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Milwaukee’s lakefront has always been a perfect setting to throw a good concert, but when Twenty One Pilots rolled into the American Family Insurance Amphitheater for their Clancy Tour, it felt like something bigger than just another stop on a world tour. The Ohio duo of Tyler Joseph and Josh Dun brought a show that blurred the lines between a rock concert, a theater production, and an emotional group therapy session, and their Milwaukee fans embraced every second of it.
From the first notes of “Overcompensate” with Tyler Joseph jumping into the performance after Josh Dun’s opening drum solo, it was clear this wasn’t going to be a casual night at Summerfest’s biggest stage. Tyler instantly pulled the audience into the dystopian Clancy world, while Josh hammered through rhythms with enough force to shake the amphitheater’s foundations. The tone was cinematic, but the energy was raw, a perfect balance that set the stage for what would become an unforgettable evening.
For fans who weren’t there, here are eight reasons why this night at the AmFam Amp was one you shouldn’t have missed.
1. Their Milwaukee return
It had been four years since the band hit the AmFam Amp stage, and fans were itching for their return. From the opening song to the finale of “Trees,” this wasn’t just another stop, it was a reunion.
2. The "Clancy" era live
New "Clancy" tracks like “Backslide” and “Next Semester” came alive in ways streaming can’t capture. Between Tyler’s theatrical delivery and the dystopian visuals, the songs felt built for the big stage.
3. Fan favorites
Where else do you hear “We Don’t Believe What’s on TV” and “House of Gold” back-to back before jumping straight into “Lane Boy,” “Shy Away,” and “Heathens”? The setlist had something for everyone, a gift for longtime fans and casual listeners alike.
4. A crowd-surfing drum kit
The crowd-surfing drum solo returned in Milwaukee, with Josh pounding away as fans held his kit high. It’s the kind of moment only Twenty One Pilots can pull off, a wild mix of chaos and trust between band and audience.
5. B-stage surprise
Midway through, Tyler and Josh shifted to the B-stage, breaking down songs like “Message Man” and “Pet Cheetah” in a more intimate setting. For fans in the back, it turned the packed amphitheater into something that felt almost personal.
6. Unmatched energy
The duo didn’t let up the entire 28-song set. Even quieter moments throughout the evening still buzzed with intensity. Their energy rivals any duo in music today.
7. The setting
Seeing “Ride” sung by a fan pulled on stage, or thousands of voices shouting “Stressed Out” while the lakefront breeze rolled in, it’s the kind of magic that only happens at the Summerfest ground’s biggest stage. Milwaukee gave as much back to the band as they gave us.
8. One of the last big outdoor shows of the season
Fall is around the corner, which means fewer chances for nights like this. Twenty One Pilots gave Milwaukee one last huge outdoor spectacle before the cold creeps in, a perfect way to close out the lakefront season.
