Full 2026 Milwaukee Summerfest Lineup Announced

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The full lineup for the 2026 Milwaukee Summerfest has been announced. The festival will take place over three weekends - June 18-20, June 25-27, and July 2-4 - and will feature a diverse mix of musical acts including Muse, Myles Smith, Megadeth, Passion Pit, Halestorm, and more.

Why it matters

As one of the largest and longest-running music festivals in the United States, the announcement of the Summerfest lineup is highly anticipated by music fans across the Midwest and beyond. The festival's ability to attract a wide range of popular artists is a testament to its enduring popularity and importance in the live music landscape.

The details

The 2026 Summerfest lineup includes previously announced headliner Muse, as well as other notable acts such as Myles Smith, Megadeth, Passion Pit, Halestorm, Spoon, All Time Low, Echo & the Bunnymen, The Revivalists, Grouplove, Kaleo, Third Eye Blind, The Temper Trap, Wolfmother, David Lee Roth, Gene Simmons Band, Candlebox, and Goldfinger. Summerfest president and CEO Sarah Pancheri said the festival is 'thrilled to deliver this one-of-a-kind lineup that features an incredible mix of genres and artists'.

• The 2026 Milwaukee Summerfest will take place over three weekends - June 18-20, June 25-27, and July 2-4.
• Nine-day passes for Summerfest are available now through February 25 at midnight for $58.

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What’s next

Nine-day passes for Summerfest are available now through February 25 at midnight for $58. Single-day general admission, three-day passes, and VIP seating are also available now.