The Blog

 

Our blog is a digital compass that guides you through the experiences, stories, and insights that make Milwaukee truly special. With every post, we invite you to explore the hidden gems that await your discovery, immerse yourself in the local culture, and embark on virtual journeys that spark your wanderlust. Whether you're planning your next adventure, seeking insider tips, or simply indulging in armchair exploration, let us inspire, inform, and ignite your curiosity. Start exploring now and dive into a world of endless possibilities. 

New in MKE: Vivarium Music Venue

Vivarium is alive and thriving on Milwaukee's East Side. After a week of excitement featuring performances by Molly Grace, Wave Chapelle, The Wonderlands, Adorner and many more, the Pabst Theater Group's latest project has taken root to the glee of music lovers across the city. Turning a new leaf…

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What Milwaukee's Got in Store for 2024

3…2…1…Happy New Year! As we kick off a massive 2024 for Milwaukee, there’s no better time to spotlight some of the most exciting restaurants, developments and attractions on the horizon this year. The year of Milwaukee, 2024 is set to be one wild ride that will once again put the city in the…

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Requiem for the Back Room @ Colectivo

Dearly beloved, we're gathered here today in remembrance of The Back Room @ Colectivo. As of 10:40 p.m. on December 15, the East Side venue is no more. And while it may be gone, it is anything but forgotten. On its final evening, The Back Room filled with the sounds of everything that made the…

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Nicki Minaj to Play Fiserv Forum April 13

The wait is over. “Greatness is what we on the brink of,” and the Barbz from all over the globe can rejoice! On Monday, the Queen of Rap Officially announced the dates of her Nicki Minaj Presents: Pink Friday 2 World Tour for 2024, bringing her bold, iconic sound to Milwaukee’s Fiserv Forum on April…

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Hip-Hop Week MKE 2023

Here in the City of Festivals, you can celebrate just about anything. With more than 100 festivals throughout the city, from cultural celebrations to music festivals, there's something for everyone. This year, VISIT Milwaukee is thrilled to sponsor the nation's first Hip-Hop week. A celebration of…

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“24 Hours” in Milwaukee

A Boogie wit da Hoodie is headed to the big stage at the Big Gig with special guests City Girls and Trippie Red. Headlining the world’s largest music festival for the first time ever, on July 1, one of the hottest stars in hip-hop today will take to Summerfest’s biggest stage, American Family…

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Dinner & a Show in the Milwaukee Theater District

Dinner and a show? The Milwaukee Theater District has you covered with a performance pairing for everyone. Take in a Broadway play at the Marcus Performing Arts Center or, just a block away, relish a rock show at the Pabst Theater. To help you plan the perfect date night, friends night out, or a…

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Total Entertainment Forever in Milwaukee

Father John Misty returns to Milwaukee on October 3 rd at the Riverside Theater with special guest Suki Waterhouse. Bringing his new album “Chloe and The Next 20 th Century,” along with his catalogue of melancholic whimsy a nd magnificently dark humored tunes, “Mr. Tillman” is just the thing for your…

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Heaven in Hiding MKE

Halsey is bringing their Love & Power Tour to Milwaukee on July 2nd for an evening of high-energy heartbreak. To mark the occasion, we created a perfect day in the Cream City using Halsey lyrics and song titles as a source of inspiration. Use this as a weekend itinerary to find your Heaven in Hiding…

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We Belong in Milwaukee

Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo have us “All Fired Up” for their visit to Milwaukee on August 5 th at The Riverside Theater. So, to celebrate the four-time Grammy winner’s visit to the Cream City, we put together a perfect itinerary sure to "treat [you] right." Warning: the following itinerary may make…

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