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This year's "Big Gig" Summerfest music series celebrate its 56th annniversary at the Henry W. Meier Summerfest Grounds on the Milwaukee waterfront for a concert schedule featuring America's most popular music acts. In all, some 1,000 bands and singers will be taking part in this year's Summerfest celebration across 12 stages. 2025 Summerfest will kickoff its three consecutive weekend format in late June with official dates of (Thursday-Saturday), June 19-21, June 26-28, and July 3-5, 2025 As the 2025 Summerfest concert lineup takes shape, keep it here when the complete schedule is announced with top performers appearing at Mikwaukee's American Family Insurance Amphitheater. Summerfest 2025 ticket info It's "come one, come all" when tickets go on sale at the official Summerfest site and at Ticketmaster.
American Family Insurance Amphitheater Thursday, June 19: Def Leppard joined by Telsa Friday, June 20: Hozier joined by Gigi Perez Saturday, June 21: James Taylor and his All-Star Band with special guests Jason Mraz and Tiny Habits Thursday, June 26: Lainey Wilson Saturday, June 28: Megan Thee Stallion with special guest Flo Milli BMO Pavilion Friday, June 20: George Thorogood & The Destroyers, joined by Foghat Saturday, June 21: Japanese Breakfast Thursday, June 26: Avett Brothers Friday, June 27: Cake Saturday, June 28: Riley Green Saturday, July 4: Chicago
Directions by car: From the west, take I-94 east and exit at 26th St. Follow St. Paul Ave. east to Water St. and follow the signs to area parking lots. Public transportation: Park your car downtown and catch one of the frequent shuttle buses that leave every half-hour to the North Gate and check out .https://www.ridemcts.com/ for more information.
Among other things, Summerfest is first and foremost a music festival - one of the biggest in the world, in fact - a title officially bestowed upon Summerfest in 1999 by none other than the Guinness Book of World Records. Today, 11 different stages give almost 1 million annual festival goers ample opportunity to sample a wide variety of musical talent ranging from small, local acts, on up to world renowned entertainers. The local food and restaurant scene is also typically well represented, and attendees can participate in a host of family-friendly activities -- including the spectacular annual "Big Bang" fireworks display at 9:30PM on opening night. Shopping? You bet. Visitors can visit four marketplaces offering everything from clothing, jewelry, home accessories, artwork and more, incuding (of course) the Summerfest Store for official Summerfest T-shirts and other gear. Have fun!
Summerfest, Milwaukee's Big Gig - Check out the Trip Savvy review with travel details, ticket information, entertainment lineup.
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Henry Maier, the mayor of Milwaukee during the 1960's, was so inspired by his visit to the German beer festival Oktoberfest that he came back to Milwaukee determined to create a similar cultural event for his city.
