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Summerfest Announces 2016 Grounds Stage Headliners
Posted on March 23, 2016
Summerfest officials are excited to announce over 90 headlining acts that will perform at the 2016 festival. Scheduled performers include Martin Garrix, Willie Nelson, Rise Against, Passion Pit, Death Cab for Cutie, Jason Derulo, Ryan Adams and Elle King. Today’s announcement included a promotional video and premiered nationally online at Entertainment Weekly and can be viewed at EW.com and Summerfest.com. News outlets are encouraged to repost and share the announcement video, available on Summerfest’s website and social media outlets.
Summerfest Announces Chris Stapleton and Alabama Shakes To Headline The Marcus Amphitheater On Saturday, July 2
Posted on March 22, 2016
Milwaukee World Festival, Inc. officials are thrilled to announce the eighth major show of Summerfest 2016. Chris Stapleton and Alabama Shakes will co-headline the Marcus Amphitheater on Saturday, July 2 with special guest to be announced.
Summerfest Announces Tim McGraw To Headline The Marcus Amphitheater On Sunday, July 3
Posted on March 14, 2016
Milwaukee World Festival, Inc. officials are excited to announce the seventh major show of Summerfest 2016. Tim McGraw will headline the Marcus Amphitheater on Sunday, July 3 with Special Guest Kacey Musgraves and Ryan Kinder.
Summerfest Announces Def Leppard To Headline The Marcus Amphitheater On Wednesday, July 6
Posted on February 29, 2016
Def Leppard has just announced that they will return to the road this summer for an extensive tour across North America due to overwhelming demand. The Live Nation promoted outing will storm through 55 cities across all parts of the U.S. and Canada. It is set to kick off on May 1st in Orlando, FL and wrap on October 10th in Cedar Rapids, IA. Joining Def Leppard on their rockin’ summer tour are special guests REO Speedwagon and Tesla.
Summerfest Announces Sting and Peter Gabriel To Headline The Marcus Amphitheater On Sunday, July 10
Posted on January 19, 2016
Two of music’s most iconic artists – Sting and Peter Gabriel - will unite this summer for a once in a lifetime concert tour. Rock Paper Scissors, produced by Live Nation Global Touring, will visit select North American cities this June and July
Summerfest Announces Weezer And Panic! At The Disco To Headline The Marcus Amphitheater On Saturday, July 9
Posted on January 15, 2016
Weezer and Panic! At The Disco announced their 40+ city co-headlining tour in support of their respective new albums Weezer (self-titled) and Death Of A Bachelor. The summer 2016 tour will kick off on June 10 at the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion and continue through major markets like Miami, Dallas, Boston and Chicago before concluding in Irvine, CA’s Irvine Meadows Amphitheater on August 6. Indie-alternative artist Andrew McMahon In The Wilderness will be featured as a special guest on the tour. Tickets on sale beginning January 22 via Weezer.com and PanicAtTheDisco.com.
Summerfest Announces Luke Bryan To Headline The Marcus Amphitheater On Thursday, July 7
Posted on January 7, 2016
Milwaukee World Festival, Inc. officials are excited to announce the third headlining show of Summerfest 2016. Luke Bryan will headline the Marcus Amphitheater on Thursday, July 7 with special guest Frankie Ballard.
Summerfest and ReverbNation Partner Again to Offer Free Artist Submission Platform for “The World’s Largest Music Festival” in 2016
Posted on January 4, 2016
Milwaukee World Festival, Inc. and ReverbNation launch year two of a three year agreement that provides interested Artists the opportunity to take the stage at Summerfest, one of the largest and most successful music festivals in the world.
Summerfest Announces Blake Shelton To Headline The Marcus Amphitheater On Friday, July 1
Posted on November 5, 2015
Milwaukee World Festival, Inc. officials are excited to announce the second major show of Summerfest 2016. Blake Shelton will headline the Marcus Amphitheater on Friday, July 1.
Summerfest Announces Selena Gomez To Headline The Marcus Amphitheater On Opening Night, Wednesday, June 29
Posted on October 5, 2015
Milwaukee World Festival, Inc. officials are excited to announce the first major show slated for Summerfest 2016. Selena Gomez will headline the Marcus Amphitheater on the opening night of Summerfest, Wednesday, June 29.