Blast Furnace Blues: Stars, Stripes & Steel

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July 17-18, 2026

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Blast Furnace Blues 2026 is set for Friday, July 17 and Saturday, July 18. Celebrate America’s 250th with a weekend of blues at the former Bethlehem Steel site, where the sounds of one of America’s foundational music genres echo beneath the historic blast furnaces.

This free, all-ages celebration of the blues brings powerhouse performers to one of the region’s most unique outdoor venues, set against the towering, historic blast furnaces of Bethlehem Steel.

Explore a variety of delicious food and beverage options, relax and dance with friends and family, and soak in the vibrant atmosphere of SteelStacks—where world-class live music meets one of the most iconic industrial backdrops in the country.

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Lineup

The BC Combo

July 17, 2026

5:00 PM

Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks

Danielia Cotton

July 17, 2026

6:00 PM

Highmark Blue Shield Community Stage on the Air Products Town Square

Jontavious Willis

July 17, 2026

7:30 PM

Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks

Scott Tournet

July 17, 2026

9:00 PM

Highmark Blue Shield Community Stage on the Air Products Town Square

Shane Guerrette

July 18, 2026

3:00 PM

Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks

The Moga Family Band

July 18, 2026

4:15 PM

Highmark Blue Shield Community Stage on the Air Products Town Square

Gráinne Duffy

July 18, 2026

5:15 PM

Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks

Dana Fuchs

July 18, 2026

6:15 PM

Highmark Blue Shield Community Stage on the Air Products Town Square

Larry McCray

July 18, 2026

7:30 PM

Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks

Amani Burnham

July 18, 2026

9:00 PM

Highmark Blue Shield Community Stage on the Air Products Town Square

Schedule

Friday, July 17

Set Time	Artist	Venue
5-6 pm	The BC Combo	Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks
6-7:15 pm	Danielia Cotton	Highmark Blue Shield Community Stage on the Air Products Town Square
7:30-9:00 pm	Jontavious Willis	Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks
9:00-11:00 pm	Scott Tournet	Highmark Blue Shield Community Stage on the Air Products Town Square

Saturday, July 18

Set Time	Artist	Venue
3:00-4:15 pm	Shane Guerrette	Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks
4:15-5:15 pm	The Moga Family Band	Highmark Blue Shield Community Stage on the Air Products Town Square
5:15-6:15 pm	Gráinne Duffy	Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks
6:15-7:15 pm	Dana Fuchs	Highmark Blue Shield Community Stage on the Air Products Town Square
7:30-9:00 pm	Larry McCray	Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks
9:00-11:00 pm	Amani Burnham	Highmark Blue Shield Community Stage on the Air Products Town Square

Food Vendors

Mon & Mel’s Sweet Scoops Ice Cream Truck will offer crowd-favorite ice cream and treats on both days of the festival
Nick’s BBQ will be serving their delicious, mouth-watering bites on both days of the festival
More vendors to be announced

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