Summerfest

The City Could Develop This Prime Site, But It’s Shown No Interest

Unusual lease provision with Summerfest could make city millions on parcel of land.

Summerfest Attendance Fell in 2026, Unless Garth Brooks is Included

Festival attendance continues to bounce around post-pandemic under three-weekend format.

Parades, a Drone Show and So Many Fireworks

Independence Day celebrations in all shapes and sizes.

Milwaukee Makes First Move on Scooter Crackdown After Sidewalk Crash

Alders debate new speed limits, fines and the city’s contract with Lime as scooter use surges 26%.

Card Shows, Bike Races and More

Plus: Don't forget the second weekend of Summerfest.

Discourse Rolls Out Mobile Cafe

Plus: Goodbye to Pita Pit, hello to candle bar and welcome back Fixture Pizza.

Summerfest 2026 Celebrates Five Sold-Out Shows, 176 First Time Artists, and More Than 400 Local Non-Profits Impacted

Festival Announces 2027 Dates

The Hop Announces Extended Service for Bastille Days Festival

Streetcar to operate until 1 a.m. Friday and Saturday nights; briefly pause to accommodate Storm the Bastille 5K run Thursday night

Summerfest TechAI Draws Global Audience, Sets Registration Record at Ninth Annual Conference

The Ultimate Guide to Planning Your Summerfest 2026 Opening Weekend June 18-20

Getting to Summerfest 2026 Transportation Options for Festivalgoers

Summerfest and Molson Coors Present What’s on Tap During Summerfest Including Experiences, New Beverages, Music, and More