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This week in Milwaukee · October 8–11, 2026

Rise Against's Ricochet show at The Rave and the free Flannel Fest at The Cooperage lead a busy weekend, with Old World Wisconsin's Halloween Legends & Lore as a spooky side trip.

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Milwaukee — October 01, 2026
Milwaukee Oktoberfest makes its grand debut at the lakefront this weekend, while Taking Back Sunday brings Riot Fest energy to The Rave and a free Family Day at the Zoo offers fall vibes for all ages.
Milwaukee — September 24, 2026
The Riverwest Jazz Fest brings free music across multiple venues Friday night, while House Circuit takes over Ivanhoe Plaza Saturday with golden-hour house selectors. Bay View Gallery Night and the Mi Gente Mercado pop-up round out a stacked fall weekend.
Milwaukee — September 17, 2026
The 2nd Annual Native Heritage Celebration brings Wisconsin tribal culture to the Marcus Center this Friday, while House Circuit takes over Ivanhoe Plaza on the 26th for a golden-hour house music session with Chicago selectors.
Milwaukee — September 10, 2026
TosaFest turns 50 this weekend with three stages and five beer gardens, while La Gozadera Social MKE celebrates one year of bachata at The Cooperage and the Haggerty Museum opens its Fall 2026 exhibitions tonight.
Milwaukee — September 03, 2026
JoJo Hermann of Widespread Panic makes his Cooperage debut Sunday for an intimate harborfront show, while Jazz in the Park brings free live music to Cathedral Square and the Freshwater Food & Wine Festival looms on the horizon.
Milwaukee — August 27, 2026
Tonight's Lit From Within glow yoga run along the Hoan Bridge waterfront is the summer's most electric send-off, while The Marshall Tucker Band brings Southern rock to the Pabst and Bright Eyes hits Turner Hall this weekend.
Milwaukee — August 20, 2026
The 7th Annual Fresh Coast Jazz Festival takes over Pabst Theater this weekend, and the lakefront lights up Thursday with Lit From Within — a glow run, yoga, and live music collab benefiting Light the Hoan.
Milwaukee — August 13, 2026
Milwaukee Irish Fest takes over the lakefront Aug 13–16 with four days of Celtic craic, while Modest Mouse headlines the Riverside Theatre Friday night and a Pokémon-themed rave hits The Rave on Saturday.
Milwaukee — August 06, 2026
Kehlani takes the Landmark Credit Union Live stage Friday while the Wisconsin State Fair kicks off a 10-day run — plus ArtBlaze lights up South Shore Beach tonight with free waterside s'mores and live performances.
Milwaukee — July 30, 2026
Bronzeville Week kicks off Saturday with 15 years of African American culture, music, and community — and ArtBlaze transforms McKinley Beach into a waterside art haven tonight. Black Arts Fest MKE rounds out a weekend stacked with soul.
Milwaukee — July 23, 2026
German Fest brings North America's largest German celebration to the lakefront Friday, while Shakespeare in the Park offers a free afternoon of theater and merriment at Lincoln Park on Saturday.
Milwaukee — July 16, 2026
Gallery Night at Gallery 218 brings live music and art to Walker's Point this Friday, while the Falls Lavender Fest fills Menomonee Falls with summer magic on Saturday. Monty Python's Spamalot keeps the laughs going all weekend at Marcus PAC.
Milwaukee — July 09, 2026
Bastille Days takes over Cathedral Square through Sunday with French food and a House Circuit DJ takeover, while Death Cab for Cutie plays Miller High Life Theatre Saturday night and Mike Epps brings a full weekend of laughs to the Milwaukee Improv.
Milwaukee — July 02, 2026
Festa Italiana takes over the lakefront July 10-12, and Death Cab for Cutie hits Miller High Life Theatre on the 11th — but first, close out Summerfest's final weekend with house music and harbor breezes this Friday.
Milwaukee — June 25, 2026
Summerfest Weekend Two kicks off tonight on the lakefront, while the Drunken Improvised Musical at ComedySportz and a Strawberry Moon yoga flow at Bay View Beach make this one of summer's best weekends.
Milwaukee — June 18, 2026
Summerfest's 58th year kicks off this weekend at the lakefront, while Jazz in the Park honors 'The Queen' at Cathedral Square and Tune Inn brings rooftop live music and craft cocktails to The Outsider all summer long.
Milwaukee — June 11, 2026
The Lakefront Festival of Art takes over the Milwaukee Art Museum grounds this weekend while SAUCED Night Market debuts at its new House of Rad home — plus Polish Fest kicks off Friday for a full weekend of pierogi and polka on the lakefront.
Milwaukee — June 04, 2026
Milwaukee Metal Fest 2026 unleashes a legendary lineup at The Rave this weekend, while JK Art House swings open its doors in the Third Ward and PrideFest kicks off at Henry Maier Fest Park.
Milwaukee — May 28, 2026
The Locust Street Festival closes out the weekend on Sunday while Jay Pharoah brings five comedy shows to Milwaukee Improv — and Downtown Dining Week runs all the way through June 4, giving you a full excuse to eat your way across the city.
Milwaukee — May 21, 2026
Memorial Day weekend kicks off with BLK Girl Fest at Baird Center and the War Memorial Beer Garden opening at Veterans Park — plus Baby Keem hits The Rave Friday night for a hot-ticket show you shouldn't sleep on.
Milwaukee — May 14, 2026
Marlon Wayans brings five shows to Milwaukee Improv this weekend, while the Gateway to Asia AAPI Festival lights up Bayshore Saturday — plus Big Beat MKE keeps Thursday nights electric at The Cooperage all month.
Milwaukee — May 07, 2026
Things to do in Milwaukee this week (May 7–10, 2026) — Gallery Opening: We The People: Portraits of Veterans in America, Sesame Street Live! Elmo
Milwaukee — April 30, 2026
Things to do in Milwaukee this week (April 30–May 3, 2026) — Steve Byrne at Milwaukee Improv, The French Connection at The Cooperage, and Kentucky Derby x Maifest Celebration at Foxtown Station, plus 16 more curated even
Milwaukee — April 23, 2026
The Estabrook Beer Garden Grand Opening kicks off a season of outdoor living, while House Circuit

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