Summerfest is turning its north-end Uline Warehouse Stage into a guitar lover's playground this year, loading up all nine operating days with '90s alt-rock, classic rock and hard-rock heavyweights. Nightly headliners include Third Eye Blind, Christopher Cross, Halestorm, the Gene Simmons Band and Eagles guitarist Don Felder, backed by a deep bench of local and indie acts. The Uline Warehouse run stretches across Summerfest's three weekends — June 18–20, June 25–27 and July 2–4 — and is built for late-night sets so fans can bounce between stages without springing for amphitheater tickets.
Uline Warehouse Headliners And Schedule
Third Eye Blind closes out opening night with a 9:30 p.m. set on Thursday, June 18. Hot Mulligan tops the bill on Friday, and Christopher Cross follows Don Felder with evening slots on Saturday, June 20. Weekend two brings Halestorm to the stage at 9:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 25, while weekend three features the Gene Simmons Band headlining July 3, with Gin Blossoms and Spin Doctors also on the docket.
The full, day-by-day schedule was posted by festival organizers and broken down by FOX6 Milwaukee, which lists set times along with supporting acts for each date.
What The Lineup Means For Fans
The Warehouse has evolved into Summerfest's reliable zone for guitar-focused nights, and this year's lineup leans hard into nostalgia while still weaving in newer indie names. “As an independent music festival, we are thrilled to deliver this one-of-a-kind lineup that features an incredible mix of genres and artists,” Milwaukee World Festival, Inc. said in a press release reprinted by Urban Milwaukee.
That mix sets up a choose-your-own-adventure vibe for fans: classic-rock listeners can post up for Don Felder or Christopher Cross, while alt-rock crowds have Third Eye Blind and late-night indie bills waiting for them at the same stage.
Tickets, Pits And Practicalities
General admission gets you through the gates and into most festival stages, but reserved amphitheater shows and certain pit sections require separate tickets or wristbands. According to Summerfest, pricing and pit access change by date and show, and special Uline Pit wristbands are available for select headliners such as Third Eye Blind (see the Uline Pit wristband listing).
Summerfest also notes that pit wristbands come with same-day general admission included and must be picked up at the South Gate Box Office before you head inside.
How To Plan Your Night
With full slates of music firing on multiple stages, local outlets suggest sketching out a game plan so you can catch the Uline Warehouse headliners without sacrificing any amphitheater must-sees. Day-by-day rundowns and quick-reference grids from outlets such as OnMilwaukee can help lock in which dates make the most sense for your crew.
Expect big crowds for the evening headliners and get there early if you want a prime sightline to the Uline Warehouse action.
