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Summerfest 2026 – Headliners at American Family Insurance Amphitheater

Summerfest 2026 Headliners at American Family Insurance Amphitheater

Summerfest 2026 is bringing another big season of headlining concerts to the American Family Insurance Amphitheater in Milwaukee. From country and pop to rock and hip-hop, this year’s lineup features some of the biggest names in music. Below is a look at each headliner, including show dates, start times, and a little background on what makes each artist a must-see. Ticket King has tickets available for every Summerfest 2026 headliner at the American Family Insurance Amphitheater. Fans can check availability online or call for last-minute tickets to any of these shows throughout the Summerfest season.

Garth Brooks kicks off the Summerfest season with two massive concerts on Tuesday, June 16, and Wednesday, June 17, both starting at 7:30 PM. While these shows take place at the Summerfest grounds, they are officially considered Summerfest Kickoff concerts, not part of the regular festival dates. One of the best-selling solo artists of all time, Garth Brooks is best known for landmark albums like No Fences and Ropin’ the Wind, which helped define modern country music.

Megan Moroney headlines Thursday, June 18, at 7:00 PM. A fast-rising star in country music, Moroney broke through with her emotionally driven songwriting and polished sound. Her most recent album, Am I Okay?, debuted high on the charts and solidified her place as one of country’s most exciting newer voices.

Don Toliver takes the amphitheater stage on Friday, June 19, at 7:00 PM. Known for his melodic blend of hip-hop and R&B, Toliver has collaborated with some of the biggest names in music. His album Love Sick stands out as one of his most successful releases, featuring several fan-favorite tracks.

Carín León headlines the American Family Insurance Amphitheater on Saturday, June 20, at 7:00 PM. One of the most popular artists in regional Mexican music today, León is known for blending traditional norteño and banda sounds with modern influences. His album Colmillo de Leche became one of his most successful releases, earning widespread acclaim and expanding his audience well beyond the Latin music world.


Pussycat Dolls Reunion Tour – Summerfest June 2`1 The Pussycat Dolls announced a 2026 reunion tour, featuring three original members of the group. The Dolls make a special appearance at the American Family Insurance Amphitheater on June 21. On that date, the Dolls will be the only performer, with all the other Summerfest stages being closed. 

Ed Sheeran returns to Summerfest on Thursday, June 25, with a 7:30 PM start time. Sheeran previously performed at Summerfest in 2015, long before he became one of the world’s biggest touring artists. Since then, he has released multiple global hits and chart-topping albums, including + (Plus) and ÷ (Divide), and is known for his loop-pedal live performances and crowd-connecting songwriting.

Cody Johnson headlines Friday, June 26, at 7:00 PM. A Texas native with a traditional country sound, Johnson built his career through relentless touring and fan support. His album Leather blends classic country themes with modern production and has become one of his most well-received projects.

Post Malone closes out the June run on Saturday, June 27, at 7:00 PM. Known for crossing genres with ease, Post Malone has enjoyed massive success across hip-hop, pop, rock, and country. His album F-1 Trillion debuted at number one and showcases his ability to blend styles while maintaining a signature sound.

Muse brings their high-energy rock show to the amphitheater on Thursday, July 2, at 7:00 PM. The British rock band is known for its powerful live performances and ambitious production. Albums like Black Holes and Revelations and Absolution helped establish Muse as one of the top alternative rock acts in the world.

Alex Warren headlines Friday, July 3, with a 7:00 PM start time. Warren’s rise from online creator to touring musician has gained significant attention, and his debut album, You’ll Be Alright, Kid, has resonated with fans through its emotional storytelling and crossover appeal.

Jelly Roll wraps up the amphitheater headliners on Saturday, July 4, starting at 7:00 PM, with special guest Tyler Hubbard. Jelly Roll has become one of the most talked-about artists in country music thanks to his raw lyrics and genre-blending style. His album Beautifully Broken earned major industry recognition and further expanded his audience.

