Summer of Soul 2025: Outdoor Marketplace & Concert Series
2025-07-02 - 2025-08-27 | Peck Pavilion, 929 N Water St, Milwaukee, WI, 53202, United States
Milwaukee’s cherished summer tradition is back—Summer of Soul 2025 brings the rhythm, flavor, and soul of the city to the heart of downtown. Ranging from R&B and Latin jazz to funk, soul, and hip-hop, it’s just the start of what makes this event extraordinary. More than a free concert series, Summer of Soul transforms into a vibrant block party, featuring a rotating marketplace with local artisans, makers, and community vendors, along with delicious bites from Milwaukee’s top food trucks.
Each night, a curated blend of national and local talent offers audiences a front-row experience to some of the most dynamic performances of the summer. This season’s lineup is headlined by Grammy-winning vocalist Bilal, iconic hip-hop trio Digable Planets, genre-bending jazz artist Madison McFerrin, and Salsa legends Septeto Charambo—with opening acts including Milwaukee favorites Shonn Hinton, Kid Cut Up, Grace Weber, and Gego y Nony.
Bring a lawn chair, grab a bite, and soak in the sounds beneath the stars. Join us at the Peck Pavilion—where culture meets community, and every night is a vibe.
General Schedule:
5:00 Grounds Open & DJ set
7:00 Opening Act
8:00 Headliner
10:00 Close
Performance Lineup:
Wednesday, July 2 – BILAL + The Shonn Hinton Experience + Don Black
Wednesday, July 16 – Digable Planets + KidCutUp
Wednesday, July 30 – Soul Unplugged Downtown
Wednesday, August 13 – Madison McFerrin + Grace Weber + DJ Gemini Gilly
Wednesday, August 27 – Septeto Charambo + Gego y Nony + DJ Kenny Perez
No coolers; Alcoholic beverages must be purchased from our licensed vendors.
This event is presented by Culture x Design, an independent organization separate from the Marcus Performing Arts Center.
