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Father John Misty blesses Summerfest with sultry, strutting set

June 20, 2026

Like many, I was initially indisposed to be a fan of Father John Misty, whose Christian name is Joshua Michael Tillman. After leaving his four-year stint as Fleet Foxes' drummer in 2012, he began a solo career ...

We tried 10 new food/drink items at Summerfest (2026 edition)

Milwaukee Record Staff

June 19, 2026

It's here, folks: Summerfest 2026! Nine (not 11) days of music, people-watching, SkyGlidering, and enjoying both music and people-watching while riding the SkyGlider. Oh, and food! Don't forget about the food! ...

Echo & The Bunnymen bring their very best to opening day of Summerfest

CJ Johnson

June 19, 2026

By the time Echo & The Bunnymen hit Summerfest's Generac Power Stage shortly after 10 p.m., the packed crowd had already been thoroughly revved up with great sets by their 1980s post-punk, neo-psychedelia b...

A guide to Milwaukee acts playing Summerfest

Tyler Maas

June 17, 2026

Thursday marks the official start of another Summerfest. Now in its 58th year, the “Big Gig” has long been home to deep fried delicacies, prime people watching, and hundreds upon hundreds of musical acts from a...

Mandatory Milwaukee: Wondering if Summerfest needs a dedicated ‘local’ stage

Matt Wild

June 16, 2026

broadstreet.zone(77472); Some Milwaukee things come and go, while some become icons. Mandatory Milwaukee is all about the latter. This week: Wondering if Summerfest needs a dedicated "local" stage It's a qu...

Record Recommended: Summerfest Weekend 1

Tyler Maas

June 16, 2026

Summerfest! Like the last five installments, the Big Gig is staking out three Thursday-Friday-Saturday blocks instead of the old 11-day run. In an effort to help you make some potentially difficult decisions, M...

Getting to Summerfest 2026: Transportation options for every festivalgoer

Press Release

June 12, 2026

Getting to Summerfest 2026 Transportation Options for Every Festivalgoer MILWAUKEE (June 12, 2026) – Summerfest presented by American Family Insurance again offers your guide for getting to and from the festi...

Here’s a complete list of new food and drink stuff coming to Summerfest 2026, and that’s it

Matt Wild

June 11, 2026

Via Summerfest... New Food/Beverage Experiences Cocktails & Confections – a sweet spot for specialty cocktails, spiked shakes, snacks, and candy including Sweet Dreams, Key Lime Colada, Blue Hawaiian Mock...

Check out an interactive schedule for Summerfest’s Tiki Hut Stage

Matt Wild

June 9, 2026

Milwaukee is a city of festivals, and its biggest festival, Summerfest, is a festival of stages. American Family Insurance Amphitheater and BMO Pavilion. Miller Lite Oasis Stage and the T-Mobile Stage. Lasso Lo...

Here’s the lineup for Summerfest’s Lasso Lounge, which is returning in 2026

Matt Wild

May 21, 2026

Longtime Milwaukee Record readers will remember our reviews of Summerfest's Taped / Pre-Recorded Music. From 2014 through 2021, our very own Tyler Maas would go to Summerfest at noon on opening day, head over t...

Here are some new food and drink items coming to Summerfest 2026, and that’s it

Matt Wild

May 20, 2026

FOOD Beats & Eats - S'Mores Churro Fries Cedar Crest Ice Cream - S'mores Sundae Cousins Subs - Supper Club Steak; Mini Crispy Chicken Wrap; Cold Fashioned Slushie Mocktail Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que ...

‘Radiant Echoes’ installation at Summerfest: ‘We’ve summoned the energy of an ancient future rave’

Matt Wild

May 20, 2026

Earlier this week, Summerfest announced the various experiences, activities, and events that will complement the whole "music" thing at its 2026 shindig. Among them was a new interactive art installation from M...

Summerfest 2026 will have new interactive art installation; no word yet on Bush’s baked beans bucket hats

Matt Wild

May 18, 2026

Summerfest! The 2026 installment of the iconic Milwaukee festival will take over Henry Maier Festival Park June 18-20, June 25-27, and July 2-4. There'll be music, ways to get in free, and, of course, a "monume...

Get ready for Garth: Summerfest announces ultimate Garth Brooks Pre-Party for ticket holders June 16 and 17

Press Release

May 14, 2026

Get Ready for Garth: Summerfest Announces Ultimate Garth Brooks Pre-Party for Ticket Holders June 16 and 17 MILWAUKEE, WI (May 14, 2026) – The party starts before Garth Brooks takes the stage at the American F...

How to get to Summerfest 2026 using MCTS shuttles and buses

Matt Wild

May 13, 2026

Summerfest 2026! You already know when it's happening (June 18-20, June 25-27, and July 2-4), who's playing (a lot of people), and how to get in free (a lot of ways). But do you know how to get there using the ...

Here are Summerfest’s get-in-free admission promotions for 2026

Matt Wild

May 11, 2026

Summerfest! You know it, you love it, and you want to get in for free! And thanks to the bevy of admission promotions listed below, you can totally do that last part! Summerfest 2026 runs for three consecuti...

Jenny Lewis performing at Summerfest's American Family Insurance House in 2023

Here’s the 2026 lineup for Summerfest’s intimate American Family Insurance House

Matt Wild

May 7, 2026

You've already memorized the 2026 Summerfest lineup, right? Well, commit a few more names and dates to memory, because Summerfest just released the lineup for its American Family Insurance House. Fun! The co...

Megadeth out, Kerry King in for Summerfest 2026

Matt Wild

April 7, 2026

It's been nearly two months since Summerfest released its 2026 headliner lineup, and there have already been tweaks, changes, and substitutions. And if you're an area metalhead, one of those changes is kind of ...

Here’s the 2026 Summerfest lineup! Organized by date, time, and stage!

Matt Wild

February 19, 2026

Well, here it is! The 2026 Summerfest lineup! Organized by date, time, and stage! Dig in! Like recent years, Summerfest 2026 will take place over three consecutive Thursday-Saturday blocks: June 18-20, June ...

Here’s when the full 2026 Summerfest lineup will drop, and that’s it

Matt Wild

February 12, 2026

Thursday, February 19 at 6:30 a.m. Want more Milwaukee Record? Subscribe to our free weekly newsletter and/or support us on Patreon. RELATED ARTICLES • Summerfest’s UScellular Connection Stage will b...

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