ArtsQuest is thrilled to announce that multi-platinum rock legends Blues Traveler and Gin Blossoms have joined forces yet again for an electrifying co-headlining summer tour and will be coming to the stage at Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks on Tuesday, August 25.
ArtsQuest invites the community to warm up winter with bold flavors and some friendly competition at the 16th Annual Souper Bowl! This delicious culinary competition will take place on Sunday, February 1 at 1 p.m. in the Musikfest Café.
ArtsQuest’s Musikfest Café is ringing in the new year with a dynamic lineup of live music and entertainment. Guests can enjoy dinner and drinks while seeing exceptional performers in rock, folk, Irish dance and tribute acts. For most shows, doors open at 6 p.m. and the concerts begin at 7:30 p.m.
ArtsQuest is proud to partner with C.F. Martin Guitar on the new Martin Guitar Recording Studio inside the ArtsQuest Creative Factory powered by PPL. This state-of-the-art facility will give local musicians access to world-class equipment, collaboration and opportunity, helping artists turn melodies into moments. See how this partnership is bringing new possibilities to local artists
Another successful Christkindlmarkt is in the books! Thank you to everyone who dedicated time and energy to spreading holiday cheer.
Bill Watson has been a cornerstone of Musikfest since day one, 1984! Yes, you read that right: he’s volunteered at every single Musikfest since its inception. Bill is truly one of the legends behind what has grown into the largest non-gated free music festival in the United States. Volunteers like Bill, who were there from the start, are the reason this incredible event has become what it is today.
Brenda has been an incredible part of our team since joining us at Musikfest 2023! Since then, she’s stepped up to help at nearly every ArtsQuest event. Brenda is a trained Musikfest Café usher, has supported the roving EcoSquad on the Northside during Musikfest, and is a familiar face as a booth attendant at Christkindlmarkt.
ArtsQuest’s 33rd annual Christkindlmarkt presented by Univest Financial, saw 145,552 holiday shoppers (an increase of nearly 14% compared to 2024) walk through the entrance doors during the six-weekend long holiday market, held from November 14 to December 21, 2025.
ArtsQuest’s Re-Imagine That! Capital Campaign marked a landmark year in 2025, propelled by the continued generosity of corporate partners, foundation supporters, community donors and regional leaders. With construction of the new ArtsQuest Creative Factory powered by PPL now well underway and ambitious renovation plans for the historic Lehigh Valley Health Network, part of Jefferson Health Turn & Grind Shop, the campaign continues to advance its mission of expanding access to arts, culture and creative education across the Lehigh Valley.
ArtsQuest is gearing up for the 13th Annual SteelStacks Improv Comedy Festival on Friday, January 23 and Saturday, January 24. The two-day marathon of spontaneous hilarity featuring improvisational teams from across the country and around the world delivers nonstop, high-energy comedy – once the shows begin each day, the laughter doesn’t stop until the final act.
