NORTHSIDE MUSIC FESTIVAL

Pittsburgh, PA

July 10-12, 2026

Free 3-day music, food, and arts festival in Pittsburgh’s Northside.

Northside Music Festival Vendors and Activities

Saturday, July 19 – 12 noon – 8 pm

Wristbands / Beer Garden
Beer Garden Hours 2 pm – 11 pm

Two locations:
Main Stage on Foreland
James Street

Why do we sell a wristband?

It costs a lot of money to do a free music festival. The Northside Music Festival is paying every band that performs. We have to pay for stages, sound, off-duty police officers, insurance, etc. Our generous sponsors make this event possible, but that does not pay all the bills. We need this revenue and the revenue from alcohol sales to cover the gap.

$5 wristbands are required to purchase beer in our outdoor beer areas located at the First National Bank Stage on Foreland and at our beer garden on James Street.

You do not need a wristband to purchase beer at the individual venues. But any donation is greatly appreciated!

Park Activities – All FREE!
Allegheny Commons East Park
Courtesy of Peoples

12 pm – 7 pm – YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh
 – Tie-dying.
12 pm – 7 pm – MCG Youth – Guild on the Go
 – Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild. Guild on the Go. Potters wheels, Custom Button station, Instrument Petting Zoo
12 pm – 6 pm – Jumping Jumperoo Inflatable Obstacle Course

12 pm – 6 pmFace Painter
1 pm – 3 pm – Balloon artist

 

Redfishbowl‘s Artist Village 

Redfishbowl‘s Artist Village is located in Allegheny Commons East Park. The Artist Village will feature over 50 independent vendors, live painting, and more.

 

AIR – Artists Image Resource

AIR Open House
Saturday, July 19, 12:00 to 8:00

AIR open house during the Northside Music Festival again this year. On exhibition are Darrell Kinsel of BOOM Concepts, Jason Sauers of Most Wanted Fine Art, Jesse Caggiano, Camden Stuber, Madison Bauer, Melania Thompson, & Vincent Wolfe.