By Courtney Bondar Multimedia Journalist Published Jul 05, 2023 at 7:01 PM Photography: Dan Garcia

Festival City is hopping this summer! OnMilwaukee's Festival Guide is brought to you by Potawatomi Hotel & Casino. Escape the heat and step inside! 

It's the final weekend of Summerfest – and while it's the last bit of Summerfest fun, you can still make it the best of the fest so far. The Big Gig is still living up to the "big" in its name with all sorts of special events and interactive elements, ways to save, new foods and bar locales, and – of course – all of the awesome music acts hitting the stages

The third weekend wraps up with Yung Gravy, Zach Bryan, Imagine Dragons and more headlining at the American Family Insurance Amphitheater – with plenty of others hitting the ground stages across the three days. 

To guide you through the third weekend at the Big Gig and help you live your fest self, here’s your ultimate guide to Summerfest’s final weekend – from who's playing where to how to score stellar Summerfest deals. Now, get out there (pst, here's a transportation guide if you need some options) and have a fabulous fest! And share how much fun you’re having – tag us at @OnMilwaukee or use #onmilwaukee. 

Thursday, July 6

Daily admission deal

Direct Supply Seniorfest Day

Summerfest fans who are over the age of 60 will be admitted FREE with a valid ID at any gate between noon and 4 p.m. All wheelchairs will be provided free of charge to seniors, and seniors will also receive a voucher for $2 off food or non-alcoholic beverages over $10. Plus, make your way over to the Direct Supply area to visit 30 senior-focused vendors. 

Silgan Community Food Drive

Be one of the first 2,000 Summerfest fans who arrive between noon and 3 p.m. and donate three non-perishable food items will receive one FREE admission ticket. Donations will be accepted at the midgate promotions booth, with all donations benefiting the Hunger Task Force.  

Full music schedule

American Family Insurance Amp

7:30 p.m. – Yung Gravy

BMO Pavilion

Noon – Doo-Wop Jukebox
3:30 p.m. – Southbound
5:30 p.m. – The Docksiders
7:30 p.m. – Stephanie Joanna
9:30 p.m. – Lauren Daigle

Miller Lite Oasis

12:45 p.m. – Anna
2:30 p.m. – Willow Hill
4:15 p.m. – Runaway June
6:15 p.m. – Levi Riggs
8:15 p.m. – Tanner Adell
10:15 p.m. – Dylan Scott

Generac Power Stage

Noon – Shotgun Jane
1:45 p.m. – Definitely Maybe
3:30 p.m. – Leah Kate
5:30 p.m. – Joey Valence & Brae
7:30 p.m. – The Regrettes
9:30 p.m. – Yungblud

Briggs & Stratton Big Backyard

Noon – Mo'Groove
1 p.m. – Direct Supply Golden Idols - Grupo Renacer/Wilson Park Guitar Jam
1:30 p.m. – Mo'Groove
3 p.m. – The Bar-Kays
5 p.m. – Husbands
6:30 p.m. – Porcupine
8 p.m. – Smoking Popes
10 p.m. – Dinosaur Jr.

UScellular Connection Stage

12:45 p.m. – Jonny T-Bird & The MPs
2:30 p.m. – Listening Party
4:15 p.m. – KB & The Dungarees
6:15 p.m. – Louie & The Flashbombs
8:15 p.m. – The Gufs
10 p.m. – Smash Mouth

Uline Warehouse

Noon – wht.rbbt.obj
1:45 p.m. – Lifeguard
3:30 p.m. – Horsegirl
5:30 p.m. – Jenny Lewis
7:30 p.m. – Cautious Clay
9:30 p.m. – The War on Drugs

Sound Waves Stage

Noon – Korbel Papi
3 p.m. – DJ B-Lee
5 p.m. – HomeRecker
7 p.m. – New Wave Hip-Hop, with City Lights

American Family Insurance House

2 p.m. – Jenny Lewis

Johnsonville Summerville

Noon – Steve Cohen and Eric Noden
1:45 p.m. – Mighty Ms. Erica and the Sound Production
3:30 p.m. – Mighty Ms. Erica and the Sound Production
5:30 p.m. – Doug Demming and the Jewel Tones

South Party Pavilion

12:15 p.m. – Direct Supply Golden Idols: Ben Merens/Paulette D'Amore
1 p.m. – Downtown Harrison
2 p.m. – Direct Supply Golden Idols: T'Sparks Live/Steve Haberman
2:30 p.m. – Downtown Harrison
3 p.m. – Direct Supply Golden Idols: Electric Blue
4 p.m. – Dirty Boogie
8 p.m. – Eddie Butts Band
10:15 p.m. – DJ Yogie

