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Milwaukee’s Annual Summerfest Returns For The 2021 Season Bringing Something For All Music Fans

May 07, 2021 admin_bitlc Breaking News, Features, Music News, Reviews 0


Milwaukee’s Annual Summerfest Returns For The 2021 Season Bringing Something For All Music Fans

MILWAUKEE, WI (May 6, 2021) – Summerfest presented by American Family Insurance has announced the highly anticipated lineup of headliners for the 2021 festival. The diverse lineup includes Chance the Rapper, Miley Cyrus, Black Pumas, Wilco, Nelly, Luke Bryan, Rise Against, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Diplo, and many more.  Summerfest is scheduled to take place September 2-4, 9-11, and 16-18, 2021.

“We could not be more excited to unveil the lineup for Summerfest and introduce a new festival format;  more weekends and more headliners, promises to be a big hit among our fans.,” said Don Smiley President and CEO of Milwaukee World Festival, Inc. “From first timers, including Chance the Rapper, Miley Cyrus, and Run the Jewels, to Fest favorites including Dave Matthews Band, T-Pain, Styx, and Chris Stapleton, our lineup continues to be one of the most diverse and unique in the industry.”

To purchase tickets, view the full lineup, and for more information, visit Summerfest.com.  Times and stage locations, as well as additional headliners, will be announced in the coming weeks.

The new American Family Insurance Amphitheater will also host special Wednesday Kick-Off Concerts, prior to each weekend of Summerfest including Jonas Brothers, Dave Matthews Band, and one artist, yet to be announced.  Ticket holders for the Wednesday Kick-Off Concerts will receive a digital ticket via email for Summerfest 2021, valid for any of the nine days of the festival.

Below is the status of concerts at the American Family Insurance Amphitheater for Summerfest 2021. Tickets include admission to Summerfest the day of the show.

CONCERT ORIGINAL DATE NEW DATE ON SALE
Luke Bryan w/Dylan Scott June 25 September 2 ON SALE NOW
Chance the Rapper w/24 Goldn NEW September 3 May 14 @ 12:00 p.m.
Jonas Brothers NEW September 8 May 21 @10:00 a.m.
Chris Stapleton w/Sheryl Crow July 8 September 9 ON SALE NOW
Zac Brown Band w/Gabby Barrett NEW September 10 May 14 @10:00 a.m.
Dave Matthews Band July 1 September 15 ON SALE NOW
Miley Cyrus NEW September 17 May 28 @ 10:00 a.m.

The dates for the Justin Bieber, blink-182, and Guns N’ Roses concerts, are pending. Festival officials are working with artist management to reschedule.  

Previously purchased tickets for concerts at the American Family Insurance Amphitheater during Summerfest will be honored for the rescheduled date. Refunds will be available from the original point of purchase, 30 days from the announcement of the rescheduled date.

Summerfest is committed to providing a safe environment for its fans, vendors, sponsors, and staff.  Festival officials are working closely with local civic officials and health professionals to implement health and safety procedures and protocols. More information will be shared soon.

General admission tickets for Summerfest are ON SALE NOW. Pricing for Summerfest admission:

  • The UScellular™ Power Pass is available for $100 – includes one admission for all nine days
  • The UScellular™ 3-Day Pass is available for $57 and is valid for one general admission per day on three different days of the festival
  • General Admission – $23; Seniors (62 and older) – $15; Children (10 and under) – $5

About Summerfest presented by American Family Insurance
Summerfest presented by American Family Insurance has evolved into what is now recognized as “The World’s Largest Music Festival” and Milwaukee’s cornerstone summer celebration, hosting the music industry’s biggest acts, emerging talent, and local favorites along with approximately 750,000 fans, for an unforgettable live music experience. The 53rd edition of the festival will take place September 2-4, 9-11, and 16-18, 2021.  Summerfest features over 1,000 performances on 11 stages, along with food, beverages, and activities, all in a world-class festival setting.  For more details, visit Summerfest.com, or Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram: @Summerfest.

Complete Lineup:

