Live music in Fond du Lac, WI

Reverend Raven and the Chain Smoking Altar Boys deliver unfiltered blues with grit and heart, earning a reputation for moving even the most discerning Midwest club crowds. Expect original material alongside tributes to Slim Harpo, Little Walter, Jimmy Rogers, Billy Boy Arnold, Junior Wells and the three Kings, powered by tight grooves, searing harmonica and sharp, soulful guitar. A Chicago South Side native, the Rev found his path in 1971 after witnessing Freddy King at the Kinetic Theatre, then, following fifteen years in the Navy, settled in Milwaukee and launched a lasting collaboration with Madison Slim, longtime harmonica player for Jimmy Rogers. Admission is $10 cash at the door.

The Second Annual Sounds of Summer features a Friday evening fish fry with live music in an outdoor setting. There is outdoor seating and a full bar available.

Wylde Girl DJ & Karaoke hosts a spirited karaoke night at 18 Hands Ale Haus, where singers can step up for their favorite tunes while friends cheer them on. Microphones are sanitized between each performance to support a safe experience.

Wylde Girl DJ & Karaoke brings an upbeat karaoke night to The Last Shot Bar & Grill in downtown North Fond du Lac, with food, drinks, and plenty of chances to step up to the mic. Microphones are sanitized between each singer to support a safe experience.

Vendetta Ride, a jam band from the Fox Valley and Green Bay area, performs at 18 Hands Ale Haus in Fond du Lac. Fans of Phish, Umphrey's McGee, or the Grateful Dead will feel right at home with their sound.

XRoads41 Rock Detour 2026 is a one-day rock music festival featuring major acts including Breaking Benjamin, Dorothy, Saliva, Memphis May Fire, Atreyu, 12 Stones, Daughtry, Drowning Pool, and more. It’s happening at Oshkosh Festivals Park for a full day of high-energy performances on August 9, 2026.

Music Under the Stars brings live performances to Buttermilk Creek Park in a relaxed outdoor setting. Attendees can bring chairs, enjoy time with friends, and unwind to great tunes beneath the evening sky. Food and drinks will be available.

Isthmus Brass unites top professional brass musicians from across the Midwest to form Wisconsin’s leading large brass ensemble. Founded in Madison in 2009 by accomplished players from southern Wisconsin who wanted to collaborate, the group began by presenting charitable Christmas concerts benefiting Porchlight, Inc., a tradition that has raised more than $150,000 over the years. Their work has reached international audiences with a Summit Records release titled Isthmus Brass Christmas and a second holiday album, We Need a Little Christmas, and they perform year-round on concert series throughout the Midwest with programs that span many styles. This free concert offers a wide-ranging program that includes de Abreu’s Tico Tico, Sousa’s El Capitan, Strauss’s Fanfare Stadt Wien, and Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto No. 3, providing variety for all listeners. Food concessions will not be available. If weather requires a change, the performance will move to the County Fairgrounds. Support for this appearance is provided by Steve and Lynne Uecker, in memory of their daughter Lauren Katharine Uecker, along with John and Sandy Wright and Dr. Steven Meress.

Organist David Hein performs on the Klaus Becker two manual tracker organ at Church of Our Saviour, Lutheran - ELCA in Fond du Lac. A free will offering will be collected, and proceeds support a scholarship fund that assists the training of young organists and the continuation of future summer organ recital series.

A rock-focused show from Jonny T-Bird & the MP's, all about rocking with Jonny and the MPs.

Downtown Fond du Lac’s THELMA Thursdays concert series brings live music to the heart of the city, and this edition features The Britins. This Wisconsin-based tribute band honors the British Invasion, capturing the look and sound of the 1960s with vintage instruments, period attire, and polished vocal blend. The set showcases classics popularized by artists like The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, and The Kinks, offering lively energy, sing-along moments, and nostalgia that connects with all ages. The outdoor atmosphere encourages both relaxed listening and plenty of dancing. Lawn chairs are permitted, drinks are available from the bar, and the event is presented by FVSBank with the stage provided by Marian University.