15 Things to Do in Milwaukee This Week · July 23–26, 2026

Free Events

Jazz in the Park: Back to the 80s

Free live music celebrating the sounds of the 80s in the heart of downtown Milwaukee at Cathedral Square Park.

Thursday, July 23, 2026 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM · Cathedral Square Park, 520 E. Wells St., Milwaukee

Arts & Culture

Lecture: Collecting 19th-Century German Art in Milwaukee

Join Armin Kunz, owner and director of C. G. Boerner Gallery, for an insightful talk about the history of collecting 19th-century German art in the United States.

Thursday, July 23, 2026 6:15 PM – 7:15 PM · Milwaukee Art Museum, 700 N Art Museum Dr, Milwaukee

Two Cents Tuesday

A stand-up comedy showcase at The Lab inside Milwaukee Improv featuring local and regional comedians.

Tuesday, July 28, 2026 7:30 PM · Milwaukee Improv – The Lab, Milwaukee

Date Night

Tune Inn Rooftop Live Music Series

Tune Inn partners with Bacardi for a curated rooftop experience blending live music, DJ sets, and craft cocktails on the 9th floor of the Journeyman Hotel every Thursday through Sunday.

Thursday, July 23, 2026 7:30 PM – 11:30 PM · The Outsider Rooftop, The Journeyman Hotel, Milwaukee

Shoppe at Poppy & Thyme – Custom Perfume Making

Create your own personalized perfume by blending your favorite scents at Poppy & Thyme, with candle making also available.

Saturday, July 25, 2026 · Poppy & Thyme, Milwaukee

The Extraordinary Card Magic of Jason Ladanye

An intimate evening of world-class sleight-of-hand card magic performed live at Milwaukee Improv's Main Room.

Sunday, July 26, 2026 6:00 PM · Milwaukee Improv – Main Room, Milwaukee

Family-Friendly

Family Fun Carnival – Germantown Park & Recreation

Carnival games, inflatables, food trucks, live music, and artisan vendors at Firemen's Park as part of the Taste of Germantown celebration.

Thursday, July 23, 2026 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM · Firemen's Park, W162N11870 Park Ave, Germantown, WI

Festivals & Special Events

German Fest Milwaukee

North America's largest German festival returns to Milwaukee's lakefront with authentic food, music, beer, and cultural entertainment.

Friday, July 24, 2026 · Summerfest Grounds, Milwaukee Lakefront

MILWAUKEE ART & CRAFT POP-UP MARKET

A free outdoor art and craft pop-up market at Cathedral Square Park in downtown Milwaukee.

Friday, July 31, 2026 8:00 AM · Cathedral Square Park, Milwaukee

Music & Nightlife

Lucero with Justin Wells

Longtime touring band Lucero brings their heartfelt rock to Milwaukee with special guest Justin Wells.

Thursday, July 23, 2026 · Milwaukee

Duncan Trussell at Milwaukee Improv

Comedian Duncan Trussell performs multiple shows at the Milwaukee Improv's Main Room over the weekend.

Friday, July 24, 2026 · Milwaukee Improv, Milwaukee

House of Heavy

Heavy music night at The Rave / Eagles Club.

Friday, July 24, 2026 7:30 PM · The Rave / Eagles Club, Milwaukee

Drunken Shrek

Milwaukee improvisers journey through the iconic DreamWorks film with song, scenes, and sketch in an uncensored (18+) performance at ComedySportz.

Saturday, July 25, 2026 8:00 PM · ComedySportz Milwaukee, 420 S. 1st Street, Milwaukee

Food & Drink

The Traveling Beer Garden – Doctor's Park

Milwaukee County's beloved traveling beer garden makes its stop at Doctor's Park on the North Shore through early August.

Friday, July 24, 2026 · Doctor's Park, Milwaukee North Shore

Great Lakes Distillery Bottle Your Own Whiskey

Great Lakes Distillery offers guests a hands-on experience to bottle, cork, and personalize their very own vintage whiskey.

Friday, July 24, 2026 · Great Lakes Distillery, Milwaukee