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What events are happening in Pittsburgh during the NFL draft? Here's where to find them.

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Patrick Damp
Web Producer, CBS Pittsburgh
Patrick Damp is a web producer for CBS Pittsburgh. A Pittsburgh native who grew up watching KDKA-TV, Patrick studied journalism at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. After half a decade in sports communication, Patrick decided to pursue his dream of working in journalism in his hometown and joined the CBS Pittsburgh team in 2019.
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For the first time since 1947, the NFL draft is in Pittsburgh. While all 32 teams are focused on drafting the best players, there will be plenty for fans to check out before and during the three-day event from April 23-25 on the city's North Shore.

Here is a list of all the NFL draft events happening around Pittsburgh during the week of the NFL's spectacle. This story will be updated with more events as they are announced.

All events are free unless otherwise noted below. 

Wednesday, April 22

  • The PicksBURGH Music Crawl, which brings live music to bars, restaurants, and other venues across the city, kicks off at 4:45 p.m. in Market Square. (Some events do require tickets)
  • The Nelly concert begins at 6 p.m. at The Plaza at North Shore. (Tickets required)

Thursday, April 23

  • Pitt Athletics Block Party at Arts Landing begins at 9 a.m. and runs until 6 p.m. 
  • The Steve Aoki concert begins at noon at The Plaza at North Shore. (Tickets required) 
  • PicksBURGH programming runs from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. in Market Square.   
  • Round 1 of the NFL draft is at 8 p.m. on the North Shore. 

Friday, April 24

  • Pitt Athletics Block Party at Arts Landing begins at 9 a.m. and runs until 6 p.m. 
  • Wiz Khalifa and Bret Michaels are set to perform at 5:15 p.m. at the Draft Theater next to Acrisure Stadium before Rounds 2 and 3 as part of the NFL Draft Entertainment Series.  
  • PicksBURGH programming runs from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. in Market Square.   
  • Rounds 2-3 of the NFL draft begin at 7 p.m. on the North Shore.

Saturday, April 25

  • The PicksBURGH Draft Day 5K steps off at 8 a.m. near PNC Park and finishes near Point State Park. 
  • Pitt Athletics Block Party at Arts Landing begins at 9 a.m. and runs until 6 p.m. 
  • PicksBURGH programming runs from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. in Market Square.   
  • Rounds 4-7 of the NFL draft begin at noon on the North Shore.
  • The 2 Chainz concert is set for 6 p.m. at The Plaza at North Shore. (Tickets required)
  • Kane Brown is performing at the Draft Theater next to Acrisure Stadium after the final selection of Round 7 as part of the NFL Draft Entertainment Series. 

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