Blast Furnace Blues: Stars, Stripes & Steel

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July 17-18, 2026

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Blast Furnace Blues 2026 is set for Friday, July 17 and Saturday, July 18. Celebrate America’s 250th with a weekend of blues at the former Bethlehem Steel site, where the sounds of one of America’s foundational music genres echo beneath the historic blast furnaces.

This free, all-ages celebration of the blues brings powerhouse performers to one of the region’s most unique outdoor venues, set against the towering, historic blast furnaces of Bethlehem Steel.

Explore a variety of delicious food and beverage options, relax and dance with friends and family, and soak in the vibrant atmosphere of SteelStacks—where world-class live music meets one of the most iconic industrial backdrops in the country.

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Lineup

The BC Combo

July 17, 2026

5:00 PM

Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks

Danielia Cotton

July 17, 2026

6:00 PM

Highmark Blue Shield Community Stage on the Air Products Town Square

Jontavious Willis

July 17, 2026

7:30 PM

Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks

Scott Tournet

July 17, 2026

9:00 PM

Highmark Blue Shield Community Stage on the Air Products Town Square

Shane Guerrette

July 18, 2026

3:00 PM

Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks

The Moga Family Band

July 18, 2026

4:15 PM

Highmark Blue Shield Community Stage on the Air Products Town Square

Gráinne Duffy

July 18, 2026

5:15 PM

Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks

Dana Fuchs

July 18, 2026

6:15 PM

Highmark Blue Shield Community Stage on the Air Products Town Square

Larry McCray

July 18, 2026

7:30 PM

Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks

Amani Burnham

July 18, 2026

9:00 PM

Highmark Blue Shield Community Stage on the Air Products Town Square

Schedule

Friday, July 17

Set Time	Artist	Venue
5-6 pm	The BC Combo	Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks
6-7:15 pm	Danielia Cotton	Highmark Blue Shield Community Stage on the Air Products Town Square
7:30-9:00 pm	Jontavious Willis	Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks
9:00-11:00 pm	Scott Tournet	Highmark Blue Shield Community Stage on the Air Products Town Square

Saturday, July 18

Set Time	Artist	Venue
3:00-4:15 pm	Shane Guerrette	Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks
4:15-5:15 pm	The Moga Family Band	Highmark Blue Shield Community Stage on the Air Products Town Square
5:15-6:15 pm	Gráinne Duffy	Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks
6:15-7:15 pm	Dana Fuchs	Highmark Blue Shield Community Stage on the Air Products Town Square
7:30-9:00 pm	Larry McCray	Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks
9:00-11:00 pm	Amani Burnham	Highmark Blue Shield Community Stage on the Air Products Town Square

Food Vendors

Mon & Mel’s Sweet Scoops Ice Cream Truck will offer crowd-favorite ice cream and treats on both days of the festival
Nick’s BBQ will be serving their delicious, mouth-watering bites on both days of the festival
More vendors to be announced

Presented by

Partners

This program is being funded in full or in part with funding from the Hotel Tax Grant Program through the County of Northampton Department of Community & Economic Development.

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