Some 600 artists, nine days and an incredible 14 stages. No wonder Milwaukee Summerfest, which takes place from the end of June into the first of July, is called "the Big Gig." It began in 1968 and PubClub.com caught up with Bob Babisch, who for 46 years was Vice President of Entertainment for Milwaukee World Festival, Inc., the organization that hosts Summerfest, about the … [Read more...]
Summerfest Milwaukee Is Back And Here’s The 2022 Dates & Lineup
Summerfest Milwaukee is back for 2022 and it involves bands, beers and endless summertime fun in a waterfront park. It is known as "The World's Largest Music Festival" or as locals simply refer to it, "the Big Gig." How big is it? There are whopping 100 acts performing on an incredible 12 stages. It last for two full weeks. There's beer – hey, it's Milwaukee! – food, a … [Read more...]
Milwaukee Summerfest 2017 Dates & Information Save Event To Calendar
WHAT: The Big Gig, the world's largest music festival with 12 stages in a Midwestern carnival summer fair setting. It's right along the lake in downtown Milwaukee. It goes from late June thru mid-July; closed on July 3. HEADLINER BANDS: Red Hot Chili Peppers, Luke Brian, Paul Simon, Zac Brown Band, Pink TICKETS: GA is $20 weekends, $15 weekdays, #48 for a three-day pass, … [Read more...]