Highmark First Night

Get ready to bundle up and get down at Highmark First Night Pittsburgh, where the entire Cultural District transforms into a massive, 14-block party to ring in the new year. Culminating with the iconic Future of Pittsburgh Ball rise at midnight, this family-friendly spectacular packs in live music, mesmerizing live ice sculpting, theatrical performances, and dazzling fireworks that light up the Pennsylvania sky. Whether you are catching the battle of the bands, indulging in interactive lip-sync spectaculars, or just warming up inside the many galleries and theaters, this sprawling celebration promises non-stop arts and entertainment for all ages. Grab your admission button and prepare to dance, laugh, and cheer your way into the next year with tens of thousands of your closest friends in downtown Pittsburgh.