


A Summerfest Fanatic’s 10 Must-See Shows in 2026
Events
A Summerfest Fanatic’s 10 Must-See Shows in 2026
After nearly six decades of going to Summerfest, Kris Kodrich knows what makes for a great show.
By Kris Kodrich
How Summerfest Shaped One Man’s Life and Love of Music
Feature Story
How Summerfest Shaped One Man’s Life and Love of Music
Since the very first Big Gig in 1968, Kris Kodrich has grown up and grown old at Summerfest.
By Kris Kodrich
15 Things to Do in Milwaukee This Weekend: June 18-21
Events
15 Things to Do in Milwaukee This Weekend: June 18-21
It's a big weekend in Milwaukee, with Summerfest kicking off, Juneteenth and much more.
By Anya Kelley
A Summerfest Fanatic’s 10 Must-See Shows in 2026
By Kris Kodrich
After nearly six decades of going to Summerfest, Kris Kodrich knows what makes for a great show.
How Summerfest Shaped One Man’s Life and Love of Music
By Kris Kodrich
Since the very first Big Gig in 1968, Kris Kodrich has grown up and grown old at Summerfest.
15 Things to Do in Milwaukee This Weekend: June 18-21
By Anya Kelley
It's a big weekend in Milwaukee, with Summerfest kicking off, Juneteenth and much more.
Your Guide to Wisconsin Artists Performing at Summerfest 2026
Check out these local artists at the Big Gig: June 18-20, 25-27, July 2-4
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Attorney Nancy Gruber, Wife of David Gruber, Has Died by Rich Rovito
Here Are All the Candidates Running for Wisconsin Governor in 2026 by Larry Sandler
‘Song Sung Blue:’ Claire Sardina Tells Us How ‘Lightning and Thunder’ Made It to the Big Screen by Tad Kriofske Mainella
A New Local Pizza, a Love Letter to Chilaquiles and More Dining Tidbits by Ann Christenson
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- Attorney Nancy Gruber, Wife of David Gruber, Has Died by Rich Rovito
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- ‘Song Sung Blue:’ Claire Sardina Tells Us How ‘Lightning and Thunder’ Made It to the Big Screen by Tad Kriofske Mainella
- A New Local Pizza, a Love Letter to Chilaquiles and More Dining Tidbits by Ann Christenson
Dining Guides
Nadi Plates to Open in the Former Pomona Cider Co.
The Italian food truck had previously been slated to open its first brick-and-mortar in the former Crossroads Collective food hall.
Summer Guide
15 Things to Do in Milwaukee This Weekend: June 18-21
By Anya Kelley
It's a big weekend in Milwaukee, with Summerfest kicking off, Juneteenth and much more.



How Summerfest Shaped One Man’s Life and Love of Music
Feature Story
How Summerfest Shaped One Man’s Life and Love of Music
Since the very first Big Gig in 1968, Kris Kodrich has grown up and grown old at Summerfest.
By Kris Kodrich
Summer Guide: How To Deal With Ticks
Best Of
Summer Guide: How To Deal With Ticks
How to guard against the great outdoors’ annoying – and dangerous – bloodsuckers.
By Kevin Revolinski
Summer Guide: How To Deal With Mosquitos
Best Of
Summer Guide: How To Deal With Mosquitos
How to guard against the great outdoors’ annoying – and dangerous – bloodsuckers.
By Kevin Revolinski
From the Magazine
How to Plan Your Summerfest Weekends by Genre
Summerfest doesn't group its stages by genre – but if you've got your eye on a certain vibe, these are the dates (and stages) to consider.


















