t may be hard to believe, but the arrival of 2025 means that we’re now officially one-quarter of the way into the 21st century. It’s a new year that brings with it an opportunity to make resolutions to do things you’ve kept putting off for one reason or another.

If one of the resolutions you’ve made this year is to get out and explore what’s going on in the Lehigh Valley, then we’ve got you covered. Because 2025 is already shaping up to be a memorable one for live entertainment.

Set aside those winter blues and enjoy this list of some of the exciting options happening in an around the Valley in the new year.

Musikfest Cafe

The fun officially kicks off over in Bethlehem at the Musikfest Café with the smooth sounds of Yacht Rock as well as the return of several familiar faces. It begins on Friday, Jan. 10,  when New York City-based band Yacht Lobsters performs a signature blend of soft rock of the ’70s and ’80s. It continues on Friday, Jan. 24, when Go Go Gadjet returns with their popular high energy show. They’ll be followed the very next week with fan-favorites The Amish Outlaws on Friday, Jan. 31.

Wind Creek Event Center

If dancing is more your thing, Wind Creek Event Center in Bethlehem has two performances of the popular “Dancing With Stars Live” at 3 and 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25. Comedian Sam Morril will return to the Wind Creek stage on Saturday, Feb. 8; classic rock legends The Marshall Tucker Band perform on Friday, Feb. 14, and fans of the ’90s can relive the nostalgia with “I Love the 90s” featuring Vanilla Ice, Rob Base, Tone Loc and C&C Music Factory featuring Freedom Williams on Saturday, March 15.

You can read the rest of my article previewing the 2025 Concert Season by clicking here.