Where to Meet

Pittsburgh has plenty of unique venues to accommodate gatherings that don’t require the large spaces in the David L. Lawrence Convention Center―or provide a change of pace for those that do. These meeting destinations reveal the many sides of Pittsburgh, from our rich cultural heritage to our modern green buildings to our breathtaking skyline and river views.

Downtown, the Cultural District and the Strip District

Downtown Pittsburgh is a compact and walkable area. These venues are easy to get to on foot from any Downtown hotel. Group transportation to any of these venues also can be arranged.

August Wilson Center for African American Culture

Location: Downtown
Address: 980 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15222
This newly opened 80,000-square-foot facility is located just steps from the Convention Center in the Cultural District The sophisticated, modern space is available for meetings, receptions, parties and performances in its galleries, classrooms and 486-seat theater. The Center reflects all aspects of African-American culture and is named for Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning playwright and Pittsburgh native August Wilson.

Benedum Center for the Performing Arts

Location: Downtown
Address: 719 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3508
If the mood for your next event calls for a posh setting and crystal chandeliers, this historical theater could be just the place. This former movie palace, now refurbished to be one of Pittsburgh’s prime cultural destinations, features a 2,889-seat theater and three large reception areas. Find it in the heart of the Cultural District.

Byham Theater

Location: Downtown
Address: Sixth St., Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3508
Here is the Cultural District’s answer for small- and mid-size arts groups and others who can take advantage of its 1,302-seat theater and ample reception space. Pittsburgh’s only remaining Vaudeville house, this intimate, rococo-appointed theater is now owned and operated by the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust.

Consol Energy Center

Location: Downtown
Address: 1001 Fifth Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15219
When you’re inside the nation’s first environmentally friendly hockey arena, you get to see the most beautiful city skyscraper in the country. Home of the Pittsburgh Penguins, the arena’s capacity―18,087 for hockey―honors Sidney Crosby’s number 87. This Downtown venue will hold up to 19,758 for special events.

Heinz Hall

Location: Downtown
Address: 600 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Renowned for its grandeur and excellent acoustics, this 2,661-seat theater offers a number of smaller rooms that accommodate 40 to 250 guests. The cornerstone of the Cultural District, this elegantly restored concert hall is home to the Pittsburgh Symphony, Broadway performances and major corporate meetings.

Senator John Heinz History Center

Location: Strip District
Address: 1212 Smallman St., Pittsburgh, PA 15222
At the edge of the Strip District, just bordering Pittsburgh’s Downtown, the center celebrates more than 250 years of Western Pennsylvania history. Here are exceptional spaces, such as the 5,800-square-foot Great Hall, where guests mingle among rare exhibits. Galleries and board rooms provide intimate and interesting meeting spaces for smaller groups. The Smithsonian wing is a LEED-certified green building.

Society for Contemporary Craft

Location: Strip District
Address: 2100 Smallman St., Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Cutting-edge artwork displayed in warm contemporary decor creates a light mood in this Strip District venue. Set your event in the lobby space near the galleries or in the education center. The space comfortably accommodates 250 people for a cocktail-style reception or up to 65 for a seated dinner.

Space Gallery

Location: Downtown
Address: 812 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Operated by the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust in the Cultural District, this gallery space is suitable for small cocktail parties, business meetings and receptions. The setting is always fresh, with rotating exhibits featuring artwork in different media.

North Side and North Shore

This Pittsburgh neighborhood was once known as Allegheny City and was home to mansions built by industrial tycoons. Today, the area is called the North Side of Pittsburgh. Its waterfront district, along the Allegheny and Ohio Rivers, is known as the North Shore. Some of these venues are within walking distance of Downtown hotels.

Andy Warhol Museum

Location: North Shore
Address: 117 Sandusky St., Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Picture your event at the Andy Warhol Museum, a seven-story tribute to one of Pittsburgh’s most famous native sons. The Warhol provides a glamorous, sophisticated venue for dinners, cocktail parties and lectures. Accommodates up to 500.

Carnegie Science Center

Location: North Shore
Address: One Allegheny Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Break free from the reins of corporate sameness! Align your molecules at a place where atmosphere, energy, exploration and just plain fun collide. Spaces that accommodate up to 350 guests include a reception area with river views and an Omnimax Theater. Plus, events can be made “green” with organic drinks and compostable serving ware.

Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh

Location: North Shore
Address: 10 Children’s Way, Allegheny Square, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Enjoy the magnificence of the Grand Hall of the Buhl Building, which accommodates 300, or rent one or more of the Museum’s exhibit areas, including Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood. The museum’s expansion project is a LEED-certified green building.

Heinz Field

Location: North Shore
Address: 900 Art Rooney Dr., Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Want a true taste of this sports town? Heinz Field is the home of the Pittsburgh Steelers and the University of Pittsburgh Panthers football teams, and you can include current or former players on your guest list when you hold your event here. From the privacy of the press box to the expansiveness of the Coca-Cola Great Hall, this venue promises an event that is pure Pittsburgh.

Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild

Location: North Shore
Address: 1815 Metropolitan St., Pittsburgh, PA 15233
Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild―a center for jazz, the arts and education―provides a state-of-the-art 350-seat concert hall, suitable for concert productions, corporate meetings, awards ceremonies or receptions. Meeting rooms, a boardroom and a conference center offer classroom-style space.

Mattress Factory―A Museum of Contemporary Art

Location: North Shore
Address: 500 Sampsonia Way, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Hailed as the best facility for installation art in the United States, this one-of-a-kind museum is housed in converted warehouse space. The open industrial interior can be decorated as needed for your reception, meeting, luncheon or dinner. A flexible rental program allows for your choice of caterer.