Northwestern Mutual Community Park

Noon – Marlavous Marla's Children's Music
12:45 p.m. – Spoon Man Musicial Interactive Comedy
1:30 p.m. – Marlavous Marla's Children's Music
2:15 p.m. – Bob Bohm Comedy Magic Show
3:15 p.m. – Dancers in Motion
4 p.m. – Professor Pinkerton: The Circus Man
4:45 p.m. – Dancers in Motion
5:30 p.m. – Bob Bohm Comedy Magic Show
6:30 p.m. – Spoon Man Musicial Interactive Comedy
7:30 p.m. – David Seebach's Wonders of Magic

Promotions, events, happy hour and more

Molson Coors Daily BOGO

What's better than a drink down at the Summerfest grounds? A free drink at the Summerfest grounds! Throughout the festival, Molson Coors will offer a buy one, get one deal or sampling sessions on select beverages at select locations from 4-5 p.m. Today, for instance, you can score BOGO Terrapin, Leinenkugels and Hop Valley brews at the Miller Brew House and Terrapin Bar.

Happy Hour 

Fans can enjoy select Miller products – including Miller Lite, Miller High Life and Coors Light – for $5.50 at select bars from 4-5 p.m. every day of the fest!

Friday, July 7

Daily admission deal

It's FREE With Fritos 

All Summerfest-goers who arrive between noon to 6 p.m. will receive FREE admission – with the first 1,000 who enter through the midgate will receive a free Fritos and Summerfest bag.

Full music schedule

American Family Insurance Amp

7:30 p.m. – Zach Bryan with Charles Wesley Godwin

BMO Pavilion

1:30 p.m. – Sonic Circus
3:30 p.m. – Boomer Nation
7:30 p.m. – Jet Black Roses
9:30 p.m. – Styx

Miller Lite Oasis

12:45 p.m. – Soul Speed
2:30 p.m. – Sugo
4:15 p.m. – Here Come the Mummies
6:15 p.m. – Good Boy Daisy
8:15 p.m. – Piqued Jacks
10:15 p.m. – The Pretty Reckless

Generac Power Stage

Noon – The Cuz
1:45 p.m. – DISQ
3:30 p.m. – Cafune
5:30 p.m. – Newski
7:30 p.m. – Built to Spill
9:30 p.m. – Japanese Breakfast

Briggs & Stratton Big Backyard

Noon – Carribbean Sounds
2 p.m. – Ecuador Manta
4 p.m. – Cache Milwaukee
5:45 p.m. – Salsabrositas
6 p.m. – Tito Puente Jr.
7:45 p.m. – Salsabrositas
8 p.m. – Carlos Adames
10 p.m. – Grupo Niche

UScellular Connection Stage

12:45 p.m. – Rockonsin Finals
2:30 p.m. – Pink Houses
4:15 p.m. – Pat McCurdy
6:15 p.m. – Annie Bosko
8:15 p.m. – Frank Ray
10 p.m. – Tyler Hubbard

Uline Warehouse

Noon – Bara Jonson and Free
1:45 p.m. – Balkun Brothers
3:30 p.m. – Galactic featuring Anjelika Jelly Joseph
5:30 p.m. – The Honest Heart Collective
7:30 p.m. – Soul Asylum
9:30 p.m. – Collective Soul

Sound Waves Stage

Noon – DJ James Jaxin
3 p.m. – DJ Miho
5 p.m. – DJ Eddie Reckless
7 p.m. – Lovers & Friends R&B Concert, with Mr. New York

American Family Insurance House

2 p.m. – Cafune
4 p.m. – The Pretty Reckless

Johnsonville Summerville

Noon – Awlo Bunni
1:45 p.m. – Florentine Opera Company
3:30 p.m. – Florentine Opera Company
5:30 p.m. – Harmonious Wail

South Party Pavilion

1 p.m. – John Van Thiel: The Voice of Elvis
4 p.m. – Fire on High
8 p.m. – Mt. Olive
10:15 p.m. – DJ Yogie

Northwestern Mutual Community Park

Noon – Professor Pinkerton and His Irrelevant Orchestra
12:45 p.m. – Bob Bohm Comedy Magic Show
1:30 p.m. – Spoon Man Musical Interactive Comedy
2:15 p.m. – Accompany of Kids Song and Dance Troupe
3:15 p.m. – Danceworks
4 p.m. – Wayne & Wingnut: Red Hot Chilli Puppets
4:45 p.m. – Danceworks
5:30 p.m. – Accompany of Kids Song and Dance Troupe
6:30 p.m. – Spoon Man Musical Interactive Comedy
7:30 p.m. – Professor Pinkerton and His Irrelevant Orchestra

Promotions, events, happy hour and more

Molson Coors Daily BOGO

What's better than a drink down at the Summerfest grounds? A free drink at the Summerfest grounds! Throughout the festival, Molson Coors will offer a buy one, get one deal or sampling sessions on select beverages at select locations from 4-5 p.m. Today, for instance, you can score BOGO Simply Spiked lemonades and peach drinks at the Simply Bar.

Happy Hour 

Fans can enjoy select Miller products – including Miller Lite, Miller High Life and Coors Light – for $5.50 at select bars from 4-5 p.m. every day of the fest!

