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First Look at Musikfest 2026 Free Stage Lineup
To date, Musikfest will be hosting 300+ musical acts spanning every genre across 15 free stages throughout the city this summer. From rock to reggae, jazz to indie, pop to polka, there’s something for every music lover to discover, all in the country’s largest free music festival.
May 4, 2026
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Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks Reveals 2026 Free Outdoor Concert Series Lineup
Beginning on Friday, May 15 through Saturday, September 12, Thursday through Saturday and select Sunday nights at 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted, the Levitt Pavilion will feature free concerts from popular acts at the ArtsQuest Campus at SteelStacks. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and enjoy the show!
April 27, 2026
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ArtsQuest Introduces CountryFest
On Friday, August 21 and Saturday, August 22, CountryFest will bring the heart and soul of country music to the Lehigh Valley with two full days of live performances, great food and high-energy fun.
April 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