Submissions for Artists to Perform During Summerfest 2027 Now Open
Milwaukee, WI (October 2, 2026) – Summerfest presented by American Family Insurance announced today that online submissions for artists to perform during Summerfest 2027 are now open. In partnership with Amplead, artists from all over the world can submit their music for consideration now through December 2, 2026, at Amplead.com.
Celebrating its 59th year, Summerfest is a multi-genre music festival featuring hundreds of performances on the shores of Lake Michigan in downtown Milwaukee over three weekends: June 24-26, July 1-3, and July 8-10, 2027.
Known for one of the most diverse lineups in the world, Summerfest 2026 welcomed artists including Don Toliver, Carín León, Post Malone, MUSE, Alex Warren, Cody Johnson, Ella Mai, Sean Paul, Tucker Wetmore, Amyl and the Sniffers, Subtronics, Whiskey Myers, and hundreds more.
More than 30 artists were also selected for the 2026 festival through the partnership, including
- Colin Bracewell – Minneapolis, MN
- Altered By Mom – Toronto, ON
- FieldHockey – Chattanooga, TN
- Known Moons – Milwaukee, WI
- The Kal Bergendahl Project – Kenosha, WI
- mari – Los Angeles, CA
- Queen Drie – Chicago, IL
Artists interested in performing during Summerfest 2027 can APPLY NOW through 11:59 p.m. CST on December 2, 2026. Due to the volume of submissions, only selected artists will be notified, no later than May 1, 2027.
For further information visit Summerfest.com.
About Summerfest presented by American Family Insurance
Summerfest presented by American Family Insurance is one of the most iconic celebrations of music in America, hosting the industry’s biggest acts for an unforgettable live music experience. Since its inception in 1968, Summerfest continues to distinguish itself as a premier independent national music festival and has developed an unrivaled reputation, consistently featuring hundreds of performances across 12 stages, throughout the permanent 75-acre festival grounds along Lake Michigan. Summerfest will take place across three weekends: June 24-26, July 1-3, and July 8-10, 2027.
For the latest information, visit Summerfest.com, or Facebook, X, Instagram and TikTok: @Summerfest.
Milwaukee World Festival, Inc., producer of Summerfest, continues to fulfill its nonprofit mission of bringing the community together and providing a showcase for performing arts, activities, and recreation to the public, through music and special events.
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.
Mentioned in This Press Release
Recent Press Releases by Milwaukee World Festival, Inc.
New Community Give-Back Opportunity and Giveaways Added to PULSE 2026 for August 29
Aug 18th, 2026 by Milwaukee World Festival, Inc.Image from Summerfest.
Summerfest 2026 Celebrates Five Sold-Out Shows, 176 First Time Artists, and More Than 400 Local Non-Profits Impacted
Jul 9th, 2026 by Milwaukee World Festival, Inc.Festival Announces 2027 Dates
