Musikfest is a 10-day celebration of music, art and community held each August in Bethlehem, PA, featuring over 500 performances on 16 stages,15 of which are free, attracts 1.4 million visitors.
SteelStacks is ArtsQuest’s 10-acre arts and cultural campus in Bethlehem, PA, set against the iconic backdrop of the former Bethlehem Steel blast furnaces.
We love seeing you here making memories! Come join our growing community of memory-makers here at our numerous outdoor festivals, daily performances, in our movie theaters, classrooms and exhibit spaces and stunning locations for private events.
Help ArtsQuest continue to provide inspiring performing and visual arts programs for all ages and tastes. Your contribution fuels creativity, fosters lifelong learning, ensures the arts remain accessible to all and brings people together.
ArtsQuest is one of Pennsylvania’s largest non-profit arts organizations dedicated to providing access to the arts, culture and educational experiences for all. Through festivals, concerts, classes, exhibits and community programs, ArtsQuest inspires creativity and brings people together year-round.
With the help of staff, volunteers, corporate sponsors, private donors and members, ArtsQuest brings the arts to life 365 days-a-year through over 4,500 annual events, performances and classes driving more than $143 million in economic impact for the Lehigh Valley. Here’s a snapshot of the impact and reach of our work.
1.9 million
Annual Attendees
Each year our programs, events and festivals reach more than a million people!
40% of Our Programs
Are Presented to the Public for Free
Of our 4,500+ events each year, nearly 40% are able to be presented to the public for free, thanks to the support of our amazing partners.
$143 Million
in Annual Economic Impact for the Region
The arts play a huge role in the economy of the Greater Lehigh Valley!
1,200
Volunteers Annually
Since our founding in 1984, volunteers have been the heart and soul of our events, festivals and programs!
ArtsQuest Store
ArtsQuest’s store offers a curated selection of merchandise, from festival gear and branded apparel to unique gifts and collectibles. Visitors can take home a piece of their ArtsQuest experience while supporting the organization’s programs, events and mission.
ArtsQuest partners with local, regional and national sponsors to support its over-4,500 programs, festivals and events per year. Our sponsors value the extraordinary visibility our buildings, event locations and experiences provide. These collaborative sponsorship relationships help make world-class arts experiences possible in the Lehigh Valley and bring millions from Pennsylvania (and from 47 other states and 7 countries) together year round.