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Pittsburgh Christmas Bar Crawl 2026: Date, Check-In, Tickets & What’s Included
The Pittsburgh Christmas Bar Crawl 2026 by PubCrawls.com is on Saturday, December 19, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Check in between 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM at The Library on Carson, 2302 East Carson Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15203. The Library on Carson sits on East Carson Street in the South Side Flats, the city’s densest stretch of bars.
What’s included with your ticket
- Free entry to every participating bar (no cover)
- Holiday drink specials at every participating bar
- Free after party at a participating venue
- Food specials at select venues
- Live DJ at select venues
- Professional photographer at the event
- PubCrawls.com branded 2026 wristband
- Scan & Go digital bar map: scan your wristband, select your city and visit the participating bars in any order, at your own pace
How the night works
Check in at The Library on Carson between 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM, show your ticket (phone or printed) and your ID, and the check-in staff hand you your wristband and the Scan & Go digital map. Scan the wristband, select Pittsburgh and visit the participating bars in any order, at your own pace, until 10:00 PM, then finish at the free after party. Drinks are not included in the ticket; your wristband unlocks the holiday drink specials, and you pay for what you order.
Tickets and prices
FREE tickets for the first 100 crawlers (one per order) are on sale on Eventbrite until December 12 or until they run out. From December 13, the Group Rate for 4 or more is $14.99 per person, General Admission is $19.99 and Day of Event tickets are $24.99. Eventbrite adds fees. All sales are final, and tickets are transferable.
Where the Pittsburgh crawl goes
Check-in is in the South Side Flats, where East Carson Street is lined with old brick storefronts turned into taverns, sports bars and beer spots, many only a few doors apart. The Monongahela River runs a block or two north, and the steep streets of the South Side Slopes rise behind the bars. Every participating bar is on the digital map you get at check-in, and the full lineup is posted closer to the date. Earlier in the day, the Peoples Gas Holiday Market in Market Square and the rink at PPG Place are a short ride downtown.
Getting there and what to wear
Pittsburgh Regional Transit buses run along East Carson Street from Downtown and Oakland. Metered street spots and public lots off Carson fill quickly on a Saturday, so arrive early or use rideshare, and plan your ride home before pickups get busy. December evenings are often in the 20s or low 30s, with snow or freezing drizzle common. Wear your ugly sweater or Santa suit over a warm base layer, add a real winter coat and gloves, and pick boots with grip for icy sidewalks.
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What You Get With a Pub Crawl Ticket
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Holiday Drink Specials
Free Entry, No Cover
Free After Party
Pittsburgh Christmas Bar Crawl Check-In
Check in 4:00–7:00 PM at The Library on Carson, 2302 East Carson Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15203, with your ticket and a valid photo ID. South Side parking fills fast on Saturdays, so arrive early or take a rideshare.
Check in at The Library on Carson, 2302 East Carson Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15203, between 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM. Every participating bar is on the Scan & Go digital map you get at check-in, and the full lineup is posted closer to the date.
The Library on Carson
2302 E Carson St, Pittsburgh, PA 15203
How the Pub Crawl Works
Buy online at pubcrawls.com before the event.
Check in at The Library on Carson between 4:00 and 7:00 PM. Bring your ticket and photo ID.
Collect your 2026 wristband. The crawl runs until 10:00 PM, then the free after party.
Scan your wristband, select your city and follow the digital map to the participating bars in any order.
Event Agendas
Check-In Opens at The Library on Carson
Show your ticket and photo ID to get your 2026 wristband and the Scan & Go digital map.
Scan & Go Bar Crawl Starts
Visit the participating bars in any order, at your own pace. No cover, holiday drink specials at every bar.
Check-In Closes
Last chance to pick up your wristband.
Crawl Ends, Free After Party
Head to the free after party at a participating venue. Plan a safe ride home.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the Pittsburgh Christmas Bar Crawl 2026?
The Pittsburgh Christmas Bar Crawl 2026 is on Saturday, December 19, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Check-in runs from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at The Library on Carson. After you get your wristband, you can visit the participating bars in any order, at your own pace, until 10:00 PM, then head to the free after party.
Where is check-in for the Pittsburgh Christmas Bar Crawl?
Check-in is at The Library on Carson, 2302 East Carson Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15203, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Show your ticket on your phone or printed, plus a valid photo ID, and the check-in staff give you your wristband and the Scan & Go digital bar map. Check-in closes at 7:00 PM, so arrive before then.
What does a Pittsburgh Christmas Bar Crawl ticket include?
Every ticket includes no cover at participating bars, holiday drink specials at every participating bar, a free after party, food specials and a live DJ at select venues, a professional photographer, a 2026 PubCrawls.com wristband and the Scan & Go digital bar map. Drinks are not included; your wristband unlocks the specials and you pay for what you order.
How much are tickets for the Pittsburgh Christmas Bar Crawl?
The first 100 crawlers get FREE tickets on Eventbrite (one per order), on sale until December 12 or until they run out. From December 13, the Group Rate for 4 or more is $14.99 per person, General Admission is $19.99 and Day of Event tickets are $24.99. Eventbrite adds fees. All sales are final, but tickets are transferable.
What should I wear to the Pittsburgh Christmas Bar Crawl?
Ugly Christmas sweaters, Santa outfits and Christmas costumes are all strongly encouraged. December nights in Pittsburgh often dip into the 20s, so put a warm layer under your sweater, wear gloves and a heavy coat, and choose boots with grip in case Carson Street sidewalks are icy.
Is the Pittsburgh Christmas Bar Crawl 21+?
Yes. The crawl is 21+ only, and you need a valid government-issued photo ID along with your ticket to check in and get your wristband. Bring the same ID with you all night, since participating bars may check it again at the door.
How do I get to the South Side for the crawl?
Pittsburgh Regional Transit buses run along East Carson Street from Downtown and Oakland, stopping near check-in at The Library on Carson. Rideshare drop-offs work well on the side streets off Carson. If you drive, metered spots and public lots fill early on a December Saturday, so give yourself extra time and plan a sober ride home.
What happens if it snows in Pittsburgh on crawl day?
The crawl goes on in typical winter weather. Snow is common in Pittsburgh in December, so wear boots, allow extra travel time and consider rideshare instead of driving. Remember that check-in closes at 7:00 PM, so leave enough time to reach The Library on Carson before then.
