MKE Theater District

06/23/2025

The Milwaukee Theater District is STOKED to have so many of our wonderful, independently-owned Milwaukee venues showcased this week as we welcome to our city. 🤘🎸💚

Yesterday we made sure baggage claim was Alive! with an exclusive concert with of at ’s visitor information booth thanks to the team at ✈️

06/22/2025

‼️ POSTPONED ‼️Due to the extreme heat warnings, today’s busking series has been postponed.

It's Alive for NIVA - National Independent Venue Association! Catch Jeremiah Sammartano, an Emmy-nominated singer/songwriter who has covered many miles over the past several years - taking the various roads spreading music influenced by the raw blues of Charley Patton, the lyrical and often raucous sounds of The Pogues, the twang of Willie Nelson, and some vintage rock and roll. 🤘

🗓️ June 23
🎵 Jeremiah Sammartano
📍 Kilbourn Ave. & Vel. R. Phillips
⏰ 3 - 5 p.m.

It's Alive! Milwaukee is brought to you by Visit Milwaukee, Pabst Theater Group, Saint Kate - The Arts Hotel, Marcus Performing Arts Center, and Lakefront Brewery as well as our community partners in Milwaukee Downtown and Milwaukee Public Market. See the full lineup and learn more ➡️ https://bit.ly/4dGuTUO

06/21/2025

How goes it, NIVA - National Independent Venue Association? 👋 We're rolling out the cream carpet this Sunday at baggage claim with just a taste of Milwaukee's electric live music scene! Charlee Grider of Scam Likely is known for their wide vocal range that blends between robust, soulful wailing and delicate release to ensure a dynamic and intimate listening experience. Come get swept into the swarm as Charlee leaves their heart on their sleeve; laugh, cry, have a good time!

🗓️ June 22
🎵 Charlee Grider of Scam Likely
📍 MKE - Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport Baggage Claim
⏰ 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

It's Alive! Milwaukee is brought to you by Visit Milwaukee, Pabst Theater Group, Saint Kate - The Arts Hotel, Marcus Performing Arts Center, and Lakefront Brewery as well as our community partners in Milwaukee Downtown and Milwaukee Public Market. See the full lineup and learn more! https://bit.ly/4dGuTUO

06/21/2025

🎟 ON SALE TODAY! 🎟
Get ready for an unforgettable season with MPAC Presents 2025/26! Individual tickets are available starting TODAY at 12 p.m., including exciting new shows Wheel of Fortune LIVE! and Bill Blagg Family Magic 🎭🎶

🎉 Want to catch more for less?
Create your own season with the BYO (Build Your Own) Package: pick 3 or more shows and save up to 15%!

🎟 Get tickets + BYO packages: [www.MarcusCenter.org]

The Marcus Performing Arts Center (MPAC) is the premier performing arts community gathering space in downtown Milwaukee.

06/19/2025

Three cheers for waterfront patios, Milwaukee music and local brews 🍻 ADORNER, led by Milwaukee’s Madeline Stadel, blends powerful vocals, lush synths, and poetic lyrics into a progressive rock sound that’s both soulful and otherworldly.

🗓️ June 20
🎵 ADORNER
📍 Lakefront Brewery
⏰ 3 - 5 p.m.

It's Alive! Milwaukee is brought to you by Visit Milwaukee, Pabst Theater Group, Saint Kate - The Arts Hotel, Marcus Performing Arts Center, and Lakefront Brewery as well as our community partners in Milwaukee Downtown and Milwaukee Public Market. See the full lineup and learn more! https://bit.ly/4dGuTUO

06/18/2025

Iconic Milwaukee location + free, local music...what's not to love? ❤️ Blending the raw energy of early Arctic Monkeys with the lyrical depth of Elliott Smith, VLNTYN crafts a distinct indie rock sound full of contrast and emotion.

🗓️ June 19
🎵 Vlntyn
📍 Milwaukee Public Market
⏰ 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

It's Alive! Milwaukee is brought to you by Visit Milwaukee, Pabst Theater Group, Saint Kate - The Arts Hotel, Marcus Performing Arts Center, and Lakefront Brewery as well as our community partners in Milwaukee Downtown and Milwaukee Public Market. See the full lineup and learn more! https://bit.ly/4dGuTUO

06/17/2025

We're giving away two tickets to see The Swell Season on July 15 at the Riverside Theater!

⏳ This giveaway, in partnership with Pabst Theater Group, closes at 11:59 p.m. tonight. ⏳

To enter:
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06/15/2025

The best way to start your week? Free, live music by the Bronze Fonz 👍 Lindsay Shanks is an acoustic musician playing a variety of music from Johnny Cash and Shania Twain to Elvis Presley and Taylor Swift.

🗓️ June 16
🎵 Lindsay Shanks Music
📍 Bronze Fonz
⏰ 3 - 5 p.m.

It's Alive! Milwaukee is brought to you by Visit Milwaukee, Pabst Theater Group, Saint Kate - The Arts Hotel, Marcus Performing Arts Center, and Lakefront Brewery as well as our community partners in Milwaukee Downtown and Milwaukee Public Market. See the full lineup and learn more! https://bit.ly/4dGuTUO

06/12/2025

Nothing says “you earned it” like FREE live music and fresh, local brews 🍻 Catch Emmitt James, a well celebrated and experienced performer at Lakefront Brewery tomorrow. The Midwest bred emcee and hip-hop artist has been said to be reminiscent of acts like A Tribe Called Quest, Anderson. Paak and The Internet.

🗓️ June 13
🎵 Emmitt James
📍 Lakefront Brewery
⏰ 3 - 5 p.m.

It's Alive! Milwaukee is brought to you by Visit Milwaukee, Pabst Theater Group, Saint Kate - The Arts Hotel, Marcus Performing Arts Center and Lakefront Brewery, as well as our community partners in Milwaukee Downtown and Milwaukee Public Market. See the full lineup and learn more! https://bit.ly/4dGuTUO

06/12/2025

Bonus busker! 📢 In celebration of the 12th International Public Markets conference, we have a double feature tomorrow. Kick off your Friday afternoon with Brian Drow! An experienced songwriter/singer, Drow's sound is best described as pop/folk, with a large dose of blues, rock & country influences, he generally performs solo, playing acoustic guitar featuring plenty of blues harmonica.

🗓️ June 13
🎵 Brian Drow
📍 Milwaukee Public Market
⏰ 12:30 - 2:30 p.m.

It's Alive! Milwaukee is brought to you by Visit Milwaukee, Pabst Theater Group, Saint Kate - The Arts Hotel, Marcus Performing Arts Center and Lakefront Brewery, as well as our community partners in Milwaukee Downtown and Milwaukee Public Market. See the full lineup and learn more! https://bit.ly/4dGuTUO

06/11/2025

Thursday's lunch vibes are on us 😎 Texas Dave brings Americana that embraces Country , R&B , Rock in toe-tappin' tunes to the Historic Third Ward.

🗓️ June 12
🎵 Texas Dave
📍 Milwaukee Public Market
⏰ 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

It's Alive! Milwaukee is brought to you by Visit Milwaukee, Pabst Theater Group, Saint Kate - The Arts Hotel, Marcus Performing Arts Center and Lakefront Brewery, as well as our community partners in Milwaukee Downtown and Milwaukee Public Market. See the full lineup and learn more! https://bit.ly/4dGuTUO