Welcome to Milwaukee

Step into a city that knows how to celebrate, where the calendar is packed with festivals, the plates are piled high with flavor and a lakefront sunrise sets the stage. Here in Milwaukee, every street leads to something worth savoring, whether it’s a craft beer brewed steps from the taproom or a waterfront stroll that turns into your new favorite memory. This is a place that welcomes you with open arms and a cold pint, where joy is shared in bites, beats and cheers. Come experience Milwaukee, where good times flow as freely as the beer.

Summer Fun in

Summer

Experience the best of summer in Milwaukee with lakefront festivals, outdoor dining…

Things to Do in Milwaukee

Your Cream City Adventure Starts Here

Whatever kind of fun you’re into, Milwaukee delivers. Cruise the lakefront, stroll through historic neighborhoods, or hop between craft breweries and cozy coffee shops. Explore the Harley-Davidson Museum, cheer on the home team at American Family Field or dive into hands-on exhibits at Discovery World. Foodies can snack their way through the Milwaukee Public Market, catch a James Beard–nominated dinner or chase down the city’s best fish fry. With art walks, live music, bike trails, boat tours, pop-up markets and so much more, there’s always something happening—and plenty of ways to make it your own.

Savor Summer the Milwaukee Way

When the sun’s out, Milwaukee’s food scene spills into the streets, rooftops and lush beer gardens. Dine under open skies at rooftop hotspots with skyline views, or settle into a shady patio in one of the city’s unique neighborhoods. Explore the flavors of the city through James Beard Award-winning chefs who craft dishes as creative as the city itself. And don’t miss the beer gardens, where local brews, live music and laid-back vibes turn any afternoon into a celebration.

Milwaukee: The City of Festivals

In Milwaukee, summer means one thing: festivals, and lots of them. From Summerfest, the world’s largest music festival, to cultural celebrations like GermanfestIrish Fest and Mexican Fiesta, the city comes alive with food, music and community nearly every weekend. Come for the weekend, stay for the rhythm, because Milwaukee is where memories are made.

Milwaukee Festival Guide

Discover Milwaukee’s top festivals and events! From Summerfest to local street fairs, explore dates, tips, and insider guides to plan your perfect visit.

4th of July Fireworks

Fireworks shows are finally back! From neighborhood parks to the outlying suburbs, we know the best places to ooh and aah in Milwaukee for the Fourth of July.

   
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ArtBlaze 2025 Dates Announced Jun 26

ArtBlaze 2025 Dates Announced

Festivals & Events

Following an out-of-this-world ArtBlaze in 2024 that featured the striking extraterrestrial-inspired cosmopods, a 12-foot-long dragon sand sculpture and over 600 toasted…

Milwaukee PrideFest Preview Jun 05

Milwaukee PrideFest Preview

Festivals & Events

It’s here! PrideFest, Wisconsin’s largest LGBTQ festival, kicks off TODAY! Wowing the crowd for three days, 2025 PrideFest features everything from award-winning…

Art 64 Returns to Wauwatosa May 30

Art 64 Returns to Wauwatosa

Arts & Culture

Creating great art is an elusive process. Sometimes it appears in a flash. Other times, it takes years of meticulously placed brushstrokes. Each artist has their own process to…

Find Your Milwaukee Summer Concert Series May 29

Find Your Milwaukee Summer Concert Series

Performing Arts & Entertainment

Summer’s here, and the time is right for dancing in the street! Or, on second thought, maybe not in the street so much as at a local park or outdoor music venue around…

9 Can't-Miss Milwaukee Shows in June May 21

9 Can't-Miss Milwaukee Shows in June

Milwaukee Theater District

As we leap into summer, the City of Festivals launches its jam-packed slate of fests, with festival action along the lakefront and throughout the city nearly every weekend in…

Visit Milwaukee Celebrates Our Volunteers May 07

Visit Milwaukee Celebrates Our Volunteers

Uniquely Milwaukee

As we roll along on our National Travel and Tourism Week celebration today, we’d like to recognize our volunteers. Often the first face a visitor sees when they arrive at…

Your Guide to the Arts in Milwaukee May 06

Your Guide to the Arts in Milwaukee

Arts & Culture

Art brings cities to life. They weave a magnificent tapestry that gives a city character, a personality that locals use to identify themselves and visitors look to with awe and…