Northside Music Festival, official poster and event artworkSource: official site ↗
Pittsburgh, PA

Northside Music Festival

ExpectedExpected July 2027

2027 dates not announced yet. Last festival: July 10 to 12, 2026

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Dates
Expected July 2027
Status
Expected
Venue
Historic Deutschtown / Northside neighborhood
Price
Free
Camping
None on site
Last checked
Oct 16, 2026

The last Northside Music Festival was July 10 to 12, 2026, in Pittsburgh, PA. Its 2027 dates haven't been announced yet. Froligo tracks free-entry details, attendee feedback and travel details.

The experience

What's special

Northside Music Festival is a free, three-day outdoor festival of live music, local food and art in Historic Deutschtown on Pittsburgh's Northside. The first festival was held on 14 to 16 July 2023 with 75 bands, art vendors, a Gospel Sunday program and more than 30 food trucks. It is a non-profit, all-volunteer event with the Northside Leadership Conference as fiscal sponsor, and the 2026 edition ran from 10 to 12 July.

How it works

In 2026 the festival was held on Foreland Street and in Allegheny Commons East Park, with hours of 6 PM to 11 PM on Friday, 12:30 PM to 11 PM on Saturday and 10 AM to 6 PM on Sunday. Admission was free and open to the public with no tickets required. There were two large outdoor stages and a number of nearby bars, venues, clubs and performance spaces, plus local food vendors, craft beverages and a beer garden.

Who it suits

The festival is billed as family friendly, with all ages welcome, kids activities, family-friendly spaces and accessible facilities. Its lineup spans a variety of musical genres, from emerging local talent to regional headliners.

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Listen

No official playlist linked yet. Find Northside Music Festival on Spotify.

Lineup

See the lineup on the organizer’s site.

Getting there

Nearest airport PIT.

How do I get to Northside Music Festival?

By car

Most people drive to Northside Music Festival. The nearest major airport is PIT, and from there it is a straightforward drive to the venue. Check current road and traffic conditions before you set off, and see parking below.

By train

No direct passenger rail to the venue was found. Drive, fly in, or use a shuttle instead.

By bus & public transit
Pittsburgh Regional Transit. 28X Airport FlyerVaries by destination on the route. PIT-to-Downtown then a short onward hop. · Standard PRT fare (see RidePRT.org).

Public bus route connecting PIT to Downtown Pittsburgh and Oakland seven days a week. Downtown is roughly a 10-15 min onward ride/walk-transfer to the Northside/Historic Deutschtown venue area across the Andy Warhol/6th St or 7th St bridges; the 28X does not run directly into the Northside neighborhood itself.

Book / info
Taxi & rideshare
Curbside taxi (outside baggage claim). Uber/Lyft across the road from Door 7, Ground LevelRoughly 20-25 min from PIT to the Northside neighborhood by road (approximate, map geometry), no official duration figure published. · Priced in-app / metered.

This is a short, straightforward ride for this venue.

Book / info

Taxis and rideshare such as Uber and Lyft can be limited near the venue, especially late at night or in rural areas. Agree a pickup point and time in advance and keep a backup plan.

🅿 Parking

No on site parking. Use nearby lots or transit. No dedicated rideshare zone documented; the festival page instead promotes Bike Pittsburgh-provided bike racks near Cedar and Foreland, and notes the West General Robinson St. Garage sits near Pittsburgh's T light-rail station as an alternative to driving.

🚙 Car hire

Compare car hire at PIT

There is no on site parking at the venue, so if you are hiring a car it is worth sorting nearby parking or a park and ride before you go.

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Where

Map shows the center of Pittsburgh. The venue's exact point is not confirmed yet.

Venue

Historic Deutschtown / Northside neighborhood

Camping & Accommodation

Where can I stay near Northside Music Festival?

Airport hotels 2
Pittsburgh Airport Inn & Suites Moon Township

8514 University Boulevard, Moon Township, PA 15108

Typically $100-190 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates

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DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Pittsburgh Airport

8402 University Boulevard, Moon Township, PA 15108

Typically $100-190 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates

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Accessibility & comfort

The organizer does not publish accessibility details. Ask them directly before you travel about step-free access, accessible toilets, seating and anything else you need.

Pricing

Free entry

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Quick answers

When is Northside Music Festival 2027?

Not announced yet. The last festival was July 10 to 12, 2026. The next one is expected in July.

How much are Northside Music Festival tickets?

Entry is free.

Where is Northside Music Festival held?

Historic Deutschtown / Northside neighborhood, Pittsburgh, PA.