It’s the opening day of Summerfest; The Milwaukee Music Festival begins

It’s the opening day of Summerfest and we’re ready for the music – along with everything else related to Milwaukee’s lakeside festival.

Summerfest runs Thursday through Sunday, June 20-22, June 27-29 and July 4-6. The gates open at noon on Thursday and will remain open until midnight.

We’ll be providing live coverage from Maier Festival Park throughout opening day, so check back often for updates. Make sure you refresh your browser to the latest version.

After a sweltering start to the week in the 90s and early 80s, Milwaukee can expect cooler weather on the first day of Summerfest.

The National Weather Service is forecasting a cloudy day with temperatures in the mid-60s and a high in the low 70s by mid-afternoon. There is a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, so make sure you bring a raincoat.

AccuWeather predicts a 34% chance of rain, with the chance increasing to 50% at 5 p.m. when the Summerfest opening ceremony begins.

The evening’s headliner, Kane Brown with guests Kameron Marlowe and Nightly, takes the stage at the American Family Insurance Amphitheater at 7:30 p.m. Note: Umbrellas are not allowed in the amphitheater.

Moderate rain chances are forecast for most of the night, along with temperatures in the low 60s.

–Claire Reid