2026 Update: Summerfest 2026 will be held over three weekends again next year (Thursday through Saturday), but in the summer months when it was usually held: June 18-20, June 25-27 and July 2-4, 2026. Save those dates – summer 2026 will hopefully be here before you know it! For more info, head here: https://www.summerfest.com/lineup
2026 Summerfest Headliners
American Family Insurance Amphitheater:
- June 18: Megan Moroney and Solon Holt
- June 19: Don Toliver and Sahbabii and Che and Sofaygo and Sosocamo and Chase B and Lelo
- June 20: Carin Leon
- June 25: Ed Sheeran and Myles Smith and Aaron Rowe
- June 26: Cody Johnson and Jessie Murph
- June 27: Post Malone and Carter Faith
- July 2: Muse
- July 3: Alex Warren and Noah Cyrus
- July 4: Jelly Roll and Tyler Hubbard and Three 6 Mafia
BMO Harris Pavilion
- June 18: Dannyboy and Charlie Wilson
- June 19: The Love Monkeys and Aldo Nova and Styx
- June 20: Substitute: Tales from the Who and Kirstie Kraus and David Lee Roth
- June 25: Big Daddy Kane and Gabriel Jacoby and The Roots
- June 26: Alex Sampson and The Aces and Louis Tomlinson
- June 27: Dylan Schneider and Russell Dickerson
- July 2: Absolutely and Ella Mai
- July 3: Stephen Marley and Buju Banton
- July 4: Preston Cooper and Sam Barber
SummerFest is right around the corner! Do you head out to the Big Gig every summer? What’s your favorite part of the festival – the food? the entertainment? the concerts? All three mixed together?
NEW IN 2026: Summerfest UPDATED BAG POLICY. KNOW BEFORE YOU GO!
- Clear bags only, not exceeding 12” x 12” x 6” are permitted
- Non-clear bags, such as small clutches, wallets, or fanny packs not exceeding 6” x 9” are also allowed
- All permitted bags are subject to search
Bags not allowed:
- Backpacks
- Large non-clear bags
- Any bag exceeding the size limits
Medical, privacy and personal care items:
Guests who need to bring medication, medical equipment, diapers, nursing supplies, or other personal care items are allowed to do so as long as the do the following:
- Clear and opaque diaper bags are permitted up to 12” x 12” x 6” for guests with infants. Large bags and backpacks that exceed the size requirements are not permitted.
- For privacy, guests may place personal or medical items inside a smaller opaque bag and then place that bag inside an approved clear bag.
- Medical bags should be appropriately sized for their intended use and contain only essential medical items.
- Reasonable accommodations will be made for guests with medical or accessibility-related needs consistent with safety requirements.
SummerFest Deals
Tickets can be purchased through this link: https://www.summerfest.com/ticket-info/ .
Tickets are on sale NOW! Single day admission starts at $26. In celebration of the 55th anniversary, the US Cellular Power Pass is available for $55. This includes admission for ALL 9 DAYS! You have to purchase by March 29, 2024 at 11:59 pm (CST).
Thank you to US Cellular, we are giving away a mini novelty drum set! See the details on our Instagram Page or Facebook Page.
Check out our tips for heading down to the lakefront this summer:
- Plan and prepare your visit ahead of time. Know where you are going.
- Shuttle in. There is parking available on and near the grounds, but we’ve been stuck in a traffic jam when the festival closes where it has taken us an hour to move a mile. Beat the traffic and shuttle in from the many area park and rides.
- Since we are coming from Lake Country, we in previous years, liked to park at the Delafield/Naga-waukee Ice Arena park and ride. However, this year the 5 bus stops are within Milwaukee County.
- There are many convenient transportation choices including Milwaukee County Transit (MCTS) Freeway Flyers, the new BRT CONNECT 1 route, Ride Share, Bar Busses, The Hop, and more!
- See the schedule
- Call (262) 542-8861 for more information.
- If riding the bus in isn’t your style, you can Uber as well to avoid driving in.
- The main Uber Zone is located right outside of the Mid Gate at E. Chicago St. & N. Jackson St.
- BACKPACKS or bags larger than 9x10x12 are not allowed and all bags will be searched.
- If you are heading down with other adults, just bring the necessities and leave your purse/bag at home.
- If you are heading down with family and need a diaper bag, again sort through it and only bring what is absolutely necessary. Also measure to ensure it is smaller than 9*10*12.
What are your tips for enjoying the Big Gig?
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No link or info for lake county park n rides to Summerfest anywhere I can find. This might not be correct?
Paul –
This year, the bus shuttle is within Milwaukee County. Find the details here: https://www.summerfest.com/getting-here/
Just wondering if they have a bus from goerkes corner park and ride in waukesha this year to summerfest 2022. They have in the past just not finding any info. If so do u have to buy tickets ahead of time? How much is round trip? What time do they start? What time does last bus leave grounds. Come every half hour?
Theresa,
This year, the bus shuttle is within Milwaukee County, not Waukesha. Find the details for the 5 locations within Milwaukee County: https://www.summerfest.com/getting-here/
Ya know that kinda sucks for people who live outside milwaukee and don’t want to drink and drive. I mean they want people to be safe. I think they need to reevaluate this for next year because what take a uber down to shuttle costs money Then bus cost money Then uber home costs money Then summerfest isn’t cheap. Do u know what they r doing for state fair?
We feel you. We do. Here is what the State Fair plans: https://wistatefair.com/fair/shuttles-transit/ They are still compiling a list of bars and restaurant shuttles.