Kennywood's Steel Curtain roller coaster stopped due to sensitive safety sensors. It resumed after a 20-minute halt with no incidents reported. This follows a season-long closure for structural modifications.

Billy Joel cancels his concert in Pittsburgh due to health issues related to normal pressure hydrocephalus. Refunds for ticket holders will be processed automatically.

Pittsburgh's largest Picklesburgh festival to date will celebrate its 10th anniversary with an extended footprint across downtown and the North Shore, featuring iconic bridges and landmarks.

Allegheny County announces a free 2025 summer concert series featuring a diverse lineup, including local food and drinks, across two park amphitheaters.

Phantom's Revenge at Kennywood was named the best roller coaster in America, while Pennsylvania parks Knoebels and Hersheypark also ranked in the top 10. Kennywood was voted the fifth-best amusement park.

Country artist Eric Church announces his "Free the Machine" tour, promising unique shows, with a members-first ticket policy to counter scalping, and accompanied by special guests like Elle King.

Rappers Wiz Khalifa and Sean Paul announce a co-headlining "Good Vibes Only Tour," featuring a concert at Pittsburgh's The Pavilion at Star Lake on July 19.

The Three Rivers Arts Festival in Pittsburgh will take place from June 5-8 in the Strip District, featuring music, art, and an artist market with over 200 participants.

The world's largest rubber duck is returning to Pennsylvania and will be displayed at Idlewild & SoakZone from June 27-29. The park has a full schedule of summer events, including a music showcase and fireworks for the Fourth of July.

Bryan Adams will bring his "Roll With The Punches" tour to Pittsburgh's PPG Paints Arena, featuring classics and new tracks. Tickets go on sale May 2, with presales starting April 29.

John Mulaney announces his "Mister Whatever" tour with U.S. and Canada dates, including a stop in Pittsburgh on October 23, 2025. The tour features guest comedians and will end in Washington, DC on December 18.

Alice Cooper and Judas Priest are teaming up for a co-headlining North American tour, including a concert on October 1, 2025, at The Pavilion at Star Lake. Tickets go on sale soon, with Corrosion of Conformity opening.

The biographical drama "Hershey" about Milton Hershey's life will start filming in Pittsburgh in May, starring Finn Wittrock and Alexandra Daddario, with a 2026 release planned.