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 in 2019. Events planned for the 2020 year have not been announced yet. Please check back for updated listings in early 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.
AJR: The Neotheater World Tour - Part 2
AJR is bringing THE NEOTHEATER WORLD TOUR PART 2! May 30, 2020
David Gray: White Ladder 20th Anniversary Tour
See David Gray live at the BMO Harris Pavilion on July 20, 2020.
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!
KISS End Of The Road
The Final Tour Ever: KISS - End of the Road Tour 2020! September 15, 2020
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.
Polish Fest 2019
Polish Fest returns to Milwaukee's beautiful lakefront June 14, 15, 16 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 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.
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.
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.