2021 Summerfest Plans Revealed: 3 Weekends, More Artists

MILWAUKEE, WI — Organizers for Summerfest, billed as the "world's largest music festival," say the popular festival will be back in 2021 with three weekends of music.

Summerfest 2020 was canceled in early June amid ongoing concerns about the safety of large gatherings due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Wisconsin. The 2020 festival was the first time it has been canceled in its 53-year history.

Summerfest 2021 will take place over three consecutive weekends from Thursday through Saturday on June 24-26, July 1-3, and July 8-10, 2021.

"With the cancellation of the 2020 festival, it gave us a reason to roll up our sleeves and get to work. We analyzed the charts, guest surveys, and the event landscape and ultimately determined that you, our fans, have been asking for a bigger experience," organizers said.

Here is a summary of what Summerfest officials hope to achieve with the new format in 2021:

• Booking more national talent during the day and throughout the festival.
• A longer talent booking window that gives organizers a better chance to book a wider variety of artists.
• Better chances of sunny days during the unpredictable Wisconsin summers.