Live music in Wauwatosa, WI

Kristen Dylan and Tim Jaeke join forces for a high-energy acoustic set spanning a wide range of pop and rock hits. With strong vocals and tight harmonies, they bring familiar songs to life and spark plenty of sing-along moments.

Celebrate Irish music on a grand scale at the world’s largest Irish music festival, set at Henry Maier Festival Park along Milwaukee’s Lake Michigan shoreline. Expect a warm, friendly atmosphere and a showcase devoted to the sounds of Ireland.

Make your fair day complete with a visit to Saz's Miller High Life Pavilion. Take in live music, relax with a cold drink, and savor signature Saz's classics.

Sunday Funday marks the grand finale of a four-day all white weekend celebration, keeping the party rolling with DJ NYJ in Cream City. Expect a focus on food, drinks, love, dancing, and uplifting vibes, all geared toward an adult crowd. The festivities unfold at a standout spot in the Mil, and there is no cover.

OG’s on Brown Deer in Milwaukee hosts a talent show that spotlights performers.

Model Citizens performs at Blue Moon Tavern at the Park as part of the Wisconsin State Fair, helping wrap up the festivities. After their set, Carbon Road takes the stage.

Midnight Train returns to the WI State Fair for its third year with a live performance at the Flying Solo Bar. The band is promising an especially exciting show to mark the occasion.

Garden Park Summer Sessions spotlights Floor Model with a playful promise of special deals and a few surprises. The teaser sets an upbeat tone for the gathering. Don Pastor Food Truck will be on site.

Dirty Boogie performs on the Knucklehead Stage at Wisconsin State Fair.

Dirty Boogie takes the Knucklehead State Fair Stage with a lively feel that invites everyone to get moving, dance, and sign along.

Set in 1979 at the grand opening of a New York casino ship with a disco on board, DISASTER! The Musical playfully spoofs the 1970s craze for catastrophe films. Quakes, fires, and one mishap after another put everyone to the test as a colorful ensemble pulls together to get through the chaos. The score highlights era-defining hits like Hot Stuff, I Will Survive, Knock on Wood, and Hooked on a Feeling. The show blends cheeky humor, big personalities, and nostalgic pop in a salute to the disco era.

Eric Diamond & The Solitary Men featuring Claire Sardina deliver live music at Saz's Miller High Life Pavilion at the Wisconsin State Fair. Enjoy a cold drink and find something to satisfy your fair cravings while taking in the show.

Each week, Stage 46 spotlights live blues and R&B performed by national acts. Pair the music with a menu that has a soulful touch and drinks from the bar on the patio. Hookah service is available, and premium seating options are offered. Send a direct message to arrange reservations or to plan a special occasion.

Carbon Road marks the end of the WI State Fair with a lively performance at Blue Moon Tavern at the Park. Families are welcome, with time to explore the Fair beforehand, then stay for music that invites plenty of singing and dancing as the stars come out. A relaxed way to enjoy the last stretch of summer.

Mark Hummel brings his award-winning blues harmonica to Anodyne Coffee Roasting Co. (Walker's Point Roastery). This all-ages, general admission show offers a mix of limited seating and standing room, with seats available on a first come, first served basis. Tickets are $30 in advance and $35 at the door. Advance purchases are available online only until a cutoff on the day of the show, then tickets can be purchased at the door. All sales are final and nonrefundable. A Grammy nominee, Blues Music Award winner and author, Hummel produced and performed on Remembering Little Walter, which received a Grammy nomination and won Best Blues CD and Best Traditional Blues CD at the Blues Music Awards in Memphis. His album The Hustle Is Really On reached number two and stayed in the Living Blues Radio Charts top five for four months, and his book BIG ROAD BLUES: 12 Bars on I-80 earned strong reviews along with a nomination for best independent book release. Hummel began playing harmonica in 1970 and is considered one of the premier blues harp players of his generation. Since 1985 he has made more than thirty recordings, including the 2013 Grammy-nominated Blind Pig release Remembering Little Walter, and he launched the Blues Harmonica Blowout in 1991, featuring legends such as Mayall, Musselwhite and Cotton. Known for a distinctive tone, phrasing and swing, he has been on Electro-Fi Records since 2000 with five releases and has built his reputation through extensive touring and major festival appearances across the United States and Europe. Born in New Haven and raised in Los Angeles, he moved to Berkeley at 18 to focus on blues, founded the Blues Survivors in 1977 with Mississippi Johnny Waters, and by 1984 had begun the heavy touring schedule he continues each year across the US, Canada and overseas, performing or recording with Charles Brown, Lowell Fulson, Billy Boy Arnold, Carey Bell, Lazy Lester, Brownie McGhee, Eddie Taylor, Luther Tucker and Jimmy Rogers.

