PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Country music superstar Kenny Chesney returns to Pittsburgh this weekend for a much-anticipated concert at Acrisure Stadium. 

Chesney and his “Sun Goes Down Tour” return to Pittsburgh for the 12th time on Saturday with special guests Zac Brown Band, Megan Moroney and Uncle Kracker. 

Chesney last played in Pittsburgh in June 2022. Last summer, he played in State College in March during his “I Go Back Tour.”

Tailgating details for Kenny Chesney’s Pittsburgh concert

Parking lots open at 1 p.m. on Saturday, with all parking lots surrounding Acrisure Stadium open for visitors. 

“Fans are encouraged to use North Shore parking lots, including the Champions Garage and other North Shore lots,” Acrisure Stadium said in a news release on Tuesday. 

All gates at the stadium open at 4 p.m., and the concert kicks off at 5 p.m.  Anyone with floor seats must use Gate 6 north endzone on Reedsdale Street. 

Transportation options for Kenny Chesney concert in Pittsburgh 

People attending the Kenny Chesney concert on Saturday are encouraged to park in Downtown Pittsburgh and ride the light rail to Acrisure Stadium. The ride on the light rail is free. 

Fans can also park at Station Square and ride the Gateway Clipper to the North Shore for $30. 

“The majority of the downtown Pittsburgh Parking Authority garages will charge $6 – $20 for event day parking that will vary by garage,” Acrisure Stadium said in Tuesday’s news release. 

Officials also want to remind anyone going to the concert that the Ninth Street Bridge and Merchant Street will be closed due to the Arts Festival and Pittsburgh Pride. Fort Duquesne Boulevard between Sixth and Ninth streets will also be closed. 

Kenny Chesney concert bag policy

Fans are encouraged not to bring a bag to the Kenny Chesney concert on Saturday. If a bag is necessary, fans can use two types: a clear plastic bag the size of a 1-gallon Ziploc bag or a small handheld purse clutch.   

Acrisure Stadium is also a cashless venue. 

Tens of thousands of people coming for concert experience 

Tens of thousands of people are set to make their way to the North Shore to experience the Kenny Chesney concert. 

Parked along the North Shore, some people have been waiting on their boats for weeks.

“We just wanted a spot, and this is where we chose to be at. And we’re just looking forward to some fun this weekend,” boater Ricky Sparrow said. 

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — With three major events all taking place in different parts of town, it’s going to be a very busy weekend throughout the city of Pittsburgh. 

With Kenny Chesney in town for a summer concert stop at Acrisure Stadium, Pittsburgh Pride kicking off its annual festival, and the Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival getting underway, tens of thousands of people will be packing into numerous parts of the city.

Pittsburgh Public Safety officials will be holding a media briefing at 10:00 a.m. to talk about their preparations for the busy weekend in the city. 

Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival gets underway Friday morning

The annual Three Rivers Arts Festival will be getting underway this morning at 11:00.  The festival will last through the end of next weekend in the city’s Cultural District.

Around 300,000 people are expected to attend the festival over the next ten days with more than 400 artists and vendors are expected to be on hand. 

The Rachel Carson Bridge was closed to traffic earlier this week and will add even more space for the festival. The bridge will be full of artists, a music stage, and more.   

The festival starts this morning and runs through next Sunday with hours from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. each day.  

Pittsburgh Pride begins Friday ahead of Saturday march and parade 

Starting today at 2 p.m,, Pittsburgh Pride will be getting underway and kicking off the start of Pride Month.

The multi-day celebration will start today with Pride in the Park at Allegheny Commons Park West on the city’s North Side. 

Tomorrow, lineup will begin for the Pittsburgh Pride March and Parade at 10:00 a.m. along Liberty Avenue between 11th Street and 16th Street. The march and parade will get underway at Noon. Anyone wishing to march in support of LGBTQIA+ rights is welcome to participate. 

The march and parade will travel down Liberty Avenue, turn right onto 7th Street, across the Andy Warhol Bridge, and through the North Side to Allegheny Commons Park. 

After the march and parade, there will be performances with more than 40 LGBTQIA+ artists starting at 2 p.m.., headlined by Tamar Braxton. 

The festival’s closing block party will take place from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. in Bloomfield. 

Kenny Chesney returns to Acrisure Stadium on Saturday

The Sun Goes Down Tour is making a stop here in Pittsburgh and it’s going to be a packed house on the North Shore tomorrow as Kenny Chesney, the Zac Brown Band, Megan Moroney, and Uncle Kracker are getting ready to play Acrisure Stadium.

This will be Kenny Chesney’s 12th time playing the home of the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Parking lots open at 1 p.m. tomorrow.  People attending the concert are encouraged to park in Downtown Pittsburgh and ride the light rail to the North Shore The ride on the light rail is free. 

Gates open at 4 p.m. and the opening acts will start at 5 p.m. 

If a bag is necessary, fans can use two types: a clear plastic bag the size of a 1-gallon Ziploc bag or a small handheld purse clutch. 

Acrisure Stadium is a cashless venue.