MILWAUKEE – Summer may be winding down, but there is still fun to be had at the next Milwaukee Night Market on Wednesday, September 10. Presented by Clover®, the Market features over 100 local vendors, artists, performers and more. The Milwaukee Night Market is held on West Wisconsin Avenue between 2nd Street and Vel R. Phillps Avenue from 5 to 9 p.m.
Show your school spirit during College Night, sponsored by Milwaukee Area Technical College, Enerpac Tool Group and Milwaukee Brewers. College Night 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. Students will experience exciting performances, support local businesses and participate in a scavenger hunt for the chance to get a free Night Market t-shirt.
“We are always excited for an opportunity to introduce a new audience to the Westown neighborhood, and College Night is the perfect way for area students to get a taste of life off-campus,” said Stacie Callies, Executive Director of Westown Association. “We hope the Night Market will serve as a catalyst, not only for students, but for all visitors to become regular patrons of our downtown neighborhood.”
“Fiserv is proud to be the presenting sponsor of the Milwaukee Night Market, a vibrant celebration of the city’s creativity and entrepreneurial spirit,” said Bob Hau, Chief Financial Officer of Fiserv. “Through Clover, the world’s smartest point-of-sale and business management system, we’re empowering local vendors to thrive and deliver seamless experiences to marketgoers. We’re excited to help create another memorable evening for Milwaukeeans and visitors alike.”
A variety of local businesses will participate in the event including artists, restaurateurs and makers of all sorts. Five Madison-based vendors will also make their debut at the Milwaukee Night Market on September 10 following the participation of select Milwaukee makers that vended at the Madison Night Market on August 21. This vendor exchange was driven by a partnership between Westown Association, Madison’s Central Business Improvement District and Hoan Group with the goal of promoting regional collaboration between the state’s two economic drivers. A full list of this month’s vendors can be found at mkenightmarket.com/september-vendors.
In the Educators Credit Union Entertainment Zone, attendees will dance the night away to beats by DJ Breezy and see an exciting fire performance by Taylor Flows. See the fill lineup at mkenightmarket.com/entertainment-september. The 2025 acts were hand-selected by a volunteer curation committee supported by event media partners Radio Milwaukee and 101.7 The Truth.
The Plaza Pop-Up is also back this month at the northeast corner of Vel R. Phillips Plaza where attendees can sing tunes at the Bars & Recreation mobile karaoke suite and enjoy a draft beverage from the Draft & Co. vintage beer truck. See full details on the special activations at mkenightmarket.com/special-activations-september.
Thanks to Interstate Parking, those coming downtown for the Night Market are encouraged to take advantage of the $3 parking rate at The Avenue structure (entrances at 615 N. Plankinton Ave. and 258 W. Michigan St.). Guests should also consider using ride share services or public transit such as The Hop and MCTS to travel safely and responsibly.
W. Wisconsin Ave. will close at 10 a.m. for event set-up at 2nd St. and Vel R. Phillips Ave., along with mid-block closures on N. MLK Dr. between Wells St. and W. Wisconsin Ave. and 2nd St. north and south of W. Wisconsin Ave. Streets will reopen after midnight.
Sponsors of the 2025 Milwaukee Night Market include Clover, Miller Lite, Jameson Irish Whiskey, Potawatomi Casino Hotel, GRAEF, Gruber Law Offices, 310W, Peoples State Bank and VISIT Milwaukee.
The final Milwaukee Night Market of 2025 will be held on Wednesday, October 1 as a make-up date for the July Market which was canceled due to severe weather. Further details on the rescheduled date will be shared in the coming weeks.
The Milwaukee Night Market provides a unique opportunity to gather on West Wisconsin Avenue, creating an environment for individuals of all ages and backgrounds to experience Milwaukee. You can view highlights from the 2024 Night Market at mkenightmarket.com/media.
