City of Festivals
Here in the City of Festivals, festival season lasts all year long! From the roar of a crowd at a Summerfest show to the relaxing sounds of Jazz in the Park, the delectable smells of Food Truck Fest to the eclectic stylings of Weird Fest, there’s truly a fest for everyone in Milwaukee.
Plan your best fest year yet with our 2024 festival calendar!
September
October
November
December
2025 Festivals
As the festival season wraps up, it's the perfect time to start planning for next year! These festivals have already set their 2025 dates and we can’t wait to welcome you back to Milwaukee.
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
Festivals Happening This Week!
Milwaukee Jewish Film Festival
The 27th annual Jewish Film Festival will take place Sunday, October 27 - Thursday, October 31 at Marcus North Shore Cinema in Mequon. Celebrating the finest in Jewish films and…
China Lights: Year of the Dragon, at Boerner Botanical Gardens
World-Class Lantern Festival Experience China Lights 2024, a world-class lantern festival with the magical glow of more than 40 larger-than-life sculptural light displays. The Dragon…
Milwaukee Jewish Film Festival
The 27th annual Jewish Film Festival will take place Sunday, October 27 - Thursday, October 31 at Marcus North Shore Cinema in Mequon. Celebrating the finest in Jewish films and…
China Lights: Year of the Dragon, at Boerner Botanical Gardens
World-Class Lantern Festival Experience China Lights 2024, a world-class lantern festival with the magical glow of more than 40 larger-than-life sculptural light displays. The Dragon…
Milwaukee Jewish Film Festival
The 27th annual Jewish Film Festival will take place Sunday, October 27 - Thursday, October 31 at Marcus North Shore Cinema in Mequon. Celebrating the finest in Jewish films and…
China Lights: Year of the Dragon, at Boerner Botanical Gardens
World-Class Lantern Festival Experience China Lights 2024, a world-class lantern festival with the magical glow of more than 40 larger-than-life sculptural light displays. The Dragon…
Milwaukee Jewish Film Festival
The 27th annual Jewish Film Festival will take place Sunday, October 27 - Thursday, October 31 at Marcus North Shore Cinema in Mequon. Celebrating the finest in Jewish films and…
China Lights: Year of the Dragon, at Boerner Botanical Gardens
World-Class Lantern Festival Experience China Lights 2024, a world-class lantern festival with the magical glow of more than 40 larger-than-life sculptural light displays. The Dragon…
Hunting Moon Pow Wow
Celebrate Native American Culture & Tradition! Hunting Moon Pow Wow is three days of excitement, bringing together a host of Native American cultures for a celebration of singing…
Milwaukee Jewish Film Festival
The 27th annual Jewish Film Festival will take place Sunday, October 27 - Thursday, October 31 at Marcus North Shore Cinema in Mequon. Celebrating the finest in Jewish films and…
Wisconsin Whiskey Fest 2024
Guests can expect over 150 whiskies to sample from 35+ local and national distillers. This year's Charity Partner: Bristlecone Charity In addition to the sampling, you can expect great…
China Lights: Year of the Dragon, at Boerner Botanical Gardens
World-Class Lantern Festival Experience China Lights 2024, a world-class lantern festival with the magical glow of more than 40 larger-than-life sculptural light displays. The Dragon…