Sunset Sessions at Upper Bar - DJ Mixx'chelle
Live music, 5 PM - 8 PM
Downtown
Downtown Milwaukee's live-music anchor is the Bradley Symphony Center at 212 W. Wisconsin Ave., built on the bones of the former Warner Grand Theater, with its 1,650-seat Allen-Bradley Hall serving as the permanent home of the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra. A few blocks away on the Milwaukee River, the Marcus Performing Arts Center at 929 N. Water St. has hosted performing arts, community, and family events since 1969. Resident partners there include the Florentine Opera, Milwaukee Ballet, First Stage Children's Theater, and Black Arts MKE. Within the Marcus Center, Uihlein Hall is the home of the Broadway at the Marcus Center touring series, while Peck Pavilion features floor-to-ceiling glass windows overlooking the Milwaukee Riverwalk and is used for smaller performances and community events. Rounding out the downtown scene, St. James 1868 occupies a Gothic-revival church built in 1867, with stained glass windows and renovated interiors that frame Candlelight Concerts featuring live string-quartet performances of artists like Taylor Swift, Queen, and Beyoncé, as well as a concert series with Milwaukee musicians performing tributes to Prince, Billy Joel, Elton John, and more. Downtown's live-music character is largely formal and seated, with classical, opera, Broadway, and intimate tribute concerts leading the calendar.
Venues9
- Bradley Symphony Center (Allen-Bradley Hall)212 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee
- Courtyard of 411 East Wisconsin Center411 E Wisconsin Ave Ste 500, Milwaukee
- Marcus Performing Arts Center929 N Water St, Milwaukee
- Milwaukee County Historical Society910 N Doctor M.L.K. Jr Dr, Milwaukee
- Peck Pavilion – Marcus Performing Arts Center125 E Kilbourn Ave, Milwaukee
- St. James 1868833 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee
- The Deer Garden1133 N Doctor M.L.K. Jr Dr, Milwaukee
- Uihlein Hall – Marcus Performing Arts Center929 N Water St, Milwaukee
- Upper Bar111 E Kilbourn Ave, Milwaukee
Upcoming shows113
Tomorrow · Friday, September 4 · 1 show
Saturday, September 5 · 1 show
Sunset Sessions at Upper Bar - DJ Julian Gross
Live music, 5 PM - 8 PM
Friday, September 11 · 1 show
Sunset Sessions at Upper Bar - Evan Christian
Live music, 5 PM - 8 PM
Saturday, September 12 · 1 show
Sunset Sessions at Upper Bar - DJ Julian Gross
Live music, 5 PM - 8 PM
Sunday, September 13 · 1 show
Madeleine Peyroux
Blues · Vocal jazz · Singer-songwriter
Friday, September 18 · 2 shows
Season Opening Fanfare
Classical
Sunset Sessions at Upper Bar - Evan Christian
Live music, 5 PM - 8 PM
Saturday, September 19 · 2 shows
Season Opening Fanfare
Classical
Sunset Sessions at Upper Bar - DJ AIR P
Live music, 5 PM - 8 PM
Friday, September 25 · 2 shows
Sunset Sessions at Upper Bar - Evan Christian
Live music, 5 PM - 8 PM
Saturday, September 26 · 2 shows
Kings of Soul
Soul / R&B / Funk
Sunset Sessions at Upper Bar - DJ Shuga ZK
Live music, 5 PM - 8 PM
Sunday, September 27 · 1 show
Kings of Soul
Soul / R&B / Funk
Friday, October 2 · 1 show
Saturday, October 3 · 1 show
Sunday, October 4 · 1 show
Friday, October 9 · 2 shows
Saturday, October 10 · 2 shows
Jim Brickman
Piano · New age · Jim brickman
Wednesday, October 14 · 1 show
Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis
Jazz · Swing · Trumpet
Friday, October 16 · 1 show
Sunday, October 18 · 1 show
Friday, October 23 · 1 show
Saturday, October 24 · 1 show
Sunday, October 25 · 1 show
Friday, October 30 · 1 show
Saturday, October 31 · 2 shows
Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 1
Classical
Spirits Above The River: Halloween Party
Halloween party with haunting cocktails and live entertainment
Sunday, November 1 · 1 show
Friday, November 6 · 1 show
Saturday, November 7 · 2 shows
Sunday, November 8 · 1 show
Saturday, November 14 · 1 show
Sunday, November 15 · 1 show
Friday, November 20 · 1 show
Saturday, November 21 · 1 show
Wednesday, November 25 · 1 show
Friendsgiving Party
Reunion night with elevated drinks, great music, and Milwaukee's skyline
Friday, November 27 · 1 show
Saturday, November 28 · 1 show
Sunday, November 29 · 1 show
Friday, December 4 · 2 shows
Saturday, December 12 · 2 shows
Sunday, December 13 · 1 show
Friday, December 18 · 1 show
Saturday, December 19 · 4 shows
Christmas Pajama Party
Holiday party with seasonal cocktails, live entertainment, and holiday-inspired bites
Sunday, December 20 · 1 show
Tuesday, December 29 · 1 show
Thursday, December 31 · 1 show
New Year's Eve Party
New Year's celebration with handcrafted cocktails, live entertainment, and festive fare
Saturday, January 2 · 1 show
Sunday, January 3 · 1 show
Tuesday, January 5 · 1 show
Buena Vista Social Club™
Cuban · Latin jazz · World
Monday, January 18 · 1 show
Friday, January 22 · 1 show
Saturday, January 23 · 1 show
Saturday, January 30 · 1 show
Sunday, January 31 · 1 show
Friday, February 5 · 1 show
Saturday, February 6 · 1 show
Sunday, February 7 · 1 show
Friday, February 12 · 1 show
Saturday, February 13 · 1 show
Friday, February 19 · 1 show
Saturday, February 20 · 1 show
Sunday, February 28 · 1 show
Wednesday, March 3 · 1 show
Friday, March 5 · 1 show
Saturday, March 6 · 1 show
Friday, March 12 · 1 show
Saturday, March 13 · 1 show
Sunday, March 14 · 1 show
Saturday, March 20 · 1 show
Sunday, March 21 · 1 show
Friday, April 2 · 1 show
Saturday, April 3 · 1 show
Sunday, April 4 · 1 show
Friday, April 9 · 1 show
Saturday, April 10 · 3 shows
Sunday, April 11 · 1 show
Friday, April 16 · 1 show
Saturday, April 17 · 1 show
Sunday, April 18 · 1 show
Saturday, April 24 · 1 show
Sunday, April 25 · 1 show
Friday, April 30 · 1 show
Saturday, May 8 · 1 show
Sunday, May 9 · 1 show
Friday, May 14 · 1 show
Sunday, May 16 · 1 show
Friday, May 21 · 3 shows
Postcards from Poland
Classical
Dirty Dozen Brass Band
Jazz · Brass · Funk
The Dirty Dozen Brass Band
Jazz · Brass · Funk