Welcome to Downtown Milwaukee

The place where community members, visitors, and businesses gather to live, connect, and thrive.

What’s Happening Around Town

heartbeats of the city at red arrow park

Heart(beats) of the City powered by MGIC

Enjoy beats and eats every Wednesday, June – August, at Red Arrow Park.

A band performs at Tunes at Noon.

PNC presents Tunes@Noon

Good vibes await every Thursday, June – August, at the 411 East Wisconsin Center Courtyard.

Aerial drown shot of Red Arrow Park.

Red Arrow Park Redesign

Help shape the future of this vital public space by providing your feedback.

Summer Events Calendar

From festivals to concerts, to outdoor markets and more, browse upcoming events.

Downtown Dining Week

  • May 28 – June 4, 2026

Savor the flavors! Downtown Dining Week is celebrating 20 years of good eating! Enjoy prix fixe menus for lunch and dinner at over 30 restaurants.

We’re Milwaukee Downtown, BID #21

The BID stands for Business Improvement District. And, exactly what we love to do. We embrace possibilities and fund initiatives to create a clean, safe, and friendly downtown for all.

406,000+

gallons of trash removed in the past year

37,000+

tags removed since 2000

375+

garden beds maintained

13,000+

hospitality connections each month

Supporting Downtown Businesses

Feel that momentum? Downtown Milwaukee is the place to be, with over $9 billion invested in completed, current, and proposed projects. Open up shop here, and you’ll take root in a thriving economic hub and vibrant community.

#MKEDowntown