AMERICAN FAMILY INSURANCE AMPHITHEATER

  • 24KGOLDNSEPTEMBER 3 – 7:30 PM @ AMERICAN FAMILY INSURANCE AMPHITHEATER
  • CHANCE THE RAPPERSEPTEMBER 3 – 7:30 PM @ AMERICAN FAMILY INSURANCE AMPHITHEATER
  • CHRIS STAPLETONSEPTEMBER 9 – 7:30 PM @ AMERICAN FAMILY INSURANCE AMPHITHEATER
  • DAVE MATTHEWS BANDSEPTEMBER 15 – 7:30 PM @ AMERICAN FAMILY INSURANCE AMPHITHEATER
  • DYLAN SCOTTSEPTEMBER 2 – 7:30 PM @ AMERICAN FAMILY INSURANCE AMPHITHEATER
  • GABBY BARRETTSEPTEMBER 10 – 7:30 PM @ AMERICAN FAMILY INSURANCE AMPHITHEATER
  • JONAS BROTHERSSEPTEMBER 8 – 7:30 PM @ AMERICAN FAMILY INSURANCE AMPHITHEATER
  • LUKE BRYANSEPTEMBER 2 – 7:30 PM @ AMERICAN FAMILY INSURANCE AMPHITHEATER
  • MILEY CYRUSSEPTEMBER 17 – 7:30 PM @ AMERICAN FAMILY INSURANCE AMPHITHEATER
  • SHERYL CROWSEPTEMBER 9 – 7:30 PM @ AMERICAN FAMILY INSURANCE AMPHITHEATER
  • SPENCER SUTHERLANDSEPTEMBER 8 – 7:30 PM @ AMERICAN FAMILY INSURANCE AMPHITHEATER
  • ZAC BROWN BANDSEPTEMBER 10 – 7:30 PM @ AMERICAN FAMILY INSURANCE AMPHITHEATER

FESTIVAL STAGE HEADLINERS

  • September 9
    ALEXANDER 23
  • September 9
    ANI DIFRANCO
  • September 11
    311
  • September 3
    BETTER THAN EZRA
  • September 2
    BIG WILD
  • September 18
    BLACK PUMAS
  • September 2
    BLACKBERRY SMOKE
  • September 4
    BLANCO BROWN
  • September 17
    BLEACHERS
  • September 11
    BRETT ELDREDGE
  • September 11
    BUCKCHERRY
  • September 18
    CAM
  • September 17
    CANDLEBOX
  • September 17
    CHARLIE WILSON
  • September 3
    CHRIS JANSON
  • September 17
    CLAUD
  • September 2
    COLD WAR KIDS
  • September 17
    DEAD SARA
  • September 18
    DILLON CARMICHAEL
  • September 16
    DIPLO
  • September 16
    DIRTY HEADS
  • September 3
    DJ DIESEL
  • September 9
    DJ JAZZY JEFF
  • September 4
    DRIVE-BY TRUCKERS
  • September 9
    EL GRAN COMBO
  • September 9
    EVERCLEAR
  • September 11
    FILTER
  • September 17
    FISHBONE
  • September 16
    FITZ AND THE TANTRUMS
  • September 17
    FUTURE ISLANDS
  • September 10
    G-EAZY
  • September 18
    GALACTIC
  • September 9
    GEORGE THOROGOOD AND THE DESTROYERS “GOOD TO BE BAD TOUR – 45 YEARS OF ROCK”
  • September 10
    GOO GOO DOLLS
  • September 9
    GREENSKY BLUEGRASS
  • September 11
    HINDER
  • September 3
    INDIGO GIRLS
  • September 4
    INTERNET MONEY
  • September 11
    IRATION
  • September 10
    JADE BIRD
  • September 2
    JAI WOLF DJ SET
  • September 17
    JAKE OWEN
  • September 4
    JD MCPHERSON
  • September 10
    JESSE MCCARTNEY
  • September 16
    JIMMIE ALLEN
  • September 9
    JOAN JETT AND THE BLACK HEARTS
  • September 16
    JORDAN DAVIS
  • September 2
    KENNYHOOPLA
  • September 10
    LINDSEY STIRLING
  • September 11
    LIVING COLOUR
  • September 16
    LIZ PHAIR
  • September 16
    LUDACRIS
  • September 10
    MADDIE & TAE
  • September 2
    MISSIO
  • September 10
    NELLY
  • September 3
    NIGHT RANGER
  • September 10
    O.A.R.
  • September 2
    PHANTOMS DJ SET
  • September 3
    PHIL VASSAR
  • September 18
    PIXIES
  • September 18
    POI DOG PONDERING
  • September 2
    QUEENSRŸCHE
  • September 9
    QUINN XCII
  • September 2
    REO SPEEDWAGON
  • September 3
    REYNA ROBERTS
  • September 4
    RISE AGAINST
  • September 17
    RUN THE JEWELS
  • September 18
    SCOTTY MCCREERY
  • September 18
    SHEILA E.
  • September 4
    SHINYRIBS
  • September 4
    STYX
  • September 10
    SUGARHILL GANG
  • September 2
    T-PAIN
  • September 11
    TANK AND THE BANGAS
  • September 11
    THE GUFS
  • September 17
    THE PSYCHEDELIC FURS
  • September 17
    THE STRUTS
  • September 11
    THE WEATHER STATION
  • September 11
    TOAD THE WET SPROCKET
  • September 16
    TOWER OF POWER
  • September 18
    TURKUAZ FT JERRY HARRISON & ADRIAN BELEW REMAIN IN LIGHT
  • September 10
    TYLER FARR
  • September 3
    VICTORIA CANAL
  • September 10
    WILCO
  • September 11
    ZZ TOP
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