Summer 2026 is near and we’re so excited for all the live outdoor music in Oshkosh this summer! This year, enjoy a variety of musical genres at Waterfest - which takes place at the Leach Amphitheater, 303 Ceape Ave, in Oshkosh - on 6 nights throughout the summer. Tickets are available for purchase online or in person at the gate on Waterfest nights. With gates opening at 5:45pm - feel free to come and go as you please throughout the night. Meet up with friends at a nearby restaurant for a bite to eat, or grab a drink from a local bar during DORA hours and walk down to Waterfest! Drinks must be finished before entering the Leach.
Waterfest 2026 Season Lineup:
- Thursday, June 18 - Hairball! and American English
- Opening Night: Teachers get in FREE with school ID!
- Thursday, July 9 - Uprooted Band with Michael Glabicki of Rusted Root and Steely Dane
- Thursday, July 16 - Vertical Horizon
- Thursday, July 30 - Al Jardine & The Pet Sounds Band and Copper Box
- Thursday August 13 - Starship featuring Mickey Thomas and Alex McMurray Band with Special Guest Paul Sanchez
- Thursday, August 20 - Little River Band and The Pocket Kings
Purchase general admission tickets and bring lawn chairs and blankets to enjoy a night out on the riverfront at Waterfest. Looking for a closer view of the band? Purchase VIP tickets for a standing room only section right up next to the stage! Ticket prices vary throughout the nights.
Season passes as well as general admission and VIP single night tickets are available in advance online at waterfest.org. Starting June 1st, 2026 - purchase only season passes and VIP single night tickets in person at the Oshkosh Chamber of Commerce (120 Jackson St, Oshkosh, WI 54901).
For more information on Waterfest, visit waterest.org.
