Historic Moravian District / SteelStacks campus
The Historic Moravian District and SteelStacks campus in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania hosts Musikfest each summer, run by the nonprofit ArtsQuest. On-site parking is free most of the year, but during Musikfest itself it is generally not available, so plan on the First Street lots or a nearby Bethlehem Parking Authority garage instead.
Before you go
- Official site
- artsquest.org
- Next festival here
- Musikfest, Aug 5 to 15, 2027
Worth knowing before you go
- During Musikfest itself, on-site parking is generally not available, unlike the rest of the year when it's free.
- Only cards, mobile pay and the ArtsQuest CashCard work at Musikfest food, drink and merch stalls; you can convert cash to a CashCard on the grounds.
- Handicapped parking is in the First Street lots, about a block from the ArtsQuest Center.
Festivals here
Venue basics: Free parking most of the year · No on-site parking during Musikfest · Cashless payment at food and drink stalls.
Is it for you
Choose it if
- you are comfortable paying by card or phone rather than cash
- you don't mind parking a short walk away during Musikfest
Think twice if
- you were counting on free on-site parking during Musikfest itself
Getting there and parking
Festival-specific · MusikfestParking at SteelStacks is free for most of the year, but during Musikfest it is generally not available on site. The nearest lots are on First Street, about a block from the ArtsQuest Center, and the Bethlehem Parking Authority also runs several garages nearby in the SouthSide Arts District.
Accessibility
Festival-specific · MusikfestHandicapped parking is available in the First Street lots near SteelStacks, about a block from the ArtsQuest Center.
Confirm your specific needs with the venue before you travel (artsquest.org).
Camping
We don't yet have confirmed information about camping at Historic Moravian District / SteelStacks campus. The venue's own pages are the place to check: artsquest.org.
Food, water and what you can bring
Festival-specific · MusikfestOnly debit and credit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Samsung Pay and the ArtsQuest CashCard are accepted for food, drinks and official merchandise. Cash can be converted into a reloadable CashCard at several locations on the grounds.
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A little history
Musikfest launched in 1984, founding ArtsQuest as a community effort to attract visitors and revitalize Bethlehem's economy after Bethlehem Steel closed. ArtsQuest has since grown into one of Pennsylvania's largest nonprofit arts organizations, running festivals, music, visual arts, film and comedy programming on the campus.
The Bethlehem Visitor Center on the SteelStacks campus is a restored 1860 stone and exposed-steel building. Its large public restrooms are open every day of the year, and the space can be rented for up to 80 seated guests or up to 150 for a cocktail-style reception.