One of rock and comedy's most enduring performers takes the main stage at Bethlehem's SteelStacks on Tuesday night, as “Weird Al” Yankovic brings his Bigger & Weirder Tour to Musikfest 2026 for the festival's fifth headliner show of the 10-day run.
The Show
The performance at the Wind Creek Steel Stage at PNC Plaza is scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 4. Yankovic will be joined by special guest Puddles Pity Party, the operatic “sad clown” performer known for dramatic interpretations of pop songs. The show is part of Yankovic's Bigger & Weirder Tour, his current concert series. ArtsQuest named 95.1 WZZO as the media partner for the event.
The Second Headliner Announced for Musikfest 2026
ArtsQuest announced Yankovic as the second Musikfest 2026 headliner, with tickets going on sale to ArtsQuest members on November 17, 2025, and to the general public on November 21, 2025. The rapid announcement of his slot reflected the festival's effort to anchor its headliner lineup early and give fans time to plan.
Musikfest 2026 runs from July 31 through August 9, with 11 ticketed headliner nights at the Wind Creek Steel Stage among more than 500 performances taking place at 16 stages on Bethlehem's North and South sides. The festival is the nation's largest free music event, with admission to most stages and areas at no charge. Headliner shows at the Wind Creek Steel Stage require a separate ticket.
About “Weird Al” Yankovic
Alfred Matthew Yankovic has been a fixture in American comedy and pop culture since the early 1980s, building a career on meticulous musical parodies of chart-topping hits and original songs performed in the styles of well-known artists. He has released more than a dozen studio albums, won five Grammy Awards, and received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. His catalog spans multiple generations of music fans, making him one of the more reliably crowd-pleasing draws on any festival lineup.
At a Glance
“Weird Al” Yankovic performs at the Wind Creek Steel Stage at PNC Plaza, Bethlehem SteelStacks, on Tuesday, August 4, at 7:30 p.m.
Special guest: Puddles Pity Party.
This is the fifth of 11 ticketed headliner nights at Musikfest 2026.
Musikfest 2026 runs July 31 through August 9; most areas of the festival are free to attend.
Tickets for the headliner show are required; check ArtsQuest's website for current availability.
