NEWaukee Launches AFTERLIGHT, a New One-Night Event Transforming the Milwaukee Riverwalk into an After-Dark Experience
Free inaugural event on August 21 celebrates Milwaukee's creative community through light, art, music, film, and interactive installations.
Milwaukee, Wisc. – On Friday, August 21, NEWaukee will debut AFTERLIGHT, a free, one-night arts experience on the Milwaukee Riverwalk. From 6:30 to 11:00 p.m., the Milwaukee Riverwalk between Erie Street and Wisconsin Avenue will host interactive installations, local artists, musicians, filmmakers, performers, and makers for visitors to explore.
Designed to celebrate Milwaukee’s creative energy, AFTERLIGHT invites attendees to wander and engage with experiences around every corner. There is no set path or schedule. Each guest creates their own journey through art installations, large-scale projections, and pop-up performances.
“AFTERLIGHT is an invitation to rediscover Milwaukee,” said Angela Damiani, CEO of NEWaukee. “Our city is filled with incredible artists, makers, musicians, and storytellers, and this event shines a light on that creativity while encouraging people to experience Downtown Milwaukee in an entirely new way. We hope people leave having discovered something unexpected about the city.”
The event will feature work from local artists and filmmakers including:
- Jake Salzeman
- Anja Notanja
- Natalie Derr
- Ryan Hainline
- Andy Sayers
- Caroline Ferrero
- Marquise Mays
- Adam Ossers
- Dick Blau
- and others.
The evening will feature performances from:
- Danceworks
- Wild Space Dance Company
- DJ Anthony Foster
- The Sentient Hive
- split/shift.
AFTERLIGHT partners include:
- Milwaukee Riverwalk District
- Milwaukee Public Market
- Westown Association
- Imagine MKE
- Historic Third Ward Association
- Milwaukee Downtown BID #21
- Visit Milwaukee.
Event Details
Date: Friday, August 21, 2026
Time: 6:30–11:00 p.m.
Location: Milwaukee Riverwalk (Erie Street to Wisconsin Avenue)
Admission: Free; advance registration encouraged at afterlight.eventbrite.com
NEWaukee is a Milwaukee-based experience design firm that works with brands looking for innovative ways to engage their customers. Learn more at newaukee.com.
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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