Summerfest Updates, Photos, Bio & Fun Facts

3 Rising Star Rappers To Watch at Summerfest: 1900Rugrat, Nettspend, BossMan Dlow

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How to Get Into Summerfest 2025 for Free

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3 Pop Music Rising Stars To Watch at Summerfest: Tiny Habits, Gigi Perez, Matt Maltese

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Tiny Habits, Gigi Perez, Matt Maltese (from left to right)

3 Country Music Rising Stars To Watch at Summerfest: Max McNown, Josh Ross, Lauren Watkins

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At Summerfest, Jack Met competed with a fan to see who would blink first. 😅

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Milwaukee’s Rising Stars J.P. and 414BigFrank Light Up Summerfest Opening for Lil Uzi Vert

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Milwaukee rappers J.P., 414BigFrank mark Summerfest debuts

At Summerfest, you can get a lot of things for free. 🤑

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At Summerfest, you can get a lot of things for free. 🤑

Summerfest kicked off for its final weekend on Thursday. It's the first time since 2019 that the festival aligned with Independence Day. 🥳

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Volunteers beautified the Summerfest grounds by planting flowers. 🌸

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The fireworks at Summerfest are always spectacular. 😊 🎆

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The fireworks at Summerfest are always spectacular. 😊 🎆

FAQ

When and where is Summerfest 2025?

Summerfest runs three weekends (June 19–21, June 26–28, and July 3–5) at Henry Maier Festival Park on Lake Michigan in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Who’s headlining?

Amphitheater headliners are Def Leppard with Tesla, Hozier with Gigi Perez, James Taylor with Jason Mraz and Tiny Habits, Lainey Wilson, The Killers, Megan Thee Stallion with Flo Milli, Benson Boone, Bad Omens and The Lumineers with Hippo Campus. Many more artists play across the festival’s 12 stages.

Who are some emerging artists at Summerfest 2025?

Rising talent at this year's Summerfest includes Paris Paloma, Bossman Dlow, Nettspend, Matt Maltese, and Gigi Perez.

What ticket options are there?

General admission grants access to festival stages only. Amphitheater tickets include same‑day festival access plus that night’s headliner. Reserved seating, Oasis deck upgrades, pit access and multi‑day passes are also available. There are also some free options to get in - details can be found in our guide.

Is camping available?

No, there is no camping or RV parking at or around the festival. Nearby hotels offer packages and RV parking is available at the Wisconsin State Fair RV Park.