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. 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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April 11 - 25, 2024
Milwaukee Film Festival | See American and international films and attend discussions and other events at a variety of venues including The Oriental. |
May 31 - June 1st - June 2, 2024
Festa Italiana | at Henry Maier Festival Park (Summerfest Grounds) on the Lakefront; music, food, bocce, history |
June 6-8, 2024 PrideFest | at Henry Maier Festival Park (Summerfest Grounds) on the Lakefront; celebrates diversity, the accomplishments, contributions, and history of the LGBT community |
Thursdays, June, July, and August 2024
Jazz in the Park | Weekly music series in Cathedral Square Park |
June 14-16, 2024
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 26, July 24, August 14, September 11, 2024
MKE Night Market | On West Wisconsin Ave: a night in the city, with people, food, activities, and fun. |
June 14-16, 2024
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 15, 2024
Summer Soulstice | Food, arts, music, activities, and adventure on The East Side of Milwaukee. |
June 20-22, June 27-29, July 4-6, 2024
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 11-14, 2024
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. |
July 15-18, 2024
RNC Convention | Milwaukee will be on the world stage as the host city for the 2024 Republican National Convention. See the latest updates and information from the City of Milwaukee . |
July 20, 2024
Brady Street Festival | along Brady Street; features musicians, food, and other activities. See my most interesting Brady Street Festival photos. |
July 25-28, 2024
harley-davidson.com | Harley-Davidson Homecoming™ Festival. Veterans Park, H-D Museum, H-D Powertrain Operations. EpicMotorcylce Parade. |
July 27-28, 2024
Milwaukee Air & Water Show | At the Lakefront between Bradford Beach and McKinley Park. Airpower demonstrations. See my most interesting Air Show photos. |
July 26-28, 2024
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 |
August
Bronzeville Week | A celebration of African-American culture, history, art, commerce, and entertainment in the heart of Bronzeville. |
August 15-18, 2024
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 23-25, 2024
Mexican Fiesta | at Henry Maier Festival Park (Summerfest Grounds) on the Lakefront; the sound, culture and taste of Mexico |
September 2, 2024
Labor Fest | at Henry Maier Festival Park (Summerfest Grounds) on the Lakefront; a Labor Day celebration of area labor; includes parade along Wisconsin Avenue |
September 28 & 29, 2024
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. |
Be ready for the New Year in MKE! Get your Milwaukee Events Calendar at ACC Publishing--American City Calendars.