2023 Concert Season at Henry Maier Festival Park Kicks Off May 28 with Janet Jackson

MILWAUKEE – (May 25, 2023) – Milwaukee World Festival, Inc. (MWF) and FPC Live are excited to kick off the 2023 concert season at Henry Maier Festival Park at the American Family Insurance Amphitheater and BMO Pavilion.

The first show of the season features Global icon Janet Jackson and her Together Again Tour at the American Family Insurance Amphitheater on Sunday, May 28, with special guest Ludacris. Currently, the season runs through late September.

The diverse lineup for 2023, before and after Summerfest, includes Barenaked Ladies, Louis Tomlinson, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Whiskey Myers, Big Time Rush, Pantera, Nickelback, Darius Rucker, Ghost, Godsmack and Staind, Jelly Roll, Mastodon and Gojira, Los Bukis, The Lumineers, The Offspring, Pentatonix, and Nathaniel Rateliff.

“Live outdoor music at the lakefront is an experience unlike any other in Milwaukee.  We look forward to welcoming thousands of concert-goers to our venues this season and encourage them to arrive early and enjoy the lakeside ambiance and views, play outdoor games, and sample local food and drink,” said Don Smiley, CEO of Milwaukee World Festival, Inc.

“Nothing beats the experience of seeing world-class artists on Milwaukee’s Lakefront,” said Charlie Goldstone, President of FPC Live. “We cannot wait to host everyone for an incredible season.”

MWF and FPC Live joined forces to ensure the community has access to unforgettable live entertainment, while celebrating the various cultural festivals this year in Milwaukee.  Concert-goers who purchase tickets to Jelly Roll at the American Family Insurance Amphitheater on August 18 will receive free admission to Irish Fest the day of the show. Plus, ticket holders for the
LOS BUKIS concert at the American Family Insurance Amphitheater on August 25, which is kicking off the 50^th anniversary celebration of Mexican Fiesta, will also receive free admission to the festival ‘s opening day on August 25.  Concert-goers attending The Lumineers on August 26 at the American Family Insurance Amphitheater will also receive free admission to Mexican Fiesta, the day of the show.

New for 2023, fans attending concerts this season at American Family Insurance Amphitheater have the option to purchase an AMPED UP concert upgrade at the Jeffers Terrace, a new premium VIP area within the venue.  It includes private access to the area, three complimentary beverages, early entry, and complimentary parking.  For more information visit AmFamAmp.com.

For more information and the current 2023 concert season lineup visit AmFamAmp.com and BMOPavilion.com.

About Milwaukee World Festival, Inc.
Milwaukee World Festival, Inc. is an independent, private 501(c)(3) corporation founded in 1965 that produces Summerfest, presented by American Family Insurance, a three-weekend festival that generates significant economic impact for the community each year.  Milwaukee World Festival, Inc. also maintains and improves Henry Maier Festival Park, located on 75 acres on the shores of Lake Michigan in Milwaukee, WI.  In addition to Summerfest, Henry Maier Festival Park hosts a variety of ethnic and cultural festivals, concerts, walks, runs, and other special events, attracting nearly 1.3 million people.  The mission of the organization is to promote an understanding of different ethnic cultures, the histories and traditions of various nationalities, harmony in the community, civic pride and provide a showcase for performing arts, activities, and recreation for the public and employment opportunities for the youth of the community. For more details, visit Summerfest.com, Facebook.com/Summerfest, Twitter: @Summerfest or Instagram: @Summerfest

About FPC Live
Frank Productions (FPC Live) is a full-service concert promotion company involved in every facet of live events including production, logistics, ticketing, marketing, sponsorships, food and beverage, operations, and merchandising. Frank Productions produces and promotes live entertainment events in arenas, amphitheaters, performing arts centers, clubs, and other venues across the country.

As Wisconsin’s largest concert promoter, FPC Live, alongside parent company Frank Productions and its joint venture partner, Live Nation, produce nearly 550 events annually in Milwaukee and throughout Wisconsin. FPC Live is one of the top 10 promoters in the world, producing concerts throughout the Midwest as well as tours across North America. FPC Live currently owns/operates four venues in Madison, WI (The Sylvee, Orpheum Theater, Majestic Theatre, and High Noon Saloon), two venues in Charleston, SC (Charleston Music Hall and Music Farm), and two venues in Columbia, MO (The Blue Note and Rose Music Hall). For additional information, visit fpc-live.com.

NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. It has not been verified for its accuracy or completeness.