Waukesha's Friday Night Live

06/19/2024

Week 3 music line up!

06/18/2024

Come out and carve your tile for The Grede Park Parade Memorial wall!

This Friday, June 21 from 6:30pm -9pm (while tiles last) you are invited to engrave a clay tile that will be installed as part of The Parade Memorial at Grede Park. This is the final opportunity to engrave a tile.

The tile engraving will be taking place on Main Street near Friedman Alley at the Five Points Intersection in Downtown Waukesha. This is happening as part of

The cost of the tile is $25 with all proceeds going to the Parade Memorial Fund (cash, check or credit card). Tools and stamps are provided for you to work on your tile.

Pictured are a few of the over 800 tiles that have already been engraved by community members. Once the tiles are engraved, they will be fired and glazed in variations of blue glaze.

06/17/2024

We would love to thank our sponsors!

06/14/2024

The weather looks sublime for tonight! We look forward to seeing you all in a few hours!

06/12/2024

Week 2 line up! Join us this Friday night in downtown Waukesha 6:30 - 9

06/08/2024

🎉🙌We are SO BACK!! Fair Friends, Get Excited! We’re thrilled to be a part of the party at Waukesha's Friday Night Live June 14. Tonight is 's kickoff and we're thrilled to join the fun next weekend!🎸🎶

📆Mark your calendars! We'll be at Friday Night Live June 21st too!

🤝Thank you so much to our downtown sponsors and partners! Couri Insurance Agency, Mainstream Bar & Grill, The Waukesha Freeman, Rochester Deli, Inc. , ! Chocolat, People's Park and Waukesha Public Library for making all of this possible!🤗

➡️Check out all the fun in store this Summer in Downtown Waukesha! Their business has put forward a lot of effort in building up the strong community and fun that has to offer!

🌽Also, Don't miss the this Saturday 8-noon!🧺

06/07/2024

What a great article about Friday Night Live! Come downtown Waukesha tonight and join us in celebrating Les Paul!

WAUKESHA — GuitarTown’s beloved summer tradition is back again. Friday Night Live returns to the streets of downtown Waukesha on Friday from 6:30 to 9 p.m. with plenty to hear,

06/07/2024

In 24 hours we'll be rocking out to this OUTSTANDING lineup!

06/06/2024

FNL 2024 tshirts and tanks are in! There are also styles from the previous years! Come get yours!

05/23/2024

Our FNL 2024 band schedule which is also available for download on our website waukeshadba.com/friday-night-live-fnl

05/22/2024

Waukesha's Friday Night Live brochures are going out to businesses today! Stop into your favorite business to pick yours up! I will continue to tag businesses as they are delivered!

Vinyl Vault Records Waukesha Civic Theatre Mia's People's Park Burlap & Lace Marketplace Crush The Clarke Hotel Divino Gelato Cafe Plowshare Fair Trade Marketplace Allô! Chocolat Metropolitan Antiques & Gifts Antiques & Uniques on Main Art & Framing 1 2 3 Arepanita's Beyond Full Spectrum Waukesha GBF Bespoke Balloons and Event Services, llc. Paws for a Moment The Steaming Cup Tofte's Table

03/28/2024

Jump into spring with Downtown Waukesha's Easter Bunny Hop! Explore local shops, enjoy treats and meet the Easter Bunny. Fun for the whole family. Don’t miss out! 🐰🌷

03/12/2024

Save the date for the Downtown Bunny Hop! 🗓️ Hop on over to downtown on Saturday, March 30th, from 1-3 PM. Businesses are spreading joy with FREE candy! 🍭🍬 Don't forget to strike a pose with the Easter Bunny at GBF Bespoke Balloons! 📸

01/05/2024

11/25/2023

📸 Look at this post on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/share/p/3KeUJCnC9xPoaGBH/?mibextid=WC7FNe

Today is Small Business Saturday! Small businesses are a big part of what makes Waukesha special.

Shop Small today and support our local community.

11/25/2023

Magellan's On Main St is not just for Waukesha's Friday Night Live come see them for the Waukesha Christmas Parade this year

🎅🎄✨Edit: SOLD OUT on booths and window seats but we still have the best seats to view the parade! Hope to still see ya'll at Magellans!

Get ready to jingle all the way to the best seats in town for the Christmas parade! Join the festive fun at Magellan's and claim your spot – we've got 4 awesome booths outside left, each fitting a fabulous group of 4, and 2 sets of merry window spots by the garage door (2 spots = double the joy with 2 stools each). It's a holly-jolly race to snag your seat – first come, first served! Secure your spot for just $20 per reservation (non-refundable, but fear not, that $20 is a gift that keeps on giving toward scrumptious food and delightful drinks). Let's turn this Christmas parade into a sleigh-ride of laughter and cheer at Magellan's! 🎅🎄✨

11/11/2023

Waukesha After Dark Rocking Out Waukesha's Friday Night Live at Martha Merrell's Books until 8:30 pm with the The POSTTurtles in downtown Waukesha Wisconsin

11/11/2023

Waukesha After Dark the Waukesha's Friday Night Live the fall and Winter tonight the The POSTTurtles playing at Martha Merrell's Books from 6:30 - 8:30 pm. Join us and lots of great dining options including Magellan's On Main St and People's Park in downtown Waukesha Wisconsin Rock on Friday nights.

