Musikfest Traditions
In addition to being the nation’s largest free music festival, Musikfest offers a variety of special events for all ages and interests! Great community, corporate and performance partners bring extra excitement and attractions to the ‘fest each year. Be sure to check out all of the fun features in 2023.
Opening Ceremonies
Friday, Aug. 4, 5:30 p.m.
Wells Fargo Festplatz
Join us as we present the Marcincin Awards recognizing longtime business supporters and officially declare Musikfest 2023 open! This year’s honorees are Molly’s Irish Grille and Sports Pub, BSI Corporate Benefits and SEN (Service Electric Network).
Featuring a performance by Alana Mars.
Worship Services
Sunday, August 6, 10 a.m.
Contemporary Worship Service (Grace Church Bethlehem)
Wells Fargo Festplatz
Thursday, August 10, 4-5 p.m.
Interfaith Service (Bethlehem Interfaith Group)
Wells Fargo Festplatz
Sunday, August 13, 10 a.m.
Polka Mass (Allentown Diocese)
Wells Fargo Festplatz
Fireworks Display
Sunday, August 13, 10 p.m.
presented by Garden State Fireworks
Sparklers and Sparkling Wine: An Exclusive Musikfest Fireworks Watch Party
Sunday, August 13 | 9 p.m.
Price: $44 | $39 ArtsQuest Member
Venue: PNC Stadtplatz
Join us at PNC Stadtplatz – Payrow Plaza at City Hall – for an exclusive watch party featuring samples of four delicious sparkling wines picked out by Jay Nee at Juniper & Grain, free chocolate covered bananas from Dinky’s Bethlehem Ice Cream Parlor & Grill, and one of the best views of the fireworks spectacular that closes out Musikfest!
You’ll get a sample each of the following sparkling wines:
- Cune Cava Rose (Spain)
- I Castelli Brut Prosecco (Italy)
- 14 Hands Brut (Washington)
- Domaine Ste Michelle Brut Rose (Washington)
