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Marcus Performing Arts Center

Downtown riverfront performing arts center presenting jazz, world music, and special concerts.

929 N Water St, Milwaukee, WI 53202Downtown / East Side~2,305 capacity
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Fri, Dec 18Unverified

MJI Holiday Big Band Concert

Marcus Performing Arts CenterTime TBA

CELEBRATE THE SEASON WITH A LITTLE SWING There’s nothing quite like the sound of a big band during the holidays! Join Milwaukee Jazz Institute (MJI) for an afternoon or evening of festive music as the MJI Big Band brings its signature sound to the Marcus Performing Arts Center. Featuring an all-star lineup of some of the region’s finest jazz musicians, this special holiday concert puts a fresh, soulful, and swinging spin on the seasonal favorites you know and love. From the rich harmonies of the saxophones to the bright sounds of the brass and the irresistible rhythms that make you want to tap your feet, the MJI Big Band brings the music to life with the artistry and energy of live jazz. Whether you’re a long-time jazz enthusiast or simply looking for a memorable way to celebrate the seaso

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Sun, Dec 20Unverified

Sean Heely's Celtic Christmas

Marcus Performing Arts CenterