MILWAUKEE — Jazz in the Park is back in Milwaukee for its 2023 summer run.

The free concert series runs every Thursday from June 1 to Aug. 31 in Cathedral Square Park. Shows start at 5 p.m.

Each week will feature a different act. The series opener — The Group — was a 2023 Wisconsin Area Music Industry nominee. Many of its members have been inducted into the WAMI Hall of Fame.

On June 15, concert goers can enjoy a No. 3 Billboard Blues Chart Winner — Altered Five Blues Band.

Here’s the 2023 lineup:

  • June 1: The Group with openers Kavon Cortez Jones & The Next Paperback Hero
  • June 8: B.D. Greer & The Gents
  • June 15: Altered Five Blues Band with opener Tommy Odetto
  • June 22: Urban Empress and The Urbanites
  • June 29: Christopher’s Project
  • July 6: CNJ Latin Jazz
  • July 27: Bill Bonifas and Friends
  • Aug. 3: Fresh Coast Jazz featuring The Jazz Men
  • Aug. 10: Funk Club Wagon
  • Aug. 17: Milwaukee Jazz Institute: WE SIX
  • Aug. 24: Caché Mke. featuring Salsabrositas Rumba Caliente
  • Aug. 31: The Kal Bergendahl Project (KBP) + “Come Together” (The Beatles Soulfully Reimagined)

“We’re so excited to return for another year of summer celebrations, and most importantly, togetherness,” said Eddie Sturkey, East Town Association’s executive director. “Jazz in the Park represents the power of the arts to bring our diverse community together to savor Milwaukee’s musical roots and talent.”

Jazz in the Park has served as “Milwaukee’s original date night” for more than 30 years, first getting crowds jazzed up in 1991. The series hosts 5,000 audience members each week and serves local food and beverage options. Concert goers are encouraged to purchase wine, beer and cocktails from onsite beverage tents “as alcoholic beverage carry-ins are ​discouraged​.”

Proceeds from Jazz in the Park not only fund the event itself but are also “returned to the community through neighborhood improvement programs and civic events, such as the popular Cathedral Square Market and Bastille Days.”

Tickets for Jazz in the Park are not required. However, VIP packages are available for all 12 performances. There are three packages available per show, and include two bottles of wine from Door Peninsula Winery, a “backstage” picnic table, a Charcuter-Me charcuterie board, Sweetly Baked treats and access to a private bathroom. The VIP Experience can include up to eight people; ticket information is available, here. 

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