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About Met Life Riverplace
Met Life RiverPlace, historically known as the RiverPlace Stage at Musikfest, sits along the scenic Lehigh River on Sand Island in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. While the main stage role has evolved over the years, RiverPlace remains a key piece of Musikfest lore and a reminder of the festival’s living history. The venue has hosted thousands, with a paid seating capacity historically around 6,500 during the RiverPlace era, before the current SteelStacks stages took center stage. Today, visitors to Bethlehem can still appreciate the area’s vibrant music scene, easy transit options, and ample nearby lodging and dining choices.
Below you’ll find practical details to help you plan a smooth visit: seating history and current configurations, parking and transit options, and nearby hotels and restaurants that pair well with a Musikfest or Bethlehem visit.
Seating and historical context: The RiverPlace Stage hosted show-goers with a substantial seated experience during its peak years, providing a different atmosphere from Bethlehem’s modern main stages. If you’re researching past layouts or planning a broader Musikfest itinerary, consider the evolution toward Wind Creek Steel Stage at SteelStacks for current performances.
Parking and transportation: Musikfest and Bethlehem provide robust transportation options, including free LANTA bus services, satellite parking with shuttles from Trans-Bridge, and multiple city garages. Plan ahead and check event-day updates for any changes in shuttle routes or garage availability.
Nearby hotels and dining: Wind Creek Bethlehem is the festival’s premier on-site hotel partner, with Historic Hotel Bethlehem offering historic charm nearby. When you’re ready to dine, Bethlehem and the surrounding area boast a range of options from casual eateries to fine dining, suiting various tastes and budgets. We highlight affiliate partner recommendations for lodging and dining when available to help you secure reliable options.
Good to know
Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- MetLife RiverPlace was the sponsor-named RiverPlace Stage at Musikfest (Bethlehem, PA) in 2002, located on Sand Island along the Lehigh River.
- Historical paid seating capacity for RiverPlace was about 6,500 seats (RiverPlace era before SteelStage).
- The RiverPlace Stage underwent several name changes over the years (PPL RiverPlace Stage, MetLife RiverPlace, Straub Dodge Chrysler Jeep RiverPlace Stage) and is no longer the current main stage; Musikfest’s current paid main stage is Wind Creek Steel Stage at SteelStacks.
- Musikfest provides extensive transit and parking options (free LANTA lines, satellite parking with shuttles from Trans-Bridge, multiple city garages).
- Nearby hotels include Wind Creek Bethlehem (77 Wind Creek Blvd) and Historic Hotel Bethlehem; Wind Creek is the festival’s premier on-site hotel partner.