APR 16–30 · 2026
Milwaukee Film Festival
Oriental & Downer Theatres · East Side
Milwaukee Film’s 2026 festival takes over the Oriental and Downer with films, panels and Q&As.
Milwaukee dates
Verified 2026 dates for the food, music, film and culture gatherings that shape Milwaukee’s year. Confirm schedules and tickets on the organizer’s site.
2026 calendar
Milwaukee is a festival city in the literal sense—lakefront grounds, movie palaces and dining rooms all become part of the program.
Oriental & Downer Theatres · East Side
Milwaukee Film’s 2026 festival takes over the Oriental and Downer with films, panels and Q&As.
Downtown Milwaukee
Milwaukee Downtown BID #21’s 2026 program: special lunch and dinner courses at participating restaurants.
Henry Maier Festival Park
Nine festival days across three weekends, with hundreds of acts on 12 stages.
Henry Maier Festival Park
Lakefront celebration of German food, culture, music and entertainment.
Henry Maier Festival Park
One-day celebration of African heritage, art, music, dance and vendors.
Henry Maier Festival Park
Annual lakefront celebration of Irish music, dance, food and culture.
Henry Maier Festival Park
Three-day lakefront celebration of the sound, culture and taste of México.
Dining-week note
It is not a Visit Milwaukee program. The organizer’s 2026 edition ran May 28–June 4 with special lunch and dinner courses at participating downtown restaurants.