Jazz in the Park 2026 featuring Cathedral Square Market
Jazz in the Park, presented by Johnson Financial Group, is back with 12 nights of free live jazz every Thursday from June 4 through September 10 (excluding July 2, 9, and 16) in Cathedral Square Park, a 50% increase from 2025. This summer's lineup is rooted in the jazz tradition that has made this series a Milwaukee staple since 1991, with a handful of fan favorite nights mixed in spanning blues, swing, Billy Joel, Grateful Dead tributes, and goth dance music. Free and open to the public. New in 2026, Cathedral Square Market kicks things off at 3 PM each Thursday and continues through the evening, featuring local vendors with art, handmade goods, treats, and more.
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Cathedral Square Park, 520 E. Wells St., Downtown Milwaukee
Market: 3 PM | Music: 6-9 PM
Market: 3 PM | Music: 6-9 PM
2026 Lineup:
June 4: Salsa in the Park, Junior Rivera y su Orquesta featuring Salsabrositas MKE
June 11: Divas Take the Stage, B.D. Greer Presents: Divas & Jazz
June 18: Long Live the Queen, Respect! A Tribute to The Queen of Soul
June 25: Boots & Bluegrass, Driveway Thriftdwellers
July 23: Back to the 80s, The First Wave
July 30: Midnight in Chicago, Ivy Ford Band
August 6: Swing Into Summer, Old Sam and the Teardrops featuring Lindy Hop MKE
August 13: Dead on the Square, Deadelijk
August 20: Dance Floor Takeover, Platinum
August 27: New York State of Mind, 52nd Street: The Music of Billy Joel
September 3: Smooth Sailing, Whole Yachta Love
September 10: All Aboard the Dark Side, Goth Barge
June 4: Salsa in the Park, Junior Rivera y su Orquesta featuring Salsabrositas MKE
June 11: Divas Take the Stage, B.D. Greer Presents: Divas & Jazz
June 18: Long Live the Queen, Respect! A Tribute to The Queen of Soul
June 25: Boots & Bluegrass, Driveway Thriftdwellers
July 23: Back to the 80s, The First Wave
July 30: Midnight in Chicago, Ivy Ford Band
August 6: Swing Into Summer, Old Sam and the Teardrops featuring Lindy Hop MKE
August 13: Dead on the Square, Deadelijk
August 20: Dance Floor Takeover, Platinum
August 27: New York State of Mind, 52nd Street: The Music of Billy Joel
September 3: Smooth Sailing, Whole Yachta Love
September 10: All Aboard the Dark Side, Goth Barge
Enjoy specialty beverages from our bar and grab eats from local food vendors. Please support the event by purchasing drinks from our bar.
Location:
Cathedral Square, 520 East Wells Street, Milwaukee, WI 53202, United States
See map: Google Maps
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Price:
FREE
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