Washington Park Wednesdays 2025 Summer Concert Series Lineup Announced

(Milwaukee, Wis.) – The Washington Park Wednesdays summer concert series returns on July 9, 2025, kicking off eight weeks of music, kids’ activities, food trucks, and community engagement at Milwaukee’s historic Washington Park Bandshell (4599 W. Lloyd St., Milwaukee). Each week’s activities align with a theme. Activities begin at 5 p.m., with live music starting at 6 p.m. throughout the concert series.

“Washington Park Wednesdays is more than just a concert series—it’s a gathering place where music, art, and community come together in the heart of the city,” said Washington Park Neighbors Executive Director Melissa Muller. “We create a space where everyone feels welcome, where local talent shines, and where neighbors connect across generations and cultures.”

Local vendors and food trucks will offer a variety of food and beverage options for purchase. Free meals will be available for all hungry children from the Milwaukee Center for Independence.

2025 Washington Park Wednesdays Concert Series Lineup

Date	Theme	Headliner	Opener
July 9	Venus Rising	Kristen Urban & The Urbanites Bear Clan Singers & Dancers	Nineteen Thirteen
July 16	Ride On	Vincent Van Great & Amanda Huff	Charlie Urick
July 23	Cool School	Big Style Brass Band Bear Clan Singers & Dancers	Kal Bergendahl
July 30	Viva	Latin Swing Factor	JC Munguia Duo
August 6	Live! Art	Trace Ellington Experience	The Mighty Miss Erica
August 13	Carnival	Milwaukee Hot Club Professor Pinkerton’s Carnival acts	Mambo Surfers
August 20	Back to School	Chris Crane	Pay the Devil
August 27	Planet to Park	Shonn Hinton With a special performance by Death is a Business with Taylor Flows Fire Dancer	Long Line Riders

Party for the Park
A fundraiser to support the concert series will take place Wednesday, May 7 from 5-7 p.m. at the new Washington Park Urban Ecology Center (1849 N. 40th St.). The event costs $10 per person, with a family fee of $20 – payable at the door. Admission includes food and entertainment, along with activities for kids.

About Washington Park Wednesdays
Washington Park Wednesdays is a free summer concert series at Milwaukee’s Washington Park coordinated through Washington Park Neighbors. Since 2019, the eight-week lineup has brought together musicians, food trucks, community groups and more to entertain and engage the diverse neighborhoods surrounding the park. Hungry kids and families enjoy free meals, art projects and entertainment in this inclusive and inviting environment.

About Washington Park Neighbors
Washington Park Neighbors (WPN) is 501(c)(3) nonprofit, all-volunteer organization. Its mission is to provide audiences from the neighborhoods surrounding Washington Park with the opportunity to experience a wide variety of cultural entertainment through its quality and diverse programming in a historical venue on the West Side of Milwaukee.

• More information: www.washingtonparkneighbors.com
• Donate online: www.washingtonparkneighbors.com/helpusgrow.
• Schedule changes are posted on Facebook www.facebook.com/wpwmke and Instagram @washingtonparkweds
• Contact: info@washingtonparkneighbors.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.