Milwaukee’s biggest LGBTQ+ festival, PrideFest, just announced the headliners for its 2025 festival, returning to Henry Maier Festival Park from June 5-7. Among them are “American Idol” winner Jordin Sparks, comedian, Jay Jurden, Brazilian pop singer and drag queen Pabllo Vittar, and more.
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This year marks the 37th edition of PrideFest and its 29th year at the Summerfest grounds since moving in 1996.
“I’ve said it before: If PrideFest is one thing, it’s never a copy and paste of the previous year’s event and we’re proud of that,” said Wes Shaver, Milwaukee Pride President & CEO, in a press release. “2025 is looking to be bigger and even more beautiful than 2024 … and I didn’t think it was possible. But that’s the power of a great team.”
Mainstage performers include Sparks, Jurden and Vittar, as well as country singer-songwriter Chris Housman, rock band The Scarlet Opera, and “Rupaul’s Drag Race” stars Adore Delano, Nina West, Jan Sport, Raja Gemini and Willow Pill.
The festival’s Dance Pavilion will feature house DJ Baby Weight, electronic artist and 2025 Coachella performer Kaleena Zanders, and Wisconsin’s own DJ Femme Noir.
Pridefest also announced expanded VIP ticket options and a larger footprint with carnival rides and a tattoo parlor. On Monday, April 14, the festival will offer $41.14 three-day passes in celebration of 414 Day.
More acts, food and marketplace vendors, as well as promotions and programming will be announced later this month.
