Pittsburgh is a multi-cultural city with a lot to offer in terms of entertainment. As well as boasting a long traditional of jazz, bluegrass and blues, Pittsburgh has a big indie, punk and rock scene, and attracts some of the biggest names on the live music scene to its many concert venues, which include the Mellon Arena, Mr Smalls Theater, Diesel Club Lounge and the Peterson Events Center.
The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra performs at Heinz Hall and the Pittsburgh Opera always draws large audiences at the Benedum Center. As well as music and arts, Pittsburgh is big on sport and home to one of the most successful ever NFL teams – the Pittsburgh Steelers -who have been Super Bowl champions five times and always attract huge support at Heinz Field for home games.
The city's ice hockey side, the Pittsburg Penguins, have won the Stanley Cup twice, and the Pittsburgh Pirates – the city's Major League baseball side, have been victorious in the World Series five times. So whether you are into bluegrass, baseball or Madam Butterfly, there will be something to suit your tastes in Pittsburgh.