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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.

Date / LinkNotes
April 24 - May 8, 2025
Milwaukee Film Festival
Oriental Theater Marquee
See American and international films and attend discussions and other events at a variety of venues including The Oriental.
May 30 - May 31st - June 1, 2025
Festa Italiana
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at Henry Maier Festival Park (Summerfest Grounds) on the Lakefront; music, food, bocce, history
June 5-7, 2025
PrideFest
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at Henry Maier Festival Park (Summerfest Grounds) on the Lakefront; celebrates diversity, the accomplishments, contributions, and history of the LGBT community
Thursdays, June - September 2025
Jazz in the Park
Jazz in the Park
Weekly music series in Cathedral Square Park
June 13-15, 2025
Polish Fest
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at Henry Maier Festival Park (Summerfest Grounds) on the Lakefront; food, music, Chopin Piano competition; site includes information about Wisconsin's Polish Community
2025 dates: June 11, July 16, August 13 & September 10
MKE Night Market
Bright Lights, Big City on Wisconsin's Main Street
On West Wisconsin Ave: a night in the city, with people, food, activities, and fun.
June 13–15, 2025
Lakefront Festival of Art
Preparations for 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 14, 2025
Summer Soulstice
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Food, arts, music, activities, and adventure on The East Side of Milwaukee.
June 19-21, June 26-28, July 3-5, 2025
Summerfest
Summerfest Lights
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 10-13, 2025
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Parades
Harley-Davidson Homecoming™ Festival. Veterans Park, H-D Museum, H-D Powertrain Operations. EpicMotorcylce Parade.
July 17-20, 2025
Bastille Days
Cathedral Square, 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 19-20, 2025
Milwaukee Air & Water Show
Blue Angels
At the Lakefront between Bradford Beach and McKinley Park. Airpower demonstrations. See my most interesting Air Show photos.
July 25-27, 2025
German Fest
Maier Festival Park
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 26, 2025
Brady Street Festival
Summer Morning on Brady Street in Milwaukee
along Brady Street; features musicians, food, and other activities. See my most interesting Brady Street Festival photos.
August
Bronzeville Week
America's Black Holocaust Museum
A celebration of African-American culture, history, art, commerce, and entertainment in the heart of Bronzeville.
August 14-17, 2025
Irish Fest
Maier Festival Park
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, 2025
Mexican Fiesta
Maier Festival Park
at Henry Maier Festival Park (Summerfest Grounds) on the Lakefront; the sound, culture and taste of Mexico
September
Labor Fest
Labor Day Parade
at Henry Maier Festival Park (Summerfest Grounds) on the Lakefront; a Labor Day celebration of area labor; includes parade along Wisconsin Avenue
September 27 & 28, 2025
Doors Open Milwaukee
Grain Exchange Room
throughout Milwaukee; an unprecedented opportunity to visit over 100 architecturally, historically, and culturally important sites in Milwaukee. See my most interesting DOMKE photos.
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