BETHLEHEM, Pa. – Police in Bethlehem released information Thursday on how many people were arrested during Musikfest.
37 people were arrested during the the dayslong festival, an increase from 20 in 2025, according to statistics released by the Bethlehem Police Department.
26 of the arrests stemmed from summary offenses, eight were misdemeanors, and three were for felonies, police said.
Police say they arrested 31 people from outside of Bethlehem, while six of those arrested were city residents.
Officers responded to several types of incidents at Musikfest, including aggravated assault, simple possession of drugs, public drunkenness, retail theft/shoplifting, according to the police statistics.
In 2025, there were 13 summary arrests, five misdemeanor arrests, and two felony arrests.