Allegheny County announces Summer Concert Series

ALLEGHENY COUNTY, Pa. — Allegheny County has announced the return of the Summer Concert Series for 2021, which includes several Grammy-award-winning artists.

After being postponed last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, performances are scheduled at South Park every Friday and Hartwood Acres Park every Sunday beginning at 7:30 p.m., with shows at South Park starting on June 4 and Hartwood Acres on June 6. Both South Park Amphitheater and Hartwood Acres Park Amphitheater will host 14 free performances.

The lineup includes nationally recognized recording artists such as moe., Berlin, The Spinners, The Jayhawks and Pennsylvania artists including Low Cut Connie out of Philadelphia, and favorite local acts such as The Commonheart.

“There are so many things that COVID has impacted over the past 14 months. Although our special events team was able to launch unique ways to showcase our performers through television and social media, there’s nothing like live music,” County Executive Rich Fitzgerald said. “The Summer Concert Series is one of my favorite things about the summer, and I’m thrilled that we can once again host performers and residents for in-person events. We have an exciting mix of performers with something for every music lover, no matter their age. Join us for a great summer of live music, food trucks and craft beer.”

The Hartwood Acres Park Amphitheater will also host the 21st Annual Allegheny County Musical Festival with The Commonheart on Sunday, Sept. 5. A $20 per vehicle requested donation benefits children and youth receiving services through the county Department of Human Services or the Juvenile Section of the Family Division of the Court of Common Pleas. Since 2000, the County Musical Festival has raised more than $535,000. To learn more about the Allegheny County Music Festival Fund, visit www.alleghenycounty.us/Human-Services/ACMFF.

Due to the pandemic, concerts may look a little different than they have in the past. Audiences will be asked to remain seated when watching a performance. The concert series will follow state and CDC guidance which allows those who are fully vaccinated to attend without wearing a mask. A section specifically for those who are vaccinated will also be set aside at the front of the stage. Audience members will be expected to observe physical distancing and the site will have additional hand sanitizer dispensers and garbage and recycling stations to limit interaction.

Food trucks and alcohol vender will be present on a rotating basis including Auntie Anne’s, BRGR, Brusters, BytheWayside Coffee, Ekernally Yours, Fat Cat Subs, Hoshi Pittsburgh, Kings Family Restaurant, Le’s Oriental, PGH Halal, Porky’s Bar & Grill, Tambellini’s, Tango Food Truck, Udderly Fresh, Wood Fired Flatbreads, and Yovi’s Chicago Dogs.

2021 Summer Concert Series South Park Amphitheater Schedule

All concerts are free and begin at 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Food trucks and Hop Farm Brewing Company will be on site at all concerts beginning at 6:00 p.m.

• June 4 - Pittsburgh Opera
• June 11 - Bill Toms & Hard Rain
• June 18 - The Jaggerz
• June 25 - The Vindys
• July 3 - Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra - 8:15 p.m.
• July 9 - Albert Cummings
• July 16 - Lakeview
• July 23 - Aaron Lee Tasjan
• July 30 - Berlin featuring Terri Nunn
• Aug. 6 - The Spinners
• Aug. 13 - Low Cut Connie
• Aug. 20 - Spyro Gyra
• Aug. 27 - Shayna Steele
• Sept. 3 - Tamburitzans

2021 Summer Concert Series Hartwood Acres Park Amphitheater Schedule

All concerts are free and begin at 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Food trucks and Hop Farm Brewing Company will be on site at all concerts beginning at 6:00 p.m.

• June 6 - Truth & Rites
• June 13 - River City Brass
• June 20 - Pure Gold
• June 27 - Indigo Girls
• July 4 - Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra - 8:15 p.m.
• July 11 - moe,
• July 18 - The Lone Bellow
• July 25 - Lisa Fischer
• Aug. 1 - Average White Band
• Aug. 8 - The Jayhawks
• Aug. 15 - The Wood Brothers
• Aug. 22 - Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre
• Aug. 29 - The Spin Doctors
• Sept. 5 - 21st Annual Allegheny County Music Festival with The Commonheart. $20 per vehicle requested donation benefits the Allegheny County Department of Human Services. Opening acts at 5 p.m. Commonheart at 8 p.m.

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