Bailey Zimmerman brought his rough-edged country energy to Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, for a packed Musikfest appearance this week. Concert photographer Olivia Rundle was there to catch the grit, movement, and full-throttle atmosphere from the Wind Creek Steel Stage. Check out her review and full photo gallery below.
OliviaR’s Review
Bailey Zimmerman brought an electric night to Musikfest in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, with Gillian Smith and Chandler Walters opening the show. Gillian Smith, who is from Mechanicsburg, got to play a bit of a hometown set in her home state, which made her Musikfest appearance especially cool. Chandler Walters followed and shared that he spent much of his career primarily as a songwriter but is now making the transition into being an artist himself. Both put on great sets and kept the crowd engaged as the anticipation for Bailey Zimmerman continued to build.
Once Bailey Zimmerman hit the stage, though, the energy went to another level. The crowd was electric from the moment he came out, and his voice was every bit as incredible as everyone says it is. I’d even argue that he sounds better live than he does on his records which is a pretty high bar to set. Between his vocals, energy onstage and a crowd that was completely into it, Bailey Zimmerman’s Musikfest set absolutely lived up to the hype.
Bailey Zimmerman’s 2026 Setlist (based on attendee input)
Backup Plan
Never Comin’ Home
You Don’t Want That Smoke
Fall In Love
Comin’ in Cold
Get to Gettin’ Gone
Fix’n To Break
Chevy Silverado
Holy Smokes
All The Way (BigXthaPlug cover)
New to Country
Religiously
Where It Ends
Rock and a Hard Place
Bailey Zimmerman Musikfest Photo Gallery
Missed Bailey Zimmerman at Musikfest? You still have a few chances to catch him live this summer. Upcoming stops include the Wisconsin State Fair on August 8, the Missouri State Fair on August 13, and the Illinois State Fair on August 14. Tickets are still available for select dates, so check Bailey Zimmerman’s current tour schedule and grab yours before the remaining shows fill up.
Huge thanks to Olivia R. for covering the show! To see more photos from the night, check out Olivia R’s Instagram, and of course, reach out to her if you have an upcoming event in the Pennsylvania area!