How to Get Into Summerfest 2025 for Free

If you’re eager to catch Summerfest 2025’s hottest acts—like Hozier, The Killers, Megan Thee Stallion, and breakout artists Benson Boone, Riley Green, and Gigi Perez—without paying for a ticket, you’re in luck. This year’s festival runs June 19-21, June 26-28, and July 3-5 at Milwaukee’s Henry Maier Festival Park, featuring performances across 12 stages.

Aside from getting tickets the usual way, attending Summerfest 2025 is possible through several official promotions and community drives. Here’s how you can score a free ticket:

• Download the Summerfest App: The first 15,000 people to download the app can claim a free one-day general admission ticket, valid June 19, 20, or 21 (entry before 4 p.m.). Redeem your ticket by selecting the “Pepsi Promo Ticket” in the app’s Tickets section and following the prompts.
• Food Donation (June 19): Arrive between noon and 3 p.m. with three shelf-stable food items for donation and receive a free same-day ticket. One ticket per person, valid immediately.
• Children’s Fest Day (June 20): Everyone gets in free from noon to 3 p.m., with additional discounts on food and drinks.
• Hygiene Drive (June 21): The first 1,500 people to donate $10 worth of new hygiene items (like socks, deodorant, toothbrushes) between noon and 3 p.m. get a free ticket.
• Blood Donation: Donate blood at a Versiti Blood Center in Wisconsin or Illinois between June 9–15 for a free ticket, while supplies last.
• Special Dates: Admission is free for everyone on July 4 (noon–6 p.m.) and July 5 (noon–3 p.m.), with extra giveaways for early arrivals.

Arrive early, as tickets are limited and distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. Check the Summerfest website for the latest updates and details on each promotion.