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 that took place during 2018. Events planned for the 2019 year have not been announced yet. Please check back for updated listings later this year.

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.
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 6, 2018.
MPS Biennial Music & Arts Festival
Milwaukee World Festival, Inc. with support from the Summerfest foundation is a proud partner of Milwaukee Public Schools’ Year of the Arts Initiative and will be hosting the All City Arts Festival, May 9 – 11, 2018.
UPAF Ride for the Arts
UPAF Ride for the Arts, Sponsored by Miller Lite. Sunday June 3, Summerfest, Harbor Drive, Milwaukee WI. It has been a Milwaukee area tradition for 37 years. Come join your family and friends and pedal for a cause.
Pridefest
PrideFest returns to Milwaukee's beautiful lakefront June 7, 8, 9 and 10! With nine stages of live entertainment from noon until midnight, PrideFest offers something for every visitor throughout the three-day weekend.
Polish Fest 2018
Polish Fest returns to Milwaukee's beautiful lakefront June 15, 16, 17 highlighting Polish and Polish-American entertainment on five stages.
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.
Festa Italiana
Festa Italiana the first ethnic festival to be held at Henry Maier Festival Park returns to Milwaukee's beautiful lakefront July 20, 21, 22.
2018 Vans Warped Tour presented by Journeys
This year the tour is in Milwaukee on July 23, 2018. This will be the final, full cross-country run of Vans Warped Tour.
German Fest
“Get Your Deutsch On” at one of the largest, most authentic HAUS parties in North America returning to Milwaukee's beautiful lakefront July 27, 28, 29.
Black Arts Fest MKE
A NEW cultural festival celebrating and showcasing African and African American culture. August 4, 2018.
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, 5th.
Irish Fest
Irish Fest, returning to Milwaukee's beautiful lakefront August 16, 17, 18, 19, 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 24, 25, 26.
Big Gig BBQ
Coming back for 2018. FREE ADMISSION and FREE PARKING. On Sunday, September 2, 2018, you’ll find the best BBQ in town right on the lakefront at the Henry Maier Festival Park.
Indian Summer Festival
Returning to Milwaukee's beautiful lakefront September 7, 8, 9. The mission of Indian Summer Festival is to educate, preserve and promote American Indian cultures and showcase the diversity that exists within tribal cultures.
Briggs & Al's Run & Walk for Children's Hospital of Wisconsin
Join us at the 2018 Briggs & Al’s Run & Walk for Children’s Hospital on Saturday, September 15, 2018
Walk to End Alzheimer's
Join us in Milwaukee County at Henry Maier Festival Park, Milwaukee, on September 16 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 its fifth year as a fun event for two-legged and four-legged attendees. Returning to Milwaukee's beautiful lakefront on September 22, 2018.
Komen Southeast Wisconsin Race For The Cure More Than Pink Walk®
Walk and fundraise to help us save lives from breast cancer September 23, 2018.
AIDS Walk Wisconsin
AIDS Walk Wisconsin and 5K Run is the largest HIV fundraising event in Wisconsin. Taking place along Milwaukee’s lakefront October 6th.