Everything you need to know about what's happening at Summerfest 2018, running June 27-July 1 and July 3-8 at Henry Maier Festival Park on Milwaukee's lakefront.
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Summerfest 2018
This Week on The Disclaimer: Grading Summerfest and Riding Bird Scooters
We share our thoughts on a pretty impressive Summerfest and take one of those Bird scooters for a spin. Read more
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Summerfest Attendance Fell By 8% This Year
766,192 attended this year's Big Gig, a considerable drop from last year's tally of 831,769. Read more
Eight Takeaways From a Well-Oiled 2018 Summerfest
Summerfest outdid itself this year. We're impressed—though, as always, we have some quibbles, too. Read more
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Soccer Mommy Delivered a Pleasantly Understated Summerfest Set
The Nashville indie-rock outfit shared some all-too-relatable songs Sunday afternoon for a rapt crowd. Read more
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Janelle Monáe Kept the Energy High at Her Masterful Summerfest Show
Janelle Monáe, a daring performer, delivered a stunning night of music, dance and costume changes, including her iconic vagina pants. Read more
Today at Summerfest: Sunday, July 8
Summerfest ends its 2018 run with free admission this afternoon and some massive giveaways. Read more
Today at Summerfest: Saturday, July 7
The Weeknd gets seedy at the amphitheater, while Gin Blossoms and Candlebox represent the '90s. Here's today's complete lineup. Read more
Today at Summerfest: Friday, July 6
Summerfest brings in two acts known for their wildly creative live shows, while a "Voice" judge headlines the amphitheater. Also: It's Red Lobster Day. Read more
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The Pixies Mined the Darker, Weirder Corners of their Songbook at a Charged Summerfest Show
Fourteen years into their reunion, the reinvigorated indie-rock legends returned to Milwaukee with a renewed sense of purpose. Read more
Today at Summerfest: Thursday, July 5
A country star that even alt-country purists can get behind, a mercurial Milwaukee rapper and Uncle Phil's old foil highlight a fascinating Thursday Summerfest lineup. Read more
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Aerosmith's Steven Tyler Brought The Swagger (and a Ton of Covers) to His Summerfest Solo Show
The 70-year-old former Aerosmith frontman dug into his band's old hits, and plenty of other bands' old hits, too. Read more
Today at Summerfest: Wednesday, July 4
A resilient pop star, a legendary indie-rock band and an inspired Milwaukee pop duo highlight today's Summerfest picks. Read more
The Gin Blossoms Reconnect with Their Roots
Gin Blossom singer Robin Wilson on the band’s jangly new album, his new side gig fronting The Smithereens, and why the Gin Blossoms beat the hell out of Deep Blue Something. Read more
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This Week in Milwaukee: July 5-11, 2018
Summerfest finishes strong with big shows from The Weeknd, Janelle Monáe, The Flaming Lips, Jason Isbell, Arcade Fire. Read more
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Today at Summerfest: Tuesday, July 3
We're asking the big questions: How many scarves will Steven Tyler wear tonight? Here's everything you need to know about today's Summerfest lineup and fireworks. Read more
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Nick Lowe Offset the Summerfest Heat with Some Timeless Cool
Backed by surf-rockers Los Straitjackets, the elegant British rock 'n' roller offered a smooth respite from Sunday afternoon's angry downpour. Read more
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Funk Masters Chromeo Made the Most of a Slow Night at Summerfest
The ridiculous funk duo Chromeo brought the party to what they called one of "America’s most haunted cities" on a quieter than usual night at Summerfest. Read more
Today at Summerfest: Sunday, July 1
Crash... into our daily roundup of Summerfest picks, previews, promotions and opinions. Read more
Today at Summerfest: Saturday, June 30
It's Semi-Charmed Saturday at the Big Gig. Here's what's worth checking out on the lineup, and how to get in free. Read more
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Nelly Kept the Nostalgia Flowing at Summerfest Thursday Night
An eager crowd partied along to Nelly's effortless, hit-heavy 90-minute Summerfest set. Read more