National Aviary

Location: North Shore
Address: Commons West, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Host your event at the National Aviary, the nation’s premier bird zoo, and mingle with more than 600 exotic and endangered birds. A variety of spaces, including an outdoor tented patio, are available to accommodate corporate meetings, private parties and more; special group packages are available for breakfast and lunch. It’s fun for the whole flock!

New Hazlett Theater

Location: North Side
Address: Allegheny Square East, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Built in 1889, this restored theater is fully equipped, professionally staffed and available for arts events, conferences, seminars and other private events. The theater is part of a historic landmark that also houses one of the country’s first Carnegie Free Libraries.

PNC Park

Location: North Side
Address: Allegheny Square East, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Make your event a “grand slam” at this home of the Pittsburgh Pirates, which is considered among the best ballparks in the nation. Meeting spaces feature fabulous views of the river and Downtown Pittsburgh, and include the country club-like setting of the Home Plate Club, the club level, the visitors’ clubhouse and a theater.

On The Water

Three legendary rivers―the Ohio, Allegheny and Monongahela―define the Pittsburgh region and serve as ever-changing but always breathtaking vantage points of Downtown Pittsburgh and the surrounding area.

Gateway Clipper Fleet

Location: Board at Station Square or have the boat come to you. Pick up is available at the Convention Center dock for a fee.
Address:350 W. Station Square Dr., Pittsburgh, PA 15219
A private corporate charter aboard a beautiful riverboat will transform your event into an unforgettable occasion. Dancing, dining and sightseeing are three popular activities on the agenda.

Pittsburgh Water Limo

Location: North Side
Address: Allegheny Square East, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Book a private party cruise that shows off the city’s magnificent, sweeping views. Small groups of up to 125 passengers will enjoy time on the yacht, which comes complete with a dance floor and bar. Inquire about convenient boarding locations.

RiverQuest

Location: North Shore
Address: The RiverQuest dock is on the North Shore between the Carnegie Science Center and Rivers Casino
Small groups of up to 100 can set sail on this climate-controlled vessel, which comes equipped with a stereo, wireless microphone system, covered outdoor observation deck, and catering galley. Customized programs include freshwater ecology, bridge and island history, and lock and dam excursions.

Oakland and East

Less than three miles east of Downtown Pittsburgh, Oakland is the region’s academic and health-care hub. This bustling urban and cultural center features beautiful green spaces, campuses, museums, historic buildings and public art. Group transportation can be arranged.

Carnegie Museums of Art and Natural History, and Carnegie Music Hall

Location: Oakland
Address: 4400 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15213
This cultural complex allows you and your guests to be transformed in space and time. Set your event in the cretaceous period at the home of Pittsburgh’s legendary dinosaur fossil collection. Or inspire guests amid great works of art in the nation’s first contemporary art museum, home to the nation’s oldest exhibition of modern art. For old-world elegance, step into Carnegie Music Hall, where marble pillars and soaring balconies await your reception or formal occasion. Venues within the complex accommodate from 60 to 2,500 attendees.

Frick Art & Historical Center

Location: East
Address: 7227 Reynolds St., Pittsburgh, PA 15208
Find the culture and refinement of the Gilded Age in this complex of museums, historic buildings and beautifully landscaped grounds, all tucked away in a quiet residential setting. From the rotunda in the Frick Art Museum to a tent outdoors, the Frick offers many options for small events. The complex is also home to the Car and Carriage Museum.

Monroeville Convention Center

Location: Monroeville
Address: 209 Mall Boulevard, Monroeville, PA 15146
This 100,000-square-foot exhibition center connects with the newly-renovated 191-room Doubletree Hotel, offering you the perfect location for trade shows, public shows, conferences and conventions. Plenty of free parking.

Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens

Location: Oakland
Address: One Schenley Park, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
In the news worldwide for hosting President Obama and international dignitaries during the G-20 Pittsburgh Summit, this elegant conservatory is perfect for a cocktail reception in the Outdoor Garden or a meeting in the lush Tropical Forest. The new welcome center is a LEED-certified green building.

Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium

Location: Pittsburgh
Address: One Wild Place, Pittsburgh, PA 15206
Where else can you have a conference with the polar bears? Plan an outdoor or indoor event that will make attendees roar. Only eight miles from Downtown, the Zoo and Aquarium is home to 39 threatened or endangered species and more than 2,000 animals.

Petersen Events Center

Location: Oakland
Address: Address: 3719 Terrace St., Pittsburgh, PA 15261
Home of the University of Pittsburgh Panthers, this modern arena and conference center accommodates up to 15,000 guests for meetings and events. From the arena floor to the unique layout of our First Commonwealth Campus View Club, you’ll find options to fit all of your meeting needs.

Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum

Location: Oakland
Address: Address: 4141 Fifth Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Opened in 1910, Soldiers & Sailors Hall provides a distinctive alternative to conventional venues for a refined and formal event or a fun and casual affair. From the patio to the Grand Ballroom, from the Hall of Valor to the Gettysburg Room, this classic building provides many memorable settings.

The University Club of Pittsburgh

Location: Oakland
Address: Address: 123 University Place, Pittsburgh, PA 15260
This historic building has housed the private club since 1923 and is a full-service conference and banquet facility, with two ballrooms and eleven meeting rooms. This newly renovated and elegant location provides state-of-the-art capabilities.

Other Locations

Group transportation can be arranged for these destinations.

The Bost Building

Location: Homestead
Address: 623 East Eighth Avenue, Homestead, PA 15120
This national historic landmark is the best surviving structure associated with the 1892 Battle of Homestead, the famous steel labor strike. The modern boardroom is perfect for small meetings and for guests interested in the region’s steel heritage.

Urban Mountain Gathering Place