Britney Spears' "Femme Fatale" tour stops at Summerfest July 9.

Spears to headline Summerfest

Published May 15, 2011 at 11:59 p.m.

Summerfest officials announced Sunday that pop star Britney Spears will headline the Marcus Amphitheater on Saturday, July 9.

The announcement leaves one more Summerfest headliner to be named. The Saturday, July 2 show has yet to be announced.

Spears' appearance in Milwaukee comes as part of her "Femme Fatale" tour, in support of her latest album of the same name. "Femme Fatale" debuted in March atop the Billboard 200 and includes hit singles "Till the World Ends and Hold it Against Me."

Special guest Nicki Minaj will open the show along with Jessie and the Toy Boys and Nervo.

Tickets go on sale Saturday, May 21 at 11 a.m.and can be purchased at the Marcus Amphitheater box office, Ticketmaster, Walmart stores or online at Ticketmaster.com.

All show tickets include Summerfest admission.

2011 Marcus Amphitheater lineup

Wednesday, June 29 – Peter Gabriel, 8:30 p.m.

Thursday, June 30 – Kanye West, 7:30 p.m.

Friday, July 1 – Toby Keith, 8 p.m.

Saturday, July 2 – TBA

Sunday, July 3 – Kid Rock with Sheryl Crow, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, July 5 – Def Leppard with Heart, 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, July 6 – The Black Keys, 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, July 7 – Katy Perry, 7:30 p.m.

Friday, July 8 – Jason Aldean, 7 p.m.

Saturday, July 9 – Britney Spears, 7 p.m.

Sunday, July 10 – Sugarland, 7:30 p.m.

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