Paulie’s Pub and Eatery hosts a State Fair after party with Da Trifecta, the live act connected to The Sweet Bobby & Da Tommy Gunn Duo Show and featuring Tommy Gunn, Mochabaddie, and Reggie Ray. The performance spans Motown, disco, R&B, funk, and more for a night of live music in West Allis.

Hosted by the City of Brookfield Parks, Recreation, & Forestry Department, this annual Summer Noon Civic Plaza Concert Series features live performances with a different musical guest each Wednesday.

Part of the Live @ The Oasis series at Richard E. Maslowski Community Park, this edition highlights KPOP and features a back-to-school night from Kid Boogie Down. Enjoy a themed evening within the ongoing park series.

This multi-day master class, led by Julian Lage, invites guitarists at any stage to strengthen core skills while fostering a sustainable, personal practice. The focus is on making space for deep work and discovery, nurturing individual creativity, and building habits that support being more present to the music and to others. Learning unfolds through a blend of large and small group classes, lectures, and performances guided by Julian and a faculty of close collaborators. Players from every tradition are welcome. Featured instructors include Chris Eldridge, Jorge Roeder, Margaret Glaspy, Tim Miller, Rudy Royston, Jamee Culbertson, and Tom Crandall.

Music Bingo returns to MobCraft Beer with a lively twist on the classic game, presented by TuneMaster. Rounds run throughout the event with prizes for winners, and the final round features a larger prize. Entry is one dollar per player and covers all cards for the event. This fee serves as a tip for the MC and goes directly to them.

Part of Milwaukee’s long-running concert tradition, this edition of Jazz in the Park spotlights Dance Floor Takeover with Platinum. The series is rooted in jazz while mixing in fan-favorite themes that reach into blues, swing, tributes to Billy Joel and the Grateful Dead, and even goth dance music. New this season, Cathedral Square Market opens the afternoon and continues into the evening with local vendors offering art, handmade goods, treats, and more. Specialty drinks will be available at the event bar alongside bites from local food vendors, and purchasing beverages on-site helps support the series. There is no cost to attend and everyone is welcome.

On select summer evenings, the Sherman Phoenix patio turns into a lively night market and outdoor party with a neighborhood feel. DJs and live performers set the soundtrack while guests browse goods from local businesses and enjoy special food offerings. Line dancing invites everyone to move, and a variety of games keeps things playful for all ages. Prizes and giveaways add extra excitement throughout the night. It is a relaxed way to support entrepreneurs, share good food, and enjoy a spirited community atmosphere in the open air.

Part of the Thursday Bier Garden series in Market Square, this installment features live music by Jesse Voelker. It is a Give Back Night that directs a portion of sales to the Elmbrook Education Foundation. The series brings local performers to the square and periodically raises funds for area nonprofits. If weather becomes an issue, the festivities move inside Cafe Hollander.

Mazzaratti performs during Bike Night at Scuttlebutts Bar, adding live music to the gathering.

Resch Center in Green Bay, Wisconsin hosts a lineup featuring Ella Langley, Ernest, and Laci Kaye Booth. The event brings all three together on the same stage.

Konkel Park hosts back-to-back live music, with Dirty Boogie starting the show and Hairball performing afterward.

The LoveMonkeys deliver a high-energy blend of familiar pop, a reggae pulse, and rock grit, weaving inventive medleys that keep the set fresh and full of surprises. Settle into the grass with a drink and enjoy a performance that mixes sing-along favorites with island-tinged grooves and a punch of rock. A lively show with a playful twist.

At Kochanski's Concertina Beer Hall, Friends of MADACC will offer merchandise benefiting MADACC and introduce adoptable dogs, all with music and drinks to enjoy.

ROAD CREW performs at JJ Fest at J&J Contractors I LLC. This is a family-friendly outing for all ages.

Abby Kay Band marks its first appearance at Paulie’s with a high-energy mix of country, rock, and pop designed to keep the party going. Led by commanding female vocals, the set blends familiar favorites with the band’s own original songs, inviting plenty of singing and dancing from start to finish.