Summerfest announced attendance numbers for 2025, dates for next year's Big Gig

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MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Summerfest season is officially over and now it is time to take a look at the numbers. 

Headliners such as Benson Boone, Hozier and Megan Thee Stallion drew in major crowds, resulting in over 600,000 fans.

That's approximately 8% higher compared to last year's attendance, but it was not just the music that kept people around. 

Throughout the nine days, nearly 70 food vendors were featured as well as 60 unique exhibits.

Also announced, dates for the 2026 Summerfest run. The Big Gig will take place over the following weekends in 2026: June 18,20, June 25-27, and July 2-4. 

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