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 scheduled for 2019.

Milwaukee's Taco Fest
June 22, 2019! Now in its sixth year, Milwaukee Taco Fest brings together thousands of people throughout the day for taco tasting, cervezas, wrestling, and great entertainment.
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 19,20,21.
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 26, 27, 28.
Black Arts Fest MKE
A cultural festival celebrating and showcasing African and African American culture. August 3, 2019
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, 4th.
JoJo Siwa D.R.E.A.M. The Tour
Nickelodean Superstar JoJo Siwa live on August 4, 2019 at Milwaukee's most beautiful outdoor concert venue: BMO Harris Pavilion on the Summerfest grounds!
Sarah McLachlan with the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra
Sarah McLachlan performs her hauntingly beautiful songs alongside the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra at the BMO Harris Pavilion on August 9th!
Irish Fest
Irish Fest, returning to Milwaukee's beautiful lakefront August 15, 16, 17, 18, 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 23, 24, 25.
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 2, 2019.
ZZ Top's '50th Anniversary Texas Bash
ZZ Top's '50th Anniversary Texas Bash' with special guests Cheap Trick at the BMO Harris Pavilion on September 4th
Briggs & Al's Run & Walk for Children's Hospital of Wisconsin
Join us at the 2019 Briggs & Al’s Run & Walk for Children’s Hospital on Saturday, September 14, 2019
Walk to End Alzheimer's
Join us in Milwaukee County at Henry Maier Festival Park, Milwaukee, on September 15 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 21, 2019.
Susan G. Komen More Than Pink Southeast Wisconsin Walk®
Walk and fundraise to help us save lives from breast cancer September 22, 2019.
AIDS Walk Wisconsin
AIDS Walk Wisconsin and 5K Run is the largest HIV fundraising event in Wisconsin. Taking place along Milwaukee’s lakefront October 5th.
Milwaukee Lakefront Marathon
October 6, 2019 - The Milwaukee Lakefront Marathon
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 5, 2019.
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer
SATURDAY, MAY 11, 2019. 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 June 2, 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.
Pridefest
PrideFest returns to Milwaukee's beautiful lakefront June 6 - 9! With nine stages of live entertainment from noon until midnight, PrideFest offers something for every visitor throughout the three-day weekend.