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Light Up Night returns Sat., Nov. 21 for its 65th year, and the Holiday Market is back in Market Square
The Pittsburgh Morning News team
If you're headed Downtown on Sat., Nov. 21, Highmark Light Up Night starts at 4 p.m. and ends with a Zambelli fireworks show. Mt. Lebanon native Daya headlines at Arts Landing. The night's plans include free concerts at Heinz …, with the celebration beginning at the City-County Building with the tree lighting.
Light Up Night starts at 4 p.m. and ends with fireworks
- Nov. 20The Peoples Gas Holiday Market is set to open.
- Nov. 21At 4 p.m., Light Up Night begins.
- Nov. 21The celebration begins at the City-County Building with the tree lighting.
- Nov. 21Daya headlines Xfinity Jam at Arts Landing.
- Nov. 21A Zambelli fireworks show ends the night.
- Dec. 24The Holiday Market is set to end its run.
Sources: WTAE, CBS Pittsburgh
- Holiday Market: Nov. 20 to Dec. 24 in Market Square
- Hallmark Winter Glow: a free new attraction at Arts Landing
- Holiday Kids Play: 219 Forbes Ave., Saturdays 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sundays until 6 p.m.
Market Square has setup underway for the Peoples Gas Holiday Market after its renovations. Last year the market moved to the Cultural District while the square was being redone ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft.
Light Up Night by the numbers
- 65th
- year for Highmark Light Up Night
- 4 p.m.
- start of the festivities on Nov. 21
- 9:30 p.m.
- fireworks grand finale
- Dec. 24
- last day of the Holiday Market
Sources: WTAE, CBS Pittsburgh
Sources: WTAE, CBS Pittsburgh, WPXI