Award-Winning Comedian Dave Chappelle Coming to Summerfest September 11th at American Family Insurance Amphitheater – ONE NIGHT ONLY

Tickets on sale
Friday, June 11, at 12:00 p.m.

For immediate release

MILWAUKEE (June 7, 2021) – Summerfest presented by American Family Insurance is excited to announce that award-winning comedian, screenwriter, television and film producer, and actor, Dave Chappelle will headline the American Family Insurance Amphitheater during Summerfest on Saturday, September 11, 2021. This will be the first time that Chappelle has performed at the festival.

Tickets go on sale Friday, June 11, 2021 at 12:00 p.m. at Summerfest.com and Ticketmaster.com. Tickets include admission to Summerfest the day of the show.

*** No cellphones, cameras or recording devices will be allowed inside the show.***

Upon arrival, all phones & smartwatches will be secured in Yondr pouches that will be unlocked at the end of the show. Guests maintain possession of their phones throughout the night, and may access their phones at designated Yondr unlocking stations in the lobby. Anyone caught with a cellphone in the venue will be immediately ejected. No cameras will be allowed.

About Dave Chappelle
Recognized as one of the greatest comedians of all time, Chappelle is the 2019 recipient of the prestigious Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. In May 2021, Dave Chappelle collaborated with Talib Kweli and yasiin bey to host The Midnight Miracle, a thought-provoking podcast that uniquely blends the salon and variety show traditions while providing a glimpse into the inner lives of the hosts. Chappelle’s work has earned him more than 30 nominations and awards in television and film for projects that include his groundbreaking sketch comedy television series Chappelle’s Show, comedy specials, and guest appearances on Saturday Night Live. Most recently he earned his third and fourth Emmy Awards for his comedy special Sticks & Stones in 2020. Chappelle has won the Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album three years in a row, 2018 through 2020. In 2017, Netflix cited Dave Chappelle: Collection 1 as the most-viewed comedy special ever on their network.

Use of Materials Disclosure
Pilot Boy Productions, Inc. and/or Dave Chappelle own all rights in the content and materials, including any jokes and sketches (the “Materials”), delivered during his performance. The Materials may not be copied, translated, transmitted, displayed, distributed, or reproduced verbatim (the “Use”), in whole or in part, in any form, media, or technology now known or later developed, without the express prior written consent of Pilot Boy Productions, Inc. Any Use of the Materials without the express prior written consent of Pilot Boy Productions, Inc. is strictly prohibited and shall be subject to all available legal remedies, whether in equity or at law at the cost of anyone who violates this prohibition.

About Summerfest presented by American Family Insurance
Summerfest presented by American Family Insurance has evolved into what is now recognized as “The World’s Largest Music Festival” and Milwaukee’s cornerstone summer celebration, hosting the music industry’s biggest acts, emerging talent, and local favorites along with approximately 750,000 fans, for an unforgettable live music experience. The 53rd edition of the festival will take place September 2-4, 9-11, and 16-18, 2021.  Summerfest features over 1,000 performances on 11 stages, along with food, beverages, and activities, all in a world-class festival setting.