It took me over 3.5 years to come here, which is funny to me, as I am a very regular concertgoer. I…read moream super happy that Club Cafe reopened under new ownership, as that opportunity may have been otherwise not possible. Walking in here, I was immediately surprised by how small and intimate this venue is. There are a few places to sit here, but it is mostly standing room only. No matter where you are, you are likely no more than 15 feet from the stage. Just a heads up -- there is a slight step when you enter into the venue, so step up and/or over it. I tripped on the slight angled step of the door and slightly stumbled into the venue. There are a lot of local acts that perform here -- many that I am not aware of, and so that may have been what kept me from coming here in the past. I happened to come here for a national act, Ondara, of whom I was actually surprised to see performing in such a small venue. I would definitely come back here again for the right performer/band. The acoustics are wonderful.

Solid effort to bring in TODD BARRY (Dec 1 2023). Intimate show…read more Nice small venue on E Carson

I find myself visiting Stage AE several times a year for various concerts, Steeler games, and other…read morecity events. Personally, I have never had a bad experience here, and always enjoy the different events hosted at the venue. Conveniently located in the heart of the Pittsburgh's North Shore neighborhood, Stage AE sits right in between Acrisure Stadium (Heinz Field) and PNC Park. There is clear and visible signage that will make locating the building simple. It is surrounded by many different bars and restaurants along North Shore Drive that are open pretty late, so plenty of options for food and drinks before or after your event. The River Walk along with Ohio is also just a block or two away. Though this is located within Pittsburgh proper, there is ample parking all around. The entire venue is essentially surrounded by surface lots, parking garages, and street parking options, due to the proximity to both Acrisure and PNC Park. If there is no other major event happening in the area, I can typically get a street spot for concerts to avoid paying a lot for a spot in a parking lot. If you would rather opt for public transit to get here, there are two T stops within walking distance to the venue: North Side and Allegheny. I believe the North Side Station would be slightly closer, but they are pretty much the same distance. The venue's entrance is located along Chuck Noll Way. If the event is outdoors or there is an outdoor component, they will have another entrance at the corner of Chuck Noll Way and North Shore Drive. This corner is also where the box office is located. Unless you are planning on camping out before the venue opens, I have never really waited in a line to enter. The process of going through security and getting inside has always been simple each time I have visited. FYI, there is a bag policy, but they will allow exceptions for medical bags after searching them. Majority of the "seating" here is general admission/standing room. There are pros and cons to this, depending on who you are and your preference for seating. Pros are that you can stand anywhere - on the floor in front of the stage, further back near the bar, somewhere in between - the world is your oyster there. The cons are that you do not have a dedicated, reserved space, nor an actual seat, if you want that. There are actual seats in the upper balcony section, though I have never sat in this area. They are specific tickets and seem to always sell out, no matter the show. The venue itself is great. The acoustics, the optics, and the overall experience never disappoint. The shows are good whether you are right up front, or decide to hang back further. It never feels overwhelmingly crowded, even when you are in the floor area for a concert. No matter if it is a Country show, Hardcore band, or event some Yacht Rock, I truthfully have no complaints regarding the concert/event experience here! I especially love coming here before a Steeler game. The inside and outside are usually open, and the atmosphere is like one giant tailgate. You can grab a beer, watch some football, and have a good time before you make your way into the stadium. They also bring in additional restrooms to accommodate the larger crowds. Would highly recommend this if you ever find yourself looking for pre-game plans. Once you enter the indoor venue, the main bar is located to your right in the back. When the events are outdoors, there will be bars open outside as well. The menu consists of Cocktails, Wines, Seltzers, Craft Beer, Domestic Beer, Pepsi Products, Water, Non-Alcoholic Beer, and a few other drinks. They also seem to offer themed drinks in line with whatever concert or event is being hosted that night. My one note on the drinks is that they serve the bottles of water without a lid. I find this extremely inconvenient, especially if you are in a more lively crowd and want to move around. Very hard to do that without a cap to keep your drink contained! A food/concession stand sits on the right side wall near the back. Some of the drinks are also served in this stand, along with some typical concession stand-type food. I have personally never tried any, but I imagine it is typical arena/stadium cuisine. At both the bars and the concession areas, there are always a ton of employees. Therefore, there is never really a line. Anytime I have ordered anything, I am waited on almost immediately. Pricing is high for the drinks and the concessions, but that is almost expected given the type of venue this is. Stage AE is an awesome venue for smaller concerts and hang outs during sporting events. It is easy to get to, navigate, and is always very clean and welcoming. I've never seen a bad show here, and always look forward to coming down when the opportunity presents itself. I would recommend giving a concert a try here, whether indoors or out, as they are all always a great time!

