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USA Today
29-06-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Megan Thee Stallion takes break from touring hiatus for fiery Summerfest performance
While Megan Thee Stallion is taking a deserved break from touring, the world is being deprived of a hot girl summer at a time when we arguably need one more than ever — well, with one exception. The Grammy-winning rapper, 30, headlined Summerfest in Milwaukee on Saturday, June 28. The special one-off appearance at the American Family Insurance Amphitheater was Megan's first performance since Coachella in April and her only scheduled concert of the summer. So, she really made it count. Coming out on stage surrounded by eight backing dancers, all of them sporting black cowboy hats, boots and skimpy get-ups seemingly on loan from Beyoncé, Stallion raced right into "Ungrateful," which was followed by "Thot (expletive)," "Wanna Be" and "Freak Nasty." Megan Thee Stallion enters the villa: Rapper appears on 'Love Island USA' By the time "Savage" made the Hotties feral, 15 minutes had passed, with barely any moments for Stallion and her hard-working dancers to catch their breath. The superstar impressively stayed in lock step for much of the demanding choreography — hair flips, body squats, arm waves, hip thrusts, butt shakes — and somehow found the breath to rap on top of all of that, delivering withering one-liners and chest-puffing slogans with force and fire, rarely leaning on the prerecorded backing vocals that served as an unnecessary safety net. Then, after perhaps just 60 to 90 seconds offstage, Stallion was back at it again for the hard-rock studded "TYG," a collaboration with Spiritbox, offering up moves that were even more demanding, and impressive, than what she offered for that jaw-dropping opener — including a lightning-fast drop into the splits. One fan tossed a bra onstage in gratitude, leaving Stallion laughing so hard she struggled to get back into the bars. (At that moment, the prerecorded vocals actually did come in handy.) Megan Thee Stallion on Tory Lanez: Rapper calls singer a 'demon,' slams his fans for harassment Just a couple of songs later, Stallion showed she didn't completely need those backing dancers to put on a show. She offered up the Billboard Hot 100 chart-topper (and alleged Nicki Minaj diss track) "Hiss," from her latest album "Megan," without any choreography, letting the bite from her flow steal the show. That same dynamic delivery commanded the stage a few moments later for "Plan B," with three words of advice speaking to Stallion's resonance amid all the bravado and biting put-downs: "Ladies, love yourself." Forty minutes after taking the stage, her body glistening with sweat, Stallion took a much-deserved extended break. But this also turned out to be one of the most fun moments of the show, as Stallion paced around and picked fans to join her onstage, assembling about a dozen mega-Megan fans who got down (literally, for a few of them) and twerked to "Bourbon." After that, Stallion still wasn't done. She then looked out over the pit again and invited about two dozen fans to join her onstage and dance to "Best Friend." And for all of this, Stallion gleefully accepted hugs, posed for selfies, signed autographs and even complimented one fan's cologne while wishing them a happy birthday. But there was more show to do. The set climaxed with one of Stallion's biggest smashes, "Body," her DJ doubling down on the drama by playing the inescapable earworm hook "Body, -ody, -ody, -ody, -ody, -ody, -ody" initially without the beat, ratcheting up the tension until a bass drop offered sweet relief. After a crowd-thrilling "Big Ole Freak" and one more complex choreographed routine for "Mamushi," her collab with Japanese rapper Yuki Chiba, Stallion said so long to a stage for the foreseeable future. The set clocked in at just 75 minutes. 10 bingeable memoirs to check out: Celebrities tell all about aging, marriage and Beyoncé Megan's opening act, fellow rapper Flo Milli, canceled just a few hours before showtime due to weather-related travel issues. But thanks to Stallion's unstoppable, sweat-dripping showmanship, this will go down as one of the buzziest shows of Summerfest 2025. Hot girl summer, delivered.
