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A Day Of Rock
Posted on May 23, 2019
Megadeth Concert on July 4th Canceled Due to Health Issues
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Billie Eilish - July 6
Posted on April 8, 2019
Billie Eilish with special guest Finneas will headline the American Family Insurance Amphitheater on Saturday, July 6, 2019
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Lil Wayne Snoop Dogg and ScHoolboy Q
Posted on April 3, 2019
Lil Wayne, Snoop Dogg, and ScHoolboy Q to Headline Summerfest on July 7
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Spring Has Sprung!
Posted on March 26, 2019
It's been a long winter. Brighten the mood with some spring-themed tunes.
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Jennifer Lopez It's My Party Tour
Posted on March 22, 2019
World's hottest entertainer Jennifer Lopez reveals tantalizing details of North American "It's My Party Tour" to celebrate milestone birthday with fans. Summerfest date is July 3
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Lionel Richie To Headline July 2nd
Posted on March 13, 2019
Lionel Richie will headline the American Family Insurance Amphitheater with special guest Michael McDonald on Tuesday, July 2, 2019
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The Outlaw Music Festival Is Coming Back
Posted on March 5, 2019
Electrifying lineup includes: Willie Nelson & Family, Phil Lesh & Friends, The Avett Brothers, Counting Crows, Alison Krauss, Dawes, and Trapper Schoepp
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The Killers To Headline July 5th
Posted on March 1, 2019
The Killers To Headline Summerfest July 5th With Special Guest Death Cab for Cutie
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The Amp Reaches New Heights
Posted on February 5, 2019
We are excited to announce that a portion of the roof of the American Family Insurance Amphitheater has been successfully raised to almost twice the height of the current roof, from 39 feet to 65 feet
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Zac Brown Band
Posted on February 1, 2019
Zac Brown Band will headline the American Family Insurance Amphitheater on Sunday, June 30, 2019
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Thomas Rhett with Dustin Lynch & Russell Dickerson
Posted on January 16, 2019
Thomas Rhett with Special Guest Dustin Lynch and Russell Dickerson Announced for Summerfest’s Opening Day June 26th
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Bon Iver with Lord Huron & Julien Baker
Posted on December 7, 2018
Summerfest Announces Third 2019 Concert - Bon Iver with special guests Lord Huron & Julien Baker