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Garth Brooks announces a busy 2026 with new music, major tour dates including Summerfest in Milwaukee and a headline performance at Hyde Park in London, with more plans to be revealed later in the year.
The lineup for Milwaukee's Summerfest 2024 has been announced, featuring over 140 headliners across three weekends including artists like Kane Brown, Mötley Crüe, Illenium, and Maroon 5. The festival's president and CEO, Sarah Pancheri, expressed excitement about the diverse selection of artists and the unique environment Summerfest offers. Tickets are now on sale starting at $28 for single day general admission.
The lineup for Summerfest 2024 has been announced, featuring performances by Keith Urban, Maroon 5, Motley Crue, and Lil Yachty, among others, during the weekends of June 20-22, June 27-29, and July 4-6 at the Milwaukee lakefront. The event will also include acts such as Kane Brown, Alana Springsteen, Lil Uzi Vert, Goo Goo Dolls, REO Speedwagon, Mt. Joy, Gin Blossoms, and Boys Like Girls.
Summerfest, the annual music festival in Milwaukee, celebrated its 55th anniversary with a significant increase in attendance, reporting over 624,000 fans, a 40% increase from the previous year. This marked the highest attendance since 2019. The festival featured over 600 artists and offered free admission to 17% of guests as part of its nonprofit mission. Summerfest also introduced new attractions, including the Sound Waves stage and various competitions. The success of the 2023 festival positions Summerfest for future success, and the organizers are already looking forward to enhancing the experience for the upcoming 2024 festival.
Milwaukee World Festival Inc. announced that Summerfest will return in 2024 with the same three-weekend format as this year, including a Fourth of July date. The festival saw a 40% increase in attendance compared to 2022, with over 624,000 people attending. Due to the successful turnout and increased ticket sales, Summerfest has decided to continue with the three-weekend schedule in 2024.
The 55th year of Summerfest concluded with fans reflecting on the festival's format change from an 11-day event to three consecutive weekends. While some attendees enjoyed the flexibility of the new format, allowing them to attend multiple weekends, others preferred the old 11-day format for its ability to pick and choose specific days. Despite the format change, Summerfest remained popular, with over 600 artists performing throughout the season.
Summerfest attendees are paying higher prices this year, with a single-day admission ticket costing $26, one dollar more than last year. The cost of food and drinks has also increased, with a 16-ounce Miller Lite costing $9 and a mixed drink with Tito's costing $18. Despite the higher prices, some attendees still consider Summerfest a budget-friendly vacation option compared to other summer activities.
Summerfest organizers are sticking with the festival's three-weekend format again this year, as opposed to the 11-day festival that used to exist. Some festival-goers miss the 11-day format but say the new format won't keep them away. Festival organizers say the new format returns after a study with market research companies found 80% of respondents said Friday and Saturday were "among their most preferred days to attend Summerfest."
The 55th Summerfest, the "World's Largest Music Festival," has kicked off in downtown Milwaukee with a lineup of big acts and new foods. The festival will run for three weekends, with tickets starting at $26. The festival recommends using the Milwaukee County Transit System's "Freeway Flyers" to get to the grounds due to ongoing construction. The festival has also released a list of items that are allowed and not allowed on the grounds.
Hyde Park Summerfest, formerly known as Hyde Park Brew Fest, is taking place at Midway Plaisance Park featuring a lineup of popular hip-hop and soul artists performing on Saturday and Sunday. The festival partners with community organizations to fundraise for various projects, with proceeds going towards grants to empower youth. The event runs until 10pm on both days.
Milwaukee's Summerfest has announced the full concert lineup for its 55th anniversary in 2023, featuring over 100 artists such as Eric Church, Dave Matthews Band, ODESZA, and Imagine Dragons. The festival will take place over three weekends in June and July. Tickets are on sale now starting at $26 for single day general admission.
The lineup for Summerfest 2023 has been announced, featuring headliners such as Eric Church, Sheryl Crow, and Dave Matthews. General admission tickets are available for $26, with over 600 artists playing on 12 stages during the festival's nine-day run. Special tickets are also available for the American Family Insurance Amphitheater shows. The festival will take place over three long weekends in June and July, celebrating its 55th anniversary.
The preliminary lineup for the 55th anniversary of Summerfest in Milwaukee has been announced, with a few headliner spots yet to be filled. Music fans in Wisconsin can look forward to the annual festival featuring a variety of performers.
Summerfest has announced over 100 headliners for its 2023 concert series, including Eric Church, Dave Matthews Band, ODESZA, Imagine Dragons, and more. The series will run over three weekends in June and July at multiple stages in Milwaukee. Tickets are on sale now.
The lineup for the 55th anniversary of Summerfest, a multi-genre music festival in Milwaukee, has been announced with over 100 artists including Eric Church, Dave Matthews Band, ODESZA, Imagine Dragons, and more. The festival will take place over three consecutive weekends in June and July, and tickets are on sale now starting at $26 for single day general admission.