'Monumental task:' American Family Insurance Amphitheater roof raised to 65 feet
MILWAUKEE -- After more than 30 years, a popular music venue in Milwaukee is reaching new heights.
Zac Brown Band to headline American Family Insurance Amphitheater on June 30
MILWAUKEE -- Summerfest officials announced Friday, Feb. 1 that Zac Brown Band will headline the American Family Insurance Amphitheater during Summerfest on Sunday, June 30 as part of “The Owl Tour.”Tickets go on sale on Friday, February 8, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. CST at Summerfest.com and Ticketmaster.com and include admission to Summerfest.Tickets for Zac Brown Band can also be purchased at the Summerfest Box Office in person, Ticketmaster Ticket Centers, select Walmart stores, 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.
Opening day headliner: Thomas Rhett, Dustin Lynch, Russell Dickerson to play Summerfest June 26
MILWAUKEE -- Summerfest, presented by American Family Insurance has announced that multi-platinum selling superstar Thomas Rhett with special guests Dustin Lynch and Russell Dickerson will headline the American Family Insurance Amphitheater on Summerfest’s opening day, Wednesday, June 26, 2019.Tickets go on sale on Friday, Jan. 25 at 10 a.m. at Summerfest.com and Ticketmaster.com -- and include admission to Summerfest.According to a news release from Summerfest officials, Thomas Rhett’s platinum-certified third album Life Changes (The Valory Music Co.) is the biggest, boldest-sounding record of his career, filled with a diverse batch of songs as he stretches his sound to new limits.
'Significantly enhance the festival:' Renderings released for new Uline Warehouse Stage
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee World Festival, Inc.
Think you have what it takes to perform at Summerfest? Apply online now!
MILWAUKEE -- Summerfest announced on Thursday, Dec. 6 that online submissions for up-and-coming artists to perform during Summerfest 2019 are now available.Artists interested in an opportunity to perform at Summerfest can submit materials exclusively at ReverbNation.com through March 1, 2019, free with ReverbNation membership.Summerfest is an 11-day event that features more than 800 artists spanning all genres, from alternative rock to country, hip hop, Top 40, classic rock, indie and everything in between.Summerfest 2019 takes place June 26-June 30 and July 2-7, 2019, closed on July 1.
Bon Iver to perform at American Family Insurance Amphitheater on June 29
MILWAUKEE -- Summerfest officials on Friday, Dec. 7 announced the third show for Summerfest 2019 -- Bon Iver with special guests Lord Huron and Julien Baker on Saturday, June 29 at the American Family Insurance Amphitheater.This is the first time that Bon Iver, an Eau Claire, WI based band, has headlined Summerfest and this is also their only Wisconsin show of the summer.Tickets go on sale on sale Friday, December 14, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. CST at Summerfest.com and Ticketmaster.com and include admission to Summerfest.
Summerfest is getting into the holiday spirit: Merchandise that would make perfect gifts
MILWAUKEE -- Summerfest is getting into the holiday spirit.
Renderings released for new American Family Insurance Amphitheater; grand opening in 2020
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee World Festival, Inc.
Country star Jason Aldean with Kane Brown: 1st headliner announced for Summerfest 2019
MILWAUKEE -- Summerfest announced on Wednesday morning, Oct. 31 the first headliner for Summerfest 2019 – Jason Aldean with special guest Kane Brown on Friday, June 28, 2019 at the American Family Insurance Amphitheater.Tickets go on sale on Friday, Nov. 9 at 12 p.m. CST at Summerfest.com and Ticketmaster.com and include admission to Summerfest.
'Bittersweet:' Demolition underway on American Family Insurance Amphitheater
MILWAUKEE -- Demolition got underway Tuesday, Sept. 25 on the American Family Insurance Amphitheater, marking the end of an era for Summerfest.
Golfing and drumming a perfect balance for Franklin High School junior
FRANKLIN-- Mallory Swartz will be a junior this year at Franklin High School.
Summerfest 2018 by the numbers: Attendance, food donations, rides & much more!
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee World Festival, Inc.
US Cellular: Summerfest attendees used nearly 33% more data at this year's Big Gig
MILWAUKEE -- U.S. Cellular revealed on Wednesday, July 11 that its cellular tower at Maier Festival Park made over 19.8 million LTE data connections, and 9.2 terabytes of data were downloaded and uploaded.
'Pretty crazy!' Self-described Summerfest fanatic, 19, wins free tickets for life!
MILWAUKEE -- It was a beautiful day Sunday, July 8 on the final day of Summerfest 2018, after a near-perfect last weekend of the Big Gig."I was here the first night and the last night.
Promotions going on at Summerfest grounds for final day
MILWAUKEE -- The final day of Summerfest is upon us and there's still plenty of reasons to head out to the Big Gig.
Summerfest offering $21 all-in ticket to see Arcade Fire, Manchester Orchestra
MILWAUKEE -- Summerfest officials announced a limited number of $21 all-in tickets to see Arcade Fire with special guest Manchester Orchestra will be available starting at noon on Sunday, July 8.The performances take place at the American Family Insurance Amphitheater on the last day of the festival.The $21 all-in tickets will be available for purchase, while supplies last, at at the Summerfest Box Office located on the south end of Henry Maier Festival Park.There is a limit of eight tickets per transaction.For more information, CLICK HERE.
Summerfest announces BMO Harris Pavilion headliners and performance dates
MILWAUKEE -- Summerfest officials announced Monday, April 16 the lineup of headliners slated for the BMO Harris Pavilion with Miller Lite during Summerfest 2018.The lineup features:
'We want to thank the community:' Summerfest wraps up with 2019 ticket giveaway, prize drawing
MILWAUKEE -- As Summerfest prepares for its closing weekend, officials released details on The Big Win giveaway, which will be held on the last day of the festival, Sunday, July 8, as well as a giveaway of 30,000 FREE tickets to Summerfest 2019.“We want to thank the community for their support, not only during the 11 days of Summerfest, but for the past 51 years,” said Don Smiley, Milwaukee World Festival, Inc.
