Haunted Heinz Hall:
Ghostly Legends of Pittsburgh's Premier Showplace
Heinz Hall holds a legendary reputation for grandeur and excellence as a premier concert hall and showplace. Located in downtown Pittsburgh, PA, this historic landmark is the proud home of the world-renowned Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra.
The magnificent structure originally opened in 1927 as the Loew’s Penn Theater. Following an extensive renovation, it was dedicated in 1971 as the Heinz Hall for the Performing Arts.
While the venue celebrates Pittsburgh’s rich cultural history, the elegant walls inhabit chilling historical secrets behind closed doors.
Take a seat in the grand auditorium—which features 2,675 seats—and watch the stage. You might just spot the ghostly woman making her final performance under a stage light that never goes out.
The history of this site dates back to the late 1800s when the Hotel Anderson stood on the property. The luxury hotel accommodated a variety of guests, from traveling businessmen to famous Shakespearean actors. Because so many travelers passed through, the site became home to several tragic deaths. Are these historic guests still visiting today, or did they never leave?
Heinz Hall employees frequently report paranormal activity throughout the building:
Ghostly silhouettes roaming through the empty backstage corridors.
Heavy footsteps echoing in deserted hallways and doors slamming shut.
Elevators moving on their own from floor to floor.
A young spirit heard running and playing in the special guest suites.
A constant feeling of being watched keeps staff and visitors on edge. This paranormal lore is just the start of the entertainment you will experience inside the theater.
Let the show begin…