Kenny Chesney, Zac Brown Band at American Family Field: What to know for Milwaukee concert

Country superstar Kenny Chesney is ready to make his fifth tour stop ever at the Milwaukee Brewers ballpark Saturday.

Yes, that's opposite Summerfest — the first time the Brewers stadium has hosted a show during the music festival.

And joining Chesney at American Family Field are some faces that are very familiar to Summerfest fans: the Zac Brown Band, which has headlined the Big Gig's amphitheater seven times since 2012, more than any other act in that timeframe.

Megan Moroney — the female artist with the most Academy of Country Music Awards nominations this April (and a win for best new female artist of the year) — is also on the bill, along with Uncle Kracker, who collaborated with Chesney on the hit "When the Sun Goes Down." (Not coincidentally, the name of this run is the "Sun Goes Down Tour".)

And while Summerfest is also happening June 22 — along with Dave Matthews Band at Alpine Valley Music Theatre, and throwback hip-hop bash Tacos and Tequila Festival at Franklin Field — you can still expect about 40,000 members of No Shoes Nation to show up for Chesney at American Family Field.

Here's what you need to know before going to the show.

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When do the gates open for Kenny Chesney's Milwaukee show? When does it start?

Uncle Kracker will kick off the show at 5 p.m., but the parking lots will open at 2 p.m. — giving fans plenty of time for tailgating. The gates open at 4 p.m. Take advantage of those long lead times if you want to see every minute of the show. That the concert is happening on a Saturday should help alleviate traffic to the stadium, but Milwaukee will be buzzing that day with Summerfest also going on, which could affect traffic depending on where you come from. And you can expect lines getting through security into the stadium, too.

How much is parking? Is the Brewers' QR code-based parking system in effect?

General parking is $25 in advance, $35 the day of show, or $40 for preferred parking in advance, $50 the day of the show. You can buy parking at brewers.com/chesney, which is highly recommended, as the Brewers can't guarantee that lots won't fill up before you arrive. Also good to know: The QR code-based parking system the team was touting that was suspended after opening day due to connectivity issues is still not up and running.

Here's how to get to the concert if you don't want to drive

A pair of Milwaukee County Transit System routes drop people off within walking distance of the ballpark: the CONNECT1 on Wisconsin Avenue and Route 18 on National Avenue. Find the schedule, fare information and more at ridemcts.com.

The taxi pickup and drop-off is outside Helfaer Field, while drop-off and pick-up for Uber and Lyft is in American Family Field's Gantner parking lot. But be forewarned: There are huge crowds for rideshares after stadium concerts.

Some of the bars and restaurants that send shuttles to Brewers games should be offering rides as well. See the "American Family Field" section of brewers.com for more details.

Are tickets still available for Kenny Chesney's concert? How much are tickets?

Multiple sections are sold out, or mostly sold out, and the show is expected to reach capacity, but tickets remain for the concert at brewers.com. Prices for general tickets range from $60 for terrace reserved outfield seats to $280 for a seat on the floor near the stage. A handful of "platinum seats" with optimal viewing are also available for $252 to $254. And fans looking for an enhanced experience can see if tickets remain for any of the six VIP packages on the Brewers website.

What's Kenny Chesney expected to play in Milwaukee?

The hits, of course, as all Chesney fans know — including "Summertime," "No Shoes, No Shirt, No Problem" and "When the Sun Goes Down," which Chesney will be performing with Uncle Kracker. You also can expect a couple of songs from his latest and 20th studio album, "Born." And while Zac Brown Band won't play as long as it typically does at its own headlining shows, the band's sets on the Chesney tour have included their customary explosive covers and signature hits like "Toes," "Homegrown" and "Chicken Fried."

Where can I get more information about the Kenny Chesney concert?

More details, including where fans catching the show from the general-admission pit or a floor seat can get required wristbands for access, will be emailed to ticketholders. Additional information should be available at brewers.com/chesney.

Editor’s Note: The parking status at American Family Field has been corrected.

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