Live music in La Crosse, WI

The Harp Twins and the Volfgang Twins return to Irishfest La Crosse with free performances for all festival attendees. Show times will be announced. After each performance they will meet fans for photos, sign autographs, and offer CDs and other merchandise. This family friendly appearance takes place in Wisconsin at Irishfest La Crosse.

Mr. Blink performs at Alpine Inn for a summer night of music up at Grandads on the bluffs.

This adults-only skate session happens on the first Friday of each month, with another on the second Saturday. Admission is $7 per person, and skate rentals are included if needed. Participation is limited to ages 18 and up. Song requests are welcome, and the playlist spans favorites from the 1970s through today. Some nights feature special themes, such as an R&B and hip hop throwback covering hits from the 80s through the 2010s, a pajama night where everyone enjoys a free slice of homemade pizza, or a decades-spanning matchup that highlights Millennial favorites alongside Gen X classics. On select occasions, early arrivals may receive perks like a free pass to a future skate party.

Local creators from the La Crosse area gather at an outdoor market to sell their work and offer demonstrations to the public. Taking place along the Civic Center Park walkway that connects to Riverside Park, the event includes live local music and food vendors. Presented as part of a recurring second Saturday series that has operated for four years, it offers chances to meet artists and discover original pieces in a lively community setting.

Scythian is performing at Irishfest La Crosse. The show is scheduled to start at noon.

Tap into the spirit of Irish favorites such as U2, Enya, Van Morrison, Thin Lizzy, Hozier, Ed Sheeran, The Cranberries, and Rory Gallagher, then step up to deliver your best Irish rock performance. Singers will be evaluated on vocal quality including pitch and tone, stage presence and confidence, how well the song suits the performer, and the ability to engage the audience, with each category marked as Great, Good, or Fair. Aim for vocals as sweet as tupelo honey as you compete to be named the top Irish rock singer. Prizes are on the line for standout performances.

At Coulee Golf Bowl, the third annual fundraiser benefiting The Mission, a local nonprofit that supports community projects, features a kickoff golf tournament and live music. Event proceeds will support Darkhorse Lodge, a retreat for combat veterans in Tennessee, along with The Highground Veterans Memorial Park in Neilsville, WI. Golf tournament registration is available via the QR code on the event poster.

Harp Twins and Volfgang Twins take the stage at Irishfest La Crosse in Wisconsin with performances that are free for festival attendees. After each set, they will meet fans for photos and autographs, and CDs along with other merchandise will be available. Expect a welcoming, family friendly experience.

Accordion enthusiasts gather for a monthly meeting to play beloved classics alongside newer tunes. Players of every kind of squeezebox are welcome, and listeners are welcome too. The group reads from sheet music, which may include multiple parts or a single line. To request the link to this month's song list and sheet music, email Heidi at lubimi@centurytel.net. The group also performs throughout the year at parks, schools, assisted living facilities, and in the Oktoberfest parade.

A native of the Driftless Area, singer songwriter Ryan Howe performs at Dash-Park with a wide palette of sounds and styles. He reshapes well known favorites with his own approach, drawing from orchestral and choral traditions, classical piano, classic rock from the 60s through the 80s, big band jazz, funk, blues, folk, and both vintage and contemporary R&B, sometimes crafting new arrangements in the moment. Fans of Stevie Wonder, Jackson Browne, James Taylor, John Mayer, Frank Sinatra, and Elton John may recognize influences woven into the set. This performance is sponsored by Co-op Credit Union. Attendees are welcome to contribute to a free will offering that supports the Onalaska Hilltopper Rotary Club’s efforts in the local community.