Category: Summerfest Milwaukee

BMO Harris Pavilion Shows in Milwaukee

The BMO Harris Pavilion has a full concert schedule set for the 2026 run of shows. This is the year to head to the Summerfest grounds for great music and entertainment. There will be at least eleven shows at this iconic pavilion. Opening the season will be a triple-bill featuring Parker McCollum, Max McNown, and Kassi Ashton. The final show currently scheduled will be Empire of the Sun on August 18.

During the Summerfest run of dates, the opening show will be Styx. The final date during Summerfest will be Sam Barber. After Summerfest closes for the season, there are a pair of great live performers to consider! Keep in mind that during Summerfest, seating at the BMO Harris Pavilion is reserved. That same ticket will get you into the Summerfest grounds, of course.

If you are going to a show at the BMO Harris Pavilion when Summerfest is in full swing, we suggest that you enter the grounds at the south gate. From there, you can walk directly east to the pavilion. The venue is tucked in a corner of the Summerfest grounds, north of the American Family Insurance Amphitheater.

BMO Harris Pavilion Full Concert Schedule 2026

  • June 4 – Parker McCollum, Max McNown, Kassi Ashton
  • June 18 – Charlie Wilson
  • June 19 – Styx (Summerfest)
  • June 20 – David Lee Roth (Summerfest)
  • June 25 – The Roots (Summerfest)
  • June 26 – Louis Tomlinson (Summerfest)
  • June 27 – Russell Dickerson (Summerfest)
  • July 2 – Ella Mai (Summerfest)
  • July 3 – Buju Banton & Stephen Marley (Summerfest)
  • July 4 – Sam Barber (Summerfest)
  • August 6 – Goo Goo Dolls
  • August 18 – Empire of the Sun
BMO Harris Pavilion Tickets

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Ticket King has great tickets for every BMO Harris Pavilion show. Each show may have a small seating layout change, depending on the performer. At times, there may be pit seating for a specific performance, which is generally an area just in front of the stage with no seats. Be sure to look for the red star next to each ticket listing and save on ticket fees.

Summerfest 2024 Milwaukee Tickets

When spring turns to summer in Milwaukee we look to Summerfest 2024 tickets for some of the best live entertainment over three weekends at Milwaukee’s lakefront. Summerfest will take place on June 20-22, June 27-29, and July 4-6. The “main stage” headline acts are still being booked at the time of this post, but we have a few great shows booked already.

American Family Insurance Amphitheater 2024

  • June 20 – Kane Brown with Kameron Marlowe & Nightly
  • June 21 – Motley Crue with Seether & Buckcherry
  • June 28 – Tyler Childers with S.G. Goodman & Adeem the Artist
  • June 29 – Keith Urban with Needtobreathe & Alana Springsteen
  • July 4 – AJR with Carly Rae Jepsen & MXMTOON
  • July 5 – Maroon 5 with Lil Uzi Vert & Lil Yachty
  • July 6 – JID with Rico Nasty & Lihtz

Summerfest Festival Stage Headliners

There are many more bookings yet to be a lock, but we have some early news to feel great about when it comes to headline shows on the festival stages. With eleven stages that will be packed with daily entertainment, you just can’t beat Summerfest.

Where can you see live great music during Summerfest? Just take a walk from one end of the Summerfest grounds to the other and you will encounter the following stages: BMO Pavilion, Miller Lite Oasis, Generac Power Stage, Uline Warehouse, UScellular Connections Stage, Briggs & Stratton Big Backyard, Summerville by Johnsonville, South Party Pavilion, American Family Insurance House, Aurora Pavilion.

Shopping at Summerfest

It’s not just music that brings fans down to the lakefront. Summerfest has a thriving shopping zone, with over 100 vendors who offer up everything from artwork, jewelry, clothing, and more. There are three main markets on the grounds: South Market, Shop Local Market, and Makers Market. You can also find vendors scattered around the grounds.

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BMO Harris 2023 Event Tickets On Sale Now

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BMO Harris Pavilion tickets for shows in 2023 are on sale now. Get your reserved tickets for Lauren Daigle, Avett Brothers, Darius Rucker, Whiskey Myers, Ne-Yo and more. All tickets include admission to the Summerfest grounds. We deliver your tickets to your mobile device in minutes. When you want to sit in a reserved seat for performances at the pavilion, you have a number of seats to choose from. Check this link to our BMO Pavilion seating chart post for the venue layout and sections.

