EVENT CALENDAR

Henry Maier Festival Park is the setting for a series of events, concerts and ethnic and cultural festivals that attract an average of 1.5 million patrons each year. Events planned and already announced for 2021 are listed below. Please check back often as more 2021 events are announced. All activities and events are subject to change without prior notice.

Lake Walk Open Daily
The Lake Walk along the Summerfest Grounds is now open daily from dawn to dusk (approx 7:00 am - 7:00 pm). You can enter the walkway from either the Summerfest Mid-gate or the gate along the north side of Lakeshore State Park.
Milwaukee's Taco Fest
August 1, 2021! The 7th Annual Milwaukee Taco Fest brings together thousands of people throughout the day for taco tasting, cervezas, Lucha Libre wrestling, and great entertainment.
Black Arts Fest MKE
A cultural festival celebrating and showcasing African and African American culture. August 7, 2021
The Black Crowes Present: Shake Your Money Maker Tour with special guest Dirty Honey
See them on August 8, 2021 at the American Family Insurance Amphitheater.
Maroon 5
See them live at the American Family Insurance Amphitheater on August 19, 2021.
Irish Fest
Irish Fest, returning to Milwaukee's beautiful lakefront August 20, 21, 22, has been part of the Milwaukee community for more than 30 years and the Smithsonian Institution called it "the largest and best Irish cultural event in North America."
Mexican Fiesta
Mexican Fiesta celebrates the sound, culture and taste of Mexico and other Latin American countries each year with three days of fun, food, Mariachi and Fiesta for everyone. Returning to Milwaukee's beautiful lakefront August 27, 28, 29.
Daryl Hall & John Oates With Special Guests Squeeze and KT Tunstall
Daryl Hall & John Oates Sunday, August 28, 2021, with Special Guests Squeeze and KT Tunstall.
Laborfest
Every year, labor unions and union members of the Milwaukee Area Labor Council, AFL-CIO, put on the biggest festival on the Milwaukee Lakefront that’s free and open to the public. Come down September 6, 2021.
Summerfest®
Following its 1968 debut, Summerfest has evolved into what is now recognized as “The World’s Largest Music Festival” and Milwaukee’s cornerstone summer celebration, hosting the music industry’s hottest stars, emerging talent and local favorites.
KISS End Of The Road
The Final Tour Ever: KISS - End of the Road Tour 2021! September 5, 2021
Mt. Joy and Trampled By Turtles
Mt. Joy and Trampled By Turtles Fall Tour comes to the BMO Harris Pavilion on September 24, 2021
Fromm Petfest
Fromm Petfest is celebrating another year as a fun event for two-legged and four-legged attendees. Returning to Milwaukee's beautiful lakefront on September 25, 2021.
Susan G. Komen More Than Pink Southeast Wisconsin Walk®
Walk and fundraise to help us save lives from breast cancer on September 26, 2021.
Milwaukee Lakefront Marathon
October 3, 2021 - The Milwaukee Lakefront Marathon
Alice Cooper with special guest Ace Frehley
Legendary Rocker Alice Cooper Friday, October 1, 2021 at the BMO Harris Pavilion
Primus - A Tribute to Kings
Primus to bring A Tribute to Kings to the BMO Harris Pavilion on Oct 8, 2021
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer
October 9, 2021. The American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk raises awareness and funds to save lives from breast cancer.
Walk MS
Ending multiple sclerosis for good will take all of us. Walk MS helps us team up with friends, loved ones and co-workers to change the world for everyone affected by MS. Join us for Walk MS: Milwaukee on May 1, 2021.