19 Things to Do in Milwaukee This Week · August 13–16, 2026

Festivals & Special Events

Milwaukee Irish Fest

Four days of Irish music, culture, and craic with CelticMKE at Henry Maier Festival Park, one of the world's largest Irish cultural festivals.

Thursday, August 13, 2026 5:00 PM · Henry Maier Festival Park, 200 N. Harbor Dr., Milwaukee

90s Banda Tour: Banda El Recodo & More

A massive 90s Banda celebration featuring Banda El Recodo, Banda Los Recoditos, Banda Machos, and more at The Rave/Eagles Club.

Friday, August 14, 2026 8:00 PM · The Rave / Eagles Club, Milwaukee

Serbian Days 2026

One of Milwaukee's beloved summer traditions featuring authentic Serbian food, live music, family rides, and guided tours of St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Cathedral — Friday through Sunday.

Friday, August 21, 2026 5:00 PM · St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Cathedral & Cultural Center, Milwaukee

Music & Nightlife

Five Finger Death Punch with Cody Jinks

Five Finger Death Punch's 20th Anniversary World Tour with special guests Cody Jinks and Eva Under Fire at the American Family Insurance Amphitheater.

Thursday, August 13, 2026 · American Family Insurance Amphitheater, Milwaukee

Tune Inn Thursday Rooftop at The Outsider

Live music and DJ sets curated by Tune Inn on Milwaukee's favorite rooftop with Bacardi cocktails and small bites every Thursday evening.

Thursday, August 13, 2026 7:30 PM · The Outsider Rooftop, Milwaukee

Modest Mouse with special guest Califone

Indie rock legends Modest Mouse perform live at the historic Riverside Theater with special guest Califone.

Friday, August 14, 2026 8:00 PM · The Riverside Theater, 116 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee

Jonas Brothers Dance Party at The Cooperage

A high-energy Jonas Brothers tribute dance party at The Cooperage on the Milwaukee Harborfront — presale tickets available, $20 cash at the door.

Saturday, August 15, 2026 · The Cooperage, Milwaukee

Poké Rave: A Pokémon Themed Rave

A Pokémon-themed rave featuring DJs Nate Derus, Krum, LXGEND, D LUX, and ITSXUE at The Rave/Eagles Club.

Saturday, August 15, 2026 7:30 PM · The Rave / Eagles Club, Milwaukee

Arts & Culture

Praise and Paint

A creative and uplifting paint-and-sip event combining artistic expression with an inspiring atmosphere at Vibez Creative Art Space.

Friday, August 14, 2026 6:30 PM · Vibez Creative Art Space

Disaster! The 70's Musical

A hilarious homage to over-the-top 1970s disaster movies, set at the opening of New York's hottest floating casino and disco.

Friday, August 14, 2026 7:30 PM · Bombshell Studio Theatre, 19700 W. Bluemound Rd., Brookfield

Free Events

The Deer Garden Summer Concert Series

Free outdoor concert series in The Deer Garden at Deer District, perfect for a warm summer evening downtown.

Friday, August 14, 2026 4:00 PM · Deer District, 1134 N. Vel R. Phillips Ave., Milwaukee

Bookstore Romance Day at Thirst Books

Celebrate Bookstore Romance Day at Milwaukee's Thirst Books with a free event dedicated to romance readers and the genre.

Saturday, August 15, 2026 10:00 AM · Thirst Books, Milwaukee

Date Night

Tune Inn at The Outsider Rooftop

Live music, DJ sets, Bacardi craft cocktails, and small bites on Milwaukee's favorite rooftop every Thursday through Sunday all summer.

Friday, August 14, 2026 4:00 PM · The Outsider Rooftop, Milwaukee

Golden Girls Drag Brunch

A fabulous Golden Girls-themed drag brunch at the Milwaukee Improv — glamorous, funny, and utterly Sunday-worthy.

Sunday, August 23, 2026 1:00 PM · Milwaukee Improv, Milwaukee

Family-Friendly

Fox Point Farmers' Market

A Saturday morning farmers' market on the North Shore featuring local produce, vendors, and community charm.

Saturday, August 15, 2026 8:00 AM · North Shore Congregational Church, Fox Point

Railfan Day at East Troy Railroad Museum

A fun day for railfans and photographers with all-day train rides on historic equipment at the East Troy Railroad Museum.

Saturday, August 22, 2026 10:00 AM · East Troy Railroad Museum, 2002 Church St, East Troy

Food & Drink

Music Bingo at Sprecher Brewery

Fun music-themed bingo at Sprecher Brewery, combining craft beer and trivia-style entertainment on a Friday night.

Friday, August 14, 2026 6:00 PM · Sprecher Brewery

Sip & Social at Social Society Milwaukee

A community Sip & Social mixer for Milwaukee women hosted by Social Society MKE — a monthly gathering to meet new people over drinks.

Wednesday, August 19, 2026 · Milwaukee

Siblings Catering MKE | Milwaukee Pop-Up

A free pop-up dining event from Siblings Catering MKE, bringing locally made food to the Milwaukee community.

Saturday, August 22, 2026 11:30 AM · Granville Lutheran School, Milwaukee