JUST ANNOUNCED: Kings of Leon to headline at Summerfest Thursday, June 25th

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee World Festival, Inc. officials are excited to announce the fifth major show slated for Summerfest 2015. Kings of Leon will headline the Marcus Amphitheater on Thursday, June 25th.

After some high profile performances during summer 2014, fans and press alike have come to greatly anticipate Kings of Leon festival sets known for their creative flare and high energy.

Tickets for the event go on sale Friday, March 6th at 10 a.m. CST and include Summerfest admission. Tickets can be purchases at the Summerfest Box Office, Ticketmaster Ticket Centers, Walmart stores, online at Ticketmaster.com and by phone at 1-800-745-3000 (live Ticketmaster Agent) or 1-866-448-7849 ("Ticketmaster Express" automated phone line). Patrons may also utilize 'ticketfast' at Ticketmaster.com to print barcoded concert tickets from home. Convenience fees may be added to all purchases.

PLEASE NOTE: To purchase Marcus Amphitheater tickets in person at the Summerfest Box Offic on the day of the on sale, patrons must visit the temporary location at the Mid Gate on the corner of Harbor Drive and Chicago Street. Parking will be available across the street.

A "Stay Connected" pre-sale will be available prior to tickets going on sale to the general public for fans that subscribe to receive Summerfest News email alerts at Summerfest.com or connect with Summerfest on Facebook and Twitter. The "Stay Connected" pre-sale for Kings of Leon will run Thursday, March 5th from 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. CST or until pre-sale inventory has been exhausted.

Summerfest 2015 will take place June 24th - 28th and June 30th - July 5th from Noon until Midnight and will be closed Monday, June 29th.