Things to do tonight in Milwaukee

Thursday, July 2, 2026 · updated 2026-07-02 · every listing links to its source

Tonight

Muse at Summerfest Thu, Jul 2, 7:00 PM American Family Insurance Amphitheater, Henry Maier Festival Park
Muse headline the American Family Insurance Amphitheater on the opening night of Summerfest's final 2026 weekend. source
Ella Mai at Summerfest Thu, Jul 2, 7:00 PM Summerfest Grounds, Henry Maier Festival Park
Ella Mai performs on the Summerfest grounds, Thursday July 2. source
Summerfest 2026 - final weekend Thu, Jul 2, 12:00 PM through Jul 4 Henry Maier Festival Park
The final weekend of Summerfest 2026 runs July 2-4, culminating on Independence Day. source

Alex Warren at Summerfest Fri, Jul 3, 7:00 PM American Family Insurance Amphitheater, Henry Maier Festival Park
Alex Warren plays the American Family Insurance Amphitheater, Friday July 3. source
Buju Banton with Stephen Marley at Summerfest Fri, Jul 3, 7:00 PM BMO Pavilion, Henry Maier Festival Park
Buju Banton with Stephen Marley at the BMO Pavilion, Friday July 3. source
Steve Hofstetter (stand-up) Fri, Jul 3, 8:00 PM Vivarium
Comedian Steve Hofstetter performs at Vivarium, Friday July 3. source
Jelly Roll at Summerfest Sat, Jul 4, 5:00 PM American Family Insurance Amphitheater, Henry Maier Festival Park
Jelly Roll closes Summerfest 2026 on Independence Day at the American Family Insurance Amphitheater. source
July 4 parades and fireworks, Milwaukee County Parks Sat, Jul 4, 9:00 AM Milwaukee County Parks (various)
Independence Day parades from 9am and fireworks at 9:15pm across Milwaukee County Parks. source

Rainbow Summer at Marcus Performing Arts Center Tue, Jul 14, 6:00 PM through Jul 19 Marcus Performing Arts Center
Six nights of live music and art installations, July 14-19. source
The Strokes, Cage The Elephant and Thundercat Fri, Jul 17, 7:00 PM American Family Insurance Amphitheater
The Strokes with Cage The Elephant and Thundercat, Friday July 17. source
German Fest 2026 Fri, Jul 24, 12:00 PM through Jul 26 Henry Maier Festival Park
German Fest returns July 24-26 with five music stages on the lakefront. source