Summerfest 2026 in Milwaukee releases major stage headliners and amphitheater schedule across nine festival days

Three-weekend festival dates and what has been announced so far

Summerfest 2026 is scheduled to run on nine days across three weekends at Henry Maier Festival Park: June 18–20, June 25–27, and July 2–4, 2026. In addition to those festival dates, two ticketed “kickoff” concerts are scheduled for June 16 and June 17 at the American Family Insurance Amphitheater.

As of Feb. 5, 2026, the publicly confirmed lineup centers on headlining evening shows at the American Family Insurance Amphitheater and the BMO Pavilion with Miller Lite. Organizers have not yet released a complete, day-by-day schedule for the festival’s other stages and daytime performances.

American Family Insurance Amphitheater: headliners by date

The amphitheater slate spans country, pop, hip-hop and rock, with several shows listing supporting acts. Times below reflect announced show times.

• Tue., June 16: Garth Brooks (7:30 p.m.)
• Wed., June 17: Garth Brooks (7:30 p.m.)
• Thu., June 18: Megan Moroney (7:00 p.m.)
• Fri., June 19: Don Toliver (7:00 p.m.), with supporting performers including SahBabii, Che, SoFayGo, sosocamo, Chase B and Lelo
• Thu., June 25: Ed Sheeran (7:30 p.m.), with Myles Smith announced as a special guest
• Fri., June 26: Cody Johnson (7:00 p.m.), with Jessie Murph as a special guest
• Sat., June 27: Post Malone (7:00 p.m.), with Carter Faith as a special guest
• Thu., July 2: Muse (7:00 p.m.)
• Fri., July 3: Alex Warren (7:00 p.m.)
• Sat., July 4: Jelly Roll (5:00 p.m.), with Tyler Hubbard as a special guest

BMO Pavilion with Miller Lite: headliners by date

Seven headliners have been confirmed for the BMO Pavilion, with all currently listed at a 7:00 p.m. show time.

• Fri., June 19: Styx (7:00 p.m.)
• Sat., June 20: David Lee Roth (7:00 p.m.)
• Thu., June 25: The Roots (7:00 p.m.)
• Fri., June 26: Louis Tomlinson (7:00 p.m.)
• Sat., June 27: Russell Dickerson (7:00 p.m.)
• Thu., July 2: Ella Mai (7:00 p.m.)
• Sat., July 4: Sam Barber (7:00 p.m.)

Ticketing structure and what it means for attendees

Festival materials describe separate ticketing for amphitheater headliners, while general admission covers entry to the grounds during public operating hours on festival days. For BMO Pavilion shows during Summerfest, reserved seating has been marketed alongside same-day festival admission, and additional seating has also been described as available to general-admission ticketholders on a first-come, first-served basis on show nights.

Organizers have announced the festival dates and a partial schedule of headliners, with additional stage lineups and set times still pending.

What has not been released yet

A comprehensive Summerfest 2026 grid—covering daily start times, side-stage headliners, and afternoon performances across the grounds—has not been fully published. The schedule is expected to expand as more acts are confirmed and stage-by-stage timetables are finalized.