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Directions/Parking
Plan Ahead
The festival takes place in the heart of Bethlehem’s two downtowns: The Historic Moravian District on the North side of the Lehigh River and the SouthSide Arts District to, you guessed it, the South.
You can walk between sides using the Fahy Bridge (it’s between 20-40 minutes for most) or utilize our free bus service, LANTA’s Gold Line. Either way, we recommend having a plan before you arrive!
*Reminder: The Main St. ramp off Route 378 North is closed to all vehicle and pedestrian traffic for the duration of Musikfest. Guests walking to the festival via 378 North can easily access the Musikfest grounds by taking the stairway off the Hill-to-Hill Bridge just south of the Main St. ramp.
Satellite Parking Lots and Shuttle
ArtsQuest operate two satellite parking lots that we recommend utilizing for the best festival experience. Round trip shuttle service is $9 per adult (13+) and $7 per child (ages 3-12) when accompanied by a fare paying adult. Children 2 and under ride free (must be able to sit on the lap of an adult). Shuttles provided by Trans-Bridge Lines, Inc.
To Arrive at the Colonial Industrial Quarter on the North Side:
Valley Center Parkway – 1525 Valley Center Parkway, Bethlehem, PA 18017
- Parking available starting Friday, July 31.
- Service begins weekdays at 5 p.m. and weekends at noon.
- Shuttles provide non-stop service to Shuttleplatz North.
- Last Bus departs at 11:40 p.m.
To Arrive at SteelStacks in the SouthSide Arts District:
Penn State Lehigh Valley – 2809 Saucon Valley Rd., Center Valley, PA 18034
- Parking available starting Thursday, July 30 for Musikfest preview night.
- Service begins weekdays at 5 p.m. and weekends at noon.
- Shuttles provide non-stop service to Shuttleplatz South.
- Last Bus departs at 11:40 p.m.
LANTA EBS Rapid Transit – Blue & Green Lines
ArtsQuest has partnered with LANTA, the City of Bethlehem, the Bethlehem Parking Authority and the SouthSide Arts District to offer transportation to and from the festival (with stops throughout the festival on both the north and southsides).
Service runs from Trexlertown to Easton, with multiple stops on both the north and south sides.
- Ride for FREE within the Musikfest fare-free zone (regular fare applies outside the zone).
- Buses are fully ADA compliant
- Air-conditioned comfort
- For complete schedule: Lantabus.com/ebs-bethlehem
Skip the wait: Use Central Festival Stops
To avoid lines at Shuttleplatz North & South, take advantage of these six centrally located stops, all served by the gold, blue and green lines:
- Broad St. at 2nd Ave (West Broad Street)
- Walnut St. at New St (Downtown Bethlehem at Walnut Street Garage)
- Church St. at New St. (Stadtplatz)
- New St. at Lehigh St./Center St. (Bethlehem City Hall)
- Columbia St. at 2ns St. & Adams St. (Riverport)
- 2nd St./3rd St. at Fillmore St. (SouthSide Station at Polk Street Garage)
City Parking Garages
The Bethlehem Parking Authority operates six parking garages which feature special all day rates during Musikfest. These garages are a great way to take the stress out of finding parking!
North Side Garages:
- Walnut Street Garage – 33 W Walnut St
- North Street Garage – 75 W. North St.
- Main Street Commons Garage – Rubel St.
SouthSide Arts District Garages:
- Polk Street Garage – 418 PA-412
- Riverport Garage – 13 W 2nd St.
- South New Street Garage -324 S. New St.
A river runs thru us
Getting from North to South (and vice versa)
Don’t let the Lehigh River get in the way of successful ‘festing!
- If you’re walking across the Fahy Bridge, give yourself enough time to arrive.
- If you’d rather not walk, hop on the FREE LANTA Gold Line to travel in comfort between the north and south sides of the festival!
Parking for Persons with Disabilities
North Side/Historic District
Limited parking for persons with disabilities is available along Conestoga Street, adjacent to Service Electric Festplatz, and Lehigh Street, in front of the Wooden Match. The North Street Parking Garage also offers parking for persons with disabilities.
SouthSide/SteelStacks
At SteelStacks, limited parking is available at the parking lots on Second Street, across from the Wind Creek Steel Stage. Persons with disabilities may also be dropped off at the corner of Second Street and Founders Way, near the ArtsQuest Center.