Major Events Calendar
Summerfest Weekend Three 2025
Join us for the 57th year of Summerfest spanning over three weekends this summer, June 19-21, June 26-28, and July 3-5!
Harley-Davidson Homecoming™ Festival
The Harley-Davidson Homecoming™ Festival is an annual 4-day celebration of music, moto-culture, and our hometown Milwaukee. Don’t miss legendary country music icons Chris Stapleton, Hank…
Incredible India Festival
This cultural celebration invites people of all backgrounds to experience the richness and diversity of the traditions of India right on the shores of Lake Michigan. We will have music…
Whitefish Bay Art Fest
East Silver Spring Drive in Whitefish Bay is the place to be! Start your day with breakfast at your favorite Whitefish Bay spot, then immerse yourself in thousands of paintings…
Milwaukee Night Market
The Milwaukee Night Market, presented by Clover®, returns to the heart of downtown Milwaukee for four nights this summer: June 11, July 16, August 13, and September 10, from 5 to 10 p.m…
Storm the Bastille 5k
Run through the streets of Downtown Milwaukee with 5,000 of your closest friends! Runners and walkers kick off Bastille Days with the annual Storm the Bastille 5K Run/Walk, in honor of…
Bastille Days
This summer, the city’s beloved French festival will be celebrating its 41st year! Patrons can expect great food, entertainment, the infamous Storm the Bastille Run/Walk, along with some…
Summer Gallery Night MKE
Gallery Night MKE – Milwaukee’s original gallery hop event – unites the city through art. Experience the vast creative culture in MKE while you discover local galleries, art…
2025 MKE Air & Water Show
The Milwaukee Air & Water Show is Wisconsin’s premier free, family event of the summer and one of the top air shows in the United States. We invigorate the local economy, support our…
German Fest
Welcome to German Fest, a Milwaukee tradition held annually on the Summerfest grounds, along the beautiful shoreline of Lake Michigan. One of the largest German festivals in North…
Riverwest 24
The RW24 was born through community block watches throughout Riverwest. It is a way for our neighborhood to welcome new people, strengthen relationships within the community (and beyond)…
2025 Wisconsin State Fair
Wisconsin State Fair Park in West Allis is the home of the Wisconsin State Fair, presented by UScellular. The first State Fair was held in Janesville along the banks of the Rock River in…
Black Arts Fest MKE
Black Arts Fest MKE is excited to return to the Summerfest grounds on Saturday, August 2, 2025, from 12 noon - 10 pm. This annual festival celebrates the deep roots of African Heritage…
Milwaukee Night Market
The Milwaukee Night Market, presented by Clover®, returns to the heart of downtown Milwaukee for four nights this summer: June 11, July 16, August 13, and September 10, from 5 to 10 p.m…
Irish Fest
Join us August 14 - 17, 2025 at the Henry Maier Festival Park for four days of music, culture & craic!
Mexican Fiesta
Mexican Fiesta brings the sound, culture, and taste of México to Milwaukee’s lakefront this coming August 22, 23 & 24, 2025. Join in on the fun as we celebrate two days of fun, food…
Milwaukee Night Market
The Milwaukee Night Market, presented by Clover®, returns to the heart of downtown Milwaukee for four nights this summer: June 11, July 16, August 13, and September 10, from 5 to 10 p.m…
12th Annual Puerto Rican Festival of Wisconsin
Our Annual Festival celebrates the rich culture and heritage of Puerto Rico. We bring the community together to experience the best of music, dance, food, and traditions. Join us for…
Doors Open 2025
Doors Open Milwaukee is a public celebration of Milwaukee’s neighborhoods, architecture and history. This event offers behind-the-scenes tours of commercial buildings, art galleries…
Fall Gallery Night MKE
Gallery Night MKE – Milwaukee’s original gallery hop event – unites the city through art. Experience the vast creative culture in MKE while you discover local galleries, art…
17 New and Upcoming Milwaukee Restaurants
Milwaukee’s dining scene is buzzing. With fresh flavors, new vibes and bold ideas, it’s the perfect time to eat your way through the city. We’ve combed…
15 Can't-Miss Milwaukee Shows in July
School’s out for summer, math is hard and there are so many shows we want to see around Milwaukee this month. So, instead of our usual nine shows, here’s our list…
ArtBlaze 2025 Dates Announced
Following an out-of-this-world ArtBlaze in 2024 that featured the striking extraterrestrial-inspired cosmopods, a 12-foot-long dragon sand sculpture and over 600 toasted…
Summerfest 2025 Preview: Lineup, Food, Merch and Must-See Highlights
The soundcheck is over. The stage is set. Summerfest 2025 has almost arrived, and they’re ready to turn it up to 11. That’s right, the world’s largest music…
Harley-Davidson Homecoming Festival: A Four-Day Celebration of Music, Moto-Culture and Milwaukee
Each year, thousands of motorcyclists, motoculture enthusiasts and music lovers make their pilgrimage to Milwaukee to experience the motorcycle mecca at its finest during the…
One Thing to Discover at Every Milwaukee Festival in July
Summer in the City of Festivals continues with a bang in July. While fireworks are typically reserved for the Fourth of July, this month, these festivals will light up the night…
Milwaukee PrideFest Preview
It’s here! PrideFest, Wisconsin’s largest LGBTQ festival, kicks off TODAY! Wowing the crowd for three days, 2025 PrideFest features everything from award-winning…
7 Ways to Celebrate Father’s Day in Milwaukee
Father’s Day fun is around every corner in Milwaukee! A day to celebrate your dad (or father figure) and the meaningful impact he’s made in your life, this is your…
Art 64 Returns to Wauwatosa
Creating great art is an elusive process. Sometimes it appears in a flash. Other times, it takes years of meticulously placed brushstrokes. Each artist has their own process to…
Find Your Milwaukee Summer Concert Series
Summer’s here, and the time is right for dancing in the street! Or, on second thought, maybe not in the street so much as at a local park or outdoor music venue around…
