Welcome to the first days of summer – and the first days of Summerfest!

The Big Gig is back – rocking out this first weekend with superstars like Kane Brown, Motley Crue, SZA and so many more going live from the lakefront. And to help make sure you get the most out of the world's biggest music festival, here's the full guide to the first weekend of Summerfest – from all the acts taking the spotlight, to ways to get into the Big Gig for tiny prices, and special events and deals all across the grounds. 

Dive into this guide before the stage-diving begins each day – and we'll see you down at the Big Gig! (And speaking of getting down to the Big Gig, make sure you check out our transportation guide, complete with info on bar shuttles, buses, Bublr bikes and beyond!)

Saturday, June 22

Daily admission deal

Mary Lou's Closet Supply Drive

It's another way to give AND get during Summerfest's opening weekend! With this admission promo, the first 1,500 attendees who arrive between noon and 3 p.m. with at least $10 worth of new socks, deodorant or oral hygiene items like toothbrushes or toothpaste to donate to the Milwaukee Community Schools Partnership will get in for free. 

Full music schedule

American Family Insurance Amp

7:30 p.m. – SZA with Amine

BMO Pavilion

Noon – School of Rock
2 p.m. – School of Rock
4 p.m. – School of Rock
6 p.m. – School of Rock
7:30 p.m. – Sons of the Silent Age
9:30 p.m. – Goo Goo Dolls

Miller Lite Oasis

1 p.m. – Titan Fun Key
2:45 p.m. – Jason Achilles
4:30 p.m. – Here Come the Mummies
6:30 p.m. – Little Stranger
8:30 p.m. – Doom Flamingo
10:15 p.m. – Umphreys McGee

Generac Power Stage

Noon – School of Rock
2:30 p.m. – School of Rock
4 p.m. – School of Rock
5:30 p.m. – Diet Lite
6:45 p.m. – Happy Landing
8:15 p.m. – Middle Kids
9:30 p.m. – AWOLNATION

Briggs & Stratton Big Backyard

Noon – School of Rock
2 p.m. – School of Rock
4 p.m. – Field Guide
6 p.m. – Shovels & Rope
8 p.m. – Brother Elsey
10 p.m. – Dawes

UScellular Connection Stage

12:45 p.m. – School of Rock
2:30 p.m. – School of Rock
4:15 p.m. – School of Rock
6:30 p.m. – Allen Stone
8:15 p.m. – Hans Williams
10 p.m. – Black Pumas

Uline Warehouse

Noon – School of Rock
1:45 p.m. – School of Rock
3:30 p.m. – School of Rock
5:30 p.m. – The Plimsouls with Eddie Munoz
7:30 p.m. – The Producers
9:30 p.m. – Thompson Twins Tom Bailey

Aurora Pavilion (former Sound Waves Stage)

12:45 p.m. – School of Rock
2 p.m. – De La Buena
3:30 p.m. – Septeto Charambo
5:15 p.m. – Brenda K. Starr
7 p.m. – Luis Figueroa
9 p.m. – DJ Don B
10:30 p.m. – Juasca

AmFam House

Noon – Djay Mando
2 p.m. – Allen Stone
4 p.m. – Doom Flamingo
5:30 p.m. – Djay Mando

Johnsonville Summerville

Noon – Dianna Jones
1:45 p.m. – The Liam Ford Band
3:30 p.m. – The Liam Ford Band
5:30 p.m. – The Hungry Williams
7:30 p.m. – The Hungry Williams

Northwestern Mutual Community Park

1:30 p.m. – Caricatures & Comedy By Bill Begos
2:15 p.m. – Matthew Magic Morgan and Liliana
4 p.m. – Matthew Magic Morgan and Liliana
5:30 p.m. – Caricatures & Comedy By Bill Begos
6:30 p.m. – Marvelous Michelle: Milwaukee Bubble Lady
7:30 p.m. – Kid Boogie Down

Gruber Law Offices Sportszone

Noon – Bella Beauties Dance Company
3 p.m. – Milwaukee Admirals Hockey
4 p.m. – Wheelchair/Adaptive Sports
5 p.m. – 4 Seasons Skate Park
9 p.m. – Division BMX Stunt Team

South Party Pavilion

1 p.m. – Tangled Lines
4 p.m. – The Brightside
8 p.m. – Kings of Radio
10:15 p.m. – DJ Gee-A

Promotions, events, happy hour and more

Molson Coors Daily Sampling

Thirsty? Throughout the festival, Summerfest and Molson Coors will team up to quench your thirst with special daily BOGO deals and sampling sessions at various locations on the grounds. In Day 3's case, from 4-6 p.m., you'll be able to swig Happy Thursday spiked refresher samples at the Happy Thursday tent, Vizzy samples at the Flavor Bar found on the north end and Hop Valley samples at Keg & Cask. 

Happy Hour 

Of course an event whose logo is a giant happy smiley face is going to have a happy hour! Indeed, every day from 4-5 p.m., fans can enjoy select Molson Coors options for just $6 at bar locations across the grounds. Cheers!