Saturday, July 8

Daily admission deal

Summerfest Fan Appreciation Day Presented by Potawatomi Hotel | Casino

All Summerfest fans who arrive between noon and 3:00 p.m. will be admitted FREE, compliments of Potawatomi Hotel | Casino and Summerfest. The first 30,000 arriving through the gates will receive an admission ticket for Summerfest 2024 and a BIG WIN entry ticket. Drop your BIG WIN entry ticket in the specifically marked bin inside the Summerfest Mid Gate between noon and 3:00 p.m.

Full music schedule

American Family Insurance Amp

7 p.m. – Imagine Dragons with The Moss

BMO Pavilion

1:30 p.m. – The Steepwater Band
3:30 p.m. – Detour
5:30 p.m. – Cain Lofton
6:45 p.m. – Nunnabove
8 p.m. – RAYVEN
9:30 p.m. – Ne-Yo

Miller Lite Oasis

12:45 p.m. – The Tons 'O Fun Band
2:30 p.m. – Kings & Associates
4 p.m. – Summerfest Big Win Drawing
6:15 p.m. – The Mountain Goats
8:15 p.m. – Momma
10:15 p.m. – Fleet Foxes

Generac Power Stage

Noon – Part Time Models
1:45 p.m. – Sacred
3:30 p.m. – The Beaches
5:30 p.m. – GALXARA
7:30 p.m. – BBNO$
9:30 p.m. – Walk the Moon

Briggs & Stratton Big Backyard

Noon – Lockjaw
2 p.m. – Once Around
4 p.m. – Saliva
6 p.m. – Buckcherry
8 p.m. – The Million Reasons
10 p.m. – Tesla

UScellular Connection Stage

12:45 p.m. – Kalie Shorr
2:30 p.m. – Greylan James
4:15 p.m. – Hailey Whitters
6:15 p.m. – Corey Kent
8:15 p.m. – Morgan Wade
10 p.m. – Scotty McCreery

Uline Warehouse

Noon – RJ Griffith
1:45 p.m. – KBthesinger
3 p.m. – The Simon Sez Show
5:30 p.m. – Substitute: Tales From The Who
7:30 p.m. – Mayyadda
9 p.m. – Smokey Robinson

Sound Waves Stage

Noon – DJ Zovo
3 p.m. – DJ Rutger Krueger
5 p.m. – DJ Whyte Nite
7 p.m. – Emo Music Takeover, with Sad Boy Saturday

American Family Insurance House

2 p.m. – Gold Steps
4 p.m. – Walk the Moon
6 p.m. – The Beaches

Johnsonville Summerville

2:15 p.m. – Alex Wilson Band
5:30 p.m. – Ronnie Nyles

South Party Pavilion

1 p.m. – Dirty Rotten Duo
4 p.m. – Beach Bums
8 p.m. – The Screamin' Cucumbers
10:15 p.m. – DJ Yogie

Gruber Law Offices Sportzone

Noon – USTA/Wisconsin Tennis Association
3:30 p.m. – Survivor Family Game Show
4:30 p.m. – Free Juggling Lessons
6 p.m. – Zumba Fitness
9 p.m. – Division BMX Stunt Team

Northwestern Mutual Community Park

Noon – Wayne & Wingnut: Red Hot Chilli Puppets
12:45 p.m. – Mad Science Stage Show
1:30 p.m. – First Stage
2:15 p.m. – Main Street Song and Dance Troupe
3:15 p.m. – Spoon Man: Musical Interactive Comedy
4 p.m. – Main Street Song and Dance Troupe
4:45 p.m. – First Stage
5:30 p.m. – David Seebach's Wonders of Magic
6:30 p.m. – Spoon Man: Musical Interactive Comedy
7:30 p.m. – David Seebach's Wonders of Magic

Promotions, events, happy hour and more

Molson Coors Daily BOGO

What's better than a drink down at the Summerfest grounds? A free drink at the Summerfest grounds! Throughout the festival, Molson Coors will offer a buy one, get one deal or sampling sessions on select beverages at select locations from 4-5 p.m. Today, for instance, you can score BOGO Topo Chico seltzers at the Miller Brew House and Soundwaves north bar.

Happy Hour 

Fans can enjoy select Miller products – including Miller Lite, Miller High Life and Coors Light – for $5.50 at select bars from 4-5 p.m. every day of the fest!

For more information on Summerfest, transportation and more, click here

Courtney Bondar Multimedia Journalist

Courtney Bondar is an adventurous Multimedia Journalist at OnMilwaukee, covering all things Milwaukee. Born and raised in Greendale, WI, Courtney has a deep-rooted connection to her hometown and a strong desire to explore and showcase the vibrant city of Milwaukee.

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After dedicating herself as an intern at OnMilwaukee, Courtney's hard work and dedication paid off when she earned her well-deserved diploma. Now, as OnMilwaukee's first full-time multimedia journalist, she is fully committed to continuing her journey - bringing her distinctive voice and storytelling skills to the forefront.