Dave Chappelle coming to Summerfest on Sept. 11
Dave Chappelle will headline the American Family Insurance Amphitheater during Summerfest on Saturday, Sept. 11.
Summerfest COVID vaccine drive-thru, tickets offered as incentive
The Milwaukee Health Department held its first drive-thru COVID-19 vaccine clinic at the Summerfest grounds, offering free tickets.
Summerfest: Guns N’ Roses slated for Sept. 18 concert
Guns N’ Roses announce the return of their tour with rescheduled dates, including Saturday, Sept. 18 at the American Family Insurance Amphitheater during Summerfest.
Summerfest: Foo Fighters slated for July 30 concert
Foo Fighters will perform at the newly renovated American Family Insurance Amphitheater on July 30.
Summerfest vaccination clinic: Get COVID shot, ticket to Big Gig
The Milwaukee Health Department is teaming up with Summerfest to host drive-thru vaccination clinics on Saturday, June 5 and Sunday, June 6 in the Maier Festival Park parking lots.
Summerfest: Megan Thee Stallion slated for Sept. 16
This will be the first time Megan Thee Stallion has performed at the festival.
Summerfest: Kelsea Ballerini joins Jonas Brothers on Sept. 8
Summerfest announced on Wednesday, May 19 that Kelsea Ballerini has been added as a special guest for the Jonas Brothers concert on Sept. 8 during Summerfest.
Guns N’ Roses Summerfest concert rescheduled for Sept. 18
Summerfest announced on Tuesday, May 18 that the Guns N’ Roses concert has been rescheduled for the last weekend of the festival, on Saturday, Sept. 18 at the American Family Insurance Amphitheater.
Summerfest: Green Day, Weezer, Fall Out Boy slated for Sept. 1 concert
Green Day, Fall Out Boy, and Weezer are coming to Summerfest on Wednesday, Sept. 1.
Summerfest announces September lineup
Three weekends of musical acts are set to take the stage at Summerfest this September.
Summerfest 2021 full lineup revealed
Summerfest is back in September -- and on Thursday, May 6, we learned the full lineup for the Big Gig. So are you ready to head to the lakefront?
Summerfest offers peek at amphitheater ahead of lineup release
There is plenty to look forward to when Summerfest 2021 is back in September. In fact, at 6 a.m. on Thursday, May 6, we are expected to learn the full Summerfest lineup.
New Generac stage at Summerfest nearly ready for August debut
Generac Power Systems and Milwaukee World Festival, Inc. announced work is moving forward on improvements planned to the new Generac Power Stage which will be unveiled in August.
Dave Matthews Band to play Summerfest on September 15
The rescheduled dates for the 2021 North American summer tour were announced Thursday.
Khalid concert set for Summerfest 2021 canceled
Summerfest announced the Khalid concert, previously scheduled for June 24, 2021 at the American Family Insurance Amphitheater, has been canceled.
COVID-19 vaccine clinic opens at Summerfest grounds
There were long lines at Maier Festival Park as people waited for the biggest headliner yet -- not a musical act, but the opportunity to get a shot.
Milwaukee World Festival, Briggs & Stratton announce sponsorship extension
Milwaukee World Festival, Inc. and Briggs & Stratton announced an agreement that extends the sponsorship of the Briggs & Stratton Big Backyard at Maier Festival Park.
Summerfest moves to September, allows more time to vaccinate public
Summerfest will move from its original June 2021 dates to give health professionals more time to vaccinate the general public. Summerfest 2021 will be held September 2 – 4, 9 – 11 and 16 – 18.
Summerfest moves to September, allows more time to vaccinate public
The beating heart of a Milwaukee summer has been postponed. Summerfest officials announced on Tuesday, Feb. 2 that the Big Gig will move from its original June 2021 dates September.
COVID-19 pandemic threatens summer festival season for a 2nd year
Billions of tourism dollars are on the line for the Milwaukee area if the summer festival season is canceled for a second year in a row over the pandemic.