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Best Family Shows This Winter

in Pittsburgh

Cirque Musica at Palace Theatre

Cirque Musica

Catch the elegant marvels displayed by the stunning Cirque Musica. Backed full symphony orchestra, expect to hear your favorite holiday hits alongside the breathtaking magic of cirque! This festive season sees Cirque Musica back on the road with their Holiday Spectacular, a concert experience filled to the brim with festive fun and entertainment for all the family to enjoy.

Life of Pi at Benedum Center

Life of Pi

After scooping a multitude of Olivier Awards for its debut run in London's West End, and three Tony Awards after its successful run on Broadway this stunning stage adaptation of Yann Martel's metaphysical novel heads out across the country! With the entire original creative team in tow, including breathtaking puppetry by Nick Barnes and Finn Caldwell. Don't miss this acclaimed new work!

Jan 28, 2025 - Feb 2, 2025

Benedum Center

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The Nutcracker at Palace Theatre

The Nutcracker

The Nutcracker is one of the country's favorite Christmas events, and one of the most performed ballets in the world! This magical story of dancing toys and a Nutcracker prince is paired perfectly with Tchaikovsky's beautiful score. An annual Nutcracker performance by your local ballet company is the perfect way to welcome in Christmas with the whole family!

Fairytale of New York at Carnegie Music Hall

Fairytale of New York

Fairytale of New York will take to the North American road in 2024 offering another opportunity to indulge in an all-out, all-Irish Christmas extravaganza! Expect to hear some of the season's best-loved songs, including of course, the iconic Fairy Tale of New York, alongside some of the Emerald Isle's biggest hits, such as Galway Girl, The Irish Rover, Wagon Wheel, Danny Boy, Dirty Old Town and many more.

Fairytale of New York at Carnegie Library Music Hall Of Homestead

Fairytale of New York

Fairytale of New York will take to the North American road in 2024 offering another opportunity to indulge in an all-out, all-Irish Christmas extravaganza! Expect to hear some of the season's best-loved songs, including of course, the iconic Fairy Tale of New York, alongside some of the Emerald Isle's biggest hits, such as Galway Girl, The Irish Rover, Wagon Wheel, Danny Boy, Dirty Old Town and many more.

Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra - Highmark Holiday Pops at Heinz Hall

Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra - Highmark Holiday Pops

Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra and The Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh bring the festive cheer once again with their annual Holiday spectacular! Conducted by Byron Stripling and featuring Mamie Parris, this concert is bursting with seasonal carols, hymns, and pop standards, so expect to hear everything from the 'Hallelujah Chorus' to 'All I Want for Christmas is You'.

Dec 13 - 22

Heinz Hall

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Monster Jam at PPG Paints Arena

Monster Jam

Going strong since the early 1990s, this bone-crunching, fuel-injected motor show gathers together the best drivers and monster trucks in the world to face off in the hopes of making it to the finals in Las Vegas. Expect to see amazing tricks, incredible stunts, and stunning pyrotechnics when this full-throttle show blazes into your town!

Feb 14 - 16, 2025

PPG Paints Arena

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Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre: The Nutcracker at Benedum Center

Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre: The Nutcracker

The holiday season isn't complete without The Nutcracker, one of the world's favorite ballets and an unmissable Christmas tradition courtesy of Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre. Join Marie, The Nutcracker Prince, Drosselmeyer, his enigmatic Nephew and a host of magical characters on an enchanted sleigh ride past swirling snowflakes to the glorious land of the sweets. Be sure to look out for the special Pittsburgh references throughout the show!