
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 24 - May 8, 2025
Milwaukee Film Festival | 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 | at Henry Maier Festival Park (Summerfest Grounds) on the Lakefront; music, food, bocce, history |
June 5-7, 2025 PrideFest | 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 | Weekly music series in Cathedral Square Park |
June 13-15, 2025
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 |
2025 dates: June 11, July 16, August 13 & September 10
MKE Night Market | On West Wisconsin Ave: a night in the city, with people, food, activities, and fun. |
June 13–15, 2025
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 | Food, arts, music, activities, and adventure on The East Side of Milwaukee. |
June 19-21, June 26-28, July 3-5, 2025
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 10-13, 2025
harley-davidson.com | Harley-Davidson Homecoming™ Festival. Veterans Park, H-D Museum, H-D Powertrain Operations. EpicMotorcylce Parade. |
July 17-20, 2025
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 | At the Lakefront between Bradford Beach and McKinley Park. Airpower demonstrations. See my most interesting Air Show photos. |
July 25-27, 2025
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 26, 2025
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 14-17, 2025
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, 2025
Mexican Fiesta | at Henry Maier Festival Park (Summerfest Grounds) on the Lakefront; the sound, culture and taste of Mexico |
September
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 27 & 28, 2025
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. |
