ArtsQuest announces that SoberPlatz presented by Northampton County Council in partnership with Sync Recovery Community will return to Musikfest. This free, inclusive, alcohol-free space on the SouthSide of Musikfest offers guests a welcoming place to relax, enjoy food and mocktails purchased at the ‘Fest and take part in new interactive, creative and playful activities.

“We are proud to continue hosting SoberPlatz as part of the Musikfest experience,” said Curt Mosel, Chief Operating Officer at ArtsQuest. “Musikfest is about bringing people together, and SoberPlatz provides a welcoming space where guests can connect, recharge and enjoy the festival in a way that supports their personal choices and well-being. Through our partnership with Sync Recovery Community and Northampton County Council, we’re creating an environment that is welcoming, engaging and accessible for everyone who attends.”

Throughout Musikfest, guests can visit SoberPlatz for creative, interactive and playful experiences designed to be enjoyed at their own pace. Activities include community art, music, games, photo opportunities, recovery-focused resources and special events throughout the festival.

SoberPlatz Kickoff Hour will be 4 to 5 p.m. Friday.

Ongoing activities include:

• Message Wall: Share Your Voice — Add a few words or a short message in response to guided themes, read what others have written and watch the walls evolve into a shared story of connection and community.

• Recovery Rocks: Create Your Piece — Decorate a rock with markers and stickers, then take it home or leave it on display to inspire others throughout the festival.

• Sync Recovery Community Playlist: Add Your Song — Scan the QR code to suggest a song for the SoberPlatz 2026 Edition of the Sync Recovery Community Playlist, which will be shared after Musikfest.

• Photo Spot: Capture the Moment — Stop by the SoberPlatz photo area to take a quick snapshot, gather with friends or mark your time at Musikfest.

• Relax & Connect — Pull up a chair, enjoy Musikfest-purchased food or mocktails, join casual activities like cornhole and yard games and take in music from nearby stages.

• Harm Reduction Resources & Education — Access free, confidential overdose prevention supplies, educational materials and harm reduction resources, including Naloxone (Narcan), with on-site instruction available.

• Connect with Sync Recovery — Meet Sync Recovery Community staff and volunteers, learn about upcoming recovery-centered events and outdoor activities and get a preview of the upcoming Cinema in Sync film series at the Frank Banko Alehouse Cinemas in the ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks.

• Silent Glow Disco presented by Silent Fun — Friday, July 31 and Friday, Aug. 7 from 8 to 10 p.m.

Dance with glowing, noise-canceling headphones, switch between channels of disco, pop and other high-energy music and enjoy glow stick wearables under the stars.