There’s so much to see in Milwaukee’s performing arts scene. Whether you’re eager to see your favorite Olympian in action, be moved by soulful music, or immerse yourself in compelling storylines on stage, it's always showtime in the Milwaukee Theater District and at historic venues around town. Here are nine shows we absolutely cannot wait to see in Milwaukee this September.
"The Coast Starlight"
September 3 - October 6, 2024
Milwaukee Repertory Theater
Straight from Lincoln Center, where it left critics and audiences stunned, “The Coast Starlight” pulls into Milwaukee this September. This intensely funny and emotionally resonant play follows a young man armed with a dangerous secret as he embarks on a cross-country train journey. Experience it at the Milwaukee Repertory Theater from September 3 through October 6. Get your tickets today!
King Gizzard & The Wizard Lizard
September 4, 2024, at 8 p.m.
Miller High Life Theatre
This Australian band has earned a well-deserved reputation as one of the most prolific, adventurous and inventive bands of this era. King Gizzard & The Wizard Lizard has released 25 albums since 2010, experimenting with musical styles that blend genres in ways that are well beyond the expected. From expansive jazz-rock to semi-acoustic ballads to thrash metal to explorations of microtonal tunings…get ready to hear it all at the Miller High Life Theatre on September 4. Get your tickets here.
Avril Lavigne: The Greatest Hits Tour with Simple Plan and girlfriends
September 9, 2024, at 7 p.m.
American Family Insurance Amphitheater
A throwback classic at The American Family Insurance Amphitheater, Avril Lavigne is bringing The Greatest Hits Tour to Milwaukee on September 9 with special guests Simple Plan and girlfriends! This pop-punk princess paved the way for female-driven, punk-influenced pop music in the early 2000s. Pick your seats!
Victoria Canal
September 16, 2024, at 8 p.m.
Vivraium
Catch the rising star Victoria Canal at Vivarium, Pabst Theater Group’s newest venue, on September 16. Known for her soul-stirring pop music, Canal crafts deeply personal and emotive songs with raw honesty and introspective insight. A winner of the 2023 Rising Star Award at the Ivor Novellos, she’s an artist you won’t want to miss. Book your tickets here.
Jane’s Addiction
September 22, 2024, at 6:30 p.m.
BMO Pavilion
After reuniting for the first time in 14 years, the original band members of Jane’s Addiction, joined by Love and Rockets, are hitting the road for their 2024 co-headline tour. Building off the tail end of the grunge boom of the late 80s/early 90s, this essential 1990s band was a transformational part of the alternative rock movement, gaining both mainstream media attention and commercial success in the US. See hits like, “Three Days,” “Jane Says,” and “Mountain Song” live at the BMO Pavilion on September 22. Get your tickets today!
Wild Rivers
September 25, 2024, at 8 p.m.
Turner Hall Ballroom
Platinum-selling indie trio Wild Rivers is bringing their introspective lyrics and genre-fluid melodies to Turner Hall Ballroom on September 25. Wild has sold-out tours across North America and Europe, an upcoming European tour supporting Noah Kahan, and over 450 million streams. This concert promises a performance you won’t want to miss! Buy tickets here.
Marcus King
September 26, 2024, at 8 p.m.
The Riverside Theater
Experience the raw Grammy Award-nominated talent of Marcus King at the Riverside Theater on September 26. A fast-rising star in the southern rock/blues genre, King has headlined venues across the country, performing hits with his unique vocal flair, including “Goodbye Carolina,” “The Well,” and “One Day She’s Here” as well as sharing the stage with other major headlining acts including Chris Stapleton, Greta Van Fleet and Nathanial Rateliff. Find tickets today!
Gold Over America Tour with Simone Biles
September 28, 2024, at 7:30 p.m.
Fiserv Forum
Get ready for a jaw-dropping performance at the Athleta Presents Gold Over America Tour. This pop concert-style production features Olympic gymnasts Simone Biles, Jade Carey, Jordan Chiles and more, as they showcase their incredible talents and high-energy choreography. Catch them at Fiserv Forum on September 28. Tickets are going fast – don’t miss out!
Don’t miss out on all this incredible talent – grab your tickets today!
Check out our calendar of MKE Theater District Events for even more performances to look forward to!
