Summerfest Archives

Summerfest returns with three-weekend format and major acts

July 7, 2022

Summerfest returned this summer with an expanded line-up of performers and an extended format. Following their post-pandemic format from last year, Summerfest took place over 3 weekends rather than the traditional two. This not only allowed Summerfest to pack the event with more entertainers but also clean the Henry Maier Festival Park and restock food… [Read More]

Remembering Children’s Fest Day at Summerfest

June 9, 2022

By Bobby Tanzilo This piece is exclusive to Milwaukee Recreation and cannot be reproduced elsewhere without permission. Since its earliest days, Summerfest has included young Milwaukeeans in its programming and in 2021, it collaborated with Northwestern Mutual to create a massive overhaul of the children’s area at the Henry Maier Festival Park. For many years,… [Read More]

What’s Happening in Milwaukee

July 18, 2019

Ron Funches Merriment Marauder Tour + special guests Blair Socci & Gabe Dinger Sunday, July 14 7 p.m. Doors • 8 p.m. Show Turner Hall Ballroom 1040 Vel R. Phillips Ave. Ron Funches is a triple threat. He is an excellent stand up comedian, actor and writer. Ron has built an impressive acting resume. Whether… [Read More]

Summerfest 2019 put a ‘Smile On’ the face of Milwaukee

July 11, 2019

From June 26 – July 7, 2019, Milwaukee got their “Smile On” during the World’s largest music festival, Summerfest. This year offered a wide variety of acts for all ages. Among the artists performing were living legends such as Chaka Khan, Lionel Richie, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, and The Spinners; current hot acts such as Snoop Dog,… [Read More]

What’s Happening in Milwaukee

July 11, 2019

  Jill Scott Thursday, July 11 7 p.m. Doors • 8 p.m. Show The Riverside Theater 116 W. Wisconsin Ave. A mature R&B vocalist, Grammy award-winning singer-songwriter Jill Scott excels with slower sensual songs but is versatile enough to pack plenty of punch with anthems of pride and self-empowerment. Jill brings her humor, sensuality and… [Read More]

What’s Happening in Milwaukee

July 4, 2019

Summerfest 2019 June 26 – 30 & Jul 2-7, 2019 Henry Maier Festival Park, Milwaukee, WI Presented by American Family Insurance hosts over 800 bands and singers, plus food and family activities. General admission $23 Jill Scott Thursday, July 11 7 p.m. Doors • 8 p.m. Show The Riverside Theater 116 W. Wisconsin Ave. A… [Read More]

What’s Happening in Milwaukee

June 27, 2019

Summerfest 2019 June 26 – 30 & Jul 2-7, 2019 Henry Maier Festival Park, Milwaukee, WI Presented by American Family Insurance hosts over 800 bands and singers, plus food and family activities. General admission $23 Jill Scott Thursday, July 11 7 p.m. Doors • 8 p.m. Show The Riverside Theater 116 W. Wisconsin Ave. A… [Read More]

What’s Happening in Milwaukee

June 20, 2019

Music Granville B.I.D. 3rd Annual Blues & Jazz Fest June 21 – 23, 2019 Fri. 5-10 p.m. Sat. Noon – 10 p.m. Sun. Noon – 10 p.m. The Granville Connection Lot-8633 W. Brown Deer Rd, Milwaukee, WI 53224 Featuring local and national Jazz and Blues acts over three days. Alexander Zonjic’s 6th Annual Shoreline Jazz… [Read More]

What’s Happening In Milwaukee

June 13, 2019

Music The Mixtape Tour Featuring: New Kids on the Block, Tiffany, Salt-N-Pepa, Debbie Gibson, & Naughty by Nature Wed, June 12 • 7:30 PM Fiserv Forum 1111 Vel R. Phillips Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53203 It’s a blast from the past when your favorite music groups and singers from the 80’s & 90’s preform their greatest… [Read More]