Live music in Waukesha, WI

Catch The Whiskeybelles at Wisconsin State Fair Park for a country set on Friday afternoon. Tickets are available through Bandsintown, and show time is listed for 1:00 PM local to the venue.

Blues Addiction delivers high-energy takes on classic blues at Raised Grain Brewery in Waukesha, creating a lively party atmosphere. Expect driving rhythms and spirited songs throughout the set.

Spend part of the summer indoors enjoying excellent music.

The Bail-Jumper’s presents a special FNL show filled with upbeat rhythms for dancing and plenty of chances to sing along.

Starry Nights at the Sharon Lynne Wilson Center offers a relaxed, free outdoor concert experience at the Gerlach/Haack Outdoor Theater, ideal for enjoying live music with family and friends under the open sky. Look for food trucks and a full outdoor bar, a Kids Zone stocked with toys and games, and the option to rent picnic tables. Attendees may bring their own beverages or choose from the food and drinks available on site. The venue provides lawn seating only. Chairs and blankets are welcome, but pop-up tents and advance space saving are not permitted. Performances are free and open to all, and a voluntary donation of $10 per person supports this long-standing community tradition. In case of severe weather, the event may be moved indoors or canceled.

Kehlani is performing live at Landmark Credit Union Live in Milwaukee. The show is set for 6:30 PM, with additional support artists listed as TheARTI$t, DIXSON, and Isaia Huron.

Hop Harvest & Vine Pavilion hosts a special ticketed tribute to Van Halen featuring Milwaukee-based Top of the World. This high octane band includes members of local groups The Cheap Shots and Four on the Floor and channels both the David Lee Roth and Sammy Hagar eras, delivering favorites from Panama to Poundcake and plenty in between. Fans of classic rock, big guitar hooks, and sing along anthems can expect a lively night. Tickets are available as $12 general admission with first come, first served pavilion seating, $40 reserved tables for four in the pavilion with guaranteed seats, $60 reserved tables for six in the pavilion with guaranteed seats, and $6 lawn admission where you bring your own chair. Children 12 and under are free for lawn seating only, and all pavilion seats require paid admission. The performance is planned outdoors when weather permits. If it rains, the show and pavilion seating move under cover and lawn tickets are refunded. All sales are final with no refunds or exchanges unless the event is canceled. If fewer than 40 total tickets are sold, the concert will be canceled and all tickets fully refunded. The bar features craft beer, organic wines, and kombucha, and the kitchen serves dinner before the show.

Bend and Break brings a live set of 90s rock to Maddy's Bar and Music Lounge in Waukesha. Cover charge is $5.

Pop Culture brings The Totally Rad 80’s Experience to the outdoor stage at Matty’s Bar & Grille, featuring favorites from 80s rock, pop, and hair metal. Attendees are encouraged to wear their best 80s-inspired outfits to match the throwback vibe.

Blue Moon Alley brings a live set to Raised Grain Brewing Co, weaving rock and roll, Americana, and jam into a dynamic performance. Fans of the Grateful Dead, Van Morrison, The Band, and Tedeschi Trucks Band can look forward to familiar influences and spirited musicianship.

A pop-up line dance party brings lively steps to Brewfinity Brewing Co., a venue with views of Pewaukee Lake. Wisconsin Boot Kickers lead a range of dances from beginner to advanced, so newcomers and experienced dancers can all take part. Expect upbeat music, plenty of line dancing, and a friendly atmosphere, with food, brews, and drinks in the mix. There is no cover charge, so admission is free.

Enjoy a Motown tribute concert celebrating the timeless sounds of Detroit with Terrell Edwards and friends. Expect classic Soul, R&B, and Funk vibes in an evening of great music at Skylight Music Theatre.

Live music from The Hit-Men comes to New Berlin Ale House with the Vagabond Ski and Social Club. The performance is open to the public, and there is a $10 cover for non-members. The club connects about 1,000 active adults across southeastern Wisconsin for year round sports, social gatherings, travel, arts, and dining. Activities include skiing, tennis, bowling, biking, hiking, golf, pickleball, walking, concerts and theater, along with games such as dominos and cards. Members include both singles and couples, and the focus is on friendship and enjoying experiences together.

Get ready for a throwback celebration of 90s and 2000s favorites. This special event is limited to ages 16 and up, and all attendees must pay admission. Admission and concessions are cash only, with an ATM available on site. Coupons are not valid for this special event. Requests for songs from those decades are welcome in the comments.

