Entry No. 28 — the Pittsburgh file — filed under: night-market
Allentown Night Market
A bi-annual open-air festival of the bizarre, this night market fills the streets of Allentown with weird artists, taxidermists, occult vendors, and live sideshow performances under the stars.
The story
Twice a year, a four-block stretch of East Warrington Avenue on Pittsburgh's Hilltop shuts down to vehicular traffic and gets handed over to the bizarre. Co-organized by local macabre boutique The Weeping Glass alongside the Hilltop Alliance, the Allentown Night Market converts a standard neighborhood thoroughfare into an open-air bazaar built around the offbeat, the occult, and the unsettling.
Rather than standard craft-fair staples, the rows of pop-up canopies hold over 100 vendors trading in ethically sourced taxidermy, wet specimens, dark illustration, bone jewelry, and tarot readings. Between the stalls, street performers take over the asphalt with fire eating and traditional sideshow acts under the night sky.
What it's like
Arrive right as darkness settles to catch the full spectacle, but prepare for tight quarters. Parking anywhere near Warrington Avenue on market nights is notoriously tough; you are better off taking a rideshare or transit up the hill. Expect heavy crowds squeezing past vendor tents, live fire performers holding court in the street, and queues at the local food trucks and neighborhood brick-and-mortar storefronts.
The move: Wander Warrington Avenue during this curious evening fair to browse oddities, watch fire performers, and grab a late-night bite from local food trucks.
- 📍 Allentown
- 💸 $
- ⚡ Low-key
- 🌗 Outdoors
Where: 817 E Warrington Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15210
Hours: Added 2026-07-21 — confirm current hours before you go.
⚠ Seasonal or scheduled — always check before you go.
Pair it with
- The Weeping Glass — Visit the physical macabre boutique right on Warrington Avenue that helps curate and anchor the market itself.
- Hocus Pocus — Continue your esoteric shopping across the river in Oakland at Pittsburgh's longest-running occult shop.
- The Crow's Nest — Head south to Dormont to round out your evening with metaphysical supplies and tarot literature.
Good to know
How often does the Allentown Night Market take place?
It is a bi-annual event, taking place twice a year—typically with one occurrence in late spring or early summer and another in early autumn.
How much does it cost to attend?
Admission to the street market is free, though you'll want cash or card on hand for food trucks, drinks, and vendor stalls.
Where should I park?
Street parking in Allentown is very limited during market hours. Organizers suggest using rideshares, taking public transit up the Hilltop, or parking several blocks away from Warrington Avenue.
Plan a visit & invite your people →
Further reading: Official site · triblive.com · discovertheburgh.com
last checked: 2026-07-21