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. Below are the events planned for 2020.

Lake Walk Open Daily
The Lake Walk along the Summerfest Grounds is now open daily from Dawn to Dusk. You can enter the walkway from either the Summerfest Mid-gate or the gate along the north side of Lakeshore State Park.
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer
SATURDAY, MAY 9, 2020. The American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk raises awareness and funds to save lives from breast cancer.
UPAF Ride for the Arts
UPAF Ride for the Arts, Sponsored by Miller Lite. Sunday May 31, Summerfest, Harbor Drive, Milwaukee WI. It has been a Milwaukee area tradition for 38 years. Come join your family and friends and pedal for a cause.
Primus - A Tribute to Kings
Primus to bring A Tribute to Kings to the BMO Harris Pavilion on July 7
Santana with Earth, Wind & Fire
Grammy Award-winning, legendary artists Carlos Santana and Earth, Wind & Fire will embark on a North American tour, expected to be the hottest ticket this summer.
David Gray: White Ladder 20th Anniversary Tour
See David Gray live at the BMO Harris Pavilion on July 20, 2020.
Sugarland There Goes The Neighborhood Tour 2020
Country music's biggest duo is definitely here to "Stay." Performing at the American Family Insurance Amphitheater on July 25, 2020.
Daryl Hall & John Oates With Special Guests Squeeze and KT Tunstall
Daryl Hall & John Oates Sunday, July 26, 2020, with Special Guests Squeeze and KT Tunstall.
Black Arts Fest MKE
A cultural festival celebrating and showcasing African and African American culture. August 1, 2020
Jazz Visions on the Lake
Jazz Visions on the Lake is a free, one-day community event that will showcase local jazz musicians at Henry Maier Festival Park. Relax and enjoy the sounds of live jazz along the shores of Lake Michigan Aug, 2nd.
Breaking Benjamin with BUSH, Saint Asonia and Cory Marks
See them live when they stop at the American Family Insurance Amphitheater on August 7, 2020
Irish Fest
Irish Fest, returning to Milwaukee's beautiful lakefront August 13, 14, 15, 16, 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 21, 22, 23.
The Black Crowes Present: Shake Your Money Maker World Tour
See them on August 22, 2020 at the American Family Insurance Amphitheater, tickets are on sale NOW!
Maroon 5 with special guest Meghan Trainor
See them live at the American Family Insurance Amphitheater on August 30, 2020 with special guest Meghan Trainor
Summerfest® Tech
The third annual Summerfest Tech event will be held on September 2nd and 3rd, 2020
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.
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 7, 2020.
Nickelback - "All The Right Reasons 2020" Tour
August 27, 2020: Nickelback at American Family Insurance Amphitheater with Special Guests Stone Temple Pilots & Switchfoot
KISS End Of The Road
The Final Tour Ever: KISS - End of the Road Tour 2020! September 15, 2020
Briggs & Al's Run & Walk for Children's Hospital of Wisconsin
Join us at the 2020 Briggs & Al’s Run & Walk for Children’s Hospital on Saturday, September 12, 2020
Walk to End Alzheimer's
Join us in Milwaukee County at Henry Maier Festival Park, Milwaukee, on September 20 for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s®, the nation’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research.
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 26, 2020.
Susan G. Komen More Than Pink Southeast Wisconsin Walk®
Walk and fundraise to help us save lives from breast cancer on September 27, 2020.
AIDS Walk Wisconsin
AIDS Walk Wisconsin and 5K Run is the largest HIV fundraising event in Wisconsin. Taking place along Milwaukee’s lakefront October 3rd.
Milwaukee Lakefront Marathon
October 4, 2020 - The Milwaukee Lakefront Marathon