Save the Date: Bastille Days & Storm the Bastille 2025
Same Bastille Days festival, brand new weekend!
Nov 26th, 2024
14th Annual Milwaukee Oktoberfest Returns to Cathedral Square Park
Celebrate German Culture with Live Music, Authentic Food, and Festive Activities October 4-6
Oct 2nd, 2024
Bastille Days Returns July 2024
Four-day French festival boasts enhanced entertainment lineup and French flair
Jun 12th, 2024
Jazz in the Park is Back Thursday Nights Starting June 6
Ten weeks highlighting local musicians in Cathedral Square Park
May 15th, 2024
Reset & Recharge at the Cathedral Square Market
Downtown Milwaukee wellness market opens June 2 and runs most Sundays until Sept. 29
May 9th, 2024
Bastille Days Celebrates 40th Anniversary July 13 – 16
One of the world’s largest French festivals will bring back old traditions, new entertainment for 2023 iteration
Jun 14th, 2023
Storm the Bastille, Milwaukee’s Only Downtown, Nighttime 5K Run/Walk Returns for 2023
As many as 5,000 participants will help celebrate 40 years of Milwaukee’s French Festival
May 24th, 2023
Jazz in the Park Is Back Thursday Nights starting June 1
“Milwaukee’s Original Date Night” in Cathedral Square Park celebrates over 30 years with jazzy new lineup
May 17th, 2023
Jazz in the Park Is Back Thursday Nights starting July 21
Free summer concert series in Cathedral Square Park ‘Jazz’s up’ this year’s Lineup
Jun 27th, 2022
Bastille Days and the Milwaukee Art Museum Celebrate French Culture in July
Four-day French festival and museum events bring Joie de vivre back to MKE
Jun 13th, 2022
Milwaukee’s Only Downtown and Nighttime 5K Run/Walk, Storm the Bastille, Returns in Person for 2022
May 17th, 2022
East Town Association Reboots Beloved Events for 2022
Bastille Days, Jazz in the Park and the Market return to Cathedral Square
May 4th, 2022
East Town Launches Virtual Madison Medical Affiliates Storm the Bastille Run
May 1st, 2020
Bastille Days | July 11-14
Bonjour! Come experience Bastille Days Milwaukee’s free French festival, right in the heart of the city.
Jul 12th, 2019
Bastille Days | July 11-14
Bonjour! Come experience Bastille Days Milwaukee’s free French festival, right in the heart of the city.
Jul 12th, 2019
Bastille Days | July 11-14
Bonjour! Come experience Bastille Days Milwaukee’s free French festival, right in the heart of the city.
Jul 11th, 2019
Bastille Days | July 11-14
Bonjour! Come experience Bastille Days Milwaukee’s free French festival, right in the heart of the city.
Jul 11th, 2019
Bastille Days | July 11-14
Bonjour! Come experience Bastille Days Milwaukee’s free French festival, right in the heart of the city.
Jul 10th, 2019
Bastille Days | July 11-14
Bonjour! Come experience Bastille Days Milwaukee’s free French festival, right in the heart of the city.
Jul 10th, 2019
The Hop to Transform into “Le Hop” for Bastille Days
The streetcar’s social media presence to take on a French theme during the festival, while special themed performances will occur at stations and on board the vehicles
Jul 10th, 2019
Bastille Days | July 11-14
Bonjour! Come experience Bastille Days Milwaukee’s free French festival, right in the heart of the city.
Jul 9th, 2019
Bastille Days | July 11-14
Bonjour! Come experience Bastille Days Milwaukee’s free French festival, right in the heart of the city.
Jul 9th, 2019
Bastille Days | July 11-14
Bonjour! Come experience Bastille Days Milwaukee’s free French festival, right in the heart of the city.
Jul 8th, 2019
Bastille Days | July 11-14
Bonjour! Come experience Bastille Days Milwaukee’s free French festival, right in the heart of the city.
Jul 8th, 2019
Bastille Days | July 11-14
Bonjour! Come experience Bastille Days Milwaukee’s free French festival, right in the heart of the city.
Jul 7th, 2019
Lock Your Love at This Year’s Bastille Days
East Town Association partners with The Master Lock Company, artists and students on new sculptures
Jun 27th, 2019
Associated Bank Storm the Bastille 5K, July 11 at 9 PM
Don’t miss Milwaukee’s favorite nighttime 5K run & 2-mile walk. Register today
Jun 7th, 2019
Associated Bank Storm the Bastille 5K, July 11 at 9 PM
Don’t miss Milwaukee’s favorite nighttime 5K run & 2-mile walk. Register today
Jun 7th, 2019
Associated Bank Storm the Bastille 5K, July 11 at 9 PM
Don’t miss Milwaukee’s favorite nighttime 5K run & 2-mile walk. Register today
Jun 6th, 2019
Associated Bank Storm the Bastille 5K, July 11 at 9 PM
Don’t miss Milwaukee’s favorite nighttime 5K run & 2-mile walk. Register today
Jun 6th, 2019
Associated Bank Storm the Bastille 5K, July 11 at 9 PM
Don’t miss Milwaukee’s favorite nighttime 5K run & 2-mile walk. Register today
Jun 5th, 2019
Associated Bank Storm the Bastille 5K, July 11 at 9 PM
Don’t miss Milwaukee’s favorite nighttime 5K run & 2-mile walk. Register today
Jun 5th, 2019
Associated Bank Storm the Bastille 5K, July 11 at 9 PM
Don’t miss Milwaukee’s favorite nighttime 5K run & 2-mile walk. Register today
Jun 4th, 2019
Associated Bank Storm the Bastille 5K, July 11 at 9 PM
Don’t miss Milwaukee’s favorite nighttime 5K run & 2-mile walk. Register today
Jun 4th, 2019
Associated Bank Storm the Bastille 5K, July 11 at 9 PM
Don’t miss Milwaukee’s favorite nighttime 5K run & 2-mile walk. Register today
Jun 3rd, 2019
Associated Bank Storm the Bastille 5K, July 11 at 9 PM
Don’t miss Milwaukee’s favorite nighttime 5K run & 2-mile walk. Register today
Jun 3rd, 2019
Associated Bank Storm the Bastille 5K, July 11 at 9 PM
Don’t miss Milwaukee’s favorite nighttime 5K run & 2-mile walk. Register today
Jun 2nd, 2019
Associated Bank Storm the Bastille 5K, July 11 at 9 PM
Don’t miss Milwaukee’s favorite nighttime 5K run & 2-mile walk. Register today
May 31st, 2019
Jazz in the Park Thursday Night Lineup Announced with May 30 Kick-off
Free summer concert series in Cathedral Square Park adds new country and DJ acts
Apr 18th, 2019
Nation’s Largest French-themed Celebration to Rendezvous in Milwaukee This Summer
Also, for the first time, fest-goers can ride Milwaukee’s streetcar, The Hop, directly into the festival, exiting at the Cathedral Square stop.
