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.
No Fees Friday Sale – Friday, March 13, 2026. Offers on Musikfest, SteelStacks Summer Concerts Series, Musikfest Cafe, Festivals & Events and Visual Arts Classes
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.
ArtsQuest is excited to announce that Wilco will be coming to the Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks on June 17, 2026, for a gated show on the lawn! Today, Wilco announced a tour reprising the band’s popular “An Evening With…” format, meaning two Wilco performances with no opener, and a short intermission.
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.
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.
For the fourth consecutive year, ArtsQuest and the Lehigh Valley Brewers’ Guild (LVBG) are teaming up to host an unforgettable Spring Beerfest IV. The festival, taking place on March 28 at the Musikfest Café in the ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks, will feature unlimited sampling of craft brews from more than 25 local breweries.
For the 16th year, ArtsQuest is transforming the ArtsQuest Campus at SteelStacks into a living memorial honoring our hometown heroes. From May 22 to July 6, the campus will be draped with images of local military heroes as a display of appreciation and gratitude for their sacrifices and contributions.
ArtsQuest today announced the appointment of Cory Stevens as the next Executive Director of Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks presented by Lehigh Valley Health Network, part of Jefferson Health. Stevens will lead the overall vision, programming direction, and community engagement strategy for the Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks
Vendor applications for the 2026 festival season are now open! Local artisans, pre-packaged food vendors and makers of all kinds are invited to showcase their products and services at one (or more) of our many events that take place throughout the year.
