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 to their Web sites and latest date information.

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Date / Link	Notes
April 23 - May 7, 2026 Milwaukee Film Festival	See American and international films at a variety of venues including The Oriental.
June 4-6, 2026 PrideFest	At Henry Maier Festival Park; celebrates diversity and the history of the LGBT community.
Thursdays, June - Sept 2026 Jazz in the Park	Music series in Cathedral Square Park. 2026 dates: June 4, June 11, June 18, June 25, July 23, July 30, August 6, August 13, August 20, August 27, September 3, September 10,
2026: June 24, July 22, Aug 19, Sept 16 MKE Night Market	On West Wisconsin Ave: a night in the city with people, food, and fun.
June 12-14, 2026 Polish Fest	At Henry Maier Festival Park; food, music, and Polish culture.
June 12–14, 2026 Lakefront Festival of Art	At Milwaukee Art Museum Grounds; unique works of art, food, and music.
June 18-20, 2026 Juneteenth Milwaukee	Parade along Dr. MLK Jr. Drive June 19; additional culture events at Summerfest grounds.
June 18-20, June 25-27, July 2-4, 2026 Summerfest	At Henry Maier Festival Park; Milwaukee's largest music festival; "The Big Gig."
July 9-12, 2026 Bastille Days	At Cathedral Square; celebrates French music, food, and culture.
July 10 - July 12, 2026 Festa Italiana	At Henry Maier Festival Park; music, food, bocce, history.
July 24-26, 2026 German Fest	At Henry Maier Festival Park; features a live Glockenspiel and costumes.
July 25, 2026 Brady Street Festival	Along Brady Street; features musicians and food.
August 13-16, 2026 Irish Fest	At Henry Maier Festival Park; celebrates Irish culture and music.
September 7, 2026 Labor Fest	At Henry Maier Festival Park; Labor Day celebration with a parade.
September 26 & 27, 2026 Doors Open Milwaukee	Visit architecturally and culturally important sites in Milwaukee.