MILWAUKEE — Summerfest will return in a three-weekend format in 2025.
The Big Gig will run its first weekend from Thursday, June 19, to Saturday, June 21. The second weekend will run from Thursday, June 26, to Saturday, June 28. Summerfest’s last weekend will be Thursday, July 3, to Saturday, July 5.
Summerfest 2025 will fall on two holidays: Juneteenth and the Fourth of July.
Summerfest announced Wednesday it will partner with the Northcott Neighborhood House, the host of Milwaukee’s Juneteenth celebration. The two organizations will work together on evening Juneteenth programming for the first day of the festival.
“We are honored to collaborate with Northcott Neighborhood House, a leader in Milwaukee for decades, to celebrate the spirit of community, history and culture of Juneteenth,” said Sarah Pancheri, president and CEO of Milwaukee World Festival, Inc. “We look forward to providing new Juneteenth programming to our patrons.”
This is the first time Summerfest will formally have Juneteenth programming.
“Fostering a vibrant and inclusive community through music and culture not only enriches our city but also amplifies the significance of Juneteenth, celebrating freedom and unity. We look forward to partnering with Summerfest to further enhance Milwaukee’s Juneteenth celebrations,” said Tony A. Kearney, executive director of the Northcott Neighborhood House.
Summerfest tickets and additional information — such as activities and music lineups — will be made available at a later date.
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