The City of Allentown will once again host the Collegiate Marching Band Festival, now in its 29th year, on Sunday, September 28, 2025, at J. Birney Crum Stadium. The event begins at noon and is expected to draw more than 6,000 spectators.
This year’s festival will feature 20 college and university marching bands, bringing together over 3,000 student musicians. Ensembles will travel from eight states—Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Delaware, Maryland, and West Virginia—to perform on the Allentown field.
The lineup includes performances from Caldwell University, Lehigh University’s Marching 97, West Chester University, University of Delaware, Towson University, and many more. The schedule begins with the National Anthem at 11:55 a.m. and runs continuously until the final performance at 4:45 p.m. by the University of New Haven.
Tickets are available at the stadium or online at vivaceproductions.com.