By alicia
After 10 days (and a preview night) of music, comedy, food, art and community celebration, Musikfest 2026 wrapped another memorable year in Bethlehem. From July 31 through August 9, with a preview night on July 30, the nation’s largest music festival featured 400+ performers, 500+ performances and programming across 16 stages, including 15 free stages and the Wind Creek Steel Stage at PNC Plaza.
By alicia
In another universe, Eliza Rush spent her career cataloguing trees somewhere on the shores of Lake Superior. She was a park ranger in Canada for years, she loved it deeply, and when a full scholarship came through for a specialized forestry program in Ontario, it was a genuinely serious option.
By alicia
Royale is one of 10 artists selected for the inaugural Musikfest Industry Conference Band Showcase, where emerging musicians ranging from youth performers to established local acts will receive professional coaching, perform on an official Musikfest stage and receive live feedback from talent buyers, booking agents and producers.
By alicia
Joe Grisanzio, a Jersey Shore-based singer, songwriter and producer, has always made his music about connection.
By alicia
That natural musical chemistry has become the foundation of After August, a folk-inspired duo that blends traditional bluegrass with contemporary songwriting. This year, they’ll bring that sound to the Musikfest Music Industry Band Conference Showcase, where emerging artists perform for audiences, receiving coaching from industry professionals and connecting with fellow musicians.
By alicia
If you ask the members of Vodou what they want people to walk away feeling after a show, the answer is simple: a good time. But spend a little while getting to know them, and it becomes clear that “a good time” for this group of Lehighton, PA high schoolers requires a lot more work than the phrase lets on.
By alicia
The nation’s largest free, ungated music festival is back and bigger than ever! Musikfest returns for its 43rd year, transforming 50 acres across Bethlehem’s NorthSide and SouthSide into a celebration of music, food and community.
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This month’s Volunteer Spotlight is Andy Soos! Andy, along with his wife Janet, has been a dedicated volunteer with ArtsQuest for many years.
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Earlier this month, ArtsQuest hosted its first-ever Fantasy Ball in the Musikfest Café. More than 350 guests attended in creative fantasy-themed attire, and our volunteers helped bring the Enchanted Garden theme to life by joining in the fun.
By alicia
A huge thank you to all our Levitt volunteers!
