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1st Day of Summerfest Lineup: Jason Aldean, Big Boi, Modest Mouse

Acts like Jason Aldean, Steve Aoki, Big Boi and Modest Mouse will play opening night of Summerfest 2022.

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Jason Aldean, Big Boi, Modest Mouse and Steve Aoki are some of the musicians headlining on the opening day of Summerfest on Thursday. Here's a guide to notable artists on the Big Gig's stages.
Jason Aldean, Big Boi, Modest Mouse and Steve Aoki are some of the musicians headlining on the opening day of Summerfest on Thursday. Here's a guide to notable artists on the Big Gig's stages. (Scott Anderson/Patch)

MILWAUKEE, WI — Summerfest is back in full force in 2022, and musicians such as Jason Aldean, Steve Aoki, Big Boi and Modest Mouse are set to headline the first night. The Big Gig will go on for three weekends this year.

Summerfest gates open at 12 p.m. on Thursday. Here is a schedule for the notable acts opening day.

American Family Insurance Amphitheater

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  • Jason Aldean with Gabby Barrett and John Morgan, 7:30 p.m.

BMO Harris Pavilion

  • Leonid & Friends, 5:30 p.m.
  • The Wild Feathers, 7:30 p.m.
  • Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit, 10 p.m.

Uline Warehouse Stage

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  • Miles Nielsen and the Rusted Hearts, 3:30 p.m.
  • Freddy Jones Band, 5:30 p.m.
  • Material Issue, 7:30 p.m.
  • Modest Mouse, 10 p.m.

Miller Lite Oasis State

  • Steve Aoki, 10:15 p.m.

U.S. Cellular Connection Stage

  • Toad the Wet Sprocket, 6:15 p.m.
  • Brett Newski & The No Tomorrow, 8:15 p.m.
  • Barenaked Ladies, 10 p.m.

Briggs & Stratton Backyard

  • Femi Kuti & The Positive Force, 4 p.m.
  • Big Boi, 10 p.m.

Generac Power Stage

  • Grin Cynic, 1:45 p.m.
  • Pop Evil, 5:30 p.m.
  • Municipal Waste, 7:30 p.m.
  • Anthrax, 10 p.m.

Johnson Controls World Stage

  • Funky Chemist, 3 p.m.
  • The Hungry Williams, 4:15 p.m.
  • Nunnabove, 5:30 p.m.
  • Shamarr Allen, 6:45 p.m.
  • Dirty Dozen Brass Band, 8 p.m.

Jojo's Martini Bar

  • Star Six Nine, 8 p.m.

Klement's Sausage & Beer Garden Stage

  • Robin Pluer and The R&B Croquettes, 5:30 p.m.

Pop star Justin Bieber's Friday performance is postponed, Summerfest said. Bieber announced his face was partially paralyzed because of Ramsay Hunt syndrome, CNN reported.

Ticketholders for Bieber's concert will receive a digital general admission ticket valid any day of the festival, the festival said. Refunds will be available when a rescheduled date is determined.

Lil Wayne, Wiz Khalifa and Wu-Tang Clan will play at the American Family Insurance Amphitheater on Saturday, the festival said.

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