Summer Sounds Returns to Hubbard Park: Free Concerts for 2025

Warm evenings, live music, and Milwaukee River views are back on the calendar. Shorewood Recreation & Community Services’ Summer Sounds series once again transforms Hubbard Park into a mid-week gathering spot where neighbors spread blankets, kids dance on the lawn, and every set-list feels like the soundtrack of summer.

2025 Line-Up

• June 25 – Third Coast Blues
  Chicago-style blues with a Lake Michigan twist

• July 2 – J Ryan Trio
  Jazz-leaning pop and piano standards

• July 9 – Pat McCurdy
  Milwaukee’s beloved acoustic troubadour

• July 16 – Cold Soda Club
  Horn-driven funk and soul covers

• July 23 – Ben Mulwana
  East African-inspired indie rock

• July 30 – The WhiskeyBelles
  Three-part harmonies and classic country

When & Where

• Time: 6 pm – 8:30 pm (music typically starts by 6:15 pm)

• Location: Hubbard Park, 3565 N. Morris Blvd., Shorewood
  Walk or roll in via the Oak Leaf Trail, or follow the stone tunnel under the railroad tracks from the Shorewood River Club lot.

What to Bring

Lawn chairs or a blanket, a light jacket for river breezes, bug spray, refillable water bottles, and cash or card for the Hubbard Park Lodge outdoor bar. Picnics from local favorites (City Market, Falbo Bros., Oakland Gyros) travel well, too.

Getting There

The small park lot fills fast—consider free village parking at Shorewood High School after 5 pm, bike racks near the Oak Leaf Trail entrance, or Milwaukee County Transit Route 14, which stops two blocks west on Oakland Avenue.

Mark your calendar and invite a friend—Summer Sounds is one of the easiest ways to savor a Wednesday night close to home. Whether you stay for a single song or settle in for the full set, these six free concerts promise easy rhythms, fresh air, and another reason to celebrate summer on the North Shore.

Looking for more area outdoor concerts? See the nearby Glendale Live @ The Oasis concert series and our guide to North Shore Summer Concerts in 2025.