Summerfest Announces Final American Family Insurance Amphitheater Headliner for the 50th

MILWAUKEE (April 25, 2017) – Milwaukee World Festival, Inc. officials are excited to announce the final major show of Summerfest’s 50th.  Paul Simon will headline the American Family Insurance Amphitheater on Friday, June 30, 2017 with special guest Brandi Carlile.

Tickets for Paul Simon with special guest Brandi Carlile go on sale Friday, April 28, 2017 at 10:00 am CDT. Tickets can be purchased at the Summerfest Box Office in person and by phone at 1.414.273.2600, Ticketmaster Ticket Centers, Walmart stores, online at Ticketmaster.com and by phone at 1.800.745.3000 (live Ticketmaster Agent) or 1.866.448.7849 (“Ticketmaster Express” automated phone line).  Patrons may also utilize “ticketfast” at Ticketmaster.com to print barcoded concert tickets from home.  Convenience fees may be added to all purchases. 

Summerfest fans get access to presales before tickets go on sale to the general public when they subscribe to receive Summerfest News email alerts at Summerfest.com, “Like” Summerfest on Facebook or follow Summerfest on Twitter.  The Paul Simon with special guest Brandi Carlile Summerfest presale will run Thursday, April 27, 2017 from 10:00 am – 10:00 pm CDT or until presale inventory has been exhausted. 

About Summerfest presented by American Family Insurance
Summerfest 2017 presented by American Family Insurance – the festival’s 50th edition – will take place June 28 – July 2 and July 4 – July 9 from noon until midnight and will be closed Monday, July 3. Following its 1968 debut, Summerfest has evolved into what is now recognized as “The World’s Largest Music Festival” and Milwaukee’s cornerstone summer celebration, hosting he music industry’s hottest stars, emerging talent and local favorites along with approximately 850,000 people from Milwaukee and around the world each year for an unforgettable live music experience. During the festival, the spotlight shines on over 800 acts, over 1,000 performances, 11 stages, delectable food and beverages and interactive activities, all in a world-class festival setting. For more details, visit Summerfest.com, Facebook.com/summerfest or Twitter: @Summerfest.