Mondays: Musical Mondays
JULY 7-AUG. 25 AT 6:30 P.M. | LAKE PARK
An outdoor concert might be the best way to start the week. The series at this beloved East Side park pulls national acts playing Americana, blues, R&B and more.
Tuesdays: Chill on the Hill
JUNE 3-AUG. 26 AT 6:30 P.M. | HUMBOLDT PARK
If you need somewhere to chill and hear some great music, this is the hill for you. Each week of this concert series features a different genre, and the Swiss-chalet-style bandshell is only a quick stroll away from food and drink at The Vine Humboldt beer garden.
It’s time to pick your Milwaukee favorites for the year!
Wednesdays: Washington Park Wednesdays
JULY 9-AUG. 27 AT 6 P.M. | WASHINGTON PARK
The city’s iconic art deco bandshell is made for dishing out music, and this series brings a lot of it. Along with acts playing genres like reggae, funk and bluegrass, the family-friendly events include kids’ activities and food trucks.
Wednesdays: Summer of Soul
JULY 2-AUG. 27 AT 5 P.M. | PECK PAVILION, MARCUS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
This biweekly marketplace, concert showcase and all-around block party is back for a second season. Shop from a wide array of artisans while listening to Black music in its many forms performed by local and national artists, including Grammy-winning singer Bilal.
Wednesdays: Live at the Lakefront
JULY 9-AUG. 27 AT 5:30 P.M. | ROTARY AMPHITHEATER AT DISCOVERY WORLD
Nothing carries a tune like Lake Michigan. This water-adjacent concert series at Discovery World presents a wide variety of Midwestern bands set against a marine backdrop.
Thursdays: Jazz in the Park
JUNE 5-SEPT. 25 AT 6 P.M. | CATHEDRAL SQUARE PARK
People flock to this small Downtown park for these biweekly musical nights. Local acts span many musical genres, including rock, pop, R&B and, of course, jazz. Roll out a blanket, bring a picnic and enjoy the good vibes.
Fridays: Starry Nights
JUNE 27-AUG. 8 AT 6:30 P.M. | SHARON LYNNE WILSON CENTER FOR THE ARTS
Pack a picnic and reserve a table for musical performances under the shimmering stars. There’ll be shows by Milwaukee staples like De La Buena and Chicken Wire Empire, and one night (July 11) will feature a classic car show.
Milwaukee Night Market
JUNE 11, JULY 16, AUG. 13 AND SEPT 10 AT 5 P.M. | WEST WISCONSIN AVENUE
Once a month, Westown comes alive with massive crowds and a smorgasbord of food, drinks, art and other homemade goods. Be sure to bust a move in the dance square with local performers.
ArtBlaze
JULY 24, AUG. 7 AND 24 FROM 4-9:30 P.M. | MCKINLEY BEACH
Last year’s big beach party is back. This family-friendly bash includes interactive art, local vendors and a bonfire for s’mores. UW-Milwaukee students are working with FuzzPop Workshop to bring new giant inflatable creations to the shore.
