It’s still cold outside, but that’s not stopping the concert schedule from beginning to heat up, with a handful of sold-out shows, including a solo show from a Rock and Roll Hall of Famer. A country star in her first arena headlining tour and a renowned R&B group are among the other top concerts coming to Pittsburgh in February:
Top shows
Feb. 4: Billy F. Gibbons and the BFGs at Jergel’s
Billy Gibbons, the ZZ Top guitarist/singer, will play an intimate, sold-out show at Jergel’s with his solo band, Billy F. Gibbons and the BFGs.
Although he released a new single last week, “Livin’ It Up Down in Texas,” the show is sure to be filled with ZZ Top classics like “La Grange” and “Sharp Dressed Man,” as well as some other covers like Jimi Hendrix’s “Foxy Lady.” There could be more new music on the way from the BFGs and ZZ Top this year.
“I suspect that 2025 may reveal something new on both fronts,” Gibbons told guitarplayer.com.
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Feb. 7: Kelsea Ballerini, Maisie Peters, Marynn Taylor at PPG Paints Arena
Country star Kelsea Ballerini, who will serve as a judge on the 27th season of “The Voice,” brings her Live On tour to Pittsburgh.
The “Peter Pan” and “Miss Me More” singer released her fifth studio album, “Patterns,” in October, including the single, “Cowboys Cry Too” with Noah Kahan. Ballerini’s last appearance in Pittsburgh came in a headline show in 2023 at Stage AE, and she recently reflected on moving up from smaller shows to her arena tour.
“They’re all such good memories and there were no sets that were skipped,” she told audacy.com. “Going from the Texas Roadhouse to the local bar and then the club and then the theatre, I’ve gotten to see every side of each of these cities, which is really special.”
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Feb. 16: Boyz II Men at Rivers Casino Pittsburgh
The iconic R&B group Boyz II Men are back for another show in Pittsburgh after selling out Rivers Casino last year.
With songs like “End of the Road” and “Motownphilly,” the group originally from Philadelphia is coming in as the winner of Season 12 of “The Masked Singer,” where they competed as “Buffalos.”
“We thought it was going to be too much — putting on a suit of some sort, sweating, being hot, feeling claustrophobic and all that other stuff. And guess what? We felt all of those things. But in the midst of doing the show, we understood why this show is successful,” Shawn Stockman told vibe.com. “We got caught up and we were like, ‘Listen, let’s win this thing. Let’s have fun, but let’s win this thing.’ And we made sure that we did all that we could to make sure that we sealed that deal.”
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Sold-out shows
Feb. 10: Christopher Jackson at Greer Cabaret Theater
Perhaps best known for his role as George Washington in “Hamilton,” Christopher Jackson has racked up Grammy and Daytime Emmy awards.
Feb. 22: Stephen Wilson Jr. at Thunderbird Music Hall
Self-described as “Death Cab For Country,” Stephen Wilson Jr. has created a distinct sound blending country, grunge and more. (Interview: Stephen Wilson Jr. on ‘son of dad’ deluxe album, science in songwriting, Nirvana and more)
Feb. 25: Jesse Welles at Thunderbird Music Hall
Jesse Welles, named the 2024 Songwriter of the Year by savingcountrymusic.com, is known for his songs laced with social commentary with songs like “Cancer” and “War Isn’t Murder.”
Feb. 26: Bayker Blankenship at Thunderbird Music Hall
Bayker Blankenship, a 19-year-old country singer from Tennessee, went viral with his song “Maxed Out” and released his debut EP in July.
Related
• 2025 Pittsburgh area concert calendar
• Top 25 concerts coming to Pittsburgh in 2025 (so far)
Other notable shows
Feb. 1: Shane Smith & the Saints, Cole Chaney at Roxian Theatre (Interview: Shane Smith & the Saints singer on ‘Yellowstone’ lift, strong live show and more ahead of Pittsburgh concert)
Feb. 1: Sullivan King, Yookie, Grabbitz, Rzrkt at Stage AE
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Feb. 2: Atmosphere, Sage Francis, Mr. Dibbs at Roxian Theatre (Rapper Slug of hip-hop duo Atmosphere talks about his growth as a person ahead of Pittsburgh stop)
Feb. 2: Hippo Campus, Petey at Stage AE
Feb. 5: Lettuce, GZA at Stage AE
Feb. 6: Destroy Lonely, Lil88 at Stage AE
Feb. 12: Rod Wave, Moneybagg Yo, Toosii, Lil Poppa, Dess Dior, Eelmatic at PPG Paints Arena
Feb. 12: Mdou Moctar at Carnegie Lecture Hall
Feb. 13: MC Lyte at City Winery Pittsburgh
Feb. 18: Wallows, Deb Never at UPMC Events Center
Feb. 19: Father John Misty, Destroyer at Stage AE
Feb. 19: Sons of Cream featuring Kofi Baker and Malcolm Bruce with Rob Johnson at City Winery Pittsburgh
Feb. 19: Sponge at Crafthouse
Feb. 22: George Thorogood & the Destroyers at Rivers Casino Pittsburgh
Feb. 25: Joss Stone at Carnegie of Homestead Music Hall
Feb. 26: Shaggy with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra at Heinz Hall
Feb. 26: Lynch Mob, Paralandra, A Common Crown at Jergel’s
Feb. 27: Grand Funk Railroad at Carnegie of Homestead Music Hall
Feb. 28: Elevation Worship, Pastor Steven Furtick at PPG Paints Arena
Feb. 28: Lacey Sturm, Young Other at Spirit Hall