Welcome to the first days of summer – and the first days of Summerfest!
The Big Gig is back – rocking out this first weekend with superstars like Kane Brown, Motley Crue, SZA and so many more going live from the lakefront. And to help make sure you get the most out of the world's biggest music festival, here's the full guide to the first weekend of Summerfest – from all the acts taking the spotlight, to ways to get into the Big Gig for tiny prices, and special events and deals all across the grounds.
Dive into this guide before the stage-diving begins each day – and we'll see you down at the Big Gig! (And speaking of getting down to the Big Gig, make sure you check out our transportation guide, complete with info on bar shuttles, buses, Bublr bikes and beyond!)
Daily admission deal
Children's Fest Day
It may be called Children's Fest Day, but everyone of all ages benefits on Summerfest's first Friday as all folks arriving between noon and 3 p.m. will get admitted for free. Plus, there will be deals and discounts on food and drinks at select vendors around the grounds as well as even more kid-friendly funto find all acrossthe festival during the day.
Full music schedule
American Family Insurance Amp
7:30 p.m. – Motley Crue with Seether and Buckcherry
BMO Pavilion
2 p.m. – School of Rock
4 p.m. – School of Rock
6:30 p.m. – Drowning Pool
7:30 p.m – Gavin DeGraw
9:30 p.m. – Hanson
Miller Lite Oasis
1 p.m. – Micah Emrich
2:45 p.m. – Godly the Ruler
4 p.m. – Nic Stokes
4:30 p.m. – Young Sage
5:15 p.m. – Khal!l
6:30 p.m. – Taylor Bennett
8:30 p.m. – Gloss Up
10:15 p.m. – Toosii
Generac Power Stage
Noon – School of Rock
2:30 p.m. – Loviet
4 p.m. – Viisi
6 p.m. – Bryce Vine
7:45 p.m. – Charlotte Cardin
9:30 p.m. – Chelsea Cutler
Briggs & Stratton Big Backyard
Noon – School of Rock
2 p.m. – School of Rock
4:30 p.m. – Huntertones
6 p.m. – The 502s
8 p.m. – Proxima Parada
10 p.m. – O.A.R.
UScellular Connection Stage
12:45 p.m. – School of Rock
2:30 p.m. – School of Rock
4:15 p.m. – School of Rock
6:30 p.m. – Jesus Jones
8:15 p.m. – Modern English
10 p.m. – EMF
Uline Warehouse
Noon – School of Rock
1:45 p.m. – School of Rock
3:30 p.m. – School of Rock
5:30 p.m. – Black Violin
7:30 p.m. – Jeffrey Osborne
9:30 p.m. – En Vogue
Aurora Pavilion (former Sound Waves Stage)
12:45 p.m. – School of Rock
2 p.m. – School of Rock
4 p.m. – School Rock
5:45 p.m. – Restless Road
7:15 p.m. – Lily Rose
9 p.m. – Homerecker
10:30 p.m. – MC4D
AmFam House
Noon – Djay Mando
2 p.m. – Bryce Vine
4 p.m. – Chelsea Cutler
5:30 p.m. – Djay Mando
Johnsonville Summerville
Noon – Ohlschmidt, Panosh and Cohen
1:45 p.m. – Mighty Ms. Erica and the Sound Production
3:30 p.m. –Mighty Ms. Erica and the Sound Production
5:30 p.m. – Leroy Airmaster with Junior Brantley
7:30 p.m. – Leroy Airmaster with Junior Brantley
Northwestern Mutual Community Park
12:45 p.m. – Bob Bohm Comedy Magic Show
2:15 p.m. – Danceworks
4:45 p.m. – Danceworks
5:30 p.m. – Shandini
7:30 p.m. – Kid Boogie Down
Gruber Law Offices Sportszone
1 p.m. – Cam Marotta's Club 52 Basketball Clinic
2 p.m. – 2s Free 3s Community Tryouts
5 p.m. – 4 Seasons Skate Park
8 p.m. – Division BMX Stunt Team
South Party Pavilion
4 p.m. – Addiction
8 p.m. – Second Hand News
10:15 p.m. – Korbel Papi
Promotions, events, happy hour and more
Summerfest Parade
Everyone loves a parade! So yes, of course Summerfest will have one, celebrating the lakefront's many fabulous festivals and other local groups starting at 3 p.m. at the AmFam Amp courtyard area.
Molson Coors Daily Sampling
Thirsty? Throughout the festival, Summerfest and Molson Coors will team up to quench your thirst withspecial daily BOGO deals and sampling sessions at various locations on the grounds. In Day 2's case, from 4-6 p.m., you'll be able to swig Happy Thursday spiked refresher samples at the Happy Thursday tent, Simply Spiked samples at the Flavor Bar found on the north endand Hop Valley samples at Keg & Cask.
