Lake Park Outdoor Concert Series Returns in 2025

Just a quick drive from the North Shore, Lake Park’s grand oak canopy and historic Summer Stage set the scene for one of Milwaukee’s most beloved outdoor traditions. Now in its 26th season, Lake Park Friends’ Music in the Park offers free concerts twice a week, making it easy to squeeze culture, fresh air, and family time into even the busiest calendar. Bring a blanket or lawn chairs, let the kids explore the nearby playground, and soak up golden-hour tunes with the skyline peeking through the trees.

Musical Mondays - 6:30 – 8 pm

Eight eclectic acts every Monday:

• July 7 | Sinkane – genre-blurring Sudanese-American funk/soul ensemble

• July 14 | Bonerama – New Orleans brass-driven rock-’n-soul

• July 21 | Mississippi Heat – Chicago blues powerhouse

• July 28 | Chloe Kimes – rising Americana storyteller

• Aug 4 | The Kentucky Gentlemen – twin-fronted country/R&B mix

• Aug 11 | Dwayne Dopsie & the Zydeco Hellraisers – high-energy Louisiana squeeze-box grooves

• Aug 18 | Laura Rain & The Caesars – Detroit-bred retro-soul dynamite

• Aug 25 | The R&B Cadets – Milwaukee’s own dance-floor favorites

Wonderful Wednesdays - 6:30 – 7:30 pm

Perfect for pint-sized listeners (but grown-ups will hum along, too!).

• July 9 | Fox and Branch – interactive folk fun

• July 16 | Main Street Song & Dance Troupe – Broadway-style youth revue

• July 23 | Yid Vicious Klezmer Ensemble – joyous global rhythms

• July 30 | Little Miss Ann – indie kids’ rock with a Midwest heart

• Aug 6 | Duke Otherwise – quirky sing-along storytelling

• Aug 13 | Susan Salidor – award-winning children’s songwriter

Tip: During the July 23–Aug 3 window, the Traveling Beer Garden parks right by the stage, pouring craft brews and serving park-friendly bites. Grab a soft-serve for the kids and a locally brewed lager for yourself.

Know Before You Go

• Location: Lake Park Summer Stage, 2975 N Lake Park Rd., Milwaukee. Free street parking along Lake Drive; arrive early for closest spots.

• What to Bring: Lawn chairs or a blanket, refillable water bottle (fountains nearby), bug spray, and cash/card for concessions.

• Accessibility: Paved paths accommodate strollers and wheelchairs; accessible restrooms on site.

• Pets: Well-behaved, leashed dogs welcome.

• Weather: Concerts proceed light rain or shine; severe-weather updates posted on @LakeParkFriends social channels.

Make It a North Shore Adventure

Pair a Musical Monday with a Lakefront bike ride along the Oak Leaf Trail, or let the kids burn energy at Lake Park’s historic playground before Wonderful Wednesdays lift off. Grab pre-show ice cream at Purple Door’s Whitefish Bay scoop shop, and you’ve built a budget-friendly summer tradition the whole family will beg to repeat.

For lineup details, artist spotlights, and last-minute updates, visit lakeparkfriends.org and follow Lake Park Friends on Facebook and Instagram. Then circle those dates—because Monday (and Wednesday) nights just became the highlight of summer 2025.