Eric Benet, Isley Brothers added to the Summerfest Juneteenth lineup

Milwaukee’s Summerfest announced new additions to their Juneteenth celebration lineup today. The Isley Brothers will headline the event with Milwaukee native Eric Benét at BMO Pavilion.

The June 19 celebration follows Milwaukee’s traditional Juneteenth parade on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. Festival organizers revealed five new performers to join the celebration’s growing roster.

The complete musical lineup features headlining performances from The Isley Brothers and Eric Benét. Additional performers include Grammy-nominated artist Fabolous and blues musician Buffalo Nichols.

Gary Clark Jr., Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, and Ginuwine join the evening’s performances. Joy Oladokun, Mike Jones, and The Shonn Hinton Experience complete the festival roster.

Tony Kearney, Executive Director of Northcott Neighborhood House, expressed support for the expanded celebration. The partnership highlights local talent while bringing national performers to Milwaukee’s lakefront venue.

Reserved seating tickets go on sale February 7. The tickets include general admission to Summerfest grounds on the day of the show.

The venue offers both reserved seating options and free general admission spaces. General admission seating operates on a first-come, first-served basis.

The celebration marks a continued partnership between Summerfest and Northcott Neighborhood House. This collaboration extends Milwaukee’s daytime Juneteenth festivities into the evening hours.