In The Loop Magazine Milwaukee's Mega Festival, Summerfest, Returns For A 2026 Lineup To Impress Even The Most Discerning Music Fans

Milwaukee’s Mega Festival, Summerfest, Returns For A 2026 Lineup To Impress Even The Most Discerning Music Fans

Feb 19, 2026 admin_bitlc Features, Music News, Reviews, This Just In 0

Released today, Summerfest announce a showcase that has something for everyone. And we mean everyone. There are artists from around the world with genres from leaders and up and comers in Pop, Alternative, Heavy Metal, Country, Punk Rock, DJ’s, Classic Rock, Dance, Spanish, Indie and more.

2026 Early Bird General Admission Ticket Pricing: Now through Feb 28, 2026 – $25; March 1 – April 30, 2026 – $28; May 1 – June 18, 2026 – $30; June 19 – July 4, 2026 – $33.

Summerfest presented by American Family Insurance announced the 2026 lineup for the three-weekend festival held in Milwaukee, WI, June 18-20, June 25-27, and July 2-4. As an independent music festival, Summerfest celebrating its 58th anniversary, is well known for its multi-genre lineup and is recognized as one of the most affordable music festivals in the world.

The Summerfest 2026 lineup features two nights with Garth Brooks—the best‑selling solo artist in U.S. history—who will kick off the event with concerts at the American Family Insurance Amphitheater, the festival’s largest stage, on June 16 and 17.

Additional artists set to perform at the 23,000‑seat Amphitheater during Summerfest include: Megan Moroney, Don Toliver with SahBabii, Che, SoFayGo, sosocamo, Chase B, and Lelo, Carín León, Ed Sheeran with Myles Smith and Arron Rowe, Cody Johnson with Jessie Murph, Post Malone with Carter Faith, Muse, Alex Warren, and Jelly Roll with Tyler Hubbard.

Across the festival’s grounds stages, featured performers include: Megadeth, Louis Tomlinson, Subtronics, Tucker Wetmore, Ella Mai, Sean Paul, Amyl and The Sniffers, Passion Pit, Hot Mulligan, Tash Sultana, Halestorm, Spoon, All Time Low, Echo & The Bunnymen, Styx, Charlie Wilson, Father John Misty, Audrey Nuna, Flo Rida, Sam Barber, Marcus King Band, The Revivalists, Whiskey Myers, Grouplove, Elderbrook, The Roots, Buju Banton, KALEO, Jeremih, Nate Smith, flipturn, Third Eye Blind, The Temper Trap, Russell Dickerson, Wolfmother, David Lee Roth, Gene Simmons Band, The Academy Is…, Pepper, Christopher Cross, Candlebox, Goldfinger, Cameron Whitcomb, The Beths, Holly Humberstone, BØRNS, Jonah Kagen, Rev Run of Run DMC, The Mountain Goats, Mariachi Sol De Mexico, The Family Stone, Petey USA, State Champs, Evan Honer, Dora Jar, and many more.

“As an independent music festival, we are thrilled to deliver this one-of-a-kind lineup that features an incredible mix of genres and artists,” said Sarah Pancheri, President and CEO of Milwaukee World Festival, Inc. “We’re excited to welcome fans from around the globe to celebrate and create memories that only live music can provide.”

TICKETS:

LIMITED TIME OFFER – T-Mobile 9-Day Power Pass is available for only $58 and includes admission for all nine days of the festival (limited time power pass offer available NOW through February 25 at 11:59 p.m.)
Single day general admission and T-Mobile 3 Day Passes are on sale now at Summerfest.com
Elevate your fest experience with Level Up – enjoy the Miller Lite Oasis Level Up deck -watch your favorite headliner from the Level Up deck with a private bar, seating, TVs, and restrooms. Level Up tickets also include same-day admission to Summerfest and two beverages.

To purchase tickets and see the full festival lineup, including artist dates, stage locations, and performance times, visit Summerfest.com.

About Summerfest presented by American Family Insurance

Summerfest presented by American Family Insurance is one of the most iconic celebrations of music in America, hosting the industry’s biggest acts for an unforgettable live music experience. Since its inception in 1968, Summerfest continues to distinguish itself as a premier independent national music festival and has developed an unrivaled reputation, consistently featuring hundreds of performances across 12 stages, throughout the permanent 75-acre festival grounds along Lake Michigan. Summerfest 2026 will take place across three weekends: June 18-20, June 25-27, and July 2-4, 2026.

For the latest information, visit Summerfest.com, or Facebook, X, Instagram and TikTok: @Summerfest.

Milwaukee World Festival, Inc., producer of Summerfest, continues to fulfill its nonprofit mission of bringing the community together and providing a showcase for performing arts, activities, and recreation to the public, through music and special events.

A Summerfest General Admission ticket / Multiday pass allows access to the Summerfest grounds and festival stages during operating hours (Noon-Midnight). Festival tickets and passes are not valid for admission to American Family Insurance Amphitheater shows. A separate American Family Insurance Amphitheater ticket is required for Amphitheater shows during Summerfest.

If you purchase an American Family Insurance Amphitheater ticket (during Summerfest) please note that it includes your same-day admission to the Summerfest grounds and festival stages. Please visit Ticketmaster.com for Amphitheater show tickets.

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Tickets, Parking, and Gift Cards are not refundable