From ParkPlatz to Shuttleplatz: How to Get Around Musikfest 2018
Patrons looking for convenient and close access to all the music, food, and fun of Musikfest have more options than ever this year.
Category Archives: Musikfest
Can’t-Miss Shows of the Week: July 30-Aug. 5
If you’re in the Lehigh Valley, chances are you already know what awaits you at the end of this week. It’s time for Musikfest!
As usual, we’ll have a Five-Point Preview each day of the festival, highlighting the free stage performances that you need to experience. However, there’s plenty else happening this week off of festival grounds that you should know about (hello, #LVUFirstFriday).
Let’s explore!
Can’t-Miss Shows of the Week!
Lehigh Valley with Love ComedyPlatz Brings the Funny Back to Musikfest Aug. 10-11
The Lehigh Valley with Love ComedyPlatz is returning to Musikfest with two free nights of stand-up comedy on August 10 and 11 at The Ice House on 56 River Street.
New Glass Sculpture, Community Art Project & Fireworks Photography Workshop Highlight Musikfest Art Activities
From live demonstrations of hot glass blowing to the shady comfort of kids crafts at the Crayola Creativity Tent, this year’s Musikfest has something for art lovers of all ages.
Win Musikfest Tickets to Daughtry or GROUPLOVE from LVU!
ArtsQuest recently announced that Sands Steel Stage headliners Daughtry and GROUPLOVE will each have the support of a local opener when the 35th annual Musikfest takes place in Bethlehem next month.
LVMA19 Musikfest Showcase Performers Announced
Since 2016, we’ve teamed up with the Greater Lehigh Valley Music Association (GLVMA)Â to present a local talent showcase during Musikfest. We’ll do it again, presenting a pair of full bands and shining a light on local music at the nation’s largest free outdoor music festival!
ArtsQuest Invites Community to Share Musikfest Photos for 35th Anniversary Exhibition
Photo credit: Hub Willson, 1984
The community is invited to submit their best photos of Musikfest over the years for the Musikfest 35th Anniversary Photography Exhibition, set for July 6-Sept. 2 at the Banana Factory.
GRAMMY Award Winning Guitarist Gary Clark Jr. & GROUPLOVE to Headline Musikfest 2018
GRAMMY-winning guitar virtuoso Gary Clark Jr. and indie-pop sweethearts GROUPLOVE will rock Musikfest when they perform at the Sands Steel Stage Wed., Aug. 8, 7 p.m. and Thurs., Aug. 9, 7 p.m., respectively. Tickets for the Gary Clark Jr. performance are $39-$59, and tickets for the GROUPLOVE concert are $25-$39. They go on sale starting today, May 29, 10 a.m., to ArtsQuest Members and Fri., June 1, 10 a.m., to the public at www.musikfest.org and 610-332-3378.Â
Musikfest Begins Rollout of 35th Anniversary Edition Lineup
Photo credit: Craig Roberts
Jason Mraz, Brantley Gilbert, Jim Gaffigan, Kesha, Marc Broussard, Colony House, Marshall Crenshaw, Squirrel Nut Zippers, the Original Wailers, We are Scientists and !!! are among the nearly 400 performers taking the stage as part of the 35th edition of Musikfest, the nation’s largest free-admission music festival. The event, set for Aug. 3-12 in Bethlehem, Pa., will feature music at 16 of its 18 total venues, with more than 500 free music and art performances during its 10-day run.
Lehigh Valley with Love Now Accepting 2018 Comedyplatz Submissions
With spring right around the corner, it’s time to start giving serious thought about the ever-approaching 35th annual edition of Musikfest.
And, if your a comedian, that means applying to perform during the second annual Lehigh Valley with Love Comedyplatz.