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

Ticket King for Concert Tickets

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 2025 Headliners

Summerfest 2025 Headliners

The first of the Summerfest 2025 Headliners is none other than Def Leppard. The band celebrates their 49th year in the rock scene on their current tour. Rick Savage, Joe Elliott, Rick Allen, Phil Collen, and Vivian Campbell made their mark in the early 1980s heavy metal scene in England. How did the band break out and become worldwide rockers? They listened to the advice of producer Mutt Lange and produced their breakout album titled High ‘n’ Dry. Pyromania was the album that followed, and it just proved that the High ‘n’ Dry was not a fluke. Their 1987 album, titled Hystaria, was a massive hit for the band. The 22-time platinum album was the last album produced by Lange. Def Leppard would go on to produce a total of 12 albums, with their last effort titled Diamond Star Halos. Def Leppard performs on June 19.

Hozier performs at Summerfest on June 20. Hozier’s self-titled album hit number two on the US charts. The album went platinum in Ireland, Germany, England, New Zealand, the Netherlands, and the United States. Hozier started writing music in 2008, but he waited until 2014 to go solo. His song, Take Me to Church was nominated for a Grammy. His 2025 tour starts in Bogota, Colombia, on May 21. He’ll wrap up that tour on October 14 in Mexico City.

Lainey Wilson will perform at Summerfest on June 26. Wilson hit it big with her song “Things a Man Oughta Know”. That hit came in 2020 after signing with BBR Music Group. Her album, titled Bell Bottom Country, earned Wilson a Grammy nomination for Best Country Album. Wilson can also be found on the show Yellowstone. Wilson is thrilled to be a Summerfest 2025 headliner after years of hard work in the music business.

Benson Boone Hits Summerfest 2025 Stage

On July 3, Benson Boone will hit the Am-Fam Summerfest stage. Boone made an impression with the single “Ghost Town” in 2021. He went through the talent show route to try to make a splash online. He left American Idol after making it a few rounds and decided that TikTok was a better channel for auditioning to various record labels and talent scouts. That effort paid off when he was discovered by Night Street Records owner Dan Reynolds. Evan Blair and Jackson LaFrantz co-wrote Benson’s biggest hit song, “Beautiful Things.” Boone has just one album to his name, but with good songwriters producing hits that he can sing, he’s got a shot at making a few more songs top the charts before he ages out of the teen fan base he’s known to attract.

The last of the Summerfest 2025 headliners will be The Lumineers on July 5. It all started in 2005 when Wesley Schultz and Jeremiah Fraites started hammering out cover songs and plying their trade in the New York City area. Like so many other bands, they started with cover songs. Eventually, the duo wrote their own songs and then moved out of New York. 2010 is truly when The Lumineers found their footing and got signed to Onto Entertainment for proper management. Their 2011 song “Ho Hey” generated a big buzz, and The Lumineers were courted by various record labels. The band made the wise choice to keep some of their creative control and released their first full-length album on an independent label. That isn’t to say that the band wasn’t supported by huge labels. They were licensed out to Decca and Dine Alone records, just to name two huge labels.

The Lumineers produced five albums in the past 12 years and globetrotted on four world tours that spanned seven years in total. For this tour, the band is supporting the release of their album titled “Automatic.”

Summerfest 2025 Headlners by Date

Summerfest HeadlinerDate
Def Leppard & TeslaJune 19
Hozier & Gigi PerezJune 20
James Taylor & Jason MrazJune 21
Lainey Wilson & Lucas NelsonJune 26
The Killers & Billy CorganJune 27
Megan Thee Stallion June 28
Benson Boone & Ayra StarrJuly 3
Bad OmensJuly 4
The LumineersJuly 5

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.

Summerfest 2024 Tickets

Summerfest 2023 Dates | Ticket King Wisconsin

Summerfest tickets 2023

Summerfest 2023 will once again be spread over three weekends: June 22-24, June 29-July 1, and July 6-8. This format was adopted in 2021. At the moment of this posting, we have some headline acts already locked in for the fest.

Summerfest Headline Shows

As usual, there are three country music acts headlining the American Family Insurance Amphitheater. Classic rock/folk fans will be happy to see James Taylor hit the stage on June 24. Dave Matthews loves to play Wisconsin in the Summer. Closing the festival is the band Imagine Dragons. There is just one open date as of this post. That would be July 6. Here is the complete headline show list as of May 2023.

Summerfest 2023 Headline Shows

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.