Mumford & Sons turned Fiserv Forum into a singalong on Saturday night, building a set that shifted from hushed confession to full-throated release. The band leaned into the dynamics that made their rise feel inevitable, stacking harmonies over steady kick drum thumps, then cutting everything back to a single voice and an acoustic guitar. The production stayed tasteful and warm, letting the banjo runs, organ swells, and handclap breaks land without crowding the melodies.

Marcus Mumford set the tone early with an easy grin and quick banter, thanking Milwaukee for showing up loudly on a Saturday night. The band moved confidently between early favorites and newer material, keeping tempos high enough to stay on their toes while leaving space for the songs to breathe. Their knack for crescendos still hits hard in an arena, turning refrains into small celebrations that ripple through the upper bowl and back down to the floor.

Stephen Sanchez opened with vintage-tinted pop that felt at home on a big stage, crooning through torch-song melodies while his band wrapped him in surfy guitars and a romantic glow. The Barr Brothers set the evening’s compass first, pulling in folk, blues and a touch of grit.

By the end of the night, the through-line was clear. Three different approaches to songcraft, one shared sense of release, and a Milwaukee crowd enjoying every second of it.