A combination of workers and volunteers are gearing up both the North and South sides of Bethlehem for this year’s Musikfest. The free music festival is set to occur from July 31 and Aug. 9 and feature 11 nights of headliner performances.
Evan Eisenhard, an engineer with Service Electric, works on a Wi-Fi switch cabinet Wednesday, July 22, 2026, near Levitt Pavilion in preparation for Musikfest in Bethlehem. The 10-day, free music festival in both North and South Side Bethlehe runs July 31-Aug. 9. (Jon Chiu/The Morning Call)
Workers set up for Musikfest on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, in Bethlehem. The 10-day, free music festival in both North and South Side Bethlehem runs July 31-Aug. 9. (Jon Chiu/The Morning Call)
Josh Klusaritz of Northampton, who works for Albarell Electric, collects power cables from a trailer during preparations for Musikfest on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, in Bethlehem. The 10-day, free music festival in both North and South Side Bethlehem runs July 31-Aug. 9. (Jon Chiu/The Morning Call)
Workers set up rows of seating in preparation for Musikfest on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, in Bethlehem. The 10-day, free music festival in both North and South Side Bethlehem runs July 31-Aug. 9. (Jon Chiu/The Morning Call)
PNC Plaza plays host to preparations for MusikFest Wednesday, July 22, 2026, in Bethlehem. The 10-day, free music festival in both North and South Side Bethlehem runs July 31-Aug. 9. (Jon Chiu/The Morning Call)
Tents sit empty during preparations for Musikfest on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, in Bethlehem. The 10-day, free music festival in both North and South Side Bethlehem runs July 31-Aug. 9. (Jon Chiu/The Morning Call)
A pair of workers retrieve equipment from a crate during preparations for MusikFest Wednesday, July 22, 2026, in Bethlehem. The 10-day, free music festival in both North and South Side Bethlehem runs July 31-Aug. 9. (Jon Chiu/The Morning Call)
Workers set up for Musikfest on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, in Bethlehem. The 10-day, free music festival in both North and South Side Bethlehem runs July 31-Aug. 9. (Jon Chiu/The Morning Call)
An American flag hangs from a tent set up for Musikfest on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, in Bethlehem. The 10-day, free music festival in both North and South Side Bethlehem runs July 31-Aug. 9. (Jon Chiu/The Morning Call)
Test caption (Jon Chiu/The Morning Call)Tents sit empty during preparations for Musikfest on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, in Bethlehem. The 10-day, free music festival in both North and South Side Bethlehem runs July 31-Aug. 9. (Jon Chiu/The Morning Call)
Rows of seats face an incomplete stage ahead of Musikfest on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, in Bethlehem. The 10-day, free music festival in both North and South Side Bethlehem runs July 31-Aug. 9. (Jon Chiu/The Morning Call)
A forklift carries construction materials unloaded from a truck past a group of workers during preparations for MusikFest Wednesday, July 22, 2026, in Bethlehem. The 10-day, free music festival in both North and South Side Bethlehem runs July 31-Aug. 9. (Jon Chiu/The Morning Call)
Rows of seats are set up in the PNC Plaza in preparation for Musikfest on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, in Bethlehem. The 10-day, free music festival in both North and South Side Bethlehem runs July 31-Aug. 9. (Jon Chiu/The Morning Call)
Workers prepare to unload a truck during preparations for Musikfest on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, in Bethlehem. The 10-day, free music festival in both North and South Side Bethlehem runs July 31-Aug. 9. (Jon Chiu/The Morning Call)
A forklift unloads a truck of its cargo during preparations for MusikFest Wednesday, July 22, 2026, in Bethlehem. The 10-day, free music festival in both North and South Side Bethlehem runs July 31-Aug. 9. (Jon Chiu/The Morning Call)
Workers prepare to unload a truck during preparations for Musikfest on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, in Bethlehem. The 10-day, free music festival in both North and South Side Bethlehem runs July 31-Aug. 9. (Jon Chiu/The Morning Call)
A forklift picks up rows of stacked seats to be assembled for Musikfest on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, in Bethlehem. The 10-day, free music festival in both North and South Side Bethlehem runs July 31-Aug. 9. (Jon Chiu/The Morning Call)
A hard hat hangs from a crate of construction equipment during preparations for Musikfest on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, in Bethlehem. The 10-day, free music festival in both North and South Side Bethlehem runs July 31-Aug. 9. (Jon Chiu/The Morning Call)
Workers set up for Musikfest on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, in Bethlehem. The 10-day, free music festival in both North and South Side Bethlehem runs July 31-Aug. 9. (Jon Chiu/The Morning Call)
Maxwell Paine, an engineer with Service Electric, works on a computer while assisting with preparations for Musikfest on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, in Bethlehem. The 10-day, free music festival in both North and South Side Bethlehem runs July 31-Aug. 9. (Jon Chiu/The Morning Call)
A pair of workers from another construction site walk through the PNC Plaza during preparations for Musikfest on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, in Bethlehem. The 10-day, free music festival in both North and South Side Bethlehem runs July 31-Aug. 9. (Jon Chiu/The Morning Call)
Workers check a section of bleachers set up for Musikfest on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, in Bethlehem. The 10-day, free music festival in both North and South Side Bethlehem runs July 31-Aug. 9. (Jon Chiu/The Morning Call)
Workers set up rows of seating in preparation for Musikfest on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, in Bethlehem. The 10-day, free music festival in both North and South Side Bethlehem runs July 31-Aug. 9. (Jon Chiu/The Morning Call)
Workers hang a tarp on the side of a set of bleachers in preparation for Musikfest on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, in Bethlehem. The 10-day, free music festival in both North and South Side Bethlehem runs July 31-Aug. 9. (Jon Chiu/The Morning Call)
Workers rest in the shade during preparations for Musikfest on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, in Bethlehem. The 10-day, free music festival in both North and South Side Bethlehem runs July 31-Aug. 9. (Jon Chiu/The Morning Call)