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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
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ArtsQuest Generates Record $192.7 Million Economic Impact in 2025
ArtsQuest announced today that its programming generated a record $192,685,075 in economic impact for the Lehigh Valley in 2025 — a 34% increase over 2024 — marking the strongest year to date in the organization’s 42-year history of fueling tourism, job creation and community growth across the region.
March 4, 2026
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Musikfest 2026 Welcomes T.I. with special guest DaBaby
ArtsQuest is thrilled to announce that the ninth Musikfest 2026 headliner, T.I. with special guest DaBaby, will be coming to the Wind Creek Steel Stage at PNC Plaza on August 5, 2026.
March 2, 2026
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ArtsQuest Foundation Accepting Nominations for 2026 Linny Awards
The ArtsQuest Foundation invites the public to submit nominations for the 10th Anniversary Linny Awards, marking a decade of celebrating the extraordinary individuals and organizations throughout the Lehigh Valley who strengthen our community through the arts.
March 2, 2026