Weird Al, Bailey Zimmerman and the host of other headliners won’t be the only ones heating up the stages at this year’s Musikfest.
More than 300 artists will take to Musikfest’s 15 stages. And unlike the headlining shows, all the other 500-plus performances will be free.
From local artists (about a third of the acts are from the Lehigh Valley, ArtsQuest says) to nationally recognized acts, there truly is something to satisfy everyone’s taste during the 10-day festival, which runs July 31-Aug. 9 on the North and South sides of Bethlehem.
For a complete schedule, go to Musikfest’s website. The festival also has an app, available on iOS and Android.
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Here’s a look at just some of the acts you’ll find on the free stages.
The Verve Pipe: These ’90s alt rockers stepped in following the cancelation of Sixpence None the Richer’s appearance due to the death of bassist Justin Cary. Known for the hits “Photograph,” “Never Let You Down” and “The Freshmen,” The Verve Pipe will perform Friday on the Air Products Americaplatz stage at Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks.
Amelia Day: At just 23 years old, singer-songwriter Amelia Day already is drawing comparisons to such songwriting greats as Joni Mitchell and Paul Simon. Check out her blend of folk, pop and Americana on Friday at the Guardian Life Insurance Co. of America Zinzenplatz.
Insun Park & Generals: This groundbreaking fusion group of rock, Korean traditional music and mask dance rhythms, takes the Americaplatz stage Friday, and the Zinzenplatz stage Saturday.
Cast in Bronze: It wouldn’t be Musikfest without the world’s only traveling musical carillon performance. Cast in Bronze has performed on national TV and radio, for both Pope John Paul II and the presidential inauguration, and at Walt Disney World’s Epcot for the Christmas season. Cast in Bronze will perform multiple shows Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and again Aug. 7-9, at the Handwerkplatz presented by ArtsQuest Creative Factory.
Cast In Bronze returns to the Handwerkplatz stage during Musikfest in Bethlehem this year. (CHRIS KNIGHT / SPECIAL TO THE MORNING CALL)
Philadelphia Funk Authority: This high-energy dance and party band will bring the fun to Musikfest Cafe on Friday, before heading to the North Side for an Aug. 8 performance at the Service Electric Festplatz. Check it out if you want to get on the dance floor with the best soul, R&B, funk, dance and party music from the last 40 years.
Slamb: This Easton cover band returns to Musikfest with its high-energy vibe and crowd-pleasing set list. Check them out Saturday on the Highmark Blue Shield Community and again Aug. 7 at Yuengling Lagerplatz.
Walt Kosar: Instrumental guitarist Walt Kosar blends two-hand tapping, alternate tunings and live looping to create the sound and energy of a full band, and creating a unique listening experience for audiences. See him Saturday at Lyrikplatz at Frank Banko Alehouse Cinemas, and again Aug. 6 on the North Side at Lagerplatz.
Alysha Brilla: The three-time JUNO Award nominated performer brings a unique sound rooted in her Indo-Tanzanian heritage and shaped by the Great Lakes in Canada to PNC Statdplatz on Saturday.
Anthony Winters: This Philly pop singer and songwriter is one of the acts booked for Musikfest by Bethlehem Area High School students, thanks to their music marketing partnership with ArtsQuest. Winters, who has more than 4 million streams and a growing fanbase, performs Saturday at Plaza Tropical.
No James: This band is the champion of the sixth annual FAME Contest, another product of the ArtsQuest-Bethlehem Area partnership. Chosen by their peers at Freedom High School, No James consists of Ella Viegas, Leland Naylor and Lucas Colina, who draw inspiration from the emo/punk sounds of blink-182, Green Day and Linkin Park. See them Saturday at Plaza Tropical.
The Clarks: This Pennsylvania band has recorded 11 studio albums; its latest is “Madly in Love at the End of the World.” The rock/alt-country band will perform Sunday at Stadtplatz.
Billy Bauer & Chris Lorenzetti: Billy Bauer (vocals, guitar) and Chris Lorenzetti (electric violin) will deliver a stripped-down take on the Billy Bauer Band sound to the Institute for Moravian History and World Heritage and Moravian Church Settlements — Bethlehem Main Street on Monday.
SLAMB performs Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025, during the 42nd annual Musikfest in Bethlehem. The band will perform two shows at Musikfest 2026, on Aug. 1 and 7. (Oliver Lois Economidis/The Morning Call)
The Amish Outlaws: This beloved party/cover band comprised of former members of the Amish community returns to Musikfest with performances Monday at Service Electric Festplatz, and Aug. 4 at Americaplatz.
InFusion – The Bbraun Band: Whoever said corporate America is boring hasn’t partied down with InFusion, the seven-piece Bethlehem band that started out as the house band for BBraun Medical corporate events. These seven experienced musicians will take you through a range of genres, from Motown and the ’60s to ’80s classic rock and pop. Check them out Aug. 4 at Americaplatz.
Kendal Conrad: Singler-songwriter and social media influencer Kendal Conrad, who has performed a duet onstage with Keith Urban and opened shows for numerous country superstars, plays the Bethlehem Main Street stage on Aug. 4.
The Crybabies: This folk/Americana acoustic duo will play classics from Laurel Canyon, Big Pink, The Brill Building and Abbey Road along with originals Aug. 5. at Lyrikplatz.
The Warped Band: A festival favorite, this tribute to the Warped Tour spans pop punk, emo, ska, hardcore, metalcore and skate punk, Aug. 6 at Americaplatz.
Polkadelphia: Not your ordinary oompah band, Polkadelphia plays traditional German and Polish favorites, of course, but also more modern covers by a diverse array of artists. See it Aug. 6 at Festplatz.
Lilly Moss: This Lehigh Valley native has been making big waves on the country music scene. She released her debut album “Meet Me on Broadway” in 2024, when she was just 19 years old, and earned multiple placements on Spotify’s All New Country playlist. She’ll open for headliner Russel Dickerson on Friday, and will play a free show Aug. 6 at Lagerplatz.
Ryan Cabrera: This platinum-selling singer-songwriter known for his early 2000s hits “On the Way Down,” “True,” and “Shine On,” and will bring his pop rock sound to the Americaplatz stage Aug. 7.
Palmyra: The Virginia American folk rock trio will bring three-part harmonies and acoustic instrumentation to Americaplatz on Aug. 7.
The Swingtime Dolls: The SwingTime Dolls is an all-female vocal group consisting of three accomplished vocalists who shine a new light on the tunes of the American Hit Parade of the 1940s and the 1960s classics of the Vietnam era. Aug. 7 at the IBEW Local 375 Liederplatz.
Igor and the Red Elvises: Igor Yuzov was born in Germany, raised in Ukraine and studied in Russia. Evolving over the years, Igor’s music has been labeled Siberian surf rock, which contains humorous lyrics and grooves that forces his audience to dance. See them Aug. 7 at Americaplatz.
The Class of ’84: This Philadelphia cover band will play all your ’80s favorites, Aug. 8 at Festplatz.
El Ritmo de Quisqueya featuring Aneudy Puello y su Grupo de Bachata: Bachata Aneudy Puello is a singer, songwriter and sound engineer from the Dominican Republic known for the song “La Tortolita,” the album “Black Cosas” and the single “Camino a los 50.” This show is presented by the Dominican Festival, Aug. 8 at Plaza Tropical.
Island Time: Trop rock, anyone? Island Time turns to Musikfest bringing summertime sounds from bands including the Beach Boys, Beatles, Jimmy Buffett, Paul Simon, John Fogerty, Van Morrison and Zac Brown. Aug. 9 at the Highmark Blue Shield Community Stage.