Pittsburgh's Northside · Free & Open to All
The inaugural Northside Music Festival occurred on July 14–16, 2023, within the heart of Historic Deutschtown on Pittsburgh's Northside. The free, three-day event featured 75 bands, art vendors, a Gospel Sunday program, and more than 30 food trucks.
The Northside Music Festival features a curated lineup spanning a variety of musical genres. In addition to music, the festival has numerous art vendors, food, and free, family-friendly activities.
The Northside Music Festival is a non-profit, all-volunteer event, with the Northside Leadership Conference as the fiscal sponsor. Major funders and sponsors that make it possible include Highmark/Allegheny Health Network, Iron City Beer, Allegheny Center Alliance Church, HearCorp, First National Bank, ,and other corporate and community partners.
The 2026 Northside Music Festival takes place July 10–12.
Pittsburgh's Historic Deutschtown Neighborhood on the Northside. Foreland Street and Allegheny Commons East Park.
July 10–12, 2026
NSMF is completely free and open to the public. No tickets required. Just show up and enjoy.
Two large outdoor stages and a number of nearby bars/venues/clubs and performance spaces.
Local Pittsburgh food vendors, craft beverages, and a dedicated beer garden. Something for everyone.
All ages welcome. Kids activities, family-friendly spaces, and accessible facilities throughout the festival grounds.
Born in 2023 in Historic Deutschtown, NSMF is a non-profit, all-volunteer event with the Northside Leadership Conference as its fiscal sponsor.
Get InvolvedNSMF is made possible by an incredible team of volunteers. Want to be part of the magic? We'd love to have you.
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