This is by far my favorite concert venue in Pittsburgh. It's so much fun to go in the summer and…read moreeven great to see acts in the fall and winter inside. It's so convenient, easy to park and close to some fun bars and restaurants. My friends and I really enjoy going there. It's great that if you really like an artist, you can go to the front of the stage to watch them. I have been right upfront for some really great shows. It's so much fun to be right there seeing their passion for their art and being able to get into it with other fans who love them too. It's fun to go out on the lawn with a beverage and just hang out with friends to enjoy the show. You can also have fun with other people doing silly things like playing with giant inflatable beach balls that people bat around. You can also meet the artists at the merch booth, which is fun and get them to sign their albums or other merch.

If parking was easier & this venue was closer to my house I'd be there much more often. It's a…read moregreat venue with several bars, main floor is GA & balconies have some tables. In the back of the main floor there are some high tops & a few out front around the edges too, but shows are standing room only typically. The sound & lighting are great. Staff has been friendly. I do recommend catching a show here, but come early to park or Uber here.

Stellar vibe and set up for live music! With an unassuming entrance...you will be blown away once…read moreI side the venue. Great sound and easy bar access with a grotto feel.

Came here for July 4th stuff. Got here when they opened and stayed for several hours. Not amazing…read morebar food but very good hot dogs with specialized ones. They had IC Light for $5 and we enjoyed food and beer. The reason for five stars was Dana. She is a sweet and kind person who made us feel so welcome. I will go back because of Dana.

Not for the faint of heart. Come craving a hot dog and punch, be a member. (My recommendation)…read moreThat's the only way to good service, or mildly good. Ambiance is fun to watch people's on stage. Pretty ok....

I stopped in a few times during my recent visit to Pittsburgh. Located in the popular Strip…read moreDistrict it has a lot to offer as a brewery. The space is huge which includes the dedicated patio seating. They have a variety of fun games to play inside and some TV's. I tried a few of the IPA's and I was very satisfied to the complexity of the beer. I live in the West Coast so it was nice to try a different version of an IPA. They also offer cocktails if beer isn't your thing. The staff on both visits were polite and helpful.

We stopped by Helltown yesterday night from about 7:30pm until close with the primary purpose of…read moredoing live band karaoke with Lead Singer Wanted. The inside is huge with a good variety of picnic tables, high tops, and bar seating so it's a great place for a large group. They also have a spacious outdoor patio as well. It was pleasantly cold inside and I was glad the AC worked well, even with their high ceilings. They don't seem to have food there besides a few bags of chips behind the bar for purchase. I did see someone bring in a whole pizza so I'm assuming it's bring your own food. There's no table service and you wait in a designated queue at the bar to order. They take Apple Pay which was really convenient. They have a variety of different beers and cocktails. I thought my two beers I got were pretty reasonably priced. Live band karaoke itself was really fun and our group enjoyed it a lot. Sadly, it emptied out quite a bit throughout the night except for at the end when a large group randomly came in to sing the final song with everyone. Not sure why it was so slow since it was so fun!

Yoooo, I had a lot of fun at the Dormont Arts event with…read morethem doing the music and sound. It was great to have the music and they had vinyl records there too, I got to take a really cool record home for listening later, cheers guys!!

From the owner: The Parking Pad is outdoor music venue in a backyard with major local and regional bands playing…read moreonce a month from April through September. They welcome anyone and everyone of any age into their yard and home for a live concert and a potluck for $10 per person for every show. The space itself is charming and welcoming, and the hosts are kind and so generous with their space, even putting out a bin of Lego and Barbies for kids to play with while parents are listening to music.

A beautiful local DIY place for creatives to form community and pursue your passions.read more

Everything you can expect from a small rock venue in the best way. Super affordable tickets in a…read moregreat lively area. There's a lot of spirit at this venue with kind staff. I'd really recommend checking this place out since they have shows super frequently and accessibly.

Holy fuc balls batman these piano bars are always alot of fun. Lots of people having good times…read more The bartenders are fantastic hard working and always take care of you. We ended up closing the place out and looking forward to going back

Emo Night: what a disaster. Please stop advertising specialty music nights just to play your…read moretypical set list with one Weezer song mixed in. What a joke. Very talented musicians that are apparently constrained to a very mainstream non-emo set list. Drinks were cold, would have been a great night if they didn't take requests and pocket a lot of $$$ just to ignore them all.