The 67th annual Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival, a production of the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, has announced this year’s full performance lineup as it readies to make a splash in its new home, Arts Landing, June 5-7 and 11-14, 2026.
The Festival’s permanent site, a 4-acre civic space in the Downtown Cultural District, will hold “hundreds of artists – from Grammy Award-winning musicians and internationally acclaimed performers to standout local artists – for seven days of free art and music spanning two weekends.”
Among the highlights, Squonk Opera will premiere a new work, titled Joy Machine, Friday, June 5, at 7 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, June 6 and 7, at 1 and 5 p.m.
The performance is billed as “transform[ing] Arts Landing into a kinetic, music-filled playground, where the audience powers the performance. In Joy Machine, Squonk pushes participation further than ever before. For the first time, the audience is invited fully onstage — into Squonk’s world of imagination. The central idea is simple and radical: joy is not something to be consumed, but something we build together.”
The Festival will run 12-9 p.m. daily. A full schedule of performing and visual arts attractions is available now at TrustArts.org/TRAF.
“This year’s lineup reflects both the global spirit and local heart of the Festival,” said Brooke Horejsi, Chief Programming and Engagement Officer for the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust. “With a mix of nationally touring and local musicians, premieres by local favorite, Squonk, and internationally renowned Bandaloop, as well as a visual arts market with hundreds of artists, we can’t wait to welcome all of Pittsburgh to Arts Landing as we celebrate this exciting new chapter in our Festival’s history.”
“We are grateful to Dollar Bank for their continued leadership and generosity,” said Kendra Whitlock Ingram, President & CEO of the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust. “Our partnership is rooted in a shared belief that access to arts and culture strengthens communities, enhances quality of life, and plays a vital role in Downtown revitalization and economic impact.”
Arts Landing, now opened to the public, was finished in time to welcome the tens of thousands visitors for the 2026 NFL Draft. It includes the Dollar Bank Stage, a bandshell at the edge of the great lawn, that will welcome a music lineup that includes the Spin Doctors, The Pharcyde, Joan Osborne, The War and Treaty, Trousdale, Delfeayo Marsalis & The Uptown Jazz Orchestra, and the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra.
Along with Squonk’s Joy Machine, a highlight of the 2026 Three Rivers Arts Festival is “a vertical performance” by BANDALOOP: The Sky is Not the Limit (Friday, June 12, 5 & 7 p.m., and Saturday, June 13, 1 and 7 p.m.).
The Sky is Not the Limit is described as “seamlessly weaving dynamic physicality, intricate choreography, and climbing technology – [it] will turn the dance floor on its side, using the façade of the BNY Visitor Center in Arts Landing. BANDALOOP honors nature, community, and the human spirit through perspective-bending dance. An innovator in vertical performance, BANDALOOP has performed for millions of people in over 30 countries … and on screens in films and digital media.”
2026 THREE RIVERS ARTS FESTIVAL FEATURED MUSIC LINEUP
Concerts take place on the Dollar Bank Stage in Arts Landing from 7:30-9 p.m., unless otherwise indicated. Low chairs and blankets are welcomed on the 1-acre Great Lawn. Descriptions via the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust
Friday, June 5 | Spin Doctors | The band’s new album finds the alt‑rock veterans in top form, loaded with hooks and the warm, funky groove that longtime fans love. Face Full of Cake is a full‑circle moment that echoes the spirit of their 1991 breakthrough Pocket Full of Kryptonite, radiating the joy and camaraderie of a band that still finds something new every time they plug in and play.
Saturday, June 6 | The Pharcyde | The alternative hip-hop icons bring their classic sound with a legacy that helped define ’90s hip-hop. The group’s debut album, Bizarre Ride II the Pharcyde (1992), featuring the hit single “Passin’ Me By,” was highly acclaimed and is widely cited as one of the greatest albums in alternative hip-hop. In 2025, “Passin’ Me By” was certified platinum in the U.S. and the group was named one of Billboard’s greatest rap groups of all time.
Sunday, June 7 | Trousdale | The trio of Quinn D’Andrea, Georgia Greene, and Lauren Jones creates harmony‑rich songs that explore the ache and beauty of growing through change. With country‑warm tones, pop finesse, and three‑part harmonies that shine both on record and on stage, Trousdale turns life’s messiest moments into uplifting, resonant music.
Thursday, June 11 | Buffalo Rose | This Pittsburgh-focused night of music features Buffalo Rose, whose vibrant take on Americana combines pop, rock, soul, and musical theater influences, along with high-powered vocal harmonies and kaleidoscopic instrumental arrangements. Coltt Winter Lepley and the Briar Valley Rangers perform from 6-7 p.m.
Friday, June 12 | The War and Treaty | Founded in 2014 by the husband-and-wife duo Michael Trotter Jr. and Tanya Trotter, The War and Treaty has emerged as one of the most electrifying new acts in American music. They were nominated for the Best New Artist and Best American Roots Song at the 2024 Grammy Awards, and have also been nominated for Duo of the Year at the CMA Awards two years in a row and for Vocal Duo of the Year at the ACM Awards.
Saturday, June 13, 2-3 p.m. | Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra | Associate Conductor Jacob Joyce leads a virtuoso string ensemble in a delightful selection of musical favorites — from the music of Mozart and Grieg to Tchaikovsky and more.
Saturday, June 13 | Delfeayo Marsalis & The Uptown Jazz Orchestra | The Grammy‑winning producer, trombonist, composer, and NEA Jazz Master has built an extraordinary international career performing with legendary artists such as Ray Charles, Art Blakey, Max Roach, Elvin Jones, and Slide Hampton. He has also produced more than 125 recordings since beginning his producing career at age 17.
Sunday, June 14 | Joan Osborne | Across three decades, Grammy-nominated Joan Osborne has built a career defined by vocal power, artistic curiosity, and fearless genre exploration. Osborne first explored the Bob Dylan songbook on her acclaimed 2017 release, Songs of Bob Dylan, offering soulful and revelatory interpretations that expanded an already celebrated career. Now, Dylanology Live stands as another testament to her unparalleled skill as both songwriter and interpreter.
2026 FESTIVAL PERFORMING & VISUAL ARTS HIGHLIGHTS
Artists Market | Daily, 12-8 p.m. | The popular Artist Market returns with 350+ artists from around the region and nation selling fine art and fine crafts. Artists rotate into the Festival, with some artists participating for three, four, and seven days. A full list of artists and their exhibition dates is available at TrustArts.org/TRAFmarket .
Juried Visual Art Exhibition | SPACE Gallery | Daily, 12-8 p.m. | Celebrated as one of the region’s longest-running, juried exhibitions, the 2026 edition is presented in partnership with Associated Artists of Pittsburgh. This open call invites artists within a 150-mile radius of downtown Pittsburgh and highlights the exceptional talent and perspectives of artists in our region. 2026 Jurors: Davine Byon, Atiya Jones, and Isaac Pleta.
Giant Eagle Creativity Zone | Daily, 12-6 p.m. | Families can expect hands-on activities with new organizations rotating on-site throughout the Festival, and featuring arts organizations and community partners from throughout the region.
Dance Battle | Saturday, June 6, 2-5 p.m. | Returning for its 12th year, 2026 will include an All Styles battle with cash prizes and trophies for the finalists. A live DJ will be spinning for the entire event.
Dozens of additional events are listed at TrustArts.org/TRAF. All events are subject to change. A schedule of post-Festival summer activities in Arts Landing will be announced later this month.
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