Little Feat Announces Summerfest Date Amid Farewell Tour

The iconic '70s rock band will perform at the Milwaukee music festival as part of their nearly 60-year career-ending tour.

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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Little Feat, the iconic '70s rock band, has announced they will perform at Summerfest Music Festival in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on June 27 as part of their previously announced 'Last Farewell' farewell tour. The tour, which begins on April 10 in Orlando, Florida, will mark the end of the band's nearly 60-year career.

Why it matters

Little Feat has been a staple of '70s rock for decades, known for their eclectic blend of rock, funk, and country. The announcement of their farewell tour has generated significant interest and excitement among their loyal fanbase, as it marks the end of an era for the influential band.

The details

The Summerfest date will fall during the band's 'Last Farewell' tour, which is set to run from April 10 through late August. Keyboardist and co-founder Bill Payne poetically described the tour as 'a long passionate kiss, a prolonged warm hug, giving us all time to embrace this special moment to remember our collective past with those here and others departed but still in our hearts.'

  • The farewell tour will begin on April 10 in Orlando, Florida.
  • The Summerfest performance will take place on June 27 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
  • The tour is scheduled to run through late August, marking the end of Little Feat's nearly 60-year career.

The players

Little Feat

An iconic '70s rock band known for their eclectic blend of rock, funk, and country music.

Bill Payne

The keyboardist and co-founder of Little Feat, who poetically described the band's farewell tour as 'a long passionate kiss, a prolonged warm hug.'

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What they’re saying

“My hope is 'The Last Farewell Tour' resembles a long passionate kiss, a prolonged warm hug, giving us all time to embrace this special moment to remember our collective past with those here and others departed but still in our hearts.”

— Bill Payne, Keyboardist and Co-Founder, Little Feat (Parade)

What’s next

Tickets for Little Feat's Summerfest performance on June 27 are available through the Summerfest website.

The takeaway

After nearly 60 years of making iconic '70s rock music, Little Feat is saying goodbye with a farewell tour that will give their loyal fans one last chance to see the band perform live and celebrate their remarkable career.