Live music in West Allis, WI

The summer Sopra Mare concert series returns to the Villa courtyard, featuring music from Milwaukee musicians and handcrafted drinks from Crave Cart. Guests can relax with a book or share the experience with a friend for a Sunday to remember. This event is free and open to all, and the museum and gardens also offer free admission during Sopra Mare. Printed concert calendars are available at the Villa reception desk.

Celebrate emerging musicians as Girls Rock MKE campers take the stage for a culminating concert of original songs. For the first time, the showcase takes place at The Cooperage. Over the course of the week, participants of all skill levels learn a rock instrument, form bands, write music, and then perform what they created. This family-friendly event welcomes all ages. Admission is offered on a sliding scale of $10 to $20 to support Girls Rock MKE camp operations, and children 10 and under are admitted free. Merchandise and refreshments will be available. Each camper receives two complimentary tickets on the final day of camp. Girls Rock MKE works to empower people with marginalized identities and diverse experiences through music education and performance, expanding opportunities in a safe, supportive community where collaboration fuels growth and music can spark individual and social change. Media partners include 88.9 Radio Milwaukee, HYFIN, and WMSE, and the camp logo is by Adeline Pumplun.

Stage 46 hosts a weekly live music series featuring blues and R&B performed by national artists. A soulful menu and a patio bar are available to complement the music. Hookah is offered, and premium seating can be reserved. Send a direct message to arrange reservations or plan special occasions.

Sister Midnight teams with Milwaukee Film for a special program at the Oriental Theatre MKE that combines a live performance from Circle Jerks with a screening of REPO MAN. A Q&A follows the film with director Alex Cox and Circle Jerks members Keith Morris and Zander Schloss. Early ticket access is available using the code SISTERMIDNIGHT, with general sales to follow.

Country dance fans from across Wisconsin can come together for a high energy session of line and couples dancing. DJ Redd spins favorite tracks and adds a few short lessons along the way. Lace up those boots and get ready for a lively gathering that celebrates the music and steps you love.

Presented by the City of Brookfield Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department, this annual summer concert series brings live music to the middle of the week. Every Wednesday features a different musical guest, offering a rotating lineup that keeps each performance fresh.

Enjoy ice cream in the courtyard accompanied by live music from the J Ryan Trio. Suitable for all ages. Planned for the outdoors when weather allows, with an indoor option if needed. Presented with support from the Friends of the Brookfield Public Library.

Presented by the City of Brookfield Parks, Recreation, & Forestry Department, this Summer Nights Concert Series performance features North Coast Orchestra at Brookfield Civic Plaza. Attendees can enjoy live music alongside food and beverages in a welcoming outdoor setting. The series is supported by WaterStone Bank.

Jazz in the Park, presented by Johnson Financial Group, brings free live music to Cathedral Square Park with a night themed Dead on the Square featuring Deadelijk. The series combines its jazz foundation with a few fan-favorite themes that span blues, swing, Billy Joel, Grateful Dead tributes, and goth dance music. This event is free and open to everyone. Cathedral Square Market runs alongside the music with local vendors offering art, handmade goods, treats, and more. Specialty drinks are available at the bar, and food from local vendors can be purchased on site. Buying drinks from the bar helps support the series.

A warm Irish welcome awaits at the largest Irish music festival in the world, set at Henry Maier Festival Park on Milwaukee’s Lake Michigan shoreline. The event highlights Irish music in a lively, welcoming lakefront setting.

At The Corners, the Bier Garden brings live music to Market Square throughout the summer. This edition features Another One. The series includes select Give Back Nights where a portion of sales supports local charities. If weather is unfavorable, the event moves inside Cafe Hollander.

At Bombshell Studio Theatre, DISASTER! The Musical sends up the over-the-top catastrophe films of the 1970s with a story set in 1979 at the launch of New York’s hottest floating casino and disco. Earthquakes rumble, fires flare, and one crisis after another puts a quirky mix of characters to the test as they band together to make it through the mayhem. The show is filled with some of the decade’s biggest hits, including Hot Stuff, I Will Survive, Knock on Wood, Hooked on a Feeling, and more, blending broad comedy, larger-than-life personalities, and a surge of disco nostalgia.