By Allen Halas OnMilwaukee Staff Writer Published Apr 22, 2025 at 5:01 PM

The Wisconsin State Fair revealed the headlining acts at the Bank Five Nine Amphitheater for the 2025 fair on Tuesday, with a schedule that includes everything from Mummies to the Ying Yang Twins.

As the largest free stage at the fairgrounds, the amphitheater will welcome a mix of rock, funk, pop and local performances throughout the 11-day fair. Bank Five Nine also has the naming rights to the main stage on the Milwaukee Mile track, and you can view the announced headliners for that stage here.

The first show kicks off Thursday, July 31st, with Journey from the Heart. Fair regulars Here Come the Mummies return for two nights on August 1st and 2nd. Latin music fans can catch Los Fugitivos on Sunday, August 3rd.

British invasion legends Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone take the stage Monday and Tuesday, August 4th and 5th, while Too Hype Crew brings their high-energy act on Wednesday, August 6.

Hairbangers Ball bring some of your hair metal favorites to the stage on Thursday, August 7th, and The Ying Yang Twins bring Southern hip-hop to the fair's free stage on Friday, August 8th. Fear not, Swifties; a Taylor Inspired Dance Party follows on Saturday, August 9th. You also couldn't have a Wisconsin State Fair without Pat McCurdy, who wraps up the amphitheater schedule on Sunday, August 10.

In addition to headliners, the stage features familiar acts like Kids From Wisconsin, the celebrity Creme Puff eating contest and the Badgerette State Fair Pom Pon competition. The full schedule can be found on the Wisconsin State Fair website.

The Wisconsin State Fair will run from July 31st  to August 10th. For updates, visit the Wisconsin State Fair website.

Stay tuned to OnMilwaukee for more festival announcements and check out our monthly music guide to see where you can support local live music.