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Major Events Calendar

Milwaukee's 2025 event lineup is packed with excitement, featuring Summerfest from June 19 to July 5, the Harley-Davidson Homecoming Festival from July 10 to 13, Gallery Night MKE every season, and the Milwaukee Night Market on select Wednesdays from May through September. These events showcase the city's music scene, culture and community spirit, drawing thousands of visitors each year

Major Events Happening in 2025

Each year Milwaukee holds events that bring in people from all over the country. From our annual festivals to our lakefront sporting events, there is no shortage of things to do here. Below you can find Milwaukee area events that bring in thousands, if not, tens of thousands of visitors each year. 

Trainfest 2025 Nov 01

Trainfest 2025

Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of miniature railroading at the Trainfest! The train show is designed for children of all ages; for modelers, collectors and enthusiasts; for…

Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival Nov 20

Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival

Downtown Milwaukee will be aglow with over a half million lights during the Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival presented by Johnson Financial Group. Stroll the brilliant scenes in…

2025 Holiday Folk Fair International Nov 21

2025 Holiday Folk Fair International

A program of the International Institute of Wisconsin (IIW), Holiday Folk Fair International, America’s premiere multi-cultural festival, celebrates the cultural heritage of the people…

Deer District Holiday Market Nov 21

Deer District Holiday Market

Deer District will tip off the winter holiday season by hosting the first Deer District Holiday Market, presented by Deer District BID #53, from Nov. 21-30 on the Plaza at Fiserv Forum…

Santa Cycle Rampage Dec 06

Santa Cycle Rampage

The Santa Cycle Rampage is back! This holiday-themed costume bike ride is Milwaukee’s most joyful tradition on two wheels—a 13-mile, slow-rolling holiday party that brings together more…

MGK: Lost Americana Tour Dec 06

MGK: Lost Americana Tour

Multiplatinum selling artist mgk announces his highly anticipated 2025 global tour, The Lost Americana Tour , will stop at Fiserv Forum on Saturday, December 6. Produced by Live Nation…

Harlem Globetrotters Dec 26

Harlem Globetrotters

Leaders in breaking barriers and making history, the world-famous Harlem Globetrotters™ today announced that Fiserv Forum will be a key stop on the team’s 100 Year Tour—the most legendary…

Kwik Trip Holiday Face-Off Dec 28

Kwik Trip Holiday Face-Off

The matchups are set for the 2025 Kwik Trip Holiday Face-Off (@HolidayFaceoff) which will take place December 28 – 29, 2025 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The fifth annual…

Coming in 2026

58th Annual Wonderful World of Weddings Jan 10

58th Annual Wonderful World of Weddings

At The Wonderful World of Weddings, we understand that every couple is unique, and so should be their celebration. That’s why we’ve gathered the most sought-after vendors, venues, and…

PBR Jan 16

PBR

For the fifth consecutive season, and sixth time in arena history, the Professional Bull Riders’ (PBR) premier Unleash The Beast (UTB) event will buck into Fiserv Forum for PBR Milwaukee…

Food & Froth Feb 21

Food & Froth

Food & Froth is back for our 26th annual fundraiser! Don’t miss your chance to tip back with a T. rex , snap a selfie with Samson, and cheers with Granny, all while supporting the…

Flat Out Friday Feb 20

Flat Out Friday

Flat Out Friday, presented by Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Company, returns to Fiserv Forum on Friday, Feb. 20, for its 10-year anniversary celebration. Tickets for the fierce competition…

Mama Tried Motorcycle Show Feb 21

Mama Tried Motorcycle Show

Mama Tried Motorcycle Show is an indoor invitational that connects motorcycles and builders to fans and riders alike. Keeping the fire stoked all winter long. The Show features over 100…

Cedarburg Winter Festival Feb 21

Cedarburg Winter Festival

Festivals of Cedarburg is proud to present Winter Festival 2026! Winter Festival is an indoor and outdoor event in historic downtown Cedarburg. Local boutiques and bars/restaurants will…

