Summerfest Attendance Drops From 2025, Moves Dates Back a Week for 2027
Nine-day attendance numbers fell – but two sold-out Garth Brooks shows bumped those figures up.
Our Culture Editor’s Picks for Weekend Three of Summerfest
We bid adieu to the Big Gig with our last crop of recommendations.
‘America’s Block Party’ Is Coming to Summerfest
The countrywide event has 5 locations, and the Big Gig is one of them this year.
6 Beer Events Brewing in Milwaukee This Week: June 30-July 3
The Fourth of July weekend means craft beer events are sparse. But don’t miss Lakefront’s firkin tappings at Summerfest.
Q&A: Meet Christopher Gilbert, Summerfest’s Stylish Emcee
The emcee of Summerfest’s AmFam House talks about pumping up a crowd, creating an experience, loving Milwaukee and those striking suits of his.
Our Culture Editor’s Picks for Weekend Two of Summerfest
Plus, bonus picks from the rest of the team!
Miles for Music: Meet the Travelers of Summerfest
From Phoenix to Colorado to Peoria to Milwaukee, these festival pilgrims traveled hundreds of miles to come to Summerfest.
16 Highlights From the First Weekend of Summerfest
New Big Gig memories are piling up already, from a limber frontman to throwback bean swag to amazing vodka lemonades to “how did that drummer do that?!?”
Our Culture Editor’s Picks for Weekend One of Summerfest
Plus, bonus picks from the rest of the team!
A Summerfest Fanatic’s 10 Must-See Shows in 2026
After nearly six decades of going to Summerfest, Kris Kodrich knows what makes for a great show.