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The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Unveils Full Lineup
for the Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival
and Celebrates Grand Opening of Arts Landing
Spin Doctors, The Pharcyde, Joan Osborne, The War and Treaty, Trousdale, Delfeayo Marsalis & The Uptown Jazz Orchestra, Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, and hundreds of local and touring artists to be featured
PITTSBURGH, May 4, 2026—The 67th annual Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival, a production of the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, will debut next month, June 5-7 and 11-14, in its new long-term home—Arts Landing, the Cultural Trust’s four-acre outdoor civic space in the heart of Pittsburgh’s Cultural District.
Marking a new chapter for one of the region’s most beloved traditions, the Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival will bring together 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. The Festival will run 12-9 pm 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.”
The Grand Opening of Arts Landing underscores the Cultural Trust’s arts-driven revitalization leadership in Downtown Pittsburgh, supported by many public and private partners, who are committed to making the Cultural District a vibrant, accessible hub for arts and culture experiences.
“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.”
We are proud to continue our longstanding support of the Cultural Trust and the Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival,” said Jim McQuade, Dollar Bank President & CEO. “We are thrilled to be part of this inclusive, inspiring Festival and new destination that will serve our community for generations.”
MUST-SEE SPECTACLES
Squonk: Joy Machine (World Premiere)
Friday, June 5 | 7 pm
Saturday, June 6 | 1 & 5 pm
Sunday, June 7 | 1 & 5 pm
Thie world premiere performance will transform 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.
BANDALOOP: The Sky is Not the Limit
Friday, June 12 | 5 & 7 pm
Saturday, June 13 | 1 & 7 pm
A vertical performance – seamlessly weaving dynamic physicality, intricate choreography, and climbing technology – 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 in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, the Americas, and Asia, and on screens in films and digital media.
FEATURED MUSIC LINEUP
The following concerts will take place on the Dollar Bank Stage in Arts Landing from 7:30-9 pm. Low chairs and blankets are welcomed on the one-acre Great Lawn.
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 pm.
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 | 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.
Earlier on Saturday, June 13, 2-3 pm, the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra makes a welcome return to the Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival. 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.
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.
PERFORMING & VISUAL ARTS HIGHLIGHTS
The popular Artist Market returns with 350+ artists from around the region and nation selling fine art and fine crafts. Visit the Festival a second time to see new artists rotating 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 (Daily, 12-8 pm).
Celebrated as one of the region’s longest-running, juried exhibitions, the 2026 edition of the Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival’s annual Juried Visual Art Exhibition 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. (Daily, 12-8 pm, SPACE Gallery).
The Giant Eagle Creativity Zone returns to the Festival featuring arts organizations and community partners from throughout the region. Families can expect hands-on activities with new organizations rotating on-site throughout the Festival (Daily, 12-6 pm).
The Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival Dance Battle returns for its 12th year! This year will include an All Styles battle with cash prizes and trophies for the finalists. A live DJ will be spinning for the entire event (Saturday, June 6, 2-5 pm).
Dozens of additional events are listed at TrustArts.org/TRAF. All events are subject to change.
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust thanks presenting sponsor Dollar Bank for its generous support. Additional funding comes from Allegheny Health Network, the Bessie F. Anathan Charitable Trust of The Pittsburgh Foundation, Colcom Foundation, Giant Eagle, The Grable Foundation, Laurel Foundation, LYFT, and Neighborhood Ford Store and Bronco Wild Fund. Media partners include 91.3 WYEP and 90.5 WESA, CityCast, NEXT Pittsburgh, and Visit Pittsburgh. Operational support is provided by Flyspace Productions.
Individuals can support the non-profit Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, producer of the Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival, at TrustArts.org/supportTRAF, unlocking access to membership benefits in the Cultural District all year long.
A schedule of post-Festival summer activities in Arts Landing will be announced in May. The new civic space is designed to build on the Cultural Trust’s mission, creating a destination where people come together, stay Downtown longer, and return more often. Arts Landing will enhance the Cultural Trust’s impact on Downtown, already supporting more than 1,700 jobs and generating more than $175 million for the regional economy each year ($1 billion cumulatively post-pandemic).
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The Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival, a production of the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, is a celebration of the arts in downtown Pittsburgh unlike any other in the nation, established in 1960. This multi-disciplinary festival is free to attend, open to everyone, and attracts tens of thousands of guests annually. Guests can expect an array of music, dance, public art, gallery exhibitions, and Artist Market featuring artists from around the country.
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust is one of the nation’s premier arts presenters and a major catalytic influence in Pittsburgh, having overseen one of the city’s most historic transformations: turning a seedy red-light district into a magnet destination for arts-lovers, residents, visitors, and business owners. Founded in 1984, the Cultural Trust presents an array of quality performing and visual arts, provides comprehensive educational experiences, and stewards Pittsburgh’s Cultural District as a national model of economic revitalization through the arts. Lauded as “the single greatest creative force in Pittsburgh,” the Cultural Trust has worked to make Pittsburgh a place where the arts can flourish. The 14-block Cultural District, a project of the Cultural Trust, has become a vibrant center for culture, art, food, and community in downtown Pittsburgh, providing a home for a broad range of performance groups and resident companies. Approximately one million people visit the Cultural District each year, generating more than $175M in economic impact for the region.
About Arts Landing | Funding for the construction of Arts Landing is generously provided by Allegheny Foundation, Allegheny Regional Asset District (RAD), BNY, The Buhl Foundation, The Burke Foundations, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Colcom Foundation, Dollar Bank Foundation, Eden Hall Foundation, Audrey Hillman Fisher Foundation, Fleischner Family Charitable Foundation, Giant Eagle Foundation, The Grable Foundation, The Heinz Endowments, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, Henry L. Hillman Foundation, Jewish Healthcare Foundation, Richard King Mellon Foundation, PNC, and PPG Foundation.
The $31M civic space is a key part of the Downtown Revitalization Vision announced in 2024 by the Allegheny Conference on Community Development, Allegheny County, the City of Pittsburgh, and Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh as part of Governor Shapiro’s 10-year $600-million-dollar plan to rejuvenate Downtown Pittsburgh.
For more information and to sign up for email updates about Arts Landing, visit TrustArts.org/ArtsLanding
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