With all due respect to earlier-occurring newcomers Riverwest FemFest, Arte Para Todos, Gloss Weekend, and Cream City Comedy Festival, Milwaukee’s festival season truly and officially begins with PrideFest. The first fest to hit Henry Maier Festival Park offers attendees a wide array of entertainment over the course of the second weekend in June. Performers range from musicians, comedians, DJs, drag performers, poets, and more. PrideFest Milwaukee 2018 (June 7-10) is no exception.
Despite being the city’s first festival, its entire list of entertainers is one of the last to be revealed. Exactly a month from opening night, here’s the full 2018 Pridefest lineup—including the Milwaukee Record Stage presented by Kesslers Diamonds, which we booked. Check PrideFest’s official website for set times and more information.
Thursday, June 7
Dance Pavilion
Cash Cash
Antics
DJ Shawna
DJ Chomper
DJ Kelly
Friday, June 8
Miller Lite Mainstage
Daya
GGOOLLDD
Reyna
Women Of Comedy
Brew City Sisters Variety Show
Dance Pavilion
Dave Aude
DJ Shawna
DJ Marcus Angel
Davis Mallory
DJ Annalog
Main Show with hosts Trannika Rex and B.J. Daniels
B.J. Daniels Drag Show
Opening Ceremonies
Wom!nz Spot
Katie Beth (Cafe)
Ally Heart with Katie Beth (Cafe)
Ally Heart (Cafe)
The Upside (Cafe)
Atheists & Airplanes (Cafe)
CrimesXNature (Cafe)
Burlesque Showcase (Lounge)
Faux Fiction (Lounge)
Heather LaNasa (Lounge)
Gas Station Sushi (Lounge)
Milwaukee Record Stage presented by Kesslers Diamonds
Pants Off Dance Off
Abby Jeanne
Iron Pizza
Buffalo Gospel
Rocket Paloma
Saturday, June 9
Miller Lite Mainstage
Jussie Smollett
(FIREWORKS)
JoJo
Lex Allen
City Of Festivals Mens Chorus
XPosed 4Heads
Corky Morgan
Redeye
RAI
Dance Pavilion
DJ Chomper
Divas Live: RuPaul All-Stars
DJ DRiPSweat
Synmmata
G-Cole
CMK
Haunt3d Hous3
Main Show with hosts Trannika Rex and B.J. Daniels
Boy Toy Chicago – Boylesque
Leather & Fetish Show
Cesar Brooklyn – Latin Drag Show
Fashion Show
Wom!nz Spot
Hip-Hop Showcase (Cafe)
TBD (Cafe)
Comedy Showcase (Cafe)
Karaoke (Cafe)
Slimabean (Cafe)
Miltown Kings (Lounge)
Roxie Beane (Lounge)
Jen Cintron (Lounge)
Emerging Artist Showcase (Lounge)
Milwaukee Record Stage presented by Kesslers Diamonds
LUXI
Zed Kenzo
Tigernite
The Glacial Speed
The Bang Bang
Sunday, June 10
Miller Lite Mainstage
The B-52s
Naked Eyes
Spencer Ludwig
TBA
The Hot Reds
Ako
Dance Pavilion
DJs From Mars
Trannika’s Most Wanted
DJ Xtasy
DJ NMF
DJ Rozz
ShayKenn
DJ Aurora
Main Show with hosts Trannika Rex and Dita Von
Lady Gia Drag Show
Chris Stone Ariel Arts Show
Belly Dancers
Furry Masquerade – DJ Killian Kray
Wom!nz Spot
Roxi Copland (Cafe)
Dumpster Doves (Cafe)
Mandy Cappleman (Cafe)
The Zimmer Effect (Lounge)
Spoken Word Showcase (Lounge)
TBD (Lounge)
Milwaukee Record Stage presented by Kesslers Diamonds
Hellcat Amazons Comedy Showcase
Subjective: A Comedic Showing