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Summerfest 2025 Kicks Off in Milwaukee with Def Leppard, Hozier and James Taylor

Attendees are exploring nine days of music, local cuisine with a Juneteenth commemoration under a noon-to-midnight schedule.

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Summerfest 2025 kicks off on June 19 in Milwaukee. From tickets to headliners, here's all you need to know
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Overview

  • Summerfest 2025 opened June 19 at Henry Maier Festival Park in Milwaukee and will run across three weekends through July 5.
  • Def Leppard, Hozier and James Taylor are headlining the American Family Insurance Amphitheater on Thursday, Friday and Saturday respectively for the opening weekend.
  • General admission passes start at $30, a three-day UScellular pass costs $63 and a nine-day Power Pass is $130, while amphitheater tickets must be purchased separately via Ticketmaster with same-day gate access.
  • Festival grounds feature performances across multiple stages from noon to midnight each day, with set times available on Summerfest’s official website and Instagram.
  • The opening day also included a special Juneteenth commemoration alongside local food vendors, community activities and rides on the lakefront.