Your 2025 Guide to Sounds of Summer at BAYSHORE

Nothing says summer in Milwaukee’s North Shore quite like relaxing on the turf at The Yard while live music fills the open-air plaza. Sounds of Summer returns for its sixth season with five free Friday concerts between June 13 and August 15, 6–9 pm. Grab a lawn chair, pick up something cold from the on-site beer garden, and let the weekend begin.

2025 Line-Up

• June 13 – Wire & Nail (country-tinged honky-tonk rock)

• June 27 – 5 Card Studs (A.M. Gold covers & disco classics)

• July 18 – The First Wave (‘80s new-wave tribute)

• August 1 – Another One (Grateful Dead experience)

• August 15 – VO5 (glitter-friendly ‘70s disco & funk)

Know Before You Go

• Location – The Yard at BAYSHORE, 5800 N. Bayshore Dr., Glendale.

• Cost – Completely free; no tickets required.

• Time – Music runs 6–9 pm; yard games usually start earlier.

• Seating – Bring blankets or lawn chairs; the turf is comfortable but fills up fast. Outside alcohol and pets are not allowed.

• Parking – On-site ramps and street stalls are free; ADA stalls are available close to the plaza entrances.

Food, Drinks & Fun

The Tap’s pop-up Beer Garden pours craft brews, hard seltzers, wine, and plenty of NA options. A rotating cast of food trucks and local vendors line the walkway, but you can also duck into BAYSHORE staples like The Cheesecake Factory, Trader Joe’s or California Pizza Kitchen for a sit-down bite—or treat the kids to Yo Mama frozen yogurt between sets.

Whether you’re chasing after toddlers, meeting friends for craft beer, or dancing under the string lights, the Sounds of Summer series is an easy, affordable way to kick off your North Shore weekends. Pack the blanket, park for free, and let the music handle the rest.

For more free concerts in the area, see our outdoor concert guide for summer 2025.