Public Events

Heinz Memorial Chapel hosts a number of public events and concerts each semester._{‍
Please note that all of our events use the wooden pews for seating. We have seat cushions available in our gift shop for purchase or you can bring your own. The temperature in our historic building can feel cold to some guests - you may want to bring a blanket or extra layer for comfort.}‍
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Weekly Events:
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Meditation Mondays
‍12-1 PM: Meditation & Soundscapes
5-6 PM: Light, Sound & Stillness Sound Bath*
Ease into the evening with a restorative sound bath at Heinz Chapel. Whether you’re coming from work or class, Practitioner Lola Brown will guide participants into a relaxed and serene state through the calming resonance of crystal singing bowls, set within the chapel’s grand architecture and soaring stained glass windows.
Free for Pitts students, faculty and staff; open to the public. *Registration required.‍‍
^{Thanks to a grant from Pitt Wellbeing, this Sound Bath is now free for Pitt faculty & staff!}
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Drop-in Hours with an Oratory Priest
Tuesdays 2-4 PM
An opportunity for prayer and guidance for Pitt students.
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Candy & Coloring
Wednesdays 1-3 PM
Relax and recharge with some coloring and sweet treats. All supplies are provided.

Sound Baths with Grace
Taking a break during our holiday concert and event season. Will be back in 2027!
‍Grace Farney is a flutist, performer, and educator based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. During her sound baths, Grace offers a unique sound healing experience incorporating both singing bowls and flute into her practice. Participants will experience the healing nature of sound baths through immersive sound vibrations that are intended to promote relaxation, reduce stress, and encourage a sense of calm and mindfulness.
Free for Pitts students, faculty & staff; open to the public. Registration required.
^{Thanks to a grant from Pitt Wellbeing, this Sound Bath is now free for Pitt faculty & staff!}

Upcoming Events:

Heinz Chapel Choir Concerts
Saturday, November 28, 8:30 PM
Sunday, November 29, 3:00 PM
Friday, December 4, 8:30 PM
Sunday, December 6, 3:00 PM
Tickets are available through Pitt's Music Department here.

Heinz Chapel Holiday Open House
Sunday, December 13, 2-6 PM & Wednesday, December 16, 11-7 PM
Enjoy festive music, seasonal refreshments, and shop specials during extended hours. Pitt students, faculty and staff receive a 10% discount in the Chapel Shop in the month of December. Must show Pitt ID at time of purchase.

Mike Tamburo Sound Meditation Concert
Tuesday, December 15 at 7:30 PM
Enter a timeless space of listening as Crown of Eternity's Mike Tamburo orchestrates his way through 40+ overtone rich instruments including Gongs, Bells, Hammered Dulcimer and tuned metal instruments. Listeners have described Mike Tamburo's music as an adventure in listening, sonic bliss, a deep and lasting vibrational rejuvenation for body and soul, a profound aesthetic experience, and a journey through the senses and a perceptual rollercoaster. Allow yourself to be still and listen to this captivating sonic experience that harmonizes mind, body, and spirit.
Free for Pitt students, $10 for Pitt faculty & staff, $20 for General Admission. Registration required.‍