Nine Inch Nails Feb 23

Nine Inch Nails

Nine Inch Nails expands its North American leg of its critically acclaimed Peel It Back Tour, stopping at Fiserv Forum on Feb. 23. Produced by Live Nation, the highly successful run has…

Anime Milwaukee 2026 Mar 06

Anime Milwaukee 2026

Anime Milwaukee (AMKE) is Wisconsin's largest anime convention, celebrating Japanese animation, culture, and fandom. The upcoming event will take place from March 6 to 8, 2026, at the…

Shamrock Shuffle Mar 07

Shamrock Shuffle

The Shamrock Shuffle is more than just the biggest St. Patrick’s Day-themed Party in Wisconsin. It is a community event that brings people together to not only celebrate one of America’s…

Adepticon 2026 Mar 25

Adepticon 2026

AdeptiCon, the world's premier wargaming convention, is set to take place from March 25th to 29th, 2026, at the Baird Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Celebrating over two decades of…

2026 Milwaukee Film Festival Apr 16

2026 Milwaukee Film Festival

Join us for the 2026 Milwaukee Film Festival presented by Associated Bank - April 16-30, 2026. Details about films and tickets will be found at mkefilm.org as the festival approaches.

Midwest Gaming Classic Apr 24

Midwest Gaming Classic

The Midwest Gaming Classic is a 350,000+ square foot trade show featuring over 10,000 games on free play, along with over 200 vendors and over 100 industry guests! We’re the largest and…

Milwaukee Tattoo Festival May 29

Milwaukee Tattoo Festival

The Milwaukee Tattoo Festival offers a selection of over 200 of the best artists from all over the world right here in Milwaukee for three days of tattooing, art making, merch selling…

Festa Italiana May 29

Festa Italiana

Festa Italiana's "Little Italy on the Lakefront" will feature Festa favorites including the Cucina Showcase, Heritage/Cultural Exhibit, Italian Idol, Fireworks, Bocce Tournament, Mass…

PrideFest Jun 04

PrideFest

Milwaukee Pride, Inc. - the parent organization of PrideFest, Wisconsin’s largest LGBTQ+ event announced PrideFest will return to Henry Maier Festival Park to kick off Milwaukee’s…

Polish Fest 2026 Jun 12

Polish Fest 2026

Join Us for Polish Fest 2026! Experience the rich culture, delicious food, lively music, and warm hospitality of Poland and Polish Americans at Polish Fest, the largest Polish festival in…

Harley-Davidson Homecoming™ Festival Jul 09

Harley-Davidson Homecoming™ Festival

The Harley-Davidson Homecoming™ Festival is an annual 4-day celebration of music, moto-culture, and our hometown Milwaukee. Stay tuned for the 2026 acts and schedule! Can't wait for the…

German Fest Jul 24

German Fest

Experience the sights, sounds, and flavors of Germany right on Milwaukee’s lakefront! German Fest Milwaukee is North America’s largest German festival, celebrating authentic culture…

16th Annual Milwaukee Brewfest Jul 25

16th Annual Milwaukee Brewfest

Taste your way through unlimited pours offered by the world’s best brew masters. There’s something for everyone! ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW – Gates open at 2:00 PM for VIP and 3:00 PM for…

2026 Wisconsin State Fair Aug 06

2026 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…

2025 Milwaukee Brewers Playoff Guide Sara Stathas/Milwaukee Brewers Oct 15

2025 Milwaukee Brewers Playoff Guide

Sports

Playoff baseball in Milwaukee is flat-out special. It’s 41,900 fans on their feet, cheering at the top of their lungs. It’s American Family Field with the roof…

Milwaukee’s Historic Fall Favorites Oct 02

Milwaukee’s Historic Fall Favorites

Active & Outdoors

The sound of leaves crunching underfoot, the smell of hot cider and the cinnamon-y treat in the oven, the satisfaction from collecting a giant pile of leaves, and dogs or kids…