SoundBites From Radio Milwaukee Returns March 5

MILWAUKEE, WI – SoundBites, Radio Milwaukee’s signature fundraiser pairing culinary art with music, returns to the Harley-Davidson Museum for the event’s 2026 edition at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 5.

The multi-sensory experience presented by Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren, s.c. features collaborations between Milwaukee’s best chefs and Radio Milwaukee DJs to create an interactive evening centered around the best bites and sounds the city has to offer. At each station, attendees will enjoy a hand-crafted dish while listening to a song hand-picked by 88Nine and HYFIN DJs that elevates the flavor, creating a perfect harmony of tastes and tunes.

“At Radio Milwaukee, we have always been committed to the uniquely Milwaukee experiences that define the culture of our community,” Radio Milwaukee executive director Jordan Lee said. “The food scene in our city has been on a continuous upward trajectory that has helped to make Milwaukee a great place to live, work, and play. We are excited to partner with the creative chefs that have helped define the food scene and pair their unique menu offerings with our unique style of music curation.”

Handing the culinary side of that curated experience are talents from some of Milwaukee’s best restaurants, representing a total of 12 nominations from the James Beard Foundation. This year’s participating restaurants include:

• Amilinda
• Bartolotta’s Lake Park Bistro
• Café Benelux
• Cassis
• The Diplomat
• Dream Dance Steakhouse at Potawatomi Casino Hotel
• Egg & Flour
• La Dama
• Lupi & Iris
• Maxie’s
• Mother’s
• MOTOR Bar & Restaurant
• The Wolf

In addition to tasteful sounds and flavorful bites, here’s what attendees can expect at SoundBites 2026:

General admission ($150)

• Snacks and treats from Hill Valley Dairy, Purple Door Ice Cream and Whiskey Brown
• Premium whiskey tasting featuring Jack Daniel’s
• Silent auction with items ranging from arts and entertainment to food and beverages
• Gift-card pull from local restaurants
• Music from DJ DRiPSweat

VIP experience ($200)

• All general admission items
• First access to the whiskey tasting
• Sparkling white wine throughout the night
• A handcrafted, locally made cheese board

Tickets are available now via Funraise, with all proceeds directly benefiting Radio Milwaukee. For more information, visit the event webpage.

SoundBites 2026 is made possible thanks to the generous support of our sponsors: Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren, s.c., von Briesen & Roper, s.c. and Ellenbecker Investment Group.

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.

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