Catch pop-country artist Brecken Miles live at Myxn Lakeside Beach Bar in Pewaukee. The show starts in the afternoon, so it is a great option for an easy weekend outing by the water.

AHB performs at Sunset Grill on Pewaukee Lake, offering live music along with food and beverages. Set beside the lake, the atmosphere reflects the easygoing spirit of Wisconsin in summer.

Join the 99 → 100 CELEBRATIONS for a relaxed Bloody Bourbon Sunday at the Story Hill FireHouse yard. The event runs from early afternoon into the evening with live music, outdoor lawn seating, and bourbon-themed drink options including a Bloody Mary bar with a garnish station and smoked bourbon cocktails. Bring a lawn chair for the weather-permitting outdoor setup, and enjoy sipping and hanging out while the State Fair crowds stay elsewhere. There is a $10 cover, and outside food or beverages aren’t allowed.

Head to Rumors Sports Bar & Grill in Sussex for Rumors Cruise Night. Enjoy music along with beverages and food, and car and motorcycle participants can also enter for door prizes. Shows run Tuesday evenings, and this one will be held weather permitting.

That '90s Band pays tribute to the decade with a nostalgic set featuring music associated with Vanilla Ice, Green Day, Garth Brooks, and Nirvana. The performance blends big vocals, crunchy guitars, and familiar samples for an energetic show that celebrates the sound and culture of the '90s. This concert is sponsored by Meijer. Please leave pets at home, and note that carry-ins of alcohol are not permitted.

Presented by the City of Brookfield Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department, this annual noon concert series at Civic Plaza brings live music to the middle of the week, with a different musical guest featured each Wednesday.

Calvano’s hosts a weekly car show that includes live music. This recurring event brings together a showcase of automobiles with a musical backdrop.

An all-ages ice cream social takes place in the courtyard with live music from the J Ryan Trio. The plan is to gather outside when weather allows, with an indoor option if conditions change. The Friends of the Brookfield Public Library provide sponsorship.

North Coast Orchestra performs as part of the City of Brookfield Parks, Recreation, & Forestry Department’s Summer Nights Concert Series. Enjoy live music along with food and beverages at the Brookfield Civic Plaza. The series is presented with support from WaterStone Bank and also features artists such as Bobby Way & the Fabulous Wayouts and Our House.

Summer Thursdays in Market Square bring the Bier Garden back with live performances from local performers. Select evenings are Give Back Nights, when a portion of sales supports area nonprofits. This installment features Another One. If weather turns, the event moves inside Cafe Hollander.

Settle into a lawn chair for Music on the Lawn, a free and family-friendly concert at The Ingleside Hotel Village Park, located behind the Ingleside Pavilion. Enjoy live music from the Myles Wangerin Band along with beer from Eagle Park Brewing, sponsored by Beer Capitol Distributing. Food options include Big John's Burgers and Dogs, All Belgium Waffles, Big E's Epic Eats, and Taco2Go. Casual lawn games and activities create an easygoing setting for all ages, and The Oasis Project Wisconsin will sell s'more kits with proceeds supporting its mission. Each date in this series highlights a different band to keep the music fresh. If weather becomes an issue, the event shifts indoors at The Ingleside Hotel so the experience continues.

Rock fans can catch Five Finger Death Punch live at the American Family Insurance Amphitheater. Cody Jinks and Eva Under Fire are also on the lineup for an evening of loud, high-energy performances. Doors are timed for a show start at 6:45 PM.

Catch a live, all-ages music show featuring The Jesse Garwood Club, VLNTYN, Gypsum Sunflower, and Ten Year Setback. Doors open at 6:00 PM, with music starting at 7:00 PM. Admission is $15 cash the day of the show.

DISASTER! The Musical is a cheeky send-up of 1970s disaster movies, set in 1979 during the opening of a New York floating casino and disco. Quakes, fires, and a cascade of calamities threaten the ship as a colorful ensemble bands together to make it through. The show features hits from the decade including “Hot Stuff,” “I Will Survive,” “Knock on Wood,” and “Hooked on a Feeling,” mixing broad comedy, larger-than-life characters, and plenty of disco nostalgia. Presented at Bombshell Studio Theatre.

Catch Tommy Oeffling with The B-Team for a live show in Milwaukee at Vivarium. The performance is scheduled for the evening, with ticket delivery options available and general admission seating shown on the listing.