Milwaukee Night Market announces theme nights for summer 2026

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MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) - The Milwaukee Night Market announced the vendor lineup for the 2026 season. 

The market is a free event that holds over 100 local vendors and a variety of entertainment each night. It is located on West Wisconsin Avenue between 2nd street and Vel R. Phillips Avenue on Wednesdays, June 24, July 22, Aug. 19 and Sept. 16 from 5 to 9 p.m. 

According to a release from Westown Association, more than 230 small businesses are expected to participate throughout the season along with a diverse mix of artists, restauranters and makers of all kinds. 

The lineup will rotate of returning favorites and first-time participants each month so attendees can discover something new while supporting the business they know and love. 

Each market will have a unique theme through vendors, entertainment, and other curated elements. 

  • June 24 – Western Night will feature live music by local country and bluegrass performers and line dancing instruction for attendees to be part of the entertainment.
  • July 22 – Bark After Dark, presented by Fromm Family Pet Foods. Meet adoptable dogs from local rescue partners at the Fromm Adoption Alley, visit the VIP (Very Important Pet) area, shop pet vendors, sample brews from Foxtown Brewing and treats from Fromm, all while celebrating Milwaukee’s pet-loving community.
  • Aug. 19 – International Flavor Night invites attendees to travel around the world right from West Wisconsin Avenue with an eclectic assortment of vendors and performances that represent different cultures, styles and flavors.
  • Sept. 16 – College Night, presented by Educators Credit Union, provides new students and those returning to Milwaukee area campuses with the opportunity to explore more of the city that they will call home for the upcoming school year.Entertainment lineups and other special activations will be announced prior to each Market. Additional sponsors of the

The full list of vendors can be found here


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