The summer event schedule for the BMO Harris Pavilion starts with a stand-alone performance featuring the Barenaked Ladies on June 7. Louis Tomlinson comes to Milwaukee on June 13. Shows during Summerfest start with the Avett Brothers on June 23. The venue’s summer season ends on September 22 with Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats. In total, there are thirteen performances at the venue this year.

One of the most popular shows at the BMO Pavilion this season is the Lauren Daigle performance on July 6. Daigle’s tour has limited dates in the United States, with Milwaukee being one of her biggest. Looking for some classic rock? Styx and Cheap Trick will be performing at the pavilion in 2023. Below is the entire show schedule, with links to tickets for every show.

BMO Harris Pavilion 2023 Shows & Tickets

Shuttles to Summerfest Milwaukee in 2023

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Summerfest 2023 is once again going to be held just on weekends this year. What are the best ways to get to the Summerfest grounds without the worries of parking? Taking a Summerfest shuttle from one of the local bars or hotels is a great option. Our list may not include every shuttle, but we’ve picked some of the best-known from around the city.

Steny’s Summerfest Shuttle

Steny’s is located on the corner of 2nd and National. What’s the cost of their shuttle? Just buy a drink at the bar and you’re all set. Shuttles start at 1 pm and run every hour. After 5 pm, the shuttles will run every 30 minutes. Just be sure to catch that last shuttle that runs about an hour after the Summerfest grounds close. Call Steny’s at (414)672-7139 to confirm.

O’Lydia’s Shuttle from the Third Ward

O’Lydia’s is quite close to the Summerfest grounds but far enough away to allow you to find a parking spot without worry. The bar is located at 338 S. 1st Street. Get to O’Lydia’s for some brews and food before you jump on the shuttle. Their menu includes your standard pub food, but they do it up right.

Paulie’s Pub – Shuttle from West Allis

Paulie’s Pub is a great Summerfest shuttle option if you are coming from the West Allis area. In fact, Paulie’s runs shuttles to so many other events. Grab a shuttle to the Fiserv, the Panther Arena, or the Brewers game. The bar is a great pre-Summerfest stop for a drink or food. They’re located at 8031 W. Greenfield Avenue, in West Allis.

Iron Horse Hotel – Shuttle from the Valley

Looking for a hotel shuttle to Summerfest? We recommend checking with the Iron Horse Hotel. The Iron Horse is on 5th & Florida, in the valley, just west of the Summerfest grounds. Rooms book early during Summerfest weekends, so it’s best to check months ahead.

Pfister Hotel Summerfest Shuttle

The Pfister is a historic luxury hotel in the heart of downtown Milwaukee. If you book a room for a Summerfest weekend, check with the Pfister to see if their Summerfest shuttle is running. It’s a 5-minute drive from the Pfister to the festival grounds, but a shuttle will save you the trouble of parking. Also, you never know if you’ll run into one of the bands headlining Summerfest that same night!

Hilton City Center – Milwaukee

The Hilton Milwaukee City Center is a large hotel on 5th & Wisconsin, in downtown Milwaukee. The hotel is a hub of activity all year round, and during Summerfest, it’s generally booked up. Still, you can grab their shuttle without having to book a room. Call the hotel to confirm the dates and availability before you head down to the Hilton.

BMO Harris Pavilion Seating Chart & Sections

BMO Harris Pavilion seating chart

The BMO Harris Pavilion seating chart above makes it easy for music fans to find their seats. The BMO Harris Pavilion has thirteen separate sections under the roof. The first five sections, also numbered one through five, are directly in front of the stage. The remaining sections, numbered six through thirteen, are separated by a walkway. Seat number one at BMO Harris Pavilion is always on the right side of each section. The seat numbers go up as you move to the left.

BMO Harris Pavilion History & Design

This award-winning, outdoor Milwaukee venue was completed in 2012. It’s one of the many stages on the Summerfest grounds, and it’s located just north of the American Family Insurance amphitheater. It’s one of only two venues that allow for reserved seating during Summerfest performances. The pavilion seats 5000 people, with room for much more if you add the standing room areas behind the assigned seats. Some shows have assigned seats throughout the venue, whereas other, less popular events may list the center sections as reserved. ADA seating can be found in nine separate areas in the venue.

The BMO Harris Pavilion is nearly 50,000 square feet in area, with grand views of Lake Michigan and the Milwaukee skyline for ticket holders that sit in sections to the right of the stage. The pavilion can be accessed from any festival entrance, but for shows that occur before or after Summerfest, try entering the south gates to make your journey to your seats as short as possible.