ArtsQuest has announced that the alternative rock band The Verve Pipe will perform at Musikfest. The appearance adds a multi-platinum selling act to the festival’s schedule of complimentary performances.

The band is scheduled to take the stage on Friday, July 31, 2026. The performance will take place at the Air Products Americaplatz Stage, located at the Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks.

Fronted by singer and songwriter Brian Vander Ark, the group has spent nearly three decades developing its alternative rock sound. The band achieved commercial success in the late 1990s with their platinum-selling album Villains, which featured the number-one single “The Freshmen” alongside the hits “Photograph” and “Never Let You Down.”

The ensemble continues to operate as an independent rock band, focusing on new music and live shows. The addition of the group expands the entertainment options for attendees looking for national touring talent without an admission cost.

The broader Musikfest event will feature more than 300 total performances spanning multiple musical genres. These shows are distributed across 15 free stages situated throughout the city of Bethlehem.