Happy Hour
Of course an event whose logo is a giant happy smiley face is going to have a happy hour! Indeed, every day from 4-5 p.m., fans can enjoy select Molson Coors optionsfor just $6 at bar locations across the grounds. Cheers!
Daily admission deal
Mary Lou's Closet Supply Drive
It's another way to give AND get during Summerfest's opening weekend! With this admission promo,the first 1,500 attendees who arrive between noon and 3 p.m. with at least $10 worth of new socks, deodorant or oral hygiene items like toothbrushes or toothpaste to donate to the Milwaukee Community Schools Partnership will get in for free.
Full music schedule
American Family Insurance Amp
7:30 p.m. – SZA with Amine
BMO Pavilion
Noon – School of Rock
2 p.m. – School of Rock
4 p.m. – School of Rock
6 p.m. – School of Rock
7:30 p.m. – Sons of the Silent Age
9:30 p.m. – Goo Goo Dolls
Miller Lite Oasis
1 p.m. – Titan Fun Key
2:45 p.m. – Jason Achilles
4:30 p.m. – Here Come the Mummies
6:30 p.m. – Little Stranger
8:30 p.m. – Doom Flamingo
10:15 p.m. – Umphreys McGee
Generac Power Stage
Noon – School of Rock
2:30 p.m. – School of Rock
4 p.m. – School of Rock
5:30 p.m. – Diet Lite
6:45 p.m. – Happy Landing
8:15 p.m. – Middle Kids
9:30 p.m. – AWOLNATION
Briggs & Stratton Big Backyard
Noon – School of Rock
2 p.m. – School of Rock
4 p.m. – Field Guide
6 p.m. – Shovels & Rope
8 p.m. – Brother Elsey
10 p.m. – Dawes
UScellular Connection Stage
12:45 p.m. – School of Rock
2:30 p.m. – School of Rock
4:15 p.m. – School of Rock
6:30 p.m. – Allen Stone
8:15 p.m. – Hans Williams
10 p.m. – Black Pumas
Uline Warehouse
Noon – School of Rock
1:45 p.m. – School of Rock
3:30 p.m. – School of Rock
5:30 p.m. – The Plimsouls with Eddie Munoz
7:30 p.m. – The Producers
9:30 p.m. – Thompson Twins Tom Bailey
Aurora Pavilion (former Sound Waves Stage)
12:45 p.m. – School of Rock
2 p.m. – De La Buena
3:30 p.m. – Septeto Charambo
5:15 p.m. – Brenda K. Starr
7p.m. – Luis Figueroa
9 p.m. – DJ Don B
10:30 p.m. – Juasca
AmFam House
Noon – Djay Mando
2 p.m. – Allen Stone
4 p.m. – Doom Flamingo
5:30 p.m. – Djay Mando
Johnsonville Summerville
Noon – Dianna Jones
1:45 p.m. – The Liam Ford Band
3:30 p.m. – The Liam Ford Band
5:30 p.m. – The Hungry Williams
7:30 p.m. – The Hungry Williams
Northwestern Mutual Community Park
1:30 p.m. – Caricatures & Comedy By Bill Begos
2:15 p.m. – Matthew Magic Morgan and Liliana
4 p.m. –Matthew Magic Morgan and Liliana
5:30 p.m. –Caricatures & Comedy By Bill Begos
6:30 p.m. – Marvelous Michelle: Milwaukee Bubble Lady
7:30 p.m. – Kid Boogie Down
Gruber Law Offices Sportszone
Noon – Bella Beauties Dance Company
3 p.m. – Milwaukee Admirals Hockey
4 p.m. – Wheelchair/Adaptive Sports
5 p.m. – 4 Seasons Skate Park
9 p.m. – Division BMX Stunt Team
South Party Pavilion
1 p.m. – Tangled Lines
4 p.m. – The Brightside
8 p.m. – Kings of Radio
10:15p.m.– DJ Gee-A
Promotions, events, happy hour and more
Molson Coors Daily Sampling
Thirsty? Throughout the festival, Summerfest and Molson Coors will team up to quench your thirst withspecial daily BOGO deals and sampling sessions at various locations on the grounds. In Day 3's case, from 4-6 p.m., you'll be able to swig Happy Thursday spiked refresher samples at the Happy Thursday tent, Vizzy samples at the Flavor Bar found on the north endand Hop Valley samples at Keg & Cask.
Happy Hour
Of course an event whose logo is a giant happy smiley face is going to have a happy hour! Indeed, every day from 4-5 p.m., fans can enjoy select Molson Coors optionsfor just $6 at bar locations across the grounds. Cheers!
