Major Events Calendar
2026 Milwaukee Film Festival
Join us for the 2026 Milwaukee Film Festival presented by Associated Bank - April 16-30, 2026. Details about films and tickets will be found at mkefilm.org as the festival approaches.
Spring Gallery Night MKE
Gallery Night MKE – Milwaukee’s original gallery hop event – unites the city through art. Experience the vast creative culture in MKE while you discover local galleries, art…
Art in Bloom
Art in Bloom returns April 16–19, transforming the Museum with vibrant floral installations inspired by works from the collection. For four days only, the galleries come alive with…
Midwest Gaming Classic
The Midwest Gaming Classic is a 350,000+ square foot trade show featuring over 10,000 games on free play, along with over 200 vendors and over 100 industry guests! We’re the largest and…
Bay View Gallery Night
Bay View Gallery Night returns to Milwaukee’s Bay View neighborhood on Friday, May 29th, 2026, from 5 to 10 p.m., showcasing the area’s creative spirit through a self-guided evening of…
Milwaukee Tattoo Festival
The Milwaukee Tattoo Festival offers a selection of over 200 of the best artists from all over the world right here in Milwaukee for three days of tattooing, art making, merch selling…
Smoke on the Water - MKE's BBQ & Brews Festival
Kick off festival season lakeside as top BBQ vendors take over the lakefront, serving up slow-cooked favorites and mouth-watering bites. Catch live music at the Aurora Pavilion featuring…
PrideFest
Milwaukee Pride, Inc. - the parent organization of PrideFest, Wisconsin’s largest LGBTQ+ event announced PrideFest will return to Henry Maier Festival Park to kick off Milwaukee’s…
Polish Fest 2026
Join Us for Polish Fest 2026! Experience the rich culture, delicious food, lively music, and warm hospitality of Poland and Polish Americans at Polish Fest, the largest Polish festival in…
Summerfest Weekend One 2026
Join us for the 58th year of Summerfest spanning over three weekends this summer, June 18-20, June 25-27, and July 2-4!
Summerfest Weekend Two 2026
Join us for the 58th year of Summerfest spanning over three weekends this summer, June 18-20, June 25-27, and July 2-4!
Summerfest Weekend Three 2026
Join us for the 58th year of Summerfest spanning over three weekends this summer, June 18-20, June 25-27, and July 2-4!
Festa Italiana
Festa Italiana's "Little Italy on the Lakefront" will feature Festa favorites including the Cucina Showcase, Heritage/Cultural Exhibit, Italian Idol, Fireworks, Bocce Tournament, Mass…
Summer Gallery Night MKE
Gallery Night MKE – Milwaukee’s original gallery hop event – unites the city through art. Experience the vast creative culture in MKE while you discover local galleries, art…
German Fest
Experience the sights, sounds, and flavors of Germany right on Milwaukee’s lakefront! German Fest Milwaukee is North America’s largest German festival, celebrating authentic culture…
16th Annual Milwaukee Brewfest
Taste your way through unlimited pours offered by the world’s best brew masters. There’s something for everyone! ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW – Gates open at 2:00 PM for VIP and 3:00 PM for…
2026 Wisconsin State Fair
Wisconsin State Fair Park in West Allis is the home of the Wisconsin State Fair, presented by T-Mobile. The first State Fair was held in Janesville along the banks of the Rock River in…
Irish Fest
A hundred thousand welcomes are waiting for you. Experience the magic of Ireland at Milwaukee Irish Fest, August 13-16, at the Henry Maier Festival Park. The four-day festival boasts 18…
Mexican Fiesta
Mexican Fiesta brings the sound, culture, and taste of México to Milwaukee’s lakefront this coming August 21, 22 & 23, 2026. Join in on the fun as we celebrate two days of fun, food…
Freshwater Food & Wine Festival
Freshwater Food & Wine showcases the vibrant flavors, talent, and culture of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, plus a broader culinary scene. This immersive, high-energy event blends elevated…
Dance Fest 2026
Nō Studios is thrilled to bring Dance Fest back to Milwaukee in 2026. This all-ages, family-friendly event features a combined performance showcasing dance companies from across the…
Fall Gallery Night MKE
Gallery Night MKE – Milwaukee’s original gallery hop event – unites the city through art. Experience the vast creative culture in MKE while you discover local galleries, art…
Vegan, Vegetarian & Healthy Restaurants in Milwaukee
You made the choice that’s right for you. You’re following a vegan, vegetarian or healthy lifestyle, and you want to find somewhere to dine without sacrificing on…
Milwaukee Brewers 2026 Preview: Theme Nights and Community Nights
The Brewers' season is officially in full swing, and this season, there's even more for you and your crew to look forward to at American Family Field. We’ve got…
Must Try: Milwaukee's Friday Fish Fry
A tradition dating back more than a century, Milwaukee’s location along the freshwater coast of Lake Michigan has built the almighty fish fry into a golden-brown standard…
18 Shows to See in April
When it comes to the performing arts in Milwaukee, April is nobody’s fool. The city’s performing arts scene isn’t messing around this month, with a loaded…
Coming in 2026: Milwaukee's New & Upcoming Developments
Milwaukee really showed off in 2025. Baird Center scooped up local and national awards like it was its full-time job. The Milwaukee Brewers captured the hearts of baseball fans…
Easter Brunch in Milwaukee
We’re going on an egg-venture! There’s an Easter egg hunt afoot in Milwaukee. Except, instead of jellybeans, chocolate eggs or the odd dollar in quarters…
Pi Day in Milwaukee: 8 Slices of Pie to Try
When the moon hits the sky like a big piece of pie, that’s Milwaukee. On Pi Day, the day that we celebrate the ratio of a circle’s circumference to its diameter…
10 Must-Try Tosa Restaurant Week 2026 Deals
March has enough madness. So, each March, Tosa Restaurant Week swoops to the rescue with ten days of discounts and deals to help you save more and stress less. What’s for…
Saint Patrick’s Day in Milwaukee 2026
St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner, and preparations are already underway to celebrate this Irish holiday right here in Milwaukee. All month long, you can…
What Your March Madness Sports Bar Says About You
March is quite possibly the best month of the year. Yeah, July has its place, and January is bright and shiny and new. It’s true that December brings holiday cheer, and…
