Full Milwaukee Summerfest Lineup Announced

Three-weekend music festival to feature diverse lineup of artists.

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

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The full lineup for the 2026 Milwaukee Summerfest has been announced, with the festival taking place over three weekends in June and July across multiple venues. The lineup includes a mix of musical acts spanning various genres, including David Lee Roth, James Taylor, Styx, Megadeth, Third Eye Blind, 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 diverse array of artists performing reflects the festival's commitment to providing a unique experience for attendees.

The details

The 2026 Milwaukee Summerfest will take place over three weekends - June 18-20, June 25-27, and July 2-4. The festival will feature performances from a variety of artists, including David Lee Roth, James Taylor, Styx, Gene Simmons Band, Megadeth, Christopher Cross, Little Feat, Don Felder, Third Eye Blind, Modern English, Lisa Loeb, Soul Asylum, and Spin Doctors. Summerfest is an independent music festival, and organizers are excited to deliver this diverse lineup to fans from around the world.

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

The players

Sarah Pancheri

President and CEO of Milwaukee World Festival, Inc., the organization that runs Summerfest.

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What they’re saying

“As an independent music festival, we are thrilled to deliver this one-of-a-kind lineup that features an incredible mix of genres and artists. We're excited to welcome fans from around the globe to celebrate and create memories that only live music can provide.”

— Sarah Pancheri, President and CEO of Milwaukee World Festival, Inc. (sanilacbroadcasting.com)

What’s next

More information on tickets and the full Summerfest lineup can be found at Summerfest.com.

The takeaway

The diverse and highly anticipated 2026 Summerfest lineup demonstrates the festival's continued commitment to providing a unique and memorable live music experience for attendees from around the world.