Tyrese closed the T‑Mobile Stage Friday while Chicago's Queen Drie opened the afternoon set; both made Summerfest debuts with different takes on Juneteenth and festival tradition.

Party Animals vs Loco Beach Coconuts land at American Family Field June 6–7; both shows are sold out. Here’s practical info on parking, plaza times and resale tickets.

Hank Azaria says he’s never been to Milwaukee and will play Summerfest on June 27; net proceeds will benefit his Four Through Nine Foundation.

T‑Mobile will hand out free one‑day Summerfest general‑admission tickets at select Wisconsin stores on May 27; supplies are limited and a VIP prize drawing is included.

Chance the Rapper will stop in Milwaukee on Oct. 4 at Landmark Credit Union Live as part of his Coloring Book 10 Year Anniversary Tour. Artist presale begins May 19.

The Greater Milwaukee Auto Show moved to Wisconsin State Fair Park for May 14–17, bringing test drives, over 25 brands and a larger exhibit floor to West Allis. The retooled weekend emphasizes hands‑on demos and dealer interaction.

Summerfest posted the Uline Warehouse Stage schedule, pairing '90s alt-rock favorites with classic-rock legends across the festival's three weekends.

The Wisconsin State Fair revealed the Bank Five Nine Amphitheater headliners for Aug. 6–16, mixing tribute nights, family sets and local favorites. Amphitheater shows are free with fair admission.

Summerfest’s American Family Insurance House announced free, intimate sets including Passion Pit, Spoon and Soul Asylum across the festival’s three weekends.

Sombr, the GRAMMY‑nominated 20‑year‑old, will play Fiserv Forum on Nov. 3. Artist presale Apr. 14; general on‑sale Apr. 17.

The Strokes will headline American Family Insurance Amphitheater on July 17 with Cage the Elephant and Thundercat. Presales start April 15; general sale April 17.

Milwaukee County will add pyrotechnics to its July 3 drone show at McKinley Beach, creating a hybrid drone‑and‑fireworks performance backed by local donors. The show will run about 45 minutes in three waves.

Chad Smith will headline Waukesha’s free GuitarTown festival on June 13 — a daylong celebration of Les Paul with local bands, exhibits and food.