Major Events Calendar
The City of Festivals is making a return in 2024! Come enjoy a concert at Summerfest, a cream puff at the State Fair, or simply stroll through an amazing art gallery. You can create memorable experiences right here in Milwaukee!
Major Events Happening in 2024
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.
Harley-Davidson Homecoming™ Festival
An annual celebration of music, moto-culture, and Milwaukee, the Harley-Davidson Homecoming Festival is four days and nights packed full of entertainment, events, and live performances by…
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)…
14th 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…
2024 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…
2024 Wisconsin State Fair
Wisconsin State Fair Park in West Allis is the home for the Wisconsin State Fair, presented by UScellular. The first State Fair was held in Janesville along the banks of the Rock River in…
Irish Fest
Join us August 15 - 18, 2024 at the Henry Maier Festival Park for four days of music, culture & craic!
Milwaukee Night Market
The Milwaukee Night Market, presented by Clover® from Fiserv, returns to the heart of downtown Milwaukee for four nights this summer on June 26, July 24, August 14 and September 11 from 5…
A La Carte at the Zoo 2024
Presented by Meijer August in Milwaukee means A La Carte at the Zoo! Our popular food and music festival has become a summer tradition for many Zoo fans. Stroll through the Zoo to enjoy…
11th 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…
Mexican Fiesta
Mexican Fiesta brings the sound, culture, and taste of México to Milwaukee’s lakefront this coming August 23, 24 & 25, 2024. Join in on the fun as we celebrate two days of fun, food…
Third Ward Art Festival
Spend Labor Day weekend at the Third Ward Art Festival in Milwaukee, Wisconsin! Free and open to the public, the Annual Third Ward Art Festival, in partnership with the Historic Third…
Milwaukee Night Market
The Milwaukee Night Market, presented by Clover® from Fiserv, returns to the heart of downtown Milwaukee for four nights this summer on June 26, July 24, August 14 and September 11 from 5…
Fromm Petfest Presented By Yutka Fence
Fromm Petfest, Wisconsin’s largest pet festival, is returning to Henry Maier Festival Park for its 11th Annual event on September 21, 2024! Fromm Petfest remains a free family event…
Cedarburg Wine and Harvest Festival
As the leaves begin to change and the fresh air turns brisk, the splendor of autumn is soon to be upon us! To kick-off this beautiful season, come and celebrate a sweet and savory weekend…
Doors Open 2024
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…
Oktoberfest in Cedarburg
A perfect weekend in October now includes Oktoberfest in Downtown Historic Cedarburg bursting with gemuetlichkeit, Saturday, October 5, 11am-8pm and Sunday, October 6, 10am-5pm. Delicious…
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…
Fair Fare: A Bite Around the Wisconsin State Fair
Good times are in the air at the Wisconsin State Fair! Next week, the summer celebration of agriculture, entertainment, and family fun returns to the Wisconsin State Fair…
Milwaukee Vibe Check
The many live music stages peppered throughout the Milwaukee area create an entertainment community that is music to any fan’s ears. These include beautiful, opulent…
A Taste of Germany in Milwaukee
Old-world flavors meet first-class hospitality at these restaurants, the standard-bearers for Milwaukee's German heritage. Kegel’s Inn Born in Austria in 1892, John…
One-Stop Shopping in Milwaukee
Shopping centers aren't just for finding the latest deals in fashion or gadgets. They are one-stop places where you can shop, dine, relax and be entertained for hours on…
Milwaukee Food Hall of Fame
Milwaukee’s food scene is a rich cultural melting pot, blending diverse cuisines with locally inspired flavors. This unique culinary crossroads has hungry visitors coming…
Q&A with the Champagne of Comedians, Charlie Berens
Oh my gosh! Charlie Berens is coming to the Pabst Theater in support of the Christian Yelich Home Plate Charity Concert on July 25. A man of many talents, the comedian, Emmy…
New in MKE: Vel R. Phillips Plaza
June is the week of new parks in Milwaukee! In addition to the Near West Side’s latest addition to the Harley-Davidson Campus, Davidson Park, on Friday, June 28, downtown…
Q&A with Scotty McCreery, Headliner of Christian Yelich Home Plate Charity Concert
Scotty McCreery first arrived in Milwaukee as a young man with a dream. Auditioning for “American Idol” as a 17-year-old kid, the North Carolina native was quick…
New in MKE: Davidson Park
On Monday, June 24, Davidson Park roared to life at the Harley-Davidson Juneau Avenue campus on Milwaukee’s Near West Side. Pioneered by the Harley-Davidson Foundation…
Our 5 Favorite Things From Summerfest Weekend 1
Summerfest’s first weekend is in the books, and it had a little bit of everything that makes the world’s largest music festival a spectacular Milwaukee must-do…
15 Milwaukee “Top Chef” Locations Revisited
Before Reading, please note: This blog contains Bravo’s “Top Chef: Wisconsin” spoilers. If you’d like to preserve the culinary suspense until…
5 Thrifting Tips and Tricks with Jenni Yolo of “Makeover by Monday”
When you’re settling into a new space or reimagining your current place, curating the perfect aesthetic makes a world of difference. You want those statement pieces and…
Baird Center Expansion
Now that the expansion is complete, the Baird Center will offer 52 state-of-the-art breakout rooms, 300,000 contiguous square feet of exhibition space, the stunning rooftop Baird Ballroom with city views, inclusive amenities and more!
Women's College Volleyball Showcase
Tickets for the Women’s College Volleyball Showcase, running from September 1-2 at Fiserv Forum, are on sale now. Get your single match tickets and two-day match packages today!