Directions & Parking

Satellite Parking Lots and Shuttle

How to Get Around the Festival

We operate two satellite parking lots that we recommend utilizing so that you can have the best festival experience.

Shuttles provided by Trans-Bridge Lines, Inc. the Official Transportation Sponsor.

To arrive directly on the Colonial Industrial Quarter (North Side) of the festival:

Valley Center Parkway – 1525 Valley Center Parkway, Bethlehem, PA 18017

• Parking is available starting Friday, August 1.
• Operating Hours: Weekdays – 5p.m.-midnight; Weekends – 12 p.m.-midnight
• Shuttles provide non-stop service to Shuttleplatz North
• Final shuttle departs 11:40 p.m.
• Round trip service pricing:
  • $9 per adult (13+)
  • $7 per child ages 3-12 when accompanied by a fare paying adult
  • free for children 2 and under (must be able to sit on the lap of an adult).
    

To arrive directly on the SouthSide Arts District of the festival:

Penn State Lehigh Valley – 2809 Saucon Valley Rd., Center Valley, PA 18034

• Parking is available starting Thursday, July 31 for Musikfest preview night.
• Operating Hours: Weekdays – 5 p.m.-midnight; Weekends – 12 p.m.-midnight
• Shuttles provide non-stop service to Shuttleplatz South.
• Final shuttle departs at 11:40 p.m.
• Round trip service pricing:
  • $9 per adult ($13+)
  • $7 per child ages 3-12 when accompanied by a fare paying adult
  • free for children 2 and under (must be able to sit on the lap of an adult).

Reminder: The Main Street Ramp off Route 378 North is closed to all vehicle and pedestrian traffic during Musikfest hours (11:30 a.m.-11:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays; 3-11:30 p.m. Monday-Friday). 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 Street Ramp.

North South Transfer

How to get from the Colonial Industrial Quarter to the SouthSide Arts District:

LANTA Gold Line

• Hop aboard the LANTA Gold Line—your FREE, air-conditioned ride to Shuttleplatz North and South! This convenient and ADA-accessible shuttle makes traveling the festival easier and more comfortable than ever. Riders can access the shuttle at multiple stops, including Shuttleplatz North, West Broad Street, Downtown Bethlehem, New & Walnut Streets, PNC Stadtplatz (Payrow Plaza), Bethlehem City Hall, Riverport, SouthSide Station at Polk Street Garage and Shuttleplatz South.
• Hours of Operation:
  • Weekdays – 4 p.m. – Midnight
  • Weekends – 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 a.m.
• Ride for FREE within the Musikfest festival footprint.
• For complete schedule: Lantabus.com/ebs-bethlehem/

LANTA Buses & Bus Stops

The Return of EBS LANTA

ArtsQuest is again partnering with LANTA, the City of Bethlehem, the Bethlehem Transportation 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). From points west (Fogelsville) to points east (Easton), park your car and leave the driving to us.

• Fully ADA compliant buses.
• Airconditioned comfort.
• Ride for FREE within the Musikfest festival footprint (Fare required outside Musikfest).
• Frequent service
• For complete schedule: Lantabus.com/ebs-bethlehem

City Parking Garages

The Bethlehem Transportation Authority operates five parking garages.

North Side Garages

• North Street Garage – $15
  • Monday-Friday: 3 p.m. – 10 p.m.
  • Saturday – Sunday: 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.
• Commons Garage – $15
  • Monday – Friday: 3 p.m. – 10 p.m.
  • Saturday – Sunday: 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.

SouthSide Garages

• Polk Street Garage – $15
  ○ Thursday, July 31: 3 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  ○ Monday – Friday: 3 p.m. – 10 p.m.
  ○ Saturday – Sunday: 12 p.m. – 10 p.m.
• Riverport Garage – $15
  ○ Thursday, July 31: 3 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  ○ Monday – Friday: 3 p.m. – 10 p.m.
  ○ Saturday – Sunday: 12 p.m. – 10 p.m.
• South New Street Garage – $5
  ○ Monday – Friday: 3 p.m. – 10 p.m.
  ○ Saturday – Sunday: 12 p.m. – 10 p.m.

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.

ADA Seating

All Musikfest stages are accessible to persons with disabilities and offer areas of ADA seating. The Wind Creek Steel Stage offers ADA seating at the venue’s soundboard; tickets for this section may be purchased by contacting the ArtsQuest Box Office at 610-332-1300.