Eats & Beats Summer Concerts: 2026 Thiensville Schedule
Looking for an easy summer night out in the North Shore? Thiensville’s Eats & Beats Summer Concert Series brings live music, food trucks, drinks and a relaxed community atmosphere to Village Park on select Thursday nights through August.
The 2026 season is already underway, so here’s what’s still coming up — starting with the June 18 concert.
Eats & Beats at a Glance
Thiensville Village Park, 250 Elm St., Thiensville
Time: 5:00–9:00 p.m.
Dates remaining: June 18, July 16, July 30 and Aug. 20
Cost: Free live music; food and drinks available for purchase
Bring: Lawn chairs, blankets, sunscreen, bug spray, water bottles and a few layers for the evening
Good to know: Food trucks rotate by date, and popular nights can draw a crowd
For even more free music nearby, check out our Milwaukee North Shore Free Outdoor Concerts Guide 2026.
Remaining 2026 Eats & Beats Schedule
Thursday, Aug. 20: The LoveMonkeys Final Tour
The season wraps up Aug. 20 with The LoveMonkeys on their final tour.
Longtime Milwaukee-area music fans know The LoveMonkeys for their high-energy mix of rock, pop, reggae and country influences. Their shows are built for dancing, singing and ending the summer on a celebratory note.
Because this is the season finale — and part of the band’s final tour — expect this to be one of the most popular nights of the series.
Best for: A big group outing, end-of-summer celebration or anyone who wants one more classic Wisconsin summer night before school-year routines return.
What to Expect at Eats & Beats
Eats & Beats is exactly what it sounds like: live music plus plenty of food and drink options in the heart of Thiensville.
The concerts are casual and family-friendly. You’ll see people arriving with folding chairs, picnic blankets, kids, strollers and groups of neighbors meeting up after work. Food trucks make it easy to turn the concert into dinner, and the beverage area gives grown-ups a chance to enjoy a relaxed summer evening without needing a full restaurant reservation.
If your crew likes outdoor dining and drinks, you may also want to bookmark our Beer Gardens Near Milwaukee’s North Shore: Your 2026 Guide.
What to Bring
A little planning makes the night easier:
Lawn chairs or a picnic blanket
Sunscreen for the early evening
Bug spray
Refillable water bottles
Cash or cards for food vendors
Sweatshirts or light jackets for kids once the sun goes down
Wipes or napkins for food truck dinners and ice cream
Families with younger kids may want to arrive closer to 5 p.m. to enjoy dinner and the earlier part of the show. If you’re coming mainly for the music, arriving a little early will help with parking and finding a good spot.
Getting There and Parking
Thiensville Village Park is located at 250 Elm St. in downtown Thiensville, just north of Mequon and about 15 miles north of downtown Milwaukee.
Free parking is typically available in village lots and on nearby streets, but the most popular concert nights can get busy. If you’re meeting friends, consider carpooling or arriving early enough to walk a few blocks.
The park’s downtown location also makes it easy to turn Eats & Beats into a fuller evening: grab dinner, stop for dessert, browse nearby businesses or pair the concert with a walk along the Milwaukee River.
More Summer Fun Nearby
Planning more summer nights out? Start here:
Enjoy free live music, food trucks, and summer fun at Thiensville's Eats & Beats Concert Series 2026. Five Thursday night concerts from May through August featuring country, rock, and tribute bands in Downtown Thiensville.