Mint
19-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
Summerfest 2025 in US: Location, schedule, ticket prices, lineup, a complete guide
Summerfest 2025 is back and bigger than ever, transforming Milwaukee's stunning Lake Michigan waterfront into a nonstop celebration of music, community, and pure summer joy. Held at Henry Maier Festival Park from June 19–21, June 26–28, and July 3–5, this iconic festival, dubbed "The World's Largest Music Festival," draws thousands to its 75-acre grounds for an unforgettable blend of live performances, local culture, and lakeside vibes. It's more than just a party; since 1968, Summerfest has been a nonprofit powerhouse, uniting people through music while supporting Milwaukee's arts and recreation scene. This year's lineup is stacked with headliners like The Killers, Megan Thee Stallion, and Def Leppard at the American Family Insurance Amphitheater, alongside 800+ acts across 12 stages, from hip-hop legends Bone Thugs-N-Harmony to Latin music stars lighting up the Aurora Pavilion. This 2025, it's hosting its first-ever Juneteenth celebration on opening day (June 19), featuring a parade court ceremony and performances by artists like Gary Clark Jr. and Eric Benét. You can also dive into quirky installations like the Astral Relics light forest near the north gate, rally friends for pickleball at Dean's Dip Village, or even kayak Lake Michigan for free thanks to Black Creek Cheddar. Don't miss the fireworks on June 19 or the drone spectacle set to light up July 4th with Johnsonville's "Happy Birthday America" sing-along. Foodies, families, and thrill-seekers all get love here: refuel with craft beers at the Keg & Cask Bar, let kids loose at the accessible Lil' Gig playground, or ride the sky-high Ferris wheel for killer city views. Pro tip: Score a free hat if you're among the first 10,000 on opening day, or bring canned food June 19–21 for free entry before 3 pm. Seriously, whether you're chilling with cold beer by the lake or dancing under the fireworks, Summerfest 2025 is where Milwaukee's heart beats loudest.
USA Today
12-02-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Summerfest 2025 lineup revealed: Lumineers, Megan Thee Stallion to headline
Summerfest, as it has in the past, will serve up one of the world's most musically diverse festival lineups of 2025. Folk-pop legends the Lumineers, crossover violinist Lindsey Stirling, former Migos rapper Offset, and DEVO are among the star-studded slate of performers expected to take the stage in Milwaukee. More than 130 new headliners were revealed Wednesday including Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan with his side project the Machine of God; sister pop duo Aly & AJ; a special joint performance by acclaimed singer-songwriters Julien Baker and Torres; a rare appearance from Andrew McMahon's project Jack's Mannequin; and Japanese kawaii metal band BABYMETAL. Summerfest, one of America's largest and longest-running music festivals, will span three weekends: June 19 − 21, June 26 − 28 and July 3 − 5 and take place on Milwaukee's lakefront at Maier Festival Park. The full lineup, which should amount to around 600 acts performing on 11 official stages, is expected to be revealed by May. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. How to get tickets for Summerfest 2025, and how much they cost Single-day general-admission tickets are available for $30 at the box office and Three-day general-admission passes are $63. Nine-day general-admission passes are $130 but are available for $57 through 11:59 p.m. Feb. 18. Additional promotional deals, including multiple opportunities for free admission, will be announced this spring. General admission tickets offer access to all of Summerfest's stages except for its largest venue: the 23,000-person-capacity American Family Insurance Amphitheater. Separate tickets are required for amphitheater concerts, with prices varying per seat and show, but they include same-day general admission to Summerfest. That's where the Lumineers will perform on closing night, with Hippo Campus opening. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday at the box office and Summerfest website and include Summerfest general admission on July 5. Reserved seats for evening performances at Summerfest's BMO Pavilion stage also require a separate ticket. Prices vary per seat and show, with reserved seat tickets including same-day Summerfest general admission. Summerfest also sells separate tickets for its Level Up elevated viewing platform for evening performances at the Miller Lite Oasis stage. Tickets are $75 and include access to seating, a private bar, private restrooms and two select Miller and Pepsi beverages. All of these tickets are available at the box office and Summerfest website. Previously announced Summerfest 2025 performers include Megan Thee Stallion, Lainey Wilson, Benson Boone Wednesday's headliners join a lineup that includes 14 previously announced shows at the American Family Insurance Amphitheater and BMO Pavilion. Tickets are on sale for these Summerfest amphitheater concerts: Reserved seats are also on sale for these Summerfest pavilion concerts: The Isley Brothers with Eric Benét (June 19) George Thorogood & the Destroyers with Foghat (June 20) Japanese Breakfast (June 21) The Avett Brothers (June 26) Cake (June 27) Riley Green (June 28) Chicago (July 4) An American Family Insurance Amphitheater concert for July 4 and BMO Pavilion concerts for July 3 and 5 have yet to be announced. Summerfest will officially celebrate Juneteenth for the first time Summerfest will also officially celebrate Juneteenth for the first time in its 57-year history on opening night. Several previously announced performers have been booked specifically for the occasion: including the Isley Brothers, Gary Clark Jr., Ginuwine, Bone-Thugs-N-Harmony, Joy Oladokun, Mike Jones, Fabolous and Milwaukee artists Buffalo Nichols and the Shonn Hinton Experience. Summerfest is partnering with Northcott Neighborhood House for the celebration, which will include an opening ceremony at Maier Festival Park at 6 p.m. June 19, featuring performances, remarks from representatives and acknowledgment of the year's Juneteenth scholarship recipients.
