Running from Thursday, July 23 through Sunday, July 26, attendees this year can expect yet another out-of-this-world experience with twelve electrifying films and events alike over four action-packed days.
For decades, ArtsQuest and B. Braun Medical, Inc. have shared a partnership built on community, creativity and connection. From supporting Musikfest to investing in transformative community spaces like the Banana Factory and the ArtsQuest Campus at SteelStacks, B. Braun has helped shape arts and culture experiences in the Lehigh Valley.
Musikfest mugs are an essential for ‘festers attending the country’s largest free music festival. This year the beloved Musikfest staple features the official 2026 poster artwork by Doug Boehm, which celebrates the nation’s 250th anniversary with a central theme “Music Unites,” reflecting both the joy of Musikfest and the unifying power of music.
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.
The ArtsQuest Foundation has announced the full list of honorees for the 10th Anniversary Linny Awards presented by Elaine Emrick, an annual celebration recognizing the individuals, organizations and emerging artists whose passion and dedication continue to shape the Lehigh Valley’s thriving arts and cultural landscape.
ArtsQuest invites you to enter a world of enchantment, intrigue and otherworldly elegance at its first-ever Fantasy Ball taking place on July 18, 2026, in the Musikfest Cafe inside the ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks.
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.
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!
The installation of a new, state-of-the-art PA system for the Levitt stage will deliver improved sound quality, broader coverage and an enhanced experience overall for performers and audiences.
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.