Mar 14th, 2019
East Town Association Adds Marketing Manager, New Agency and Entertainment Partner
East Town Association is known for Bastille Days, Cathedral Square Market and Jazz in the Park, longstanding events which cultivate a vibrant experience in Milwaukee.
Jan 25th, 2019
Morris Retires from East Town Association After Seven Distinguished Years at Helm
McElwee elevated to role of Executive Director.
Oct 10th, 2018
Bastille Days dishes out fresh French fare all weekend long
Free food and drink demos, firkin tapping and wine tastings, plus a mélange of restaurant vendors
Jun 25th, 2018
Bastille Days announces new footprint for 2018 festival
The run route for the 2018 Associated Bank Storm the Bastille will not change under the new plan.
Jan 25th, 2018
Bastille Days dishes out fresh French fare all weekend long
Festival offering free food and drink demos, firkin tapping and wine tastings, plus 25+ restaurant tents
Jun 26th, 2017
Sendik’s to offer ultimate VIP experience at Jazz in the Park
“Red Bag Picnic in the Park” contest awarding winners a private area, picnic snacks and more
May 15th, 2017
Cathedral Square Market returns to downtown with fresh produce and free entertainment
Farmers’ market featuring yoga, dance workouts, music and more every Saturday
May 5th, 2017
Bastille Days to bring beaucoup de Parisian fun to downtown Milwaukee
The 36th annual Bastille Days returns to Cathedral Square Park July 13-16 with free entertainment all weekend long
Apr 19th, 2017
Educators Credit Union presents 26th annual Jazz in the Park
Milwaukee’s premier concert series featuring robust music lineup returns to Cathedral Square Park
Mar 9th, 2017
Associated Bank presents 33rd annual Storm the Bastille 5K run/walk
Bastille Days’ nighttime fun run returns Thursday, July 13
Jan 25th, 2017
East Town Association announces new happy hour specials at Jazz in the Park
Discounted drinks now available from 5 – 6 p.m. at downtown’s outdoor concert series
Aug 4th, 2016
Milwaukee’s Bastille Days to commemorate Nice, France tragedy with moment of silence tonight, July 15
Bastille Days invites the community to gather near the festival’s main stage in Cathedral Square Park this evening at 7 p.m. to honor the victims of Nice and their loved ones.
Jul 15th, 2016
Bastille Days serves up gourmet French fare to indulge in all weekend long
Festival offering free food and drink demos, firkin tapping and wine tastings, plus 30 eateries onsite
Jun 23rd, 2016
Cathedral Square Market to offer local produce and free entertainment this summer season
Farmers’ market featuring yoga, dance workouts, music and more every Saturday
May 2nd, 2016
Bastille Days announces beaucoup de entertainment to downtown Milwaukee
The 35th annual Bastille Days presented by Columbia St. Mary’s returns to Cathedral Square Park July 14-17 with free entertainment all weekend long.
Apr 28th, 2016
Jazz in the Park celebrates 25th anniversary with eclectic music lineup
Beginning June 2 through Sept. 1, the outdoor concert series takes place every Thursday evening in Cathedral Square Park from 6 to 9 p.m. This year’s schedule will feature a diverse variety of music styles, including jazz, big ban
Mar 14th, 2016
Milwaukee marks 35th anniversary of city’s favorite French festival, Bastille Days
Among the annual highlights is the BMO Harris Bank Storm the Bastille Run/Walk.
Mar 8th, 2016
Bastille Days, Milwaukee’s free French fest, continues.
Highlights for Friday include:
Jul 10th, 2015
Bastille Days, Milwaukee’s free French fest, kicks off thursday.
Bastille Days is presented by the East Town Association
Jul 8th, 2015
Area establishments throw down for East Town’s 5th annual Heat It Up! challenge
Chili & bloody mary competition highlighting nearly 20 local bars and restaurants
Sep 10th, 2014
East Town Market serves up local produce and goods with side of free entertainment
Saturday farmer’s market featuring yoga, dance workouts, cooking demos and music
Jun 2nd, 2014
Jazz in the Park presented by Boston Store and Columbia St. Mary’s announces 2014 lineup
New national acts and returning favorites for free outdoor concerts in the heart of downtown
Mar 31st, 2014
