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SUMMERFEST HITS 55

March 23, 2023

Milwaukee's Summerfest turns 55 this year and to celebrate, the three-weekend happening will bring in Eric Church, Smokey Robinson, Dave Matthews Band, ODESZA and 100 other acts.

Milwaukee’s Summerfest turns 55 this year and to celebrate, the three-weekend happening will bring in Eric ChurchSmokey RobinsonDave Matthews BandODESZA and 100 other acts.

Produced by the nonprofit Milwaukee World Festival, the independent Summerfest will take place 6/22-24, 6/29-7/1 and 7/6-8. 

Said Milwaukee World Festival CEO Don Smiley, “Celebrating 55 years of live music is a true testament to this festival. Together with the City of Milwaukee, we look forward to hosting music fans from across the globe and delivering a world-class lineup of artists.”

Tickets are on sale now, with single-day general admission entry starting at only $26. That leaves plenty of money for Old Milwaukee.