Blast Furnace Blues: Stars, Stripes & Steel
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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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July 17, 2026
5:00 PM
Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks
July 17, 2026
6:00 PM
Highmark Blue Shield Community Stage on the Air Products Town Square
July 17, 2026
7:30 PM
Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks
July 17, 2026
9:00 PM
Highmark Blue Shield Community Stage on the Air Products Town Square
July 18, 2026
3:00 PM
Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks
July 18, 2026
4:15 PM
Highmark Blue Shield Community Stage on the Air Products Town Square
July 18, 2026
5:15 PM
Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks
July 18, 2026
6:15 PM
Highmark Blue Shield Community Stage on the Air Products Town Square
July 18, 2026
7:30 PM
Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks
July 18, 2026
9:00 PM
Highmark Blue Shield Community Stage on the Air Products Town Square
Food Vendors
In addition to the stellar musical acts, the festival will feature delicious food options. Mon & Mel’s Sweet Scoops Ice Cream Truck will offer crowd-favorite ice cream and treats on both days of the festival, and Nick’s BBQ will be serving their delicious, mouth-watering bites on both days of the festival. More vendors will be announced as the event approaches.
