Check Out Musikfest’s Coolest Finds (You Didn’t Know Existed)!😎
Artie’s Hoot ‘n’ Seek!
Win front row tickets to a 2026 headline show of your choice by finding our elusive Artie the Owl – in a different spot every day! Experience this festival-wide scavenger hunt and enter for a chance to win!
Steinholding Contest!
Think you have what it takes to outlast the competition? Join the stein-holding contest and see how long you can keep a full stein of beer held straight out in front of you – no bending, spilling, or dropping allowed!
Monster Energy BMX Returns!
Get ready for adrenaline-pumping action and crowd-thrilling stunts! A fan-favorite returns to Musikfest with extreme sports, high-flying BMX tricks, and jaw-dropping performances. Don’t miss the Monster Energy BMX Stunt Show, breakdancers, a live graffiti artist, and country-rock star Andy Velo lighting up the second weekend of the festival.
Comedy Shows Continue!
Get ready to laugh all festival long! Comedy takes center stage at the Charles A. Brown Ice House, featuring a lively mix of stand-up, improv, and family-friendly shows. There’s something for every comedy fan—don’t miss the fun! OR, looking for the perfect post-‘fest pick-me-up? Head to Frank Banko Alehouse Cinemas for a lineup of free late-night comedy that keeps the good vibes going! From Lip Sync Battles and improv with Cobra to the hilarious Swipe Right: The Online Dating Game Show, these laugh-out-loud events are the ideal way to cap off your festival night with fun, talent, and unforgettable entertainment.
Don’t Miss Our Free Performers!
This year’s Musikfest has over 300 performances – all free! Groups such as MKTO, with their double platinum breakout hit “Classic,” Nine Days, sharing their Billboard’s “Greatest 100 Songs of 2000” list, “Absolutely (Story of a Girl)!”, and Platinum-selling artist and songwriter Sam Tinnesz performing the viral smash hit, “Legends Are Made!”
Watch the Vesper Concert Series!
Cool off – it’s indoors! Come see the Central Moravian Church on Bethlehem’s North Side display beautiful Classical music to the public!
Musikfest Hot Glass Experience
ArtsQuest Glass Studio returns to Musikfest 2025 with The Cup: Hot Glass Experience! Work one-on-one with a glassblowing instructor to create your own unique glass art, no experience needed! Open to ages 6+, with one ticket available per time slot.
Themed Musical Performances
Come see themed musical performances by students from Liberty High School, Freedom High School, and Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts! Don’t miss the themed days of Musikfest throughout campus! Themes include Beach Day, Irish Pub Night, and many more!
Visit Martin Guitar Handwerkplatz!
Martin Guitar Handwerkplatz is a free venue in the 18th-century Colonial Industrial Quarter, outdoors in Bethlehem’s beautiful historic district! Come visit artisan and handmade vendors and enjoy some
food and beverage vendors along the way.
📷: Jeff Auger
Check Out Our Inclusion Zone!
These accessible, inclusive spaces offer a calm retreat for anyone who may need a break from the energy of the festival. Staffed by trained volunteers, the sensory-friendly areas provide supportive tools, services, and amenities designed to assist individuals of all ages and abilities with sensory processing needs!
Don’t Miss MusikFEAST powered by PNC!
Not sure what to eat this ‘fest? Watch the video series in which Jon Lunger, ArtsQuest’s Director of Content Marketing & Engagement, eats his way across the festival! Come experience “MusikFEAST powered by PNC,” the video series in which Jon Lunger tastes everything we have to offer for excellent recommendations and hidden finds! Make sure to follow along on Instagram and Facebook!
