5 Things to Do at Summerfest This Weekend: Sept. 2-4

The Big Bang Fireworks and some stellar music acts highlight the first weekend of Summerfest.

 
 
1.

Summerfest Big Bang Fireworks

THURSDAY AT 9:30 P.M. | SUMMERFEST GROUNDS

What better way to open a festival than with a firework show? The show starts at 9:30 p.m. at the Summerfest Grounds. If you can’t make it to the firework festivities, WISN 12 will be broadcasting it on their channel at 10:30 p.m.

Big Bang from the Miller Lite Oasis. Photo courtesy of Summerfest.
 
 
2.

Chance the Rapper

FRIDAY AT 7:30 P.M. | AMERICAN FAMILY INSURANCE AMPHITHEATER

Hip-hop/R&B artist Chance the Rapper takes the stage on Friday. The Chicago native and avid Fiserv Forum attendee will hopefully play songs from his critically acclaimed Acid Rap mixtape and his debut album, The Big Day.

Photo via Summerfest
 
 
3.

Flo Rida

SATURDAY AT 10 P.M. | MILLER LITE OASIS STAGE

Flo Rida is sure to play all of his most iconic songs like “Whistle” and “My House,” these songs will get you up on your feet and grooving with some of your best friends.

Photo via Summerfest
 
 
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Summerfest Landing with Freedom Boat Club

EVERY DAY OF SUMMERFEST FROM NOON-6 P.M. | FREEDOM BOAT TENT

Take in the view of Lake Michigan and the city with Freedom Boat Club as they offer free boat rides onto the lake. Tip: go later in the day to get a perfect golden hour photo.

Photo by Visit Milwaukee
 
 
5.

Twenty One Pilots

SATURDAY AT 7:30 P.M. | AMERICAN FAMILY INSURANCE AMPHITHEATER

Close out the first festival weekend with this alternative-rock band. Their latest album, Scaled and Icy came out during quarantine and is sure to be another electrifying performance that the band is known for.

Photo via Summerfest