Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks announces 2026 free outdoor concert lineup

Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks announces 2026 free outdoor concert lineup

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ArtsQuest has announced the 2026 free concert series lineup for the Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks, presented by Lehigh Valley Health Network, part of Jefferson Health.

The 16th season will run from May 15 through Sept. 12, featuring performances on Thursday through Saturday and select Sunday nights at 7:30 p.m. The concerts are held at the ArtsQuest Campus at SteelStacks, where attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets.

The season includes several annual festivals, including the ¡Sabor! Latin Festival from June 25-27, One Earth ReggaeFest on July 11, and Blast Furnace Blues: Stars, Stripes & Steel from July 17-18. New to the schedule this year is the inaugural CountryFest, set for Aug. 21-22.

“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.”

Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks concert series lineup

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

Hillary Harper, chair of the Friends of Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks Board, noted that the schedule features acts such as Dustbowl Revival, Reverend Horton Heat, and Los Straitjackets.

In addition to musical performances, the campus will host the Lehigh Valley SoccerFest & Viewing Parties from June 11 through July 19. The Levitt Pavilion Free Family Movie Series will also take place on select Wednesdays from May 13 through Aug. 19. All films will begin at 6:30 p.m. and will be presented in English with Spanish subtitles.

Levitt Pavilion Free Family Movie Series

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)