Directions & Parking

NEW this year! Park with ease and let someone else do the driving! See map below and scroll down for more information about the LANTA/Bethlehem Parking Authority park-and-shuttle routes which will be in place for your convenience throughout Musikfest 2024 (as well as Oktoberfest and Christkindlmarkt).

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

• Parking available starting Friday, August 2.
• Operating Hours: Monday-Friday – 5-11p.m.; Saturdays & Sundays – 12-11 p.m.
• 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).
• Ticket price includes same-day access to the North South Transfer Service (must change buses)
  

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

2809 Saucon Valley Rd, Center Valley, PA 18034

• Parking available starting Thursday, August 1st for Musikfest preview night.
• Operating Hours: Monday-Friday – 5-11 p.m.; Saturdays & Sundays – 12-11 p.m.
• 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).
• Ticket price includes same-day access to North South Transfer Service (must change buses)

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:

North South Transfer (Purple Line)

• Transports guests back and forth from the North Side and SouthSide of Musikfest.
• Shuttles drop off and pick up at the Shuttleplatz locations.
• Hours of Operation – August 2, 5-11:30 p.m.; August 3-11, 12-11:30 p.m.
• Final departure from each Shuttleplatz is 11:30 p.m.
• $6 per adult (13+) for unlimited daily rides
• $4 per child 3-12 for unlimited daily rides
• Children two and under ride FREE, as long as they are able to sit on the lap of an adult
• FREE for ArtsQuest Members with valid membership card

City Parking Garages and Shuttles

The Bethlehem Transportation Authority operates four parking garages and a shuttle that operates on both the north and southsides.

Garages

• North Street – $15
  ○ Monday-Friday: 3 p.m. – 10 p.m.
  ○ Saturday – Sunday: 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.
• Polk Street – $15
  ○ Thursday, August 1: 3 p.m. – 10 p.m.
  ○ Monday – Friday: 3 p.m. – 10 p.m.
  ○ Saturday – Sunday: 12 p.m. – 10 p.m.
• Riverport – $15
  ○ Thursday, August 1: 3 p.m. – 10 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.

The Gold Line Parking Garage Shuttle

• Operates every 15 minutes or better.
• FREE to board at 14 shuttle stops
• Sponsored by Bethlehem Parking Authority & City of Bethlehem
• Friday, August 2: 3 p.m. – 12 a.m.
• Saturday – Sunday: 12 p.m. – 12 a.m.
• Monday – Friday: 3 p.m. – 12 a.m.

LANTA Buses & Bus Stops

NEW! EBS LANTA BLUE & GREEN LINES

Lanta is partnering with the Bethlehem Transportation Authority and ArtsQuest to offer transportation to and from the festival (with stops throughout the festival). From points west (Fogelsville) to points east Easton), park your car and leave the driving to us. Lanta buses are also wheelchair accessible.

• Every 15 minutes
• Cost: lantabus.com/fares
• Monday – Saturday: 6 a.m. – 1:40 a.m.
• Sunday’s: 6 a.m. – 9:40 p.m.

Save time and money by parking at any Bethlehem Parking Authority garage and Riding LANTA EBS service to all of Bethlehem’s biggest destinations.

Park once at Bethlehem Parking Authority garages and ride EBS shuttle buses to all destinations in Bethlehem.

Getting around is easy with the EBS System, here’s how…

The EBS System utilizes two routes, the EBS Blue Line and EBS Green Line, in tandem to provide service Westbound every 15 minutes or better Weekdays and Saturdays.

All LANTA bus stops at Musikfest are accessible for people with disabilities. For schedules and more information on LANTA services visit lantabus.com/ebs-bethlehem

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 for 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.