Summerfest 2026 is over, but UWM Post has all the great moments and memories documented in photos taken by Zuriel Lott.

It’s the largest music festival, as recognized by Guinness World Records, and Summerfest returned for the 58th time in Milwaukee. The festival includes a variety of artists and encompasses several music genres over its three-week period of performances.

Luis Garcia highlighted some artists from this year’s lineup and provided coverage of the whole festival, including week one, week two and week three.

There were 568,711 attendees across the three weekends, plus another 44,764 who attended the two sold-out Garth Brooks shows, for a total attendance of 613,475 fans, according to Milwaukee World Festival, Inc.

For the overall nine-day count, attendance was down 5.6% from the 2025 festival total attendance. Find more breakdowns and information on BizTimes Milwaukee.

Summerfest 2027 will start a week later on June 24, with the festival scheduled from June 24-26, July 1-3 and July 8-10.

Thursday, June 18 – Opening Day

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Henry Maier Festival Park during Summerfest on Thursday, June 18. Credit: Zuriel Lott
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Summerfest crowds on Thursday, June 18. Credit: Zuriel Lott

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Represented at College Pride Day

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    UWM Chancellor Dr. Thomas Gibson with mascot Pounce the Panther at Summerfest on Thursday, June 18. Credit: Zuriel Lott
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    UWM students take a picture with Chancellor Gibson at Summerfest College Pride Day 2026 on Thursday, June 18. Credit: Zuriel Lott
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    Pounce the Panther in front of UWM stand at Summerfest College Pride Day 2026 on Thursday, June 18. Credit: Zuriel Lott
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    Pounce the Panther at Summerfest 2026 for College Pride Day on Thursday, June 18. Credit: Zuriel Lott

Photos from Performances

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    Aurora Healthcare Pavilion with the MKE Live Groove. Credit: Zuriel Lott
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    Aurora Healthcare Pavilion with the MKE Live Groove. Credit: Zuriel Lott
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    The T-Mobile Stage hosted local Milwaukee artist, Micha Emrich. Credit: Zuriel Lott
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    The T-Mobile Stage hosted local Milwaukee artist, Micha Emrich. Credit: Zuriel Lott
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    Milwaukee Indie artist Maximiano. Credit: Zuriel Lott
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    Milwaukee Indie artist Maximiano. Credit: Zuriel Lott
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    Milwaukee Indie artist Maximiano. Credit: Zuriel Lott
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    Milwaukee Indie artist Maximiano. Credit: Zuriel Lott

Friday, June 19

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    The BMO Pavilion hosted The LoveMonkeys, a band that has performed for the last 30 years with their combination of rock, pop and reggae. Credit: Zuriel Lott
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    The BMO Pavilion hosted The LoveMonkeys, a band that has performed for the last 30 years with their combination of rock, pop and reggae. Credit: Zuriel Lott
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    Emmitt James at the T-Mobile Stage. Credit: Zuriel Lott
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    Emmitt James at the T-Mobile Stage. Credit: Zuriel Lott
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    Emmitt James at the T-Mobile Stage. Credit: Zuriel Lott
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    Father John Misty, a major inside rock artist, took the stage at the Generac Stage. Credit: Zuriel Lott
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    Father John Misty, a major inside rock artist, took the stage at the Generac Stage. Credit: Zuriel Lott
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    Father John Misty, a major inside rock artist, took the stage at the Generac Stage. Credit: Zuriel Lott

Saturday, June 20

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    The first set at the T-Mobile was held by Lauren Gottshal. Credit: Zuriel Lott
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    Divas & Jazz, which is comprised of female vocalists in the Milwaukee area. Credit: Zuriel Lott
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    Divas & Jazz, which is comprised of female vocalists in the Milwaukee area. Credit: Zuriel Lott
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    Divas & Jazz, which is comprised of female vocalists in the Milwaukee area. Credit: Zuriel Lott
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    Divas & Jazz, which is comprised of female vocalists in the Milwaukee area. Credit: Zuriel Lott
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    The Miller Lite Stage featured a Milwaukee/Racine punk rock band called American Progress. Credit: Zuriel Lott
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    Collin Bracewell, a Minneapolis-based indie pop artist. Credit: Zuriel Lott
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    Collin Bracewell, a Minneapolis-based indie pop artist. Credit: Zuriel Lott

