Controversy

After-Work : Free Cover
2026-09-25 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-09-18 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-09-11 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-09-04 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-08-28 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-08-21 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-08-14 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-08-07 19:00 - 21:00 UTC and 1 more date | Controversy, 1635 West Carson Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219, United States
Free cover between 7 PM -9PM

SUNDAY
2026-09-20 19:00 - 2026-09-21 03:00, 2026-09-13 19:00 - 2026-09-14 03:00, 2026-09-06 19:00 - 2026-09-07 03:00, 2026-08-30 19:00 - 2026-08-31 03:00, 2026-08-23 19:00 - 2026-08-24 03:00, 2026-08-16 19:00 - 2026-08-17 03:00, 2026-08-09 19:00 - 2026-08-10 03:00, 2026-08-02 19:00 - 2026-08-03 03:00 UTC and 1 more date

Karaoke: After Dark
2026-09-08 21:00 - 2026-09-09 01:00, 2026-08-11 21:00 - 2026-08-12 01:00 (America/New_York) | 1635 W Carson St, 1635 West Carson Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219, United States
After Dark Karaoke at Controversy Second Tuesdays. Doors 7PM, karaoke 9–1. Bold vibes, no judgment—just a wild night out in Pittsburgh.

Cosplay After Dark,
2026-08-08 19:00 - 23:30 (America/New_York) | Controversy, 1635 West Carson Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219, United States
Come dressed as your favorite comic, anime, gaming, sci-fi, horror, wrestling or original character—or simply come ready to party.

Comic Con weekend doesn’t end when the convention closes.
Join us Saturday, August 8 for Cosplay After Dark, Pittsburgh’s unofficial comic-con weekend afterparty at Controversy 412.
Come dressed as your favorite comic, anime, gaming, sci-fi, horror, wrestling or original character—or simply come ready to party.
🎭 $500 in cash and prizes
🎧 Music by DJ RTG
🏆 Costume contest begins at 11:30 PM
🔥 Finals and winner announced at 1:00 AM
🎵 Top 40, hip-hop, EDM and throwbacks all night
Costume-contest participants must register online and check in at the venue by 11:00 PM. Contest registration does not include event admission.

Controversial Happy Hour
2026-07-31 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-07-30 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-07-29 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-07-28 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-07-27 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-07-26 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-07-25 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | 1635 W Carson St, 1635 West Carson Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219, United States
Drink Specials & Entertainment at Club Controversy

Turn your Thursday into a main-event night at Club Controversy.
2026-07-30 19:00 - 23:30 (America/New_York) | 1635 W Carson St, 1635 West Carson Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219, United States
Grab your crew, pull up after work, and let the night take over.

Christmas in July: Naughty or Nice
2026-07-25 21:00 - 2026-07-26 02:00 (America/New_York) | Controversy, 1635 West Carson Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219, United States
Christmas came early. Join Controversy July 25 for Naughty or Nice, festive cocktails, and a $500 midnight costume contest.

Christmas came early at Controversy.
Join us Saturday, July 25 for Naughty or Nice: Christmas in July, a festive late-night party with holiday energy, themed cocktails, music, entertainment, and a playful naughty-or-nice twist.
Come dressed in your best Christmas-inspired look — naughty, nice, festive, funny, or over-the-top. At midnight, we’re hosting a Christmas costume contest with $500 in cash and prizes.
Celebrate Christmas in July with us at Controversy.
Controversy1635 West Carson StreetPittsburgh, PA 15219
