Milwaukee Events

Annual Events

Address: Cathedral Square Park • 850 N Jefferson St, Cathedral Square Park, Milwaukee, WI Category: Performance - Concert / Music - Jazz / Swing Dates: June 4 - September 24, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

This local favorite is billed "A Milwaukee Summer Tradition" and hosts some of the best regional and national jazz acts every Thursday evening throughout the summer. Sponsored by the East Town Association, the concerts take place in lovely Cathedral Square and draw an eclectic crowd. Many people bring picnics, and in...

Address: 700 N Art Museum Dr, in front of the Milwaukee Art Museum, Milwaukee, WI 53202 Dates: June 19 - June 21, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

Held in front of the Milwaukee Art Museum, this annual juried art show features the work of regional and national talents. Over 200 artists compete in 12 different categories. Check out up-and-coming artists in the college art tent. Live entertainment, food and drinks. Paid parking is available along Lagoon Drive,...

Address: 200 N Harbor Dr, Marcus Amphitheater, Milwaukee, WI 53202 Dates: June 25 - July 5, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

Summer Fest is Milwaukee’s premier concert event. Over the course of the 11-day series, you could see sets by such diverse artists as Bob Dylan, India.Arie, Depeche Mode, Buddy Guy, Morris Day and the Time, Everclear, Shania Twain, and Willie Nelson, all of whom have played Summerfest at one time or another. Thirteen...

Address: Cathedral Square, Milwaukee, WI 53202 Category: Fair / Festival - Cultural Dates: July 9 - July 12, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

The largest French festival in the USA, this free Cathedral Square event celebrates French culture and Bastille Day (July 14th) with parades, dancers and a re-created French marketplace. Excellent dining options, wine tasting and live cooking demonstrations. The festival is appropriately located in East Town, the area...

Address: 7835 N Green Bay Rd, Brown Deer Golf Course, Milwaukee, WI 53209 Category: Sports Event - Golf Dates: July 13 - July 19, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

Golfers' paradise right here! Spot your favorite famous golfer at this annual PGA Tour stop at Brown Deer Golf Course. Events are held throughout the week to celebrate this July sports event.

Address: Milwaukee Lakefront • 200 N Harbor Dr, Milwaukee, WI 53202 Category: Fair / Festival - Cultural Dates: July 23 - July 26, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

GermanFest is a celebration of German culture that takes place on the beautiful Milwaukee Lakefront. For four days in the summer, Milwaukee is overtaken by the food, music, and culture that characterizes the German spirit. GermanFest is the holder of a Guinness World Record for the most food at a summer festival....

Address: Maier Festival Park • 200 North Harbor Drive, Milwaukee, WI 53202 Category: Fair / Festival - Cultural Dates: July 31 - August 2, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

The African World Festival takes place in Maier Park on the banks of Lake Michigan. This annual festival is an opportunity for the community to get together in order to celebrate African culture. Festival activities include exhibits that honor the achievements of famous African Americans, tell the stories of African...

Address: Maier Festival Park • 200 North Harbor Drive, Milwaukee, WI 53202 Category: Fair / Festival - Cultural Dates: August 13 - August 16, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

The Milwaukee Irish Fest is four days of fun for all ages. Enjoy learning about Irish culture at hundreds of exhibits, or experience the tastes and smells of Ireland with a trip to one of the many food vendors. Throughout the weekend, musicians perform traditional Irish music on many stages around the festival park.

Address: Riverside Park • 9406 N 107th St, Milwaukee, WI Category: Fair / Festival - Music Dates: September 11 - September 12, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

The Kettle Moraine Jazz Festival is held each year in beautiful Riverside Park amidst Milwaukee's rolling hills. Jazz musicians from all over the world converge on this famous Midwestern town for a weekend of spectacular music. Past Kettle Moraine performers include Norman Brown, Euge Groove, Paul Jackson Jr. Chuck...

Address: Various Locations, Milwaukee, WI Category: Holiday / Seasonal Event - Christmas Dates: November 19 - January 3, 2010 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

Milwaukee, WI spreads the magic around with exhibits at three parks: Cathedral Square (520 E Wells St), Pere Marquette (900 N Plankinton Ave) and Zeidler Union Square (301 W Michigan St). Each park focuses on a different theme, with entertaining scenes of frolicking penguins, Santa’s elves, and an astounding 40+...