11/08/2023

Great Summer music doesn't have end just yet. One of downtown Waukesha Wisconsin great group from Waukesha's Friday Night Live The POSTTurtles will be playing at Martha Merrell's Books from 6:30 - 8:30 pm. Rocking will take the night by storm, so join us for a night of fun and music inside Martha Merrell's Books 231 W. Main Street.

This Friday, please welcome back to our bookshop The POSTTurtles pulling exquisite musical gems from their extensive songbook spanning 5 decades.

Kenn Anderson Paul Bast Bob Runte Jason Klagstad

10/25/2023

Downtown Waukesha Trick or Treat🎃 Saturday, October 28 (1-3 p.m.) Participating businesses will have an orange pumpkin flag. 👻🎃👻

10/13/2023

Waukesha's Friday Night Live goes After Dark with the The POSTTurtles performing tonight at Martha Merrell's Books 231 W. Main Street in downtown Waukesha Wisconsin from 6:30 - 8:30. Don't miss achance to hear this summertime favorite tonight. Also Dessert will be available for purchase which includes these APPLE Fall Favorites: CranApple Cheesecake, Apple Cheesecake, and Apple Crunch Bars. WOW a night of great music and dessert it is worth the trip.

This Friday (the 13th), make sure to join us for another great The POSTTurtles show at our shop. The guys start at 6:30 and play straight through until 8:30 - no breaks.

Kenn Anderson Bob Runte Paul BastJason Klagstad

09/12/2023

Thank You! Thank You!! Thank YOU for all those that contributed to making FNL 2023 a huge success !!!
FNL would not be possible without the incredible support of the City of Waukesha Police & Fire departments, the 8 stage sponsors , the bands that play at a discounted rate, the Waukesha Freeman, Raised Grain Brewery, WAUK Radio & the very generous sponsorship from Waukesha Iron & Metal! Of course, we cannot forget to thank the thousands of people that made their way downtown to enjoy live music and support downtown businesses !FNL is so important to the health and livelihood of our jewel of a downtown ! We are Waukesha Strong! See you next year! 💙🎶🎸🎶💙

09/11/2023

Special Book Event is coming to downtown Waukesha, Wisconsin at Martha Merrell's Books 231 W. Main Street on Sept. 23rd at 1 pm. Join us for the special event that day.

Meet both author and illustrator of their latest book, Gertie, September 23rd, 1pm at Martha Merrell's Books!

09/08/2023

Waukesha's Friday Night Live season for 2023 is now history. We want to thank all the bands that performed and all the people who came to downtown Waukesha, Wisconsin. As the Fall starts we enter the Waukesha Friday Night After Dark. The time might be different but check with your favorite stages from the summer for more information. Martha Merrell's Books at 231 w. Main street was The POSTTurtles playing inside from 6:30 - 8:30 pm. Please share with all your fans and post where and when you have music on Friday Night.

The POSTTurtles do their tribute to Stairway to New Haven this Friday at Martha Merrell's Books 6:30-8:30.

Great music and too much fun.

09/01/2023

Tonight then Waukesha After Dark starts with the The POSTTurtles from 6:30 - 8:30 pm inside Martha Merrell's Books in downtown Waukesha, Wisconsin

09/01/2023

Tonight 6:30 - 9pm in downtown Waukesha, Wisconsin

08/31/2023

How is it possible ??? This is our last outdoor FNL of 2023!!! Soooo… Come to downtown Waukesha & take it all in! The music , the food, the shopping & the people are going be amazing!!! 🎶

08/31/2023

Waukesha's Friday Night Live this Friday, September 1st 6:30 - 9pm

Come on out this Friday for the final Waukesha's Friday Night Live of this year! Summer has flown by, but we sure aren't slowing down!

We will be jammin' out once again at the Salty Toad from 6:30-9:00 PM!

We hope you all can come out and join the party! See y'all there!

08/31/2023

Waukesha's Friday Night Live this Friday

September Show Schedule!

09.01 Waukesha, WI
Waukesha's Friday Night Live - Lumber Axe & Brewcadepub

09.02 Kaukauna, WI
Vaudette

09.03 West Bend, WI
Wheels on Main - Washington County Fair Park

09.03 Thiensville, WI
the baaree

09.04 Nashotah, WI
HagFest - Boozhag’s Clubhouse

09.09 Oconomowoc, WI
12th Annual Fall Fest
w/ SlimRox, The Kingfish Band, & Failure to Launch

09.09 Sullivan, WI
Martifest 2023
w/ MWB, Jessica & Stuie, Burnt Coil, Dropbear Collective & The Angsty Beavers

09.09 Sullivan
Private Party

09.10 Waubeka, WI
Blues Challenge 2023 - Boots Q 'n Boogie
w/ Alex Wilson, The Stephen Hull Experience & Katzsass

09.16 Waukesha, WI
SOFA Softball Tournament

09.16 East Troy, WI
The Hive Taproom

09.23 West Bend, WI
Wide Open WI Snow Show, Swap & Grass Drags

09.30 Lake Mills, WI
Fall Festival & Boot Stomp - The Sunset Hill Farm
w/ The Nightinjails & Vehicle6