Heads up: Beware of Summerfest's new bag policy, what you need to know
Posted: Jun 17, 2026 8:49 PM CDT
CBS 58 MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- The world's largest musical festival returns to Milwaukee's lakefront starting tomorrow!
If you are planning to make your way down to Henry Mair Festival Park - here's what you should know!
The festival is nine days, broken up over the next three weekends, running through July 4th.
Parking lots open daily at 9 a.m. and the gates will open at noon with shows running through midnight.
Also, there's a new bag policy this year.
Bags larger than nine inches must be clear.
Smaller non-clear bags are allowed but will be searched.
Bags bigger than 12 x 12 x 6 will not be allowed.
To find the full policy, click on the link here.