Get your rock on! Def Leppard to headline Marcus Amphitheater on July 6th
MILWAUKEE -- Def Leppard with special guests REO Speedwagon and Tesla will headline the Marcus Amphitheater on Wednesday, July 6th.Tickets for Def Leppard with special guests REO Speedwagon and Tesla go on sale Friday, March 4 at 10:00 a.m. and include Summerfest admission.Tickets can be purchased at the Summerfest Box Office in person and by phone at 1-414-273-2600, Ticketmaster Ticket Centers, Walmart stores, online at Ticketmaster.com and by phone at 1-800-745-3000 (live Ticketmaster Agent) or 1-866-448-7849 (“Ticketmaster Express” automated phone line).
MILWAUKEE -- Def Leppard with special guests REO Speedwagon and Tesla will headline the Marcus Amphitheater on Wednesday, July 6th.Tickets for Def Leppard with special guests REO Speedwagon and Tesla go on sale Friday, March 4 at 10:00 a.m. and include Summerfest admission.Tickets can be purchased at the Summerfest Box Office in person and by phone at 1-414-273-2600, Ticketmaster Ticket Centers, Walmart stores, online at Ticketmaster.com and by phone at 1-800-745-3000 (live Ticketmaster Agent) or 1-866-448-7849 (“Ticketmaster Express” automated phone line).
"Big Gig BBQ:" New festival at Summerfest grounds ahead of Labor Day weekend!
MILWAUKEE -- The folks behind Summerfest have announced a new festival this summer!The Big Gig BBQ will be held at Henry Maier Festival Park on the Sunday before Labor Day (September 4th).Barbecue and beer from 10 local and national barbecue experts will be served up."Labor Day weekend is all about backyard barbecues and so it's really a great way for us to celebrate summer and to punctuate it the right way," Sarah Pancheri with Summerfest said.PHOTO GALLERY:Along with the great food, there will be live music on the Briggs & Stratton Big Backyard stage, including a national headlining act to be announced later.The event is also associated with the Milwaukee Rally going on that weekend.
MILWAUKEE -- The folks behind Summerfest have announced a new festival this summer!The Big Gig BBQ will be held at Henry Maier Festival Park on the Sunday before Labor Day (September 4th).Barbecue and beer from 10 local and national barbecue experts will be served up."Labor Day weekend is all about backyard barbecues and so it's really a great way for us to celebrate summer and to punctuate it the right way," Sarah Pancheri with Summerfest said.PHOTO GALLERY:Along with the great food, there will be live music on the Briggs & Stratton Big Backyard stage, including a national headlining act to be announced later.The event is also associated with the Milwaukee Rally going on that weekend.
DNCE, with frontman Joe Jonas, to perform with Selena Gomez on opening night of Summerfest
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee World Festival, Inc.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee World Festival, Inc.
Sting, Peter Gabriel to headline Summerfest on Sunday, July 10th
MILWAUKEE -- Two of music’s most iconic artists – Sting and Peter Gabriel - will headline Summerfest on Sunday, July 10th.Tickets for Sting and Peter Gabriel’s show go on sale Monday, February 1 at 10:00 a.m. and include Summerfest admission.Tickets can be purchased at the Summerfest Box Office in person and by phone at 1-414-273-2600, Ticketmaster Ticket Centers, Walmart stores, online at Ticketmaster.com and by phone at 1-800-745-3000 (live Ticketmaster Agent) or 1-866-448-7849 (“Ticketmaster Express” automated phone line).
MILWAUKEE -- Two of music’s most iconic artists – Sting and Peter Gabriel - will headline Summerfest on Sunday, July 10th.Tickets for Sting and Peter Gabriel’s show go on sale Monday, February 1 at 10:00 a.m. and include Summerfest admission.Tickets can be purchased at the Summerfest Box Office in person and by phone at 1-414-273-2600, Ticketmaster Ticket Centers, Walmart stores, online at Ticketmaster.com and by phone at 1-800-745-3000 (live Ticketmaster Agent) or 1-866-448-7849 (“Ticketmaster Express” automated phone line).
Weezer and Panic! At The Disco will perform at the Marcus Amphitheater on July 9
MILWAUKEE -- Weezer and Panic!
MILWAUKEE -- Weezer and Panic!
Country music fans rejoice, Luke Bryan to headline the Marcus Amphitheater on July 7
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee World Festival, Inc.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee World Festival, Inc.
Citizen committee floats idea of renaming a street to Summerfest Place
MILWAUKEE -- A citizen advisory committee for Milwaukee wants to rename a portion of E.
MILWAUKEE -- A citizen advisory committee for Milwaukee wants to rename a portion of E.
