As winter gives way to spring, Downtown Pittsburgh is turning up the heat with The Thaw, a brand-new, three-weekend event series set to transform Market Square into the city’s most vibrant, can’t-miss destination. The Thaw blends live music, immersive entertainment, and seasonal festivities to welcome Pittsburghers out of hibernation in style.
Presented by The Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership and Flyspace Productions, The Thaw is a celebration of music, community, and the changing of the seasons.
Ice & Snow Celebration
March 8 – 9, 2025
- Saturday, March 8: Billy Price (8-9:30 p.m.)
- Sunday, March 9: Beauty Slap (6-6:45 p.m. & 7-7:45 p.m.)
Other highlights include:
- Ice Creations: Watch the artists from Ice Creations carve intricate sculptures live at 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. each day.
- The Lounge: Fun continues with drag shows (Saturday), plus pub trivia (Sunday).
- Photo Opportunities: Interactive ice sculptures and a large inflatable snow globe will offer the perfect backdrop for selfies.
Shamrock & Roll
March 15 – 17, 2025
- Saturday, March 15: The Low Kings (8-10 p.m.)
- Sunday, March 16: Rich Patrick Trio (1-2:30 p.m.), Bealtaine (3:30-5 p.m.), Z Town Street Band (6:30-8 p.m.)
- Monday, March 17: Michael Lindner (5-6:30 p.m.), Bastard Bearded Irishmen (7:30-9 p.m.)
Warm Up Music Festival
March 21 – 23, 2025
- Friday, March 21: Paging Doctor Moon (6:30-7:30 p.m.),
Sneezy (8:30-10 p.m.) - Saturday, March 22: Posterchild (1:30-2:30 p.m.),
Tony from Bowling (3:30-5 p.m.),
Illiterate Light (8:30-10 p.m.) - Sunday, March 23: Melissa Quinn Fox (1:30-3 p.m.),
Hillbilly Biscuits (4-5:30 p.m.),
Dani Rose (6:30-8 p.m.)
Fire Performances: Flow n’at will light up the weekend with fire performances at various times, including the ceremonial burning of a snowman on Friday at 7:30 p.m.
Go to downtownpittsburgh.com for more information.
