Jul 31 – Aug 9, 2026 · Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, United States
Musikfest is the nation's largest free music festival, held annually in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. The 2026 edition runs from July 31 to August 9, featuring nearly 500 performances across 17 stages, with 16 offering free admission. The festival showcases a diverse array of musical genres, including rock, pop, country, folk, jazz, and Latin, catering to a wide range of musical tastes. Set against the historic backdrop of Bethlehem's downtown and the SteelStacks campus, Musikfest provides a vibrant atmosphere where attendees can enjoy live music, local cuisine, and various art installations. The festival's significance lies in its ability to bring together over a million people each year, fostering community engagement and celebrating the rich cultural heritage of the region.
Lineup
Russell Dickerson
Keith, John and Sue
Scott Marshall And The Highway Souls
Maniya
Dr. Doctor
Lolly Hopwood
Twisted Rhythm
Amelia Day
Christian Moon
Christian Moon
Lexie Valkyrie
Cast in Bronze
Lucy Juggles
The Tribe
Bren
Bren
Bren
Common Bond
Common Bond
Big Easy Easton Brass Band
Payton Renee
The BC Combo
Insun Park & Generals
Insun Park & Generals
The Groove Merchants
Finnegan’s Wake
Steal The Sky
Rae The Band
The Large Flowerheads
Billy Bauer Band
Sixpence None The Richer
Philadelphia Funk Authority
Philadelphia Funk Authority
Cunningham & Associates
DJ Evolution
Lindsay Jordan
Adrian Anthony
Grupo Hipnosis
Orbital Drums
MindMaze
GirlCrue
No James
Lizzy Hilliard
Jimmy Sturr & His Orchestra
One Acre West
Carter Fox
Carter Fox
Anthony Winters
Artisan Jazz Trio
Flavorless Gum
Chris Reali
Bayou Risin’ (CCR/Fogerty Tribute)
The Flying Vees
Ray Pearson
Arc of Sound
Dillon Warnek
Patrick Flynn
Coverfire!
Coquettish
Wood ‘N’ Strings
Julia Melito
Julia Melito
SLAMB
Cathy Ritter
Riley Lauren
Riley Lauren
Lydia von Hof
Zach Marsden
New Normal
Bryan Hansen
SteelStacks HS Jazz All-Star Band
Rio Bossa
Audrey Kreitner
Audrey Kreitner
Renee Christine
Wood Flower
Dirty Dollhouse
Shaun Lally
Adam and The Armadillos
Herencia Jibara
Alysha Brilla
The Aardvarks
The Britles (Beatles Tribute)
The Britles (Beatles Tribute)
Magnum
Walt Kosar
Greggie and the Jets: A Tribute to Elton John
Code 201
Luisito Rosario & Orchestra
Dina Hall Band
There, There – A Tribute to Radiohead
Kid Charlemagne
Joyous
Joyous
Third Eye Blind
Alana Mars
Alana Mars
Liquid Smoke
Altruistic Vision
Matt Bednarsky
Fritz’s Polka Band
Couldn’t Be Happiers
Jumpin’ Jamie
Living Rarity
Pam Brennan
Ava Bloomfield
Grace Morrison
Grace Morrison
Lilly Moss
Christina Giacoletti
Groove Therapy GT
Indigo Lane
Joe Lazorik
Fez
The Dracu-Las
Special Characters
Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts Contemporary Music Ensemble
Lorelei and Francis
Bunchafunk
Maddy Kas
My Familiar
Sunrise Cries
Stefanie Johnson
Brian Kidd
Brian Kidd
Lehigh Valley Music Teachers Association
Keystone Brass
Faith Sedicum
Sol Katana
Steel Town Blues
Whiskey and Roses
Andrew Tirado
Blair Crimmins and The Hookers
Ruby Dear
Reservoir Hill
Reservoir Hill
Cocomama
Fusion Jazz Trio
Marcella Simien
Dan Wilkins
Jake Ortiz
Frontiers: The World’s Number One Tribute To Journey
Joy and the Wildfire
Joy and the Wildfire
Craig Thatcher
Orquesta Xariz
The Clarks
Nicole Atkins
Lady White Rat
Sean Marshall
Jim Rezac
Jim Rezac
John Hollier
Cody Templeton
Train
Joe Stanky & the Cadets
Wallenpaupack Area Middle School Modern Band
Vodou
Stacy Gabel
Famous Prophets
littlebird duo
Cold Start
Starting Tomorrow
Lone Till Payday
LLW
Zoey & The Iconic
GT3 Jazz Standards
GT3 Jazz Standards
Adeline Csontos
Erinys Quartet
Leighann & Company
Planet Infamy
Paula Brion
Poppycock Babble
Kristen Morgenstern
Emily Drinker
American Vanity
Dave Fry
Alexa Tabbacchino
Cass Noelle
Cass Noelle
Meet the Mayor
Last Thursday Band
Luca Diadul
Drew Kiddoo and The Blackouts
Project 22
Amish Outlaws
We May Be Right: A Tribute to Billy Joel
Rubix Kube
Sun Bus
Shakedown Citi
Totally Taboo
Billy Bauer
Chris Lorenzetti
Craig Kastelnik
Matt Freedman
“Weird Al” Yankovic
Jenny Founds
The Dave Betz Band
Attention Switch
After August
After August
After August
Zach Russack
Zach Russack
Joe Grisanzio
Gina Royale
Erin Kelly
Avenue 16
Eliza Rush
Kendal Conrad
The Swell
River Drivers
Richard Stead
Honey & Nutz
Marmalade
Steve Walker
Monocacy Brass
Brody Schenk
Go Go Gadjet
Go Go Gadjet
Fig for a Kiss
Dina Hall
The Moon City Masters
The Muckers
Ellery Collins
DJ Jamal
Easy Honey
Making Movies
Sophie Rice
The Artisan Blues Band
Attack Dog
Yesterday’s Gone: A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
Rogue Diplomats
Romeo Delight (Tribute to Van Halen)
Powder Valley Bang
Dear Anna
Wallace Tonight!
HB
Infusion
T.I.
DaBaby
The Flaming Ginger
Liberty Jams
Hayley Jackson
Hayley Jackson
Hayley Jackson
Cate Great
Tim Harakal
Melody Cruz
The Castaway Band
Reggaelar People
Caryn Dixon
Julia Miralles
Zining Fan
Sarah Harrington
Zaire
The Frost Duo
The MusikSchoepp Duo
DMC Duo
Clover Stieve
The Hot Mamas
Korina Zambrano
The Wonton Soups
Coby Siegel
The Big Wahu Caribbean Band
Temma
Tabitha Meeks
Derek Warfield and the Young Wolfe Tones
Lilly Hiatt
James Supra Blues Band
Crybabies
Garden State Radio
Twisted Times
Jimmy & the Parrots
Lou Franco Project
Rift – A Tribute to Phish
Andy Thomas
Experience Janis (Janis Joplin Tribute)
Robbie Lawrence & the Steelworkers
CPR
Sarah Ayers Band
Clave Legacy
Afrobeat Productions
Afrobeat Productions
Afrobeat Productions
Bailey Zimmerman
Chaeli and Carrson
Lehigh Valley Girls Rock
Polkadelphia
LV Community Music School
Jeiris Cook
Jeiris Cook
Seth Witcher
Whiskey Therapy
Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts Latin Music Ensemble
Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts Latin Music Ensemble