Milwaukee World Festival, Inc.
Press Release

2026 Concert Season at Henry Maier Festival Park at American Family Insurance Amphitheater & BMO Pavilion

 

By - Jun 3rd, 2026 07:59 am

Milwaukee, WI– (June 3, 2026) – Milwaukee World Festival, Inc. (MWF) and FPC Live are hosting an exciting slate of concerts at Henry Maier Festival Park at both the BMO Pavilion and American Family Insurance Amphitheater before and after the three weekends of Summerfest, further extending live music at the lakefront.

The 2026 lineup features a mix of acts spanning rock, indie, country, hip-hop, EDM, and more. Highlights include indie rock legends The Strokes, multi-platinum hitmakers Goo Goo Dolls, country superstar Brad Paisley, Australian dance group RÜFÜS DU SOL, and hip-hop with $UICIDEBOY$ and Bryson Tiller. The concert series kicks off with country singer-songwriter Parker McCollum this Thursday, June 4 at the BMO Pavilion. The 2026 lineup includes:

  • June 4 – Parker McCollum with special guests Max McNown and Kassi Ashton – BMO Pavilion
  • July 17 – The Strokes with special guests Cage the Elephant and Thundercat – American Family Insurance Amphitheater
  • August 6 – Goo Goo Dolls with special guest Neon Trees – BMO Pavilion
  • August 13 – Five Finger Death Punch with special guests Cody Jinks and Eva Under Fire – American Family Insurance Amphitheater
  • August 18 – Empire of the Sun with special guests Polo & Pan and Midnight Generation – BMO Pavilion
  • August 26 – RÜFÜS DU SOL with special guest Ben Böhmer – American Family Insurance Amphitheater
  • September 4 – Brad Paisley with special guest Jake Worthington – BMO Pavilion
  • September 18 – $UICIDEBOY$ with special guests DESTROY LONELY, SHAKEWELL, DRAIN, BLACK KRAY & $LIM GUCCI – American Family Insurance Amphitheater
  • September 29 – Bryson Tiller with special guests Majid Jordan, Ty Dolla $ign, and Austin Millz– American Family Insurance Amphitheater

Fans attending concerts at the American Family Insurance Amphitheater also have the option to purchase an AMPED UP concert upgrade at the Jeffers Terrace, a 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 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 music festival featuring hundreds of artists across 12 stages. 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 over one million annually. 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 as well as to provide a showcase for performing arts, activities, and recreation for the public and employment opportunities for the youth of the community. For more information visit MilwaukeeWorldFestival.com or Summerfest.com, or Facebook, X, Instagram and TikTok: @Summerfest.

About FPC Live

FPC Live, a division of Frank Productions and Live Nation, is a full-service concert promotion company involved in every facet of event management. FPC Live produces and promotes live entertainment events across the country and manages eight owned-and-operated venues throughout the Midwest and South. For additional information, visit www.fpc-live.com.

NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.

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