The 43rd annual Musikfest begins July 30 and continues through Aug. 9 on Bethlehem’s north side and south side.

More than 300 performers will present 500 free concerts on 15 stages.

The lineup for the 11 ticketed performances by headliners on Wind Creek Steel Stage at PNC Plaza is:

• July 30, Grupo Niche

• July 31, Russell Dickerson

• Aug. 1, John Mulaney

• Aug. 2, Third Eye Blind

• Aug. 3, Train

• Aug. 4, “Weird Al” Yankovic

• Aug. 5, T.I., DaBaby

• Aug. 6, Bailey Zimmerman

• Aug. 7, Parker McCollum

• Aug. 8, Yellowcard, Taking Back Sunday

• Aug. 9, AJR

Musikfest highlights

According to a Musikfest press release, 34% of the Musikfest performers are from the Lehigh Valley. There are performers from 18 different states and five nations.

Here are a few Musikfest south side highlights provided by Musikfest organizers:

• Ryan Cabrera, known for “On the Way Down,” “True” and “Shine On,” performs Aug. 7, Air Products Americaplatz at Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks.

• Sixpence None the Richer, known for “Kiss Me” and “There She Goes,” performs July 31, Air Products Americaplatz.

Here are a few Musikfest north side highlights provided by Musikfest organizers:

• Amelia Day performs folk, rock and pop, July 31, The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America Zinzenplatz.

• Insun Park & Generals, with a fusion of rock, Korean traditional music and mask dance rhythms, perform Aug. 1, The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America Zinzenplatz

• Alysha Brilla, a three-time JUNO Award nominee, performs Aug. 1, PNC Stadtplatz

Musikfest app

The Musikfest app can help you navigate the nation’s largest non-gated music festival.

“We are excited to once again support the development and launch of the Musikfest app,” said Annmarie Andrejko, PNC regional president of Northeast Pennsylvania. “Fans can access performance schedules and updated information, including the weather, throughout the festival.”

The app features include:

• Schedule of musical acts that is searchable by artist or date.

• Custom schedule creation. Attendees can share their event schedules with friends

• Alerts for pop-up shows, giveaways and schedule changes.

• Interactive festival map of food vendors, artisans and LANTA bus stops.

• Sweepstakes and behind-the-scenes content.

• Safety and weather notifications.

“Every year, Musikfest brings together an incredible variety of artists, cultures and musical experiences, and the 2026 free stages lineup truly reflects the spirit of the festival,” said Kassie Hilgert, president and CEO of ArtsQuest.

“What makes Musikfest so special is the opportunity for people to discover something new around every corner, from local and emerging artists to internationally recognized performers,” Hilgert said.

“The Musikfest app powered by PNC is a great way for guests to start planning their festival experience ahead of time, build a personalized schedule and make sure they don’t miss the performances and moments that matter most to them throughout the festival,” Hilgert said.

SoberPlatz

SoberPlatz presented by Northampton County Council in partnership with Sync Recovery Community will return to Musikfest.

The free, inclusive, alcohol-free space on the south side 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,” Mosel said.

“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,” Mosel said.

Activities include community art, music, games, photo opportunities, recovery-focused resources and special events throughout the festival.

LANTA shuttle

ArtsQuest, in partnership with LANTA, Bethlehem Parking Authority, City of Bethlehem and the SouthSide Arts District, is expanding LANTA’s Musikfest shuttle service for this year.

The service provides transportation throughout the festival area, including expanded Gold Line service on Saturday and Sunday afternoons, free rides within the festival area and free return trips on Enhanced Bus Service Blue and Green Lines.

Last year, riders took 23,811 trips across the Fahy Bridge during the 10-day festival, helping reduce traffic congestion and expand access to Musikfest and surrounding neighborhoods.

“LANTA’s Musikfest bus routes reflect that shared commitment by expanding transportation choices, introducing more people to the convenience of public transit and making it easier to experience the walkable, vibrant community that makes Bethlehem so special,” said Bethlehem Mayor J. William Reynolds.

From points west in Trexlertown to points east in Easton, festivalgoers are encouraged to park once and ride, leaving the driving to LANTA.

“The Bethlehem Parking Authority is proud to sponsor the free Musikfest shuttle, connecting visitors to convenient parking locations with shuttle stops just steps from festival venues,” said Mark Jobes, chairman of the Bethlehem Parking Authority.

Festivalgoers can park in one of the authority’s garages, lots or remote parking locations along the Blue and Green Lines, then use coordinated shuttle stops.

The Gold Line will serve as the free North-South connector, with stops at Shuttleplatz North, West Broad Street, Downtown Bethlehem, New and Walnut Streets, PNC Stadtplatz (Payrow Plaza), Bethlehem City Hall, Riverport, SouthSide Station at Polk Street Garage and Shuttleplatz South.

“LANTA is proud to provide fast and frequent shuttle service along our EBS Rapid Transit lines for Musikfest 2026,” said Owen O’Neil, executive director at LANTA.

Festivalgoers can view schedules, maps and shuttle information at: lantabus.com/ebs-bethlehem.

For more Musikfest information, visit www.artsquest.org/musikfest.