Hartwood Acres Amphitheater - Allison Park, Pennsylvania

Jasmine S.

Came here for a David Bowie tribute band . We came early and set up our chairs. Very spacious . I really enjoyed the venue as well as the atmosphere. Also there were a few food trucks and a Chinese auction. Very fun time was had by all . Let's dance !!

Precision T. M. G.

Event Date: July 7, 2024
Event: The Bar-Kays with Clinton Clegg and the Northside Organ Trio
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆

I recently attended a free concert at the Hartwood Amphitheater on July 7, 2024, featuring the legendary Bar-Kays and the opening act Clinton Clegg and the Northside Organ Trio. This was my first visit to the Amphitheater, and it was quite an experience.

The food vendors were a highlight of the evening. We enjoyed an abundance of delicious options, from food and ice cream to wine. The quality and variety of the offerings were exceptional, earning a well-deserved 5-star rating. Additionally, the event staff did a fantastic job managing parking, making it easy and organized, which also merits 5 stars.

Public safety was taken very seriously at this venue. The presence of county police, EMTs, and fire personnel provided a strong sense of security, and for that, the Amphitheater deserves another 5-star rating.

However, there was a significant downside to our visit—the lawn area was riddled with animal droppings. It was quite challenging to navigate the field without stepping in something unpleasant, especially at night. Due to this issue, I would rate the venue itself 2 stars. It’s crucial for visitors to bring a lawn chair to avoid sitting on the ground.

Despite the drawback of the animal droppings, I genuinely enjoyed the venue and the concert. The Hartwood Amphitheater is a great place for free concerts, with excellent food trucks and strong public safety measures. I do recommend this location, but be prepared for the lawn conditions.

mark Z.

Beautiful setting for a music festival with the family. Great lawn amphitheater and food trucks made for a great evening. Parking was free and well organized.

Thirteendays

This is a fun outdoor venue. They have lots of food and drink options in a very relaxed and serene setting. It’s nice that you can come early and get some hiking in. It’s great to see so many people in the area come and enjoy the concert series. This place fills up.

Bryan M.

I always have a great time when I come to Hartwood acres. I have always had great times here and will continue to come back for more events. I love listening to concerts and seeing ballet here while I sketch people and the sunsets are incomparable. If you’ve never been to this park definitely consider coming here for a summer concert series or other event. You won’t be disappointed.

Brent S.

Visited for the first time to see a show at the amphitheater (part of the county’s summer concert series). Parking was well organized and the venue is situated perfectly for a nice family outing. Plenty of room to setup a blanket and for the kids to play, all which taking in some great music. Even though there was a fairly large crowd we never felt cramped. People around us were respectful and kind. Look forward to going back!

Ann L. B.

Saw the free Pittsburgh symphony here which was magical! Love that you’re able to bring your own food/drink, making it a very inexpensive activity. Thankful that dogs were welcome too. The parking to get in was a good bit of a wait but I’m not sure there’s anything that can be done to improve that. Once you entered the grassy lawn, parking was a breeze as there were many folks guiding you to your spot.

Melanie S.

Concert was great and there was plenty of room for everyone. Food trucks were also very popular. Only negative is the bathrooms; they are portable bathrooms and most were out of toilet paper by the end of the show. A water station for hand washing would also be a huge improvement.