Featured image provided by ArtsQuest, photo credit Ken Duh
Bethlehem, Lehigh Valley, PA. April 27, 2026 – ArtsQuest is proud to announce the Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks presented by Lehigh Valley Health Network, part of Jefferson Health free concert series lineup for 2026. Beginning on Friday, May 15 through Saturday, September 12, Thursday through Saturday and select Sunday nights at 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted, the Levitt Pavilion will feature free concerts from popular acts at the ArtsQuest Campus at SteelStacks. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and enjoy the show!
Included in Levitt’s 16th season are annual festivals ¡Sabor! Latin Festival presented by Highmark Blue Shield held June 25-27, One Earth ReggaeFest presented by Movement Moves Media on July 11 and Blast Furnace Blues: Stars, Stripes & Steel presented by Highmark Blue Shield held July 17 – 18. Additionally, the first-ever CountryFest will be taking place August 21 – 22 and the Lehigh Valley SoccerFest & Viewing Parties will be happening on campus from June 11 – July 19.
“We’re excited to kick off our 16th season with a lineup that truly has something for everyone,” said Cory Stevens, Executive Director of the Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks. “From returning favorites to new voices and expanded festival experiences, this summer is all about celebrating community, discovery and the joy of live music.”
Confirmed Show Schedule:
Friday, May 15 – Enslow
Saturday, May 16 – Lindsay Jordan
Sunday, May 17 – Next Gen Live
Thursday, May 21 – Ruben Moreno & Zydenco Re-evolution
Friday, May 22 – The Ruen Brothers
Saturday, May 23 – Hot 8 Brass Band
Sunday, May 24 – Sol Katana
Thursday, May 28 – Lydio Von Hof
Friday, May 29 – Holy Roller
Saturday, May 30 – Haus of Monsters – America’s #1 Tribute to Lady Gaga
Thursday, June 4 – Dustbowl Revival
Friday, June 5 – Koser
Saturday, June 6 – Lizzie No
Thursday, June 11 – Hold Mojoflo
Friday, June 12 – Scythian (7 – 8:30 p.m.)
Saturday, June 13 – Kelly Bell Band
Thursday, June 18 – Cinco12
Friday, June 19 – Eric Ian Farmer & Friends
Saturday, June 20 – The Polkamaniacs (6 – 7:30 p.m.)
Thursday, June 25 – Hunkajunk
Friday, June 26 – ¡Sabor! Hector Rosado y su Orq Hache
Saturday, June 27 – ¡Sabor! Cita Rodriguez
Thursday, July 2 – Parker Barrow
Friday, July 3 – US Army Band
Saturday, July 4 – The Allentown Band (5:30 – 7 p.m.)
Saturday, July 4 – The BRUCE Show (8:30 – 10 p.m.)
Thursday, July 9 – Boys Go to Jupiter
Friday, July 10 – Slap Dragon
Saturday, July 11 – Reggaefest: Jesse Royal
Thursday, July 16 – Doc Robinson
Friday, July 17 – Blast Furnace Blues: Jontavious Willis
Saturday, July 18 – Blast Furnace Blues: Larry McCray Band
Thursday, July 23 – Haggis X-1
Friday, July 24 – Pepperwine
Saturday, July 25 – Hope Darst
Friday, August 14 – The Saint Cecelia
Saturday, August 15 – Every Breath You Take – Sting and Police Tribute
Thursday, August 20 – Chuwi
Friday, August 21 – CountryFest: Kevin Kenny – The Chesney Show
Saturday, August 22 – CountryFest: Lainey Nation
Thursday, August 27 – Craig Thatcher Band
Friday, August 28 – Reverend Horton Heat
Saturday, August 29 – Judith Hill
Friday, September 4 – The Psycodelics
Saturday, September 5 – Judy Blank
Sunday, September 6 – Adam Ezra Band
Friday, September 11 – The Aardvarks
Saturday, September 12 – Los Straitjackets
“How lucky are we to have a free, world-class music venue like Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks?” said Hillary Harper, Chair of the Friends of Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks Board and Project Manager, ePMO and Operational Excellence at Victaulic. “As soon as the Lehigh Valley starts to thaw, it is time to look forward to the Levitt Pavilion season. There are a few bands coming that I’m excited to dance to, including Dustbowl Revival, Reverent Horton Heat and Los Straightjackets. My family will be on the lawn for as many shows as possible!”
We look forward to discovering new music and enjoying extraordinary movies with our community this summer season at SteelStacks.
Join us for the Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks Free Family Movie Series on select Wednesdays from May 13 through August 19. All movies start at 6:30 p.m. and are in English with Spanish subtitles.
May 13 – Cars (2006)
May 20 – The Little Mermaid (1989)
May 27 – Dog Man (2025)
June 3 – Inside Out 2 (2024)
June 10 – The Aristocats (1970)
July 8 – The Lion King (1994)
July 15 – Aladdin (1992)
July 22– Paddington in Peru (2025)
July 29 – Monsters Inc. (2001)
August 19 – How to Train Your Dragon (2025)
About Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks
Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a mission to build community through the power & joy of free, live music. As we are looking ahead to a musically filled summer, please consider supporting Levitt Family Foundation’s mission by becoming a Friend of Levitt member. Learn more about our membership program by visiting levittsteelstacks.org/friendsoflevitt.
About ArtsQuest
ArtsQuest’s mission is to provide access to exceptional artistic, cultural and educational experiences, using arts and culture as drivers of economic development in our urban communities. ArtsQuest supports this mission through performing and visual arts, film, arts education and outreach, youth programming and a wide range of cultural events, anchored by signature venues and initiatives including its flagship event, Musikfest; the ArtsQuest Creative Factory powered by PPL, a centerpiece for the Valley’s artistic communities; the ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks; and the LVHN, part of Jefferson Health Turn & Grind Shop, an adaptive reuse project expanding space for programming, festivals, private events and nationally touring exhibits. ArtsQuest welcomes more than 2 million people annually, with nearly 40 percent of its programs free to attend, and generated a regional economic impact of close to $193 million in 2025. ArtsQuest’s Re-Imagine That! Capital Campaign supports the continued growth of its mission to make the arts accessible for all.
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Tehani Boyer
