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Musikfest 2026 Ranks Among Top Three Most Attended Festivals in Its History
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.
August 12, 2026
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ArtsQuest Announces First Visual Arts Classes at the Creative Factory powered by PPL
Registration Opens for Ceramics, Fiber Arts, Drawing and Painting, Printmaking, Photography and More as New Creative Hub Nears Completion
July 13, 2026
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ArtsQuest Celebrates Brick Breaking at Turn & Grind Shop
The event brought together state and local officials, sponsors, donors and community partners to mark the next phase of construction for the historic Bethlehem Steel facility—once a critical part of the nation’s industrial and military production—into a multi-use arts and cultural venue.
May 22, 2026
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Musikfest Named Best Music Festival in the U.S. by USA Today
The national recognition marks the fourth USA Today 10Best award for Musikfest, and highlights the continued growth and cultural impact of the 10-day festival, which transforms Bethlehem’s historic SteelStacks campus and SouthSide Arts District into a vibrant destination for live music, food, art and community celebration every summer.
March 12, 2026