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Live Music in West Bend
Nothing beats an outdoor concert in the summer. Enjoying the warmth of the evening as the ground beneath you vibrates to the beat of a classic song from decades past, surrounded by friends and family, it’s the perfect stage for making memories. West Bend’s Music on Main celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2025 with fourteen free concerts on Thursday nights Downtown. The opening act takes the stage at 5 p.m., followed by the headliner from 6:30-9:30. The season’s acts span eras, genres, and styles, so no matter your taste, you’ll find something to sing along to!
Take the party to the streets!
The season is bookended by two can’t miss events–the Block Parties, on May 29 and September 4. The stage moves from Old Settler’s Park to the center of downtown Main Street, giving a street-festival feel to the event. The sound reverberates off the buildings, creating a wall of sound for blocks. While you explore downtown, don’t forget to check out the many unique shops and restaurants along Main Street. Food trucks and drink tents will also be available to keep all attendees refreshed during the concert. 2024 marked the debut of the Block Party to smashing success, with over 3,000 people packing the street for both events. The Block Parties return in 2025 through a collaboration between the Downtown West Bend Association and The Bend Theater. Thank you to these community organizations for bringing the party back to West Bend!
A Summer of Sounds
Come to West Bend for the Block Parties, but we hope you stay for the full season of Music on Main! The other twelve weeks of Music on Main celebrate local and regional musicians with a show every Thursday night. The 20th season of downtown concerts includes special promotions and merchandise to commemorate two decades of fun! See the full lineup here and mark your calendars for when your favorite act comes to town.
Cultural Celebrations
West Bend’s full slate of summer festivals and celebrations allows visitors to experience a multinational lineup of music throughout the summer. This year’s new event, Global Fest, will welcome musical entertainment representing 14 unique cultures from four continents. And of course, West Bend staples GERMANfest and Fiesta Latina bring German and Hispanic heritage to the Regner Park stage.
Let West Bend be the soundtrack to your summer. We hope you come and rock with us!