One Earth Reggae Festival: Celebrating Music, Culture, and Unity

One Earth Reggae Festival brings "the uplifting rhythms of reggae to the ArtsQuest SteelStacks campus for a day of music, culture and unity every year in July." As "one of the nation's largest reggae festivals," the 2026 edition on July 11 features a full day of performances across three stages: the Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks, Air Products Town Square, and Williams Brew Stage.

Festival Highlights and Programming

The 2026 lineup features headliner Jesse Royal alongside national acts including Latino reggae-rock band Fayuca and New York's The Big Takeover led by NeeNee Rushie. The festival day begins at noon with an all-levels yoga session on the Levitt Lawn led by Sophie Hami of Hanna Chakra, or attendees can opt for a free screening of The Harder They Come (starring Jimmy Cliff) at the Frank Banko Alehouse. Live music continues across all three stages throughout the afternoon and evening until 1:30 a.m., with performances ranging from emerging local acts to established reggae artists.

Community and Access

The event celebrates "peace, love and community," maintaining a family-friendly atmosphere while offering vibrant food and craft vendors throughout the SteelStacks campus. Notably, no tickets are required to attend—the festival invites guests to "just bring your positive energy and join us for an unforgettable day of music, movement, and community." The ArtsQuest SteelStacks campus, located in Bethlehem's revitalized steel valley, provides an industrial-meets-cultural backdrop that has become central to the region's identity as a major arts and cultural destination.