The concert takes place in June in Milwaukee
Summerfest presented by American Family Insurance is thrilled to announce that Garth Brooks will kick off Summerfest on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at the American Family Insurance Amphitheater. Summerfest 2026 kicks off with a highly anticipated opening night concert featuring one of the world’s greatest live performers.
Tickets will go on sale Friday, September 12th, at 10 am local time. Each ticket purchased will also include complimentary admission to Summerfest 2026, valid on any day of the festival.
This marks Brooks’ first-ever performance at Summerfest, and his first show in Milwaukee in over a decade.
Before the show, concert goers are invited to join the Official Summerfest Garth Brooks Pre-Party, inside the South Gate of Henry Maier Festival Park, with live entertainment, food, beverages, specialty cocktails, and more. Additional details will be announced at a later date.
JUST ANNOUNCED! Country legend, Garth Brooks is kicking off Summerfest 2026 in epic fashion at the American Family Insurance Amphitheater on June 17, 2026!✨
👉 Sign up now for pre-sale access: https://t.co/7f1gNxu24c
⭐ Public on sale begins this Friday, September 12 at 10am. pic.twitter.com/xBhpsoeMQK
— Summerfest (@Summerfest) September 8, 2025
