Musikfest 2026 in Bethlehem will close with AJR as the final headliner on August 9 at the Wind Creek Steel Stage at PNC Plaza, following a slate of announced acts for the festival.

Earlier, Yellowcard and Taking Back Sunday were revealed as the seventh headliners for the Wind Creek Steel Stage at PNC Plaza, set for August 8, marking another major milestone for Musikfest’s lineup.

The festival runs July 31 through August 9, 2026, and AJR is slated to headline the final day of the event.

Yellowcard’s return is highlighted by their album Better Days, produced by Travis Barker, who plays drums on every track.

The lineup also notes collaborations and recognitions surrounding past work, including a collaboration with Rivers Cuomo on Sober Up and continued prominence across platforms like Spotify and Apple Music.

Taking Back Sunday, on the verge of releasing their eighth studio album 152 in late 2023, remains a band with a broad international touring and festival footprint and enduring fanbase.

Their eighth album 152, with a 10-track set, showcases evolution while staying true to their signature sound and has supported their global touring presence.

Taking Back Sunday has achieved multi-platinum sales and hundreds of millions of streams across hits, underscoring their seasoned festival appeal.

Yellowcard, reassembled for an Ocean Avenue 20th anniversary tour and a new album Better Days in 2025, features core members and reflects the band’s enduring legacy.

Ticket access starts with ArtsQuest members on December 15, followed by a public sale at 10 a.m. on December 19; tickets are available at artsquest.org with media partner B104.

Public ticket sales begin Friday at 10 a.m. through the ArtsQuest website or Center box office in Bethlehem, with ArtsQuest members enjoying early access.

Members receive early access for Yellowcard and Taking Back Sunday at noon and AJR at 10 a.m., ahead of general public sales on December 19.