Summerfest 2025 Lineup, Dates, and Schedule

Summerfest, the iconic Milwaukee music festival known as “The World’s Largest Music Festival,” is set to return in 2025 with some exciting new developments. The festival, which has been a cornerstone of the summer music scene for over 50 years, will once again bring together a diverse array of artists and fans for a celebration of music, culture, and community.

Summerfest 2025 Dates

Mark your calendars! Summerfest 2025 will take place over three weekends, spanning from late June to early July. The festival will be held on the following dates:

• June 19-21, 2025 (Thursday-Saturday)
• June 26-28, 2025 (Thursday-Saturday)
• July 3-5, 2025 (Thursday-Saturday)

This schedule allows festival-goers to enjoy multiple days of incredible performances, food, and entertainment at the Henry Maier Festival Park, located along the picturesque Milwaukee lakefront. Each weekend promises a unique experience, making Summerfest a must-attend event for music lovers of all genres.

Summerfest 2025 Lineup

While the official lineup for Summerfest 2025 has yet to be announced, anticipation is already building. In previous years, Summerfest has featured an impressive array of headliners, ranging from rock and pop legends to emerging artists across various genres. Fans can expect a similar mix of big names and rising stars, making the festival a showcase of both established talent and new voices in the music industry.

Watch for the lineup announcement, which typically drops a few months before the festival. With multiple stages and hundreds of performances across the three weekends, there’s something for everyone at Summerfest. Till Now, Summerfest has confirmed the following artists for 2025:

Summerfest 2025 Lineup by Date:

Summerfest June 19th Lineup

• American Family Insurance Amphitheater:
  • Def Leppard
  • Tesla
• Festival Stage Headliners:
  • Gary Clark Jr.
  • Bone Thugs-N-Harmony
  • Joy Oladokun
  • Ginuwine
  • Mike Jones

Summerfest June 20th Lineup

• American Family Insurance Amphitheater:
  • Hozier
  • Gigi Perez
• Festival Stage Headliners:
  • George Thorogood & The Destroyers
  • Foghat

Summerfest June 21st Lineup

• American Family Insurance Amphitheater:
  • James Taylor
  • Jason Mraz
  • Tiny Habits
• Festival Stage Headliners:
  • Japanese Breakfast
    

Summerfest June 26th Lineup

• American Family Insurance Amphitheater:
  • Lainey Wilson
• Festival Stage Headliners:
  • The Avett Brothers

Summerfest June 27th Lineup

• Festival Stage Headliners:
  • CAKE

Summerfest June 28th Lineup

• American Family Insurance Amphitheater:
  • Megan Thee Stallion
  • Flo Milli
• Festival Stage Headliners:
  • Riley Green
  • Chicago

A New Partnership and Juneteenth Celebration

In addition to the festival dates, Summerfest has announced a significant new partnership for 2025. The festival is teaming up with Northcott Neighborhood House, the organization behind Milwaukee’s official Juneteenth festivities. This partnership marks the first time Summerfest will officially recognize Juneteenth, adding an important cultural dimension to the festival.

While Milwaukee’s traditional Juneteenth celebration will continue in its usual location, Summerfest and Northcott Neighborhood House will collaborate to host special programming on the festival’s opening night, June 19, 2025. This initiative celebrates Juneteenth’s significance and highlights the Milwaukee community’s rich cultural heritage.

As Summerfest 2025 approaches, excitement will surely build for the music lineup and the new Juneteenth programming. Stay tuned for more updates as the festival draws closer, and prepare for another unforgettable summer in Milwaukee!