One of Milwaukee’s most beloved summer traditions returns bigger, brighter, and more social this June as Lakefront Festival of Art comes back to the Milwaukee Art Museum campus June 12–14, 2026. Presented by Bank of America, the three-day event features 145 juried artists from Milwaukee and across the country, and invites visitors to shop one-of-a-kind artwork, enjoy live music, savor local food and drinks, and experience the city’s lakefront in full color. 

New this year, the festival and the Milwaukee Art Museum introduce extended evening hours on Friday and Saturday until 7 p.m., giving visitors even more time to enjoy after-work outings, date nights, and golden-hour views along the lakefront, and extra time to explore the Museum’s galleries.