BETHLEHEM, Pa. – Musikfest 2025 drew record-breaking crowds and ticket sales, according to a report released by ArtsQuest.
ArtsQuest officials said the festival welcomed 1,449,000 attendees, setting a new all-time attendance record.
Visitors came from 49 U.S. states and seven countries, including Canada, Colombia, Great Britain, Italy, Mexico, the Netherlands, and South Africa, as well as Puerto Rico and Washington, D.C.
In addition to overall attendance, Musikfest also set a new record for headliner ticket sales. According to ArtsQuest, 60,800 headliner tickets were sold this year; a 10% increase (6,000 more tickets) over the previous record since the festival began in 1984.
Officials say four headliner acts sold-out: Megan Moroney, Riley Green, Darius Rucker and Jordan Davis – (tied with 2024) and eight headliner acts sold over 5,000 tickets (also tied with 2024).
“This year’s Musikfest was truly one for the record books! From the highest number of attendees to the most headliner tickets sold in 42 years, all fueled by amazing weather for 10 days and 11 nights and incredible community spirit,” commented Kassie Hilgert, ArtsQuest President and CEO.
ArtsQuest says this year’s free stage lineup featured more than 400 artists performing 552 free musical performances across 15 stages.
30% of these acts were from the Lehigh Valley, while the remaining performers represented 25 different states, as well as six countries, officials say.
Musikfest also featured over 45 food vendors, 40 artisans and 10 retailers.
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