Bethlehem, Lehigh Valley, PA. January 14, 2026 – ArtsQuest invites the community to warm up winter with bold flavors and some friendly competition at the 16th Annual Souper Bowl! This delicious culinary competition will take place on Sunday, February 1 at 1 p.m. in the Musikfest Café.
Restaurants and caterers from throughout the region will prepare their tastiest soups to compete in the categories of Cream-based, Meat-based, Most Unique, Seafood-based, Vegan, Judges’ Favorite and People’s Choice.
“We are SOUPer excited to be hosting the Souper Bowl XVI this year. We have some first-time competitors, in addition to several who have been competing for years,” said Alexis Kuczek, Programming Coordinator at ArtsQuest. “I’m always impressed by the creativity and effort all the restaurants put into their soup entries, and I think we’ll have a great showing again this year.”
Participating restaurants include:
- Cathy’s Creative Catering and Café
- Hanoverville Roadhouse
- La Kang Chicken & Rice
- Lehigh Catering
- Molly’s Irish Grille & Sports Pub
- Northampton Community College – Culinary Arts
- Palette & Pour
- Panchitas Kitchen
- Roasted
- Taichi Bubble Tea
- The View at Morgan Hill
- Winsor Deli
The Bake-A-Re will be offering baked goods and desserts for purchase.
Fans of this annual favorite event are encouraged to take advantage of ticket pricing until January 24 as pricing increases the week of the event. VIP tickets not only allow you into the event an hour early so you get the first tastes of the soups, but you’ll also get a free drink ticket good for any Yuengling beer, Franklin Hills wine or soft drink.
Are you a restaurant or caterer who wants to be a part of Souper Bowl XVI? Fill out the form here and we’ll be in touch.
There are a limited number of tickets available for children 12 and under. Please note that children 2 and under are not required to have a ticket to gain access to the Souper Bowl.
About ArtsQuest
ArtsQuest’s mission is to provide access to exceptional artistic, cultural and educational experiences, using arts and culture as drivers of economic development in our urban communities. ArtsQuest supports this mission through performing and visual arts, film, arts education and outreach, youth programming and a wide range of cultural events, anchored by signature venues and initiatives including its flagship event, Musikfest; the ArtsQuest Creative Factory powered by PPL, a centerpiece for the Valley’s artistic communities; the ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks; and the LVHN, part of Jefferson Health Turn & Grind Shop, an adaptive reuse project expanding space for programming, festivals, private events and nationally touring exhibits. ArtsQuest welcomes more than 1.9 million people annually, with nearly 40 percent of its programs free to attend, generating a regional economic impact of more than $143 million annually. ArtsQuest’s Re-Imagine That! Capital Campaign supports the continued growth of its mission to make the arts accessible for all.