The Rascals’ Felix Cavaliere on relevant classics and speaking out ahead of band’s 60th anniversary show in Pittsburgh

St. Vincent expands her music’s dimensions in performance with Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra

St. Vincent with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra on June 2, 2026, at Heinz Hall

Ruby Plume opens for St. Vincent with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra at Heinz Hall

A look at the merch for St. Vincent, who opens her symphony tour at Heinz Hall with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra

“I guess the headline is: Come out to Jergel’s and see if we brawl. That’s the pitch.” Q&A: Dermot and Kieran Mulroney honoring country/roots rock dreams with Jackrabbit, which plays next week in the Pittsburgh area

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Pittsburgh local music releases for June 2026: New albums from Pain Clinic, Shrimp Hat, Brake Run, Echo After 9, plus even more EPs and singles:

Local music spotlight: The Patti Spadaro Band, which has a new single releasing later this month

Top June concerts for Pittsburgh: Morgan Wallen, Megan Moroney, Nelly and more

Toadies play “I Put a Spell on You” with Local H’s Scott Lucas on May 27, 2026, in Pittsburgh

1990s alt rockers Toadies, Local H still going strong in Pittsburgh concert

Local H playing before headliner Toadies on May 27, 2026, in Pittsburgh

A look at the merch for Toadies, Local H and Vandoliers at the Roxian Theatre

Pittsburgh local music spotlight: 2020k, which is back with first new music in almost a decade

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Ryan Bingham & the Texas Gentlemen perform on May 22, 2026, at Stage AE in Pittsburgh

A look at the merch and photo opp (for Binhgham’s Bourbon) at the Ryan Bingham and the Texas Gentlemen show on May 22, 2026, at Stage AE in Pittsburgh

"It was just a dream come true": Toadies drummer Mark Reznicek on working with Steve Albini on their latest album, ‘The Charmer’ They'll play a Pittsburgh show next week

Bruce Springsteen’s politics, rock power on full display in nearly 3-hour show in Pittsburgh Highlights, to me, were "The Ghost of Tom Joad," "Because the Night" and "Youngstown"

Nils Lofgren solos on “Because the Night” during Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band’s show on May 19, 2026, in Pittsburgh

More from Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band on May 19, 2026, at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh

Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band on May 19, 2026, in Pittsburgh

A look at the merch for Bruce Springsteen’s show at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh

Q&A with Lyle Lovett, who is bringing 3 intimate nights of shows to City Winery Pittsburgh next week

Pittsburgh local music spotlight: Guides, which will be opening for Powerman 5000 tonight

Q&A with St. Vincent, whose collaboration with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra in June is about finding ‘abandon through precision’ She talked about the upcoming show, playing with Nirvana and more:

Ashnikko brings high-energy Smoochies tour to Pittsburgh for sold-out show (I am definitely not the target audience, but it was still an entertaining show)

Ashnikko performs on her Smoochies tour on May 12, 2026, at Stage AE in Pittsburgh

Royal & the Serpent (1-3) and googly eyes (4) open for Ashnikko’s sold-out show at Stage AE in Pittsburgh

A look at the merch for Ashnikko, Royal & the Serpent and googly eyes at Stage AE in Pittsburgh

Ryan Bingham talks about his new album "They Call Us the Lucky Ones," his role as Walker on "Yellowstone" and more ahead of his May 22 concert in Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh local music spotlight: Ryan Hoffman, who released “I Love Every Second of This Existence” earlier this month

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The Messthetics and James Brandon Lewis perform on May 7, 2026, at City of Asylum in Pittsburgh #jazzpoetry2026

Four Chord Music Fest 12 features Knocked Loose, Pierce the Veil at new Pittsburgh location

Alt pop duo Daisy Grenade has ‘So Much To Say’ with new EP and 1st headlining tour opening in Pittsburgh later this month

Q&A: Bassist Danny Martin on Wicked’s high-energy rock show, with the New York band opening for Buckcherry here later this month

Pittsburgh local music spotlight: Aggressica

Former One Direction member Zayn Malik cancels U.S. tour, including summer show in Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh local music releases for May 2026

The top May shows in the Pittsburgh area range from A to Z, with rapper Ashnikko and veteran Texas rockers ZZ Top each boasting sold-out shows. Plus Bruce Springsteen is back in Pittsburgh, too. Here’s a look at the top concerts coming to the area in May:

Olivia Rodrigo’s Unraveled tour includes 2 nights in Pittsburgh

Country/pop star LeAnn Rimes to perform as part of Palace Theatre’s centennial gala

The Messthetics and James Brandon Lewis feel like they're "firing on all cylinders" on their 2nd album, "Deface the Currency," with a free show in Pittsburgh on May 7 A Q&A with all four members:

Pittsburgh local music spotlight: Ruth E. Toothless, which plays a release show later this week for their split EP

Corrosion of Conformity’s Pepper Keenan talks about new double album, "Good God / Baad Man," ahead of May 9 show at Mr. Smalls Theatre

The Afghan Whigs’ Greg Dulli on their new track, songwriting, local food specialties (like Cincinnati chili and Primanti's) and more. The alt rockers bring their 40th anniversary tour to Pittsburgh in May Read more: 🔽

Pittsburgh local music spotlight: Forest Counties, which released ‘Creek Embouchure’ last week