Indaba Nights free summer concert series sets 2025 schedule

Indaba Nights, the free summer concert series held at the Indaba Band Shell on the grounds of St. Ann Center’s Bucyrus Campus, has announced its 2025 schedule, kicking off June 4 with popular local band Esquires II.

The free weekly concert series features a different performer each Wednesday through August 27, when the series closes with returning favorite Chris Pipkins. The family-friendly music runs from 6:30 p.m.to 8:30 p.m. at the band shell at the rear of the property, 2450 W. North Ave. in Milwaukee.

A limited number of folding chairs will be set up on the paved area in front of the stage; attendees are highly encouraged to bring their own camp or lawn chairs, or blankets for seating on the grassy hill. Food and beverages will be available for purchase; coolers are also allowed. Those who arrive early may tour the facility at 6 p.m. for mini tours ending before the music begins. Parking is available for free in the fenced-in lot as well as on-street. The venue is accessible, with paved walkways from the parking lot to the stage and also to the accessible restrooms on either side.

“We are becoming a premiere, free, community hotspot for ‛ol’ school’ entertainment,’” says Gloria Miller, St. Ann Center’s special events director. “ With many of the bands, you will be able to travel down memory lane, singing along and dancing.”

Here is the full 2025 Indaba Nights lineup:

June 4 — ESQUIRES II
June 11 — MuvGruv
June 18 — Stone Jam Band
June 25 — Love, Peace & Soul Band
July 2 — Cigarette Break
July 9 — Mahogany Soul
July 16 — The Tempters
July 23 — Shuga Blu
July 30 — Jazz Flux
August 6 — Tony T N T Washington & His Explosive Divas
August 13 — Adekola Adedapo & Friends
August 20 — Jeannie Holiday
August 27 – Chris Pipkins

Note: Schedule is subject to change due to weather or other factors. Follow the Indaba Band Shell Facebook Page for news, updates, performer applications and more.

The 2025 Indaba sponsors who make this series possible: Milwaukee County Office of Equity (Black Diamond); Gershia Coggs & G. Spencer Coggs, Grandma Book, Black Excellence Awards, World Mission Ministries, & Gloria Miller (Platinum); AARP & Bettie A Rodgers Law Office (Gold); Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Epsilon Kappa Omega Chapter, & James Imaging (Silver).

NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.