Country music fans rejoice, Blake Shelton to headline at Summerfest Friday, July 1st
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee World Festival, Inc.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee World Festival, Inc.
First major show: Selena Gomez to headline Marcus Amphitheater on opening night of Summerfest
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee World Festival, Inc.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee World Festival, Inc.
Big Gig stats: How many people ventured to Milwaukee's lakefront to take in Summerfest?
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee World Festival, Inc.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee World Festival, Inc.
Les Paul Big Sound Experience on display at Summerfest: "Our hope is people are inspired"
MILWAUKEE -- The sounds we hear during Summerfest's 11-day run are in part thanks to an innovator from Waukesha -- Les Paul.
MILWAUKEE -- The sounds we hear during Summerfest's 11-day run are in part thanks to an innovator from Waukesha -- Les Paul.
"Music was fantastic:" Summerfest 2015 comes to an end, officials reflect on Rolling Stones, bus strike
MILWAUKEE -- Summerfest's 11-day run came to an end on Sunday, July 5th -- and the Big Gig's 48th year was a memorable one.The Rolling Stones opened Summerfest one day before the Big Gig officially began -- and that show at the Marcus Amphitheater drew folks from around the world!
MILWAUKEE -- Summerfest's 11-day run came to an end on Sunday, July 5th -- and the Big Gig's 48th year was a memorable one.The Rolling Stones opened Summerfest one day before the Big Gig officially began -- and that show at the Marcus Amphitheater drew folks from around the world!
3-day strike comes to an end: MCTS buses back on the road Saturday
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County bus drivers wrapped up the third day of their strike -- and returned to work on Saturday, July 4th.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County bus drivers wrapped up the third day of their strike -- and returned to work on Saturday, July 4th.
"It's gonna be a mess:" Drivers should prepare for major congestion at downtown fireworks show
MILWAUKEE -- It is a familiar sight in Milwaukee -- families and church groups are setting up tents and preparing to spend the night in Veterans Park for the U.S. Bank Fireworks Show.
MILWAUKEE -- It is a familiar sight in Milwaukee -- families and church groups are setting up tents and preparing to spend the night in Veterans Park for the U.S. Bank Fireworks Show.
First of its kind event! Summerfest to live stream performances; some pre-recorded, some in real time
MILWAUKEE -- Summerfest officials are excited to announce that for the first time in Summerfest history, the festival’s highlights of artists’ performances and interviews will be streamed live to the world via a partnership with Live Media Group, the industry leader in live event production, broadcast and technology.
MILWAUKEE -- Summerfest officials are excited to announce that for the first time in Summerfest history, the festival’s highlights of artists’ performances and interviews will be streamed live to the world via a partnership with Live Media Group, the industry leader in live event production, broadcast and technology.
Milwaukee Musts: From 4th of July fireworks -- to the last weekend of the Big Gig
MILWAUKEE -- From 4th of July fireworks -- to the last weekend of the Big Gig.
MILWAUKEE -- From 4th of July fireworks -- to the last weekend of the Big Gig.
Growing in popularity: Blue Light Scene gears up for gig at Summerfest
MILWAUKEE -- It's a local band that is growing in popularity across Wisconsin.
MILWAUKEE -- It's a local band that is growing in popularity across Wisconsin.
1,000 additional parking spaces now available at Veterans Park during Summerfest
MILWAUKEE -- Approximately 1,000 additional parking spaces will now be available at Veterans Park on the Lakefront during Summerfest.
MILWAUKEE -- Approximately 1,000 additional parking spaces will now be available at Veterans Park on the Lakefront during Summerfest.
Summerfest officials: Bus service stoppage a 'major disruption' ahead of busy holiday weekend
MILWAUKEE -- It is being called a "work stoppage" by Amalgamated Transit Union Local 998 leaders -- and it means no Milwaukee County Transit System bus service effective 3:00 a.m. Wednesday.
MILWAUKEE -- It is being called a "work stoppage" by Amalgamated Transit Union Local 998 leaders -- and it means no Milwaukee County Transit System bus service effective 3:00 a.m. Wednesday.
Get to the Big Gig with ease: Alternatives for getting to Summerfest amid bus strike
MILWAUKEE -- Due to a stoppage of work from the members of the Almalgamated Transit Union, MCTS is suspending transit services to Summerfest and the Milwaukee community now through July 4th at 3 a.m. However, there are other ways to get to the Big Gig.UberRide Uber to Summerfest for FREE!
MILWAUKEE -- Due to a stoppage of work from the members of the Almalgamated Transit Union, MCTS is suspending transit services to Summerfest and the Milwaukee community now through July 4th at 3 a.m. However, there are other ways to get to the Big Gig.UberRide Uber to Summerfest for FREE!