Summerfest 2026: Singer-songwriter Alex Warren slated for July 3
Summerfest announced on Friday, Nov. 14, that Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Alex Warren will take the stage at the Big Gig on July 3, 2026.
Summerfest announced on Friday, Nov. 14, that Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Alex Warren will take the stage at the Big Gig on July 3, 2026.
Summerfest 2026 headliner; Louis Tomlinson on June 26
Summerfest officials announced on Monday, Nov. 3 that Louis Tomlinson will headline the BMO Pavilion on June 26.
Summerfest officials announced on Monday, Nov. 3 that Louis Tomlinson will headline the BMO Pavilion on June 26.
Perform during Summerfest; submissions open for up-and-coming artists
Online submissions for up-and-coming artists to perform during Summerfest 2026 are now open.
Online submissions for up-and-coming artists to perform during Summerfest 2026 are now open.
Summerfest 2026 headliner; Post Malone on June 27
Summerfest officials announced on Monday, Oct. 13 that Post Malone with special guest Carter Faith will headline the American Family Insurance Amphitheater on June 27.
Summerfest officials announced on Monday, Oct. 13 that Post Malone with special guest Carter Faith will headline the American Family Insurance Amphitheater on June 27.
Summerfest 2026 headliner; Ed Sheeran on June 25
Summerfest officials announced on Thursday, Sept. 18 that Ed Sheeran will headline the American Family Insurance Amphitheater on June 25.
Summerfest officials announced on Thursday, Sept. 18 that Ed Sheeran will headline the American Family Insurance Amphitheater on June 25.
2026 Summerfest: Garth Brooks adds 2nd show due to popular demand
Country singer Garth Brooks added a second show at Summerfest next summer due to overwhelming presale demand.
Country singer Garth Brooks added a second show at Summerfest next summer due to overwhelming presale demand.
2026 Summerfest: Garth Brooks kick-off concert on June 17
Summerfest officials announced on Monday, Sept. 8 that Garth Brooks will kick off Summerfest on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at the American Family Insurance Amphitheater!
Summerfest officials announced on Monday, Sept. 8 that Garth Brooks will kick off Summerfest on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at the American Family Insurance Amphitheater!
Summerfest 2025 attendance; dates for next year announced
Milwaukee World Festival, Inc. revealed on Tuesday, July 15 that attendance for the 2025 edition of Summerfest increased approximately 8% from 2024, resulting in 602,231 fans.
Milwaukee World Festival, Inc. revealed on Tuesday, July 15 that attendance for the 2025 edition of Summerfest increased approximately 8% from 2024, resulting in 602,231 fans.
Summerfest 2025: Milwaukee Hittaz drum corps soaks up opportunity
Summerfest reached its final night on Saturday, but the Big Gig's logo smiles all year long. The Milwaukee Hittaz drum corps performed all nine days.
Summerfest reached its final night on Saturday, but the Big Gig's logo smiles all year long. The Milwaukee Hittaz drum corps performed all nine days.
Aidan Canfield at Summerfest UScellular Connection Stage: full interview
Aidan Canfield performed at the UScellular Connection Stage at Summerfest on Saturday, July 5. FOX6 News chatted with the singer before he took the stage.
Aidan Canfield performed at the UScellular Connection Stage at Summerfest on Saturday, July 5. FOX6 News chatted with the singer before he took the stage.
Max McNown at Summerfest USCellular Connection Stage: full interview
Max McNown performed at the UScellular Connection Stage at Summerfest on Friday, July 4. FOX6 News caught up with the singer before the show.
Max McNown performed at the UScellular Connection Stage at Summerfest on Friday, July 4. FOX6 News caught up with the singer before the show.
Lainey Wilson surprises Wauwatosa cancer survivor at Summerfest
GRAMMY Award-winning country artist Lainey Wilson surprised a Wauwatosa breast cancer survivor at Summerfest on Thursday night, June 26.
GRAMMY Award-winning country artist Lainey Wilson surprised a Wauwatosa breast cancer survivor at Summerfest on Thursday night, June 26.
Cooper Ramsey at Summerfest USCellular Connection Stage: full interview
Cooper Ramsey performed at the UScellular Connection Stage at Summerfest on Saturday, June 21. FOX6 News caught up with the singer before the show.
Cooper Ramsey performed at the UScellular Connection Stage at Summerfest on Saturday, June 21. FOX6 News caught up with the singer before the show.
Daniyel plays Summerfest UScellular Connection Stage: full interview
Daniyel took the UScellular Connection Stage at Summerfest on Friday, June 20. FOX6's Bria Jones chatted with the musical artist before the show.
Daniyel took the UScellular Connection Stage at Summerfest on Friday, June 20. FOX6's Bria Jones chatted with the musical artist before the show.
Summerfest changes water bottle policy for Saturday's extreme heat
Due to the hot weather and humidity in the forecast, Summerfest is temporarily changing its carry-in policy for Saturday, June 21.
Due to the hot weather and humidity in the forecast, Summerfest is temporarily changing its carry-in policy for Saturday, June 21.
Summerfest 2025; Milwaukee rapper with cerebral palsy hits the stage
Jaquawn Gaston, known as Rap J, performed at Summerfest on Thursday, June 19.
Jaquawn Gaston, known as Rap J, performed at Summerfest on Thursday, June 19.
Bobby Portis at Summerfest; Stomp Out Hunger
The Bucks' Bobby Portis is at Summerfest, joining the FOX6 crew and Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin to help Stomp Out Hunger.
The Bucks' Bobby Portis is at Summerfest, joining the FOX6 crew and Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin to help Stomp Out Hunger.
Summerfest 2025: Opening day sights, sounds, crowds and more
Summerfest 2025 kicked off on Thursday, June 19. FOX6's Bill Miston was there for the sights and sounds.
Summerfest 2025 kicked off on Thursday, June 19. FOX6's Bill Miston was there for the sights and sounds.
Stomp Out Hunger: FOX6, Bobby Portis join effort at Summerfest
FOX6 News and others helped “Stomp Out Hunger" at Summerfest on Thursday. Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis joined the effort, too.
FOX6 News and others helped “Stomp Out Hunger" at Summerfest on Thursday. Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis joined the effort, too.
Open Record: Summerfest 2025
Fans are ready for three weekends of live music, entertainment, food, drinks and the ultimate people-watching experience.
Fans are ready for three weekends of live music, entertainment, food, drinks and the ultimate people-watching experience.