Southside Works

Music on the Lawn
2025-08-15 18:00 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | The New Town Square, 27th & Sidney Streets
Music on the Mon is now Music on the Lawn! From June through August, Town Square is the local hotspot for free weekly/weekend concerts and performances. Critically acclaimed as one of the best and most innovative concert series in the city, local and national headliners rocked crowds. This year, the line-up follows suit plus local libations will be on tap and Town Square’s tenants offering up the best in local eats.

Southside Works Out
2025-08-17 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-08-31 10:00 - 12:00 | The New Town Square, 27th & Sidney Streets
Join Made in PGH as they activate Town Square this summer for free fitness classes. After breaking a sweat, guests can cool off with some local entertainment, food and beverage pop-ups, and local vendors selling fitness and wellness- inspired wares.

There are two 1-hour sessions @ 10am and 11am

Music on the Lawn - Season End
2025-08-22 18:00 - 21:30 | The New Town Square, 27th & Sidney Streets

TacoMania
2025-08-23 14:00 - 20:00 | The New Town Square, 27th & Sidney Streets
It’s about to go down in Town Square. The city’s best food trucks and taco-makers return for year 3 for the Taco Festival with Beers of the Burgh. Local brews, tacos for days, live music, plus lucha libre style wrestling will be at the heart of the summer’s most entertaining, unique, and delicious festivals.

Night Market
2025-08-30 17:00 - 21:00, 2025-10-25 17:00 - 21:00 | The New Town Square, 27th & Sidney Streets
The streets of SouthSide Works will light up at this festival of local art, vendors, and vintage. Shop over 50 local vendors and enjoy local food and drink as you soak in the sights and sounds of summer and fall evenings at SouthSide Works.

Neighborhood Flea
2025-09-14 10:00 - 15:00, 2025-10-12 10:00 - 15:00 | The New Town Square, 27th & Sidney Streets
The City’s favorite vintage & artists market is back for year 2 at SouthSide Works! The ultimate Sunday Funday is brought to you by I Made It! Market and features over 85 clothing, furniture, art, and vintage wares vendors. Stroll with a local brew after brunch on-property while you score one-of-a-kind finds.

3rd Annual CommUnity Day with Unity Recovery
2025-09-20 10:00 - 14:00 | The New Town Square, 27th & Sidney Streets
Calling all Pittsburgh commUNITY Superheros – We need your powers this recovery month!Join us for our third annual commUNITY day to celebrate our local Superheros! Free activities, family fun, costume contest, and a celebration of recovery and connection.

BaconBurgh
2025-09-27 12:00 - 19:00
Say Hello to BaconBurgh — Pittsburgh’s Premier Bacon Festival!!!

That’s right, Pittsburgh — we’re throwing a full-blown party for the most beloved ingredient on the planet: BACON. Join us in the South Side Works for a deliciously indulgent day packed with bacon-inspired eats, live music, beer, bourbon, cocktails and more!

Every food truck is bringing the bacon. Literally. From bacon burgers and bacon pierogies to candied bacon cupcakes and everything in between, you’ll be living your best bacon life.

Whether you’re a certified bacon fanatic or just down to eat and hang with a great crowd, BaconBurgh is here to bring the sizzle. Come hungry — you’re gonna need it.

WHAT TO EXPECT

15+ Food Trucks – Each one serving at least one bacon-loaded dish

Beer, Bourbon & Cocktails – Because bacon tastes better with a drink in hand

Live Music All Day – Local bands keeping the energy up

Vendor Village – Shop from local makers and artists curated by I Made It Market

Kid-Friendly Activities – Family fun for all ages provided by South Side Kids

FOOD TRUCK LINEUP

Brisketburgh • Chocolate Moonshine Fudge • Cold Friends Kitchen • Cupcake PGH • Emporio Meatball Truck • Jenny Lee Swirl Bread • Kona Ice • Let’s Taco • Notorious BLT • Pgh Burghers • PGH Crepes • PGH Pierogi Truck • Philly Pretzel Factory • Pita My Shwarma • Pittsburgh Smokehouse • Rogue BBQ • Sinkers and Suds • Sooo Delicious • Street Fries • Waffle Burger •

TICKETS

Buy Tickets

21+ Early Admission Ticket – 12:00pm Entry + 1 Yuengling or Athletic NA Beer or bottle of water – $15

21+ General Admission Ticket – 2:00pm Entry + 1 Yuengling or AThletic NA Beer or bottle of water – $7

Free Admission for all attendees under the age of 21+

CHARITY PARTNER

A portion of the proceeds from BaconBurgh will benefit A+ Schools.

BAND SCHEDULE

Z Town Street Band 12:00pm – 1:45pm

Sweaty Already String Band – 2:30pm – 5:00pm

Nashville – 5:30-7pm

*Event schedule is subject to change.

SPONSORS

We want to thank our sponsors for making this event happen – Yuengling / Jack Daniels / Surfside / Athletic Brewing Company

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This event is an all ages event. Attendees under 21 years of age do not need a ticket to the event.

Guests are welcome to bring their own camp chairs and / or blankets for seating.

Parking – Onsite parking is available for purchase in the parking garages located in the South Side Works

Follow @BaconBurghFest for all the crispy updates.

For vendor and sponsorship opportunities please email beersoftheburgh@gmail.com

Rocktoberfest with Beers of the Burgh
2025-10-05 14:00 - 19:00
Beers of the Burgh signature Fall event returns for its fourth year to SouthSide Works! Fall weather, outdoor revelry, live music, beer … Oktoberfest is all about the things we lovemost. BOTB is fusing it with a little local flavor, and distilling the traditional two-week fest into one incredible afternoon featuringlocal craft beer, food trucks,and live music across 2 stages. Lederhosen optional.

Dog Park Howl-o-ween
2025-10-19 12:00 - 16:00 | Dog Park at SouthSide Works, 2706 S Water St, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15203, United States
The fifth Annual Howl-o-ween is happening at SouthSide Works Dog Park with our friends from Camp Bow Wow and Hollywood Feed! Guests and their furry friends will enjoy special treats, a pet costume contest and Halloween-inspired games. Vendors range from rescue groups to pet specialty vendors.

The Great Pink Pumpkin Patch with Women Who Rock
2025-10-25 14:00 - 20:00 | The New Town Square, 27th & Sidney Streets
Women Who Rock will host a festive Pink Pumpkin Patch that takes over Town Square to engage and delight the community and make for some rockin’ fall photo opps. All proceeds benefit Magee Womens Research Institute.

Holiday Glow
2025-11-21 17:00 - 20:00 | The New Town Square, 27th & Sidney Streets
SouthSide Works is glowing this holiday season! Join us as we unveil our holiday lights and light the tree in Town Square. The Nest by The Speckled Egg will be popping up with hot cocoa for kids and hot cocktails and mocktails for grownups. Enjoy seasonal music, crafts, free photos with Santa, and festive fun for all ages.

Holiday Spectacular and Holiday Market with I Made It! Market!
2025-12-13 12:00 - 18:00 | The New Town Square, 27th & Sidney Streets
SouthSide Works is the center of holiday fun for a spectacular Saturday of shopping, dining, and entertainment. Guests can shop the Holiday Market with over 60+ local vendors and artisans. Enjoy live local music, festive food & drink, visits with your favorite winter characters, and photos with Santa.

Noon-year's Eve
2025-12-31 10:30 - 12:30 | CoHatch & 27th & Sidney indoor pop-up, 2681 Sidney Street, Pittsburgh, 15203
SouthSide Kids SouthSide Works, and Cohatch present the third annual NOON Years Eve at SouthSide Works on December 31st starting at 10:30am. The Little Kids Discodance party, crafts with Southside Kids, free facepainting, and more will delight guests of all ages. The event is free and open to the public.

Women Who Rock: Networking Mixer Vol. 5
2026-02-21 14:00 - 16:30

SouthSide Soup Contest, Registration Location
2026-02-28 08:00 - 17:00

Neighborhood Flea for Mother's Day!
2026-05-10 10:00 - 15:00 | The New Town Square, 27th & Sidney Streets

RUSH to Crush Cancer
2026-05-15 08:00 - 2026-05-17 17:00 | SouthShore Riverfront Park

Walk to Cure Arthritis
2026-05-16 08:00 - 17:00 | SouthShore Riverfront Park

Dog Park Yappy Hour
2026-05-21 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-06-18 17:00 - 19:00 | Dog Park, 2706 S Water St, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15203, United States

Night Market
2026-05-23 17:00 - 21:00 | The New Town Square, 27th & Sidney Streets

Heart of Glass Fundraiser
2026-05-24 12:00 - 17:00 | Dog Park & South Shore Riverfront Park, 2706 S Water St, Pittsburgh, PA, 15203, United States
This dog-friendly fundraiser is bringing together local businesses, pet lovers, and neighbors to support Heart of Glass, a SouthSide Works–connected dog rescue. Featuring craft beer, food trucks, live music, and canine-centric fun, with 100% of proceeds benefiting rescue dogs in need.

SouthSide Works Out
2026-06-07 10:00 - 12:00 | The New Town Square, 27th & Sidney Streets

Artist Talks @ THE SHOP
2026-06-13 11:00 - 13:00 | The Shop, 27th & Sidney Streets
Patterns of Meaning – THE SHOP | 27th & Sidney Pop-Up

Learn what inspires creativity from the artists themselves!

Neighborhood Flea
2026-06-14 10:00 - 15:00 | The New Town Square, 27th & Sidney Streets

Neighborhood Happy Hour @ THE SHOP
2026-06-18 16:00 - 19:00 | The Shop, 27th & Sidney Streets
Patterns of Meaning – THE SHOP | 27th & Sidney Pop-Up

On view at THE SHOP this month are artworks in various mediums by 12 established and early-career artists. Meet and mingle with art and neighbors.
