The Friday Night Live outdoor music event takes place every summer Friday night from June 2, 2023 to September 1, 2023 (with July 7, 2023 being an INDOOR ONLY FNL) from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in Downtown Waukesha.
Thousands of people come to our beautiful downtown to enjoy the weather, dining, shopping, and a wide variety of live music as we close down the streets for our weekly summer music festival.
Where: Downtown Waukesha
When: Fridays, June 2 – September 1 (Except July 7 where some business will hold indoor performances)
Stage Locations
- Martha Merrell’s Books // 231 W. Main Street
- Waukesha Civic Theatre // 264 W. Main Street
- Brewcade // 257 W. Broadway
- Salty Toad // 921 Freidman Drive
- Hannon’s // 357 W. Broadway Street
- People’s Park // 337 W. Main Street
- Mia’s Italian Cuisine // 800 Clinton Street
- Magellan’s and Crush Wine Bar // 370 W. Main Street
The number before the band indicates the stage location they are playing at. Stage locations can be found above.
June 2, 2023
- Fair Webber
- Lindsay & Jon
- The Wingmen
- Matt & Sadie
- Sound Therapy
- Stray Voltage
- Sweet Bobby &
Da Tommy Gun Show - Katie Mac
June 9, 2023
- Post Turtles
- Ken Williams/The Keystones
- The Bail Jumpers
- Haulin’ Brass
- Dead End Blvd Band
- Scott E. Berendt & Friends
- Billy Leathal
- Robert Allen Jr. Band
June 16, 2023
- Aspanglow
- Kaleidoscope
- Midnight Train
- Tonegeoff
- Kilroy
- Bath Band
- Totally Neon
- After Hours Band
June 23, 2023
- Amped Up
- Kirsten Grace Vocals
- Big Shoes to Phil
- The Hit Men
- Troublemakers
- Water Dogs
- Pierre Lee Band
- Ryan McIntire
June 30, 2023
- Sawyer Road
- Too Feet Tall
- Whiskey Richards Trio
- Bruce Humphries &
The Rockabilly Rebels - Los Guys
- Electric Blu
- Sidewinderz
- Andrew Gellas Band
July 7, 2023 (Indoors)
- Bill & Lin O’Connor
- The Hungry Williams
- Bail Jumpers
July 14, 2023
- Post Turtles
- Joseph Michael Vocals
- Twang Dragons
- The Bail Jumpers
- Dirty Boogie
- Higbee/Hannen
- Casual Intent Band
- Last Bees
July 21, 2023
- Fair Webber
- Montage
- Bedroom Liars
- Robert Allen Jr. Band
- Rock Shop Bands
- Sidewinderz
- Last Bees
- Allstar Jazz Ensemble
July 28, 2023
- Acoustic Collective
- Catelyn Picco
- Dawn of Tyme
- Lost in a Name
- Driving Buddies
- Cactus Bros.
- Cynthia Starich Ft. Chris Hanson & The Gang
- Nostalgia
August 4, 2023
- Fair Webber
- Emile Grunfelder
- Revival
- Afternoon Hangover
- Sound Therapy
- Fat Andy
- Fuzzknuckle
- After Hours Band
August 11, 2023
- Post Turtles
- The Dolce Duo & Co
- Johnny T-Bird & The MP’s
- Mississippi Leg Hounds
- Abracadabra
- Solo
- Amped Up
- Four on the Floor
August 18, 2023
- Acoustic Collective
- The Casual Intent Band
- The Wingmen
- Mission River Band
- American Grafitti
- Fat Side Up
- Maddie Joe
- Los Guys
August 25, 2023
- Bill & Lin O’Connor
- The Wayward Kites/Ryan Rehak
- No Signal
- Rust Bucket
- Dead End Blvd Band
- Stray Voltage
- Fuzzknuckle
- Baby Blue Band
September 1, 2023
- Amped Up
- The Heartbursts
- Candy Cigarette
- Afternoon Hangover
- Sound Therapy
- Block Party
- Julian Kozak
- The Hit Men
Please note that, for safety reasons, NO cars will be allowed in the FNL footprint between 5:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. Any cars parked in the footprint after 5:00 p.m. WILL BE TOWED, AT OWNER’S EXPENSE!
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