used to purchase tickets for Pittsburgh Cultural Trust events as well as any event taking place in the Cultural District. With so many exciting shows, concerts, and exhibitions, there is truly something for everyone!
The Cultural District is accessible by public transportation, including Port Authority buses, "T" light-rail service and Pittsburgh's famous inclines. Driving to the show? There is also ample parking in and around the District -- for real-time garage parking information, try ParkPGH.
Prepaid parking at Theater Square Garage is sold out Friday (November 21) and Saturday (November 22) evening.
Real-Time Parking Information
Visit ParkPGH, a project of The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, for real-time garage parking information provided by iPhone and Android apps, desktop, and mobile website.
Bus Parking
For our guests traveling by motorcoach or school bus, please see these bus tips for helpful parking hints.
Public Transportation
There are many ways to use public transportation to get to the Cultural District including Port Authority buses, "T" light-rail service and Pittsburgh's famous inclines. For schedules, rates and general information about these services, visit Port Authority's online Trip Planner or call 412-442-2000. Please note that the Port Authority buses are free for travel within the downtown zone until 7 pm; the "T" is always free downtown.
Light Up Night Closures
Friday, November 21 (12:00 pm) – Sunday, November 23 (4:00 am):
Fort Duquesne Blvd westbound from Stanwix Street to 7th Street
Penn Avenue Extension from Stanwix Street to Gateway T-Station Triangle
Roberto Clemente (6th Street) Bridge
Penn Avenue from Fifth Avenue to Stanwix Street
Saturday, November 22 (1:00 am) – Sunday, November 23 (4:00 am):
Stanwix Street from Liberty Avenue to Fort Duquesne Blvd
Fort Duquesne Blvd eastbound from Stanwix Street to 6th Street (allowing garage traffic & dock access)
Fort Pitt Bridge Ramp to Fort Duquesne Blvd
Fort Duquesne Bridge Ramp to Fort Duquesne Blvd
Cecil Place between Fort Duquesne Blvd & Penn Avenue
Penn Avenue from Fifth Avenue to 6th Street (allowing access to 6th & Penn garage)
Fifth Avenue from Liberty Avenue to Penn Avenue (allowing access to Fifth Ave Place garage)
Saturday, November 22 (9:00 am – 11:59 pm):
Penn Avenue from EQT Garage entrance to 7th Street
Saturday, November 22 (4:00 pm – 9:30 pm):
Market Square
Forbes Avenue between Stanwix Street & Market Square
Graeme Street between Fifth Avenue & Market Square
Market Street between Fifth Avenue & Market Square
Commonwealth Place past Wyndham Hotel valet to Stanwix Street (garage traffic only, exit only after 4 pm)
Fort Duquesne & 6th Street garage – exit only
Saturday, November 22 (4:00 pm– 11:59 pm):
Fourth Avenue from Stanwix Street to Wood Street (allowing exit from Third Avenue Garage)
Saturday, November 22 (6:30 pm – 9:30 pm):*
Fort Duquesne Blvd eastbound from 6th Street to 7th Street
(*May begin as early as 3 pm at discretion of onsite Commander)
Saturday, November 22 (8:00 pm – 9:30 pm):
6th Street from Liberty Avenue to Fort Duquesne Blvd
Barkers Place from Penn Avenue to Fort Duquesne Blvd
Scott Place from Penn Avenue to Fort Duquesne Blvd
McCrea Way from 6th Street to Barkers Place
Ride Sharing
Let Lyft be your ride to the action! As the Official Rideshare Partner of Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, Lyft is here to make getting to and from the event easy. New to Lyft? Use code PITTCULTURAL for 50% off your first 2 rides (up to $10/ride). *Subject to Lyft Terms.
