Musikfest Bethlehem 2026

Where Various stages in the north & south sides of the city of Bethlehem, PA (including Wind Creek Steel stage).

When: Preview night on July 30, 2026. Main event dates are July 31 through August 9, 2026.

Cost: Most Musikfest performances are free, while headline concerts at the Wind Creek Steel Stage require tickets.

Musikfest returns to Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, from July 31–August 9, 2026, following a preview night on July 30. The 10-day festival features more than 400 performers and 500 shows across 16 stages in historic Bethlehem and at SteelStacks.

Most performances are free, while ticketed headline acts include AJR, Train, “Weird Al” Yankovic, Bailey Zimmerman, Parker McCollum, Third Eye Blind, Yellowcard and Taking Back Sunday. Visitors can also enjoy food stalls, artisan vendors, street entertainment and family activities.

Stay outside the city with our Pocono vacation rentals in Albrightsville, Lake Harmony and Pocono Lake. These spacious homes offer a quieter place to relax, although drive times to Bethlehem vary.

Vacation Rentals near Bethlehem, PA

Our vacation rentals near Bethlehem, PA place you just a short drive from Musikfest, while giving you the chance to stay in a stunning setting away from the crowds. Surrounded by beautiful scenery in select locations including Lake Harmony, Allbrightsville and Pocono Lake, these modern and well-equipped homes with optional hot tubs make it easy to enjoy a blend of festival fun and classic relaxation.