
MKE Major Calendar
Milwaukee, Wisconsin Major Events
Milwaukee has long been known as the city of gatherings and festivals. This table shows the major events, gatherings, and festivals with links their Web sites and latest date information. Of course, Milwaukee has many other festivals, periodic events, event listings, and performing groups that you might consider to attend year-round.
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Date / Link | Notes |
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March 27-April 8, 2023
The Hop Streetcar Family Week
| Milwaukee's Hop Streetcar offers a unique way to experience downtown Milwaukee. Enjoy Hop Bingo, stories on The Hop, and free streetcar rides. |
April 20 - May 4, 2023
Milwaukee Film Festival | See American and international films and attend discussions and other events at a variety of venues including The Oriental. |
June 1-3, 2023 PrideFest | at Henry Maier Festival Park (Summerfest Grounds) on the Lakefront; celebrates diversity, the accomplishments, contributions, and history of the LGBT community |
June 9-11, 2023
Polish Fest | at Henry Maier Festival Park (Summerfest Grounds) on the Lakefront; food, music, Chopin Piano competition; site includes information about Wisconsin's Polish Community |
June 14, July 19, August 16, September 13, 2023
MKE Night Market | On West Wisconsin Ave: a night in the city, with people, food, activities, and fun. |
June 16-18
Lakefront Festival of Art | at Milwaukee Art Museum Grounds on the Lakefront; put on by the Milwaukee Art Museum, offers unique works of art in a variety of media, demonstrations by artists, food, and music |
June 17, 2023
Summer Soulstice | Food, arts, music, activities, and adventure on The East Side of Milwaukee. |
June 22-24, June 29-July 1, July 6-8, 2023
Summerfest | at Henry Maier Festival Park (Summerfest Grounds) on the Lakefront; Milwaukee's largest and most famous summer festival; "The Big Gig"; music, food, hundreds of thousands of folks, and fun The Henry Maier Festival Park is also home to many other events. |
July 3, 2022
Lakefront Fireworks | Milwaukee's Lakefront Fireworks. Veterans Park. |
July 13-16, 2023
harley-davidson.com | Harley-Davidson Homecoming™ Festival, 2023. Veterans Park, H-D Museum, H-D Powertrain Operations. Sunday, July 16, 2023, EpicMotorcylce Parade. |
July
Bastille Days | at Cathedral Square in Milwaukee's East town neighborhood; organized by Milwaukee's East Town Association; celebrates music, food, and culture loosely organized around a French theme. See my most interesting Bastille Day photos. |
Thursdays, July to September
Jazz in the Park | Weekly music series in Cathedral Square Park |
July 22-23, 2023
Milwaukee Air & Water Show | At the Lakefront between Bradford Beach and McKinley Park. Airpower demonstrations. See my most interesting Air Show photos. |
July 28-30, 2023
German Fest | at Henry Maier Festival Park (Summerfest Grounds) on the Lakefront; features musicians and dance troupes from around the world, costumes, contests, a live Glockenspiel, and other family activities |
July
Brady Street Festival | along Brady Street; features musicians, food, and other activities. See my most interesting Brady Street Festival photos. |
August
Bronzeville Week | A celebration of African-American culture, history, art, commerce, and entertainment in the heart of Bronzeville. |
August 17-20, 2023
Irish Fest | at Henry Maier Festival Park (Summerfest Grounds) on the Lakefront; celebrates Irish culture, music, and food at the lakefront annually and also works on promoting Irish culture and traditions throughout the year |
August
Mexican Fiesta | at Henry Maier Festival Park (Summerfest Grounds) on the Lakefront; the sound, culture and taste of Mexico |
September 23 & 24, 2023
Doors Open Milwaukee | throughout Milwaukee; an unprecedented opportunity to visit over 100 architecturally, historically, and culturally important sites in Milwaukee. See my most interesting DOMKE photos. |
September
Festa Italiana | music, food, bocce, history |