Friday, June 26

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    The School of Rock performed into the early afternoon. Credit: Zuriel Lott
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    The School of Rock performed into the early afternoon. Credit: Zuriel Lott
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    The School of Rock performed into the early afternoon. Credit: Zuriel Lott
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    At the Generac Power Stage, there was a set by Bobby Friss from Florida. Credit: Zuriel Lott
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    At the Generac Power Stage, there was a set by Bobby Friss from Florida. Credit: Zuriel Lott
  • A picture from June 26 of summerfest in milwaukee
    At the Generac Power Stage, there was a set by Bobby Friss from Florida. Credit: Zuriel Lott
  • A picture from June 26 of summerfest in milwaukee
    At the Generac Power Stage, there was a set by Bobby Friss from Florida. Credit: Zuriel Lott
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  • A picture from June 26 of summerfest in milwaukee
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  • A picture from June 26 of summerfest in milwaukee
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  • A picture from June 26 of summerfest in milwaukee
    Credit: Zuriel Lott
  • A picture from June 26 of summerfest in milwaukee
    Credit: Zuriel Lott
  • A picture from June 26 of summerfest in milwaukee
    Credit: Zuriel Lott
  • A picture from June 26 of summerfest in milwaukee
    Credit: Zuriel Lott
  • A picture from June 26 of summerfest in milwaukee
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    Summerfest’s Sound Waves DJ Series at the Aurora Pavilion. Credit: Zuriel Lott
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    Summerfest’s Sound Waves DJ Series at the Aurora Pavilion. Credit: Zuriel Lott
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    Summerfest’s Sound Waves DJ Series at the Aurora Pavilion. Credit: Zuriel Lott

Thursday, July 2

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    Mexican-Milwaukee rapper El Sebas performing on the Miller Lite Stage. Credit: Zuriel Lott
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    Inside the American Family Insurance House small stage. Credit: Zuriel Lott
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    Inside the American Family Insurance House small stage. Credit: Zuriel Lott
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    Inside the American Family Insurance House small stage. Credit: Zuriel Lott
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    Inside the American Family Insurance House small stage. Credit: Zuriel Lott
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    Inside the American Family Insurance House small stage. Credit: Zuriel Lott
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    Inside the American Family Insurance House small stage. Credit: Zuriel Lott
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    ndie rock artist KennyHoopla headlined the stage. Credit: Zuriel Lott
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    ndie rock artist KennyHoopla headlined the stage. Credit: Zuriel Lott
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    ndie rock artist KennyHoopla headlined the stage. Credit: Zuriel Lott
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    ndie rock artist KennyHoopla headlined the stage. Credit: Zuriel Lott
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    ndie rock artist KennyHoopla headlined the stage. Credit: Zuriel Lott
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    The BMO Pavilion DJ set. Credit: Zuriel Lott
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    The BMO Pavilion DJ set. Credit: Zuriel Lott
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    The BMO Pavilion DJ set. Credit: Zuriel Lott
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    The BMO Pavilion DJ set. Credit: Zuriel Lott
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    The BMO Pavilion DJ set. Credit: Zuriel Lott
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    The BMO Pavilion DJ set. Credit: Zuriel Lott
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    The BMO Pavilion DJ set. Credit: Zuriel Lott
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    The BMO Pavilion DJ set. Credit: Zuriel Lott

Friday, July 3

DJ Mando

  • A picture from summerfest of the performances
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    DJ Mando performance on T-Mobile Stage. Credit: Zuriel Lott
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    DJ Mando performance on T-Mobile Stage. Credit: Zuriel Lott
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    DJ Mando performance on T-Mobile Stage. Credit: Zuriel Lott
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    DJ Mando performance on T-Mobile Stage. Credit: Zuriel Lott
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    DJ Mando performance on T-Mobile Stage. Credit: Zuriel Lott
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    DJ Mando performance on T-Mobile Stage. Credit: Zuriel Lott
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Flo Rida

flo rida performance at summerfest july 3
Flo Rida on the T-Mobile Stage. Credit: Zuriel Lott
flo rida performance at summerfest july 3
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flo rida performance at summerfest july 3
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flo rida performance at summerfest july 3
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  • flo rida performance at summerfest july 3
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  • flo rida performance at summerfest july 3
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  • flo rida performance at summerfest july 3
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  • flo rida performance at summerfest july 3
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  • flo rida performance at summerfest july 3
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Fans at the Flo Rida x DJ Mando performance. Credit: Zuriel Lott

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