Milwaukee Night Market, presented by Clover®, is back for a second night on July 16

MILWAUKEE – The Milwaukee Night Market, presented by Clover®, is back at the heart of downtown Milwaukee on Wednesday, July 16. The open-air market and entertainment venue features over 100 local vendors, artists, performers and more. The Night Market is held on West Wisconsin Avenue between 2nd Street and Vel R. Phillps Avenue from 5 to 9 p.m.

During the July Market, attendees will travel back in time during Retro Rewind night. The theme night will feature select vintage vendors and entertainment inspired by the 80s, 90s and early 2000s eras.

“The 2025 season is off to a strong start with the thousands of attendees showing up on opening night. Thanks to our amazing vendors and performers, the event continues to draw large crowds of locals and visitors alike,” said Stacie Callies, Executive Director of Westown Association. “We’re excited to introduce a new theme night and special activities in July so that there’s always something new to experience at the Market.”

Alongside the dozens of local restaurateurs and makers vending in July, All Goods, Clutch Vintage, Refresh Vintage and Fresh to Death Vintage will sell vintage goods. A full list of vendor and sponsor booths, along with a map of the event footprint, can be found at mkenightmarket.com/july-vendors.

In the Educators Credit Union Entertainment Zone, get groovy to throwback setlists from Joe Wray, DJ Mixx’chelle and Dre Llamo and see pop-up performances inspired by earlier decades. See the fill lineup at mkenightmarket.com/entertainment-july. The 2025 acts were hand-selected by a volunteer curation committee supported by event media partners Radio Milwaukee and 101.7 The Truth.

“Fiserv is proud to continue to power small business vendors as presenting sponsor of the Milwaukee Night Market through Clover, the world’s smartest point-of-sale system and business management platform, so they can focus on providing excellent food and crafted goods to enthusiastic attendees,” said Bob Hau, Chief Financial Officer of Fiserv. “We are honored to build community connections and support entrepreneurship at the night market — right outside of our global headquarters location — as Milwaukee’s hometown payments company.”

Other special activations happening this month include the Milwaukee Brewers Art Alley located west of the Warner Theater. The Art Alley features a collaborative paint by numbers mural with local artist Lauren Marvell, DIY vinyl painting with Soul Spin, appearances from your favorite Brewers mascots and more.

After visiting the alley, head inside to the Bradley Symphony Center for a special Rhythm Cafe MKE LIVE hosted by Milwaukee PBS and the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra. From 6–9 p.m., enjoy performances by local artists Ben Mulwana, Rayven and Stephen Hull in the Ellen & Joe Checota Gallery. Guests can also take a free self-guided tour of the beautifully restored Bradley Symphony Center.

The Plaza Pop-Up is also back this month at the northeast corner of Vel R. Phillips Plaza where attendees can sing tunes at the Bars & Recreation mobile karaoke suite and enjoy a draft beverage from the Draft & Co. vintage beer truck. See full details on the special activations at mkenightmarket.com/special-activations-july.

Thanks to Interstate Parking, those coming downtown for the Night Market are encouraged to take advantage of the $3 parking rate at The Avenue structure (entrances at 615 N. Plankinton Ave. and 258 W. Michigan St.). Guests should also consider using ride share services or public transit such as The Hop and MCTS to travel safely and responsibly.

W. Wisconsin Ave. will close at 10 a.m. for event set-up at 2nd St. and Vel R. Phillips Ave., along with mid-block closures on N. MLK Dr. between Wells St. and W. Wisconsin Ave. and 2nd St. north and south of W. Wisconsin Ave. Streets will reopen after midnight.

Sponsors of the 2025 Milwaukee Night Market include Clover, Miller Lite, Jameson Irish Whiskey, Potawatomi Casino Hotel, GRAEF, Gruber Law Offices, 310W, People’s State Bank and VISIT Milwaukee. Additional signature sponsors and new partnerships will be announced at a later date. To inquire about 2025 Night Market sponsorship opportunities, contact Stacie Callies at stacie@westown.org. Westown Association is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and donations are tax-deductible.

The remaining 2025 Markets, produced by Westown Association, will be held on August 13 and September 10. The Milwaukee Night Market provides a unique opportunity to gather on West Wisconsin Avenue, creating an environment for individuals of all ages and backgrounds to experience Milwaukee. You can view highlights from the 2024 Night Market at mkenightmarket.com/media.

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.