- Event Overview
About
Bethlehem, PA
Santa Pub Crawls
Bethlehem’s SantaCon brings the Christmas City’s bar culture and Lehigh Valley holiday spirit to one of the most appropriately named December celebrations in America. The South Side and the Steel Stacks bar area are the heart of Bethlehem nightlife and when SantaCon arrives the combination of the Christmas City’s beloved holiday heritage, the Bethlehem Steel industrial history now converted to arts and entertainment spaces, and the excellent local bars creates a holiday celebration that is extraordinary in its setting and completely the Lehigh Valley.
Bethlehem has been called the Christmas City since the 1700s and the SantaCon in the Christmas City carries a special significance. The Bethlehem Steel blast furnaces converted to concert venues and arts spaces at Steel Stacks create one of the most dramatically beautiful SantaCon settings in the country. The Santa costume competition draws on the Lehigh and Moravian communities and the entries reflect the Christmas City’s extraordinary holiday heritage.
December in Bethlehem is cold, typically ranging from 22 to 32 degrees at night, with Pennsylvania winter weather. The Lehigh Valley winter is real and the Christmas City’s holiday decorations are among the most spectacular in the country, creating an incomparable SantaCon backdrop.
Specials confirmed at every stop, wristbands handle entry, and the Santa competition celebrates Christmas City creativity.
Event Details
Everything you need to know about the largest SantaCon pub crawl in Bethlehem.
Largest Pub Crawl Event
Top SantaCon Bar Crawl in Bethlehem.
40,000+ Attendees
Thousands join the annual SantaCon pub crawl
100+ Participating Bars
Organized Event
- What's Included
What You Get With a Pub Crawl Ticket
Pub crawls for the biggest party holidays. Choose your event and join the party in 100+ cities across the USA.
Best Santa Contest
Naughty-or-Nice judging all night. The standout Santa wins.
Exclusive Drink Deals
SantaCon-negotiated specials active at every bar on the route.
SantaCon Wristband
Your all-access pass for the full evening route.
Scan & Go Digital Map
Scan your wristband, select your city and follow the digital bar map. Visit the participating bars in any order, at your own pace.
VIP Bar Access
Front-of-line entry at select high-demand venues.
Handpicked Route
Bars chosen for their holiday spirit, capacity, and cocktail quality.
Participating Venues on the Pub Crawl Route
Explore the most popular bars and nightlife venues in Bethlehem during the SantaCon pub crawl. Each participating venue features exclusive drink specials, music, and a unique atmosphere.
How the Pub Crawl Works
Four simple steps to join the SantaCon pub crawl and start bar hopping.
Purchase online at pubcrawls.com before the event.
7:00 PM. Full address sent with your ticket confirmation.
Collect your wristband. Route kicks off at 7:30 PM.
Scan your wristband, select your city and follow the digital map to the participating bars in any order.
Event Agendas
Your complete SantaCon pub crawl timeline from check-in to after-party.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about the Bethlehem SantaCon Bar Crawl 2026
What do I wear?
A Santa costume is the theme. Full suit, Santa hat, or creative Santa spin all work.
Where does it start?
Bethlehem PA. Exact address in your ticket confirmation email.
What's the weather like in December?
Bethlehem PA in December averages 22 to 32 degrees. Cold Pennsylvania Lehigh Valley winter. Layer under your Santa suit. You are in the Christmas City.
What is included?
Wristband, drink specials at every stop, and the costume contest.
Is there a group option?
Groups of ten or more receive priority entry. Contact pubcrawls.com for group packages.
Age requirement?
21 and over. Valid photo ID required at check-in.
Can I buy tickets at the door?
Subject to availability. Advance purchase strongly recommended.
How many bars are on the route?
Typically four to six stops. Full route details in your confirmation.
