The Aces

And other LGBTQ+ artists performing at this year's Summerfest. 

March 10th, 2026   ·   2-3 mins   ·   Noah Zaworski

Milwaukee's music festival, Summerfest, is lucky to have these LGBTQ+ artists on stage this year. From indie pop to pop-punk— queer music is here. 

The Aces, Maris, VIAL, and Blondshell are our top picks of queer voices that will soon stick in your head after their performances. We're only here to get you started on your next deep dive into your next favorite songs. 

Summerfest is not new to LGBTQ+ artists, who have taken to the many stages or shared a space with the community, as the grounds host Milwaukee’s Pride Fest every year. Each year that passes, we see more openly queer talent on lineups, notably hosting Gigi Perez alongside Hozier (as well as a mini-set at a small stage before the headlining show). 

Inviting queer voices to festivals isn’t just about diversity; it’s about representing a community that faces significant pushback. Being in the crowd shows that we want these artists on stage, and that we want artists like them on stage.