Press Releases

Buju Banton and Stephen Marley at BMO Pavilion on Friday, July 3 during Summerfest

Posted on Feb 09, 2026

MILWAUKEE, WI (February 9, 2026) – Summerfest presented by American Family Insurance is excited to announce Buju Banton and Stephen Marley as the headliners for the BMO Pavilion with Miller Lite on Friday, July 3, 2026.


Charlie Wilson at BMO Pavilion on Thursday, June 18 during Summerfest

Posted on Feb 09, 2026

MILWAUKEE, WI (February 9, 2026) – Summerfest presented by American Family Insurance is excited to announce Charlie Wilson as the festival’s opening day headliner at the BMO Pavilion with Miller Lite on Thursday, June 18, 2026.


CARÍN LEÓN ANNOUNCES THE NORTH AMERICAN TOUR 2026

Posted on Feb 05, 2026

Milwaukee, WI — February 5, 2026 — Mexican superstar Carín León will bring the Sonoran desert to the world with the Tour Norteamérica 2026, taking his music to dozens of cities across the United States and Canada, including Milwaukee, WI on Saturday, June 20 at the American Family Insurance Amphitheater during Summerfest.


2026 Let The Music Play Grants Awarded Supporting Music Education in Milwaukee County

Posted on Feb 03, 2026

MILWAUKEE, WI (February 3, 2026) – Summerfest and American Family Insurance announced the recipients of the 2026 Let The Music Play grant program.


Ella Mai at BMO Pavilion on Thursday, July 2 during Summerfest

Posted on Feb 02, 2026

MILWAUKEE, WI (February 2, 2026) – Summerfest presented by American Family Insurance is excited to announce R&B singer/songwriter Ella Mai as the headliner for the BMO Pavilion with Miller Lite on Thursday, July 2, 2026.


Summerfest Announces UScellular Connection Stage to Become the T-Mobile Stage

Posted on Jan 28, 2026

MILWAUKEE, WI (January 28, 2026) – Summerfest presented by American Family Insurance announced today that the longtime UScellular Connection Stage will be renamed the T-Mobile Stage, now that UScellular is part of T-Mobile.


Sam Barber at BMO Pavilion on Saturday, July 4 during Summerfest

Posted on Jan 26, 2026

MILWAUKEE, WI (January 26, 2026) – Summerfest presented by American Family Insurance is excited to announce singer-songwriter Sam Barber as the headliner for the BMO Pavilion with Miller Lite on Saturday, July 4, 2026.


DON TOLIVER to Headline Summerfest on Friday, June 19 with Special Guests SahBabii, Che, SoFayGo, sosocamo, Chase B, and Lelo at American Family Insurance Amphitheater

Posted on Jan 26, 2026

MILWAUKEE, WI (January 26, 2026) —Summerfest presented by American Family Insurance is excited to announce that Don Toliver will headline the festival for the first time on Friday, June 19, 2026, with special guests SahBabii, Che, SoFayGo, sosocamo, Chase B, and Lelo at the American Family Insurance Amphitheater.


The Roots at BMO Pavilion on Thursday, June 25 during Summerfest

Posted on Jan 21, 2026

MILWAUKEE, WI (January 21, 2026) – Summerfest presented by American Family Insurance is excited to announce The Roots as the headliner for the BMO Pavilion with Miller Lite on Thursday, June 25, 2026.


Cody Johnson with special guest Jessie Murph

Posted on Jan 12, 2026

MILWAUKEE, WI (January 12, 2026) —Summerfest presented by American Family Insurance is excited to announce that CMA Male Vocalist of The Year Cody Johnson will headline the festival for the first time on Friday, June 26, 2026, with special guest Jessie Murph at the American Family Insurance Amphitheater.