Summer Sounds at Hubbard Park: Free Concerts for 2026
Pat McCurdy performs at Hubbard Park
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.
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2026 Line-Up
This year’s lineup offers a little something for everyone:
June 24 – Pat McCurdy
July 1 – The King of Mars
July 8 – Valley Fox
July 15 – The Deep Blue Crew
July 22 – The Belle Weather Quartet
July 29 – Trapper Schoepp
When & Where
Time: 6 pm – 8:30 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 Hubbard Park parking lot
Be the coolest person chilling at Summer Sounds
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.
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