2025 SUMMER CONCERTS SERIES PRESENTED BY CITIZENS
Published on May 12, 2025
CITY OF PITTSBURGH ANNOUNCES 2025 SUMMER CONCERTS SERIES PRESENTED BY CITIZENS
Pittsburgh, PA – The CitiParks Office of Special Events is pleased to announce the official schedule for the upcoming 2025 Summer Concert Series presented by Citizens. Featuring 23 events that are free and open to the public, this year’s concert series will include a performance by the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, jazz legend Roger Humphries, as well as the return of the exciting new program “Jam at Grandview”.
On Saturday evenings in June and July, “Stars at Riverview” will again showcase stellar local artists in Riverview Park, including Roger Barbour and Hugo Cruz, with rotating food trucks on site. Each night of musical entertainment, which is supported by the Allegheny Regional Asset District (RAD), encourages concertgoers to bring a lawn chair or blanket to Observatory Hill. Concerts will be followed by a showing of “Dollar Bank Cinema in the Park”.
“Bach, Beethoven, and Brunch” will continue to feature classical melodies in the gardens of Mellon Park. Presented with support from WQED-FM 89.3, attendees are invited to bring a picnic basket to be entered to win a prize in the weekly “Best Brunch” competition during intermission. Food and beverage options will also be available to enjoy from local vendors. These Sunday morning concerts in June and July will showcase area youth in week one with a performance from the Pittsburgh Youth Concert Orchestra, and welcome a return of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra to the program on July 13.
Pittsburgh’s finest jazz musicians return to the Highland Park lawn this August for the ever-popular “Reservoir of Jazz” series. Each Sunday afternoon concertgoers can enjoy local eats and smooth sounds from standout talent like the Lynn Speakman 6tet. New in 2025, craft vendors will be on site for Makers Markets on August 17 & 24. Following the concerts, guests are encouraged to stick around to enjoy “Summer Soul Line Dancing” sessions at the fountain. This series is supported by AARP Pennsylvania, WZUM Jazz, RAD, and the Highland Park Community Council.
Returning to rock the Pittsburgh skyline this August is “Jam at Grandview”, taking place Saturday evenings. Enjoy live music, local brews, and one of the City’s best views from the Grandview Park Bandstand as this new hit concert series entertains for a second year. Area favorites, including SamJAMwich, will entertain throughout the month. This program is made possible in partnership with RAD and Comcast.
“At Citizens, we’re proud to support Pittsburgh’s vibrant arts and culture scene through this exciting summer concert series,” said Mark Rendulic, Pittsburgh Market President at Citizens. “These events bring our community together, celebrate local talent, and create experiences that showcase the best of our city. We encourage community members to come out this summer and enjoy our city’s great parks and enjoy the music.”
For more information on the City of Pittsburgh’s “Summer Concert Series presented by Citizens”, visit www.pittsburghpa.gov/concerts. In case of inclement weather or event cancellation, follow @PghEventsOffice on X, Facebook, and Instagram for updates throughout the summer.
“Stars at Riverview”
Saturdays, June 7 – July 26
7 – 8:30 p.m.
Riverview Park – Observatory Hill
Refreshments available
June 7: Roger Barbour Music
June 14: Park/Hugo/McGraw
June 21: Hugo Cruz and Caminos
June 28: Lee Robinson & ISKA
July 5: Alexander Peck Trio
July 12: Paul Thompson’s Waynetet
July 19: Steel City Calypso
July 26: Erin Burkett, Virgil Walters & Friends
“Bach, Beethoven, and Brunch”
Sundays, June 22 – July 27 (no concert July 6)
10:30 a.m. – Noon
Mellon Park – Fifth and Shady Avenues, Point Breeze/Squirrel Hill
Refreshments available
June 22: Pittsburgh Youth Concert Orchestra
June 29: Cello Fury
July 13: Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra
July 20: Chamber Music Pittsburgh
July 27: North Pittsburgh Flute Society
“Reservoir of Jazz”
Sundays, August 3 – 31
5 – 7 p.m.
Highland Park – Highland Avenue & Reservoir Drive
Refreshments available
August 3: Roger Humphries & RH Factor
August 10: Lynn Speakman 6tet
August 17: Thomas Wendt Quartet
August 24: Paul Cosentino’s Boilermaker Jazz Band
August 31: Scott Boni Quartet
“Jam at Grandview”
Saturdays, August 2 –30
7 – 8:30 p.m.
Grandview Park Bandstand – Bailey Avenue, Mt. Washington
Refreshments available
August 2: Sunny Daze & The Weathermen
August 9: 9FiftySeven
August 16: M.E.L.T.
August 23: Wild Blue Yonder
August 30: SamJAMwich
Pilar Briggs
pilar.briggs@pittsburghpa.gov
412-925-5518