Musikfest 2026 kicks off in Bethlehem with country-pop singer Russell Dickerson as headliner

BETHLEHEM, Pa. (WPVI) -- Musicians and music fans are getting ready to rock out for ten days of fun in the Lehigh Valley.

Musikfest kicks off in Bethlehem with an opening ceremony at 5:30 p.m. on Friday.

The headliner is country-pop singer Russell Dickerson.

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Locals enjoyed a preview Thursday night, with a limited number of performers and plenty of food and merch.

This year's festival runs through August 9.

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