Stages Story with a Legendary Music Venues In Pennsylvania, concerts come with character. You might find yourself under stained-glass windows in a converted chapel, or surrounded by the stacks of a former steel plant turned soundstage. These are places where architecture and acoustics are equally unforgettable — and where the setting is as much a part of the performance as the music itself. SteelStacks in Bethlehem At the open-air Levitt Pavilion, nationally touring acts jam out beneath the towering remnants of the Bethlehem Steel factory, where retired blast furnaces, some dating back to 1915, rise just beyond the stage. More than a dozen signature events take place here each year, from the Improv Comedy Festival to the holiday favorite, Christkindlmarkt. Don’t miss the signature summer event, Musikfest (Jul. 31–Aug. 9, 2026), the nation’s largest non-gated, free music festival, with 300+ performances. Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg Built in the 1920s as a vaudeville and movie house, the Sherman Theater is now a cornerstone for live performance in the Pocono Mountains. Inside, the space maintains its historical charm and brings audiences close to the action — a favorite for rock, Americana, and jam bands. The theater frequently hosts events in tandem with street festivals, outdoor markets, and other happenings on Stroudsburg’s busy Main Street, just outside its doors. TED COLEGROVE SteelStacks, Bethlehem visitpa.com 113
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