Summerfest 2026 Lineup Unveils Garth Brooks, Gene Simmons & More: Where To Get Tickets Now
The official headliners for 2026's Summerfest in Milwaukee, Wisconsin have been announced.
Over 150 new acts have joined the previously announced artists performing at the festival, which included Ed Sheeran, Post Malone, and Jelly Roll.
Meet The Summerfest 2026 Headliners
Summerfest is one of America's most diverse music festivals, featuring huge names from a wide variety of genres. This year's headliners include country legend Garth Brooks, rock icon Gene Simmons, and even K-Pop Demon Hunters singer Audrey Nuna.
The names were announced at a live event at Summerfest's offices in Milwaukee on February 19, which featured an extensive DJ set of songs from previously announced performers. ""We could not be more excited to present this lineup for the 58th edition of Summerfest," Sarah Pincroft, CEO of Milwaukee World Festival Inc, said at the event.
This year's Summerfest will take place at Maier Festival Park on June 18 to 20, June 25 to 27 and July 2 to 4, 2026. Tickets will be available for general admission for individual days, three-day periods, or all nine days of the festival. The fest will kick off with two special performances at the American Family Insurance Ampitheater on June 16 and 17.
Further names announced for the festival include Megan Moroney, Charlie Wilson, Passion Pit, Third Eye Blind, Myles Smith, Aaron Rowe, The Roots, Muse, Ella Mai, Sean Paul, and All Time Low.
The full list of Summerfest headline acts can be found on the festival's website.
Where To Get Tickets For Summerfest 2026
Tickets for Summerfest 2026 are available now through the official website or the in-person box office (200 N. Harbor Drive). Single-day admissions are currently $25, with prices increasing exponentially until the beginning of June. Three-day passes will set you back $63, and nine-day general admission passes cost $58. These prices will increase on February 25.
For those willing to wait, promotional deals and combined passes will be made available this spring. The festival has also teased multiple opportunities for free admission, with details to follow.
Separate tickets will be needed to attend the kickoff shows at the American Family Insurance Ampitheater, with tickets currently priced around $75-$85 and expected to rise.