The 2025 Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival is happening in the Strip District! This year’s festival takes place Thursday, June 5th – Sunday, June 8th. It’s going to be a packed lineup of free live music and art. The all ages event has something for everyone!
New Location
Unlike recent years, this year’s festival will be in the riverfront lots at the 15th Street Plaza along Waterfront Place in Pittsburgh’s Strip District.
Artist Market
The artist market has it all! Check out hundreds of independent artists, including handmade fine arts and crafts.
Live Music
Each day (12pm – 9pm) features a variety of local and national acts!
Rocket Loves Blue
Dollar Bank Main Stage, Thursday, June 5th, 1:30pm – 2:30pm
Fresh off of their performance on KDKA’s The Talk, Rocket Loves Blue will hit the main stage. Their high energy rootsy rock single “Big Shot Money” showcases sultry vocals and upbeat guitars. Don’t miss this set!
Megan Paullet and the HR Department
Dollar Bank Main Stage, Thursday, June 5th, 6pm – 7pm
It’ll be an exciting set of funk, pop rock, and neo soul! Paullet is coming off of her recent “Not-Quite-West-Coast” tour. Her single “Closure” features powerful vocals and compelling lyrics. It’s going to be a fun show that will have the crowd dancing!
Preservation Hall Jazz Band
Dollar Bank Main Stage, Friday, June 6th, 7:30pm – 9pm
For more than 60 years, the Preservation Hall Jazz Band has shown the world what New Orleans music is all about. This is sure to be a special performance meant to be experienced live.
Lisa Loeb
Dollar Bank Main Stage, Sunday, June 8th, 6pm – 7pm
The Grammy award-winning singer songwriter takes the stage on Sunday night. This is your chance to hear one of the most catchy pop radio songs ever, “Stay (I Missed You),” in a live atmosphere!
Check out the full music lineup online!
Children’s Activities
The Three Rivers Arts Festival is for all ages. Some children’s activities include: the magic of mini mosaics, Giant Eagle creativity zone, creative reuse, and the magical community garden.
Other Activities
Aside from the live music and art, there’s a number of cool events going on: Garba360, juried visual art exhibition, drum circle, glassblowing, ballet basics, dance battle, and hands in clay.
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