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 three days. Performers range from musicians, comedians, DJs, drag performers, poets, and more. PrideFest Milwaukee 2017 (June 9-11) is no exception.
Despite being the city’s first festival, its entire list of entertainers is one of the last to be revealed. Within four weeks of opening night, here’s the full 2017 Pridefest lineup—including the second year of the Milwaukee Record Stage, which we booked ourselves. Check PrideFest’s official website for set times and more information.
Friday, June 9
Miller Lite Mainstage
Betty Who
Garek
Calibama with Brody Ray
Jaimie Wilson
Well-Known Strangers
Abbey of the Brew City Sisters
Randy Rainbow – Master of Ceremonies
Dance Pavilion
Chomper
Antics
DJ Shawna
DJ Marcus Angel
ShayKenn
CMK
Synymata
Milwaukee DJ Showcase
D.I.X. DollHaus Drag Show
Opening Ceremonies
Wom!nz Spot
Alyce Hart
The Bang Bang
Faux Fiction
Imaginary Watermelon
Dumpster Doves
Katie Beth
Ruth B8r Ginsburg
Sassy Go Home
Rocket Paloma
The Upside
Milwaukee Record Stage
Yung Zucchini
Whips
D’Amato
Abby Jeanne
NO/NO
Saturday, June 10
Miller Lite Mainstage
10,000 Maniacs
Fireworks!
Steve Grand
Debby Holiday
Jaimie Wilson
Jason Maek & Zaena
Party Anthem
City of Festivals Men’s Chorus
Dance Pavilion
Chris Cox
Scotty T
DJ X-Tasy
DJ Rozz
DJ Tim Walters
BoyToy Boylesque Show
Miss B.J. Daniels Revue
Leather Show
DJ Travis Lynch
Religious Ceremonies
Wom!nz Spot
Hip-Hop Showcase
SistaStrings
Miltown Kings
Ms. Lotus Fankh
B-Free
Roxie Beane
Comedy Showcase
Zimmer Effect
Jen Cintron
Emerging Artist Showcase with Slimabean and Gas Station Sushi
Milwaukee Record Stage
Close Up DJs
Rio Turbo
Tigernite
HoneyBee
Sunday, June 11
Miller Lite Mainstage
Todrick Hall
Har Mar Superstar
Crystal Bowersox
Davis Mallory
Ian And The Dream
AKO
RAI
Dance Pavilion
Gauthreaux & Grind
DJ NMF
Avi Sic
DJ HME
DJ B
Swell Milwaukee Show
Lady Gia Drag Show
Belly Dancer Show
TBA
Music
Wom!nz Spot
Karaoke
The Dots
Parallel
Mandy Cappleman
Spoken Word Showcase
Heather Jean Maywood
Erin Krebs Duo
Milwaukee Record Stage
The Fatty Acids
AUTOMatic
Sorry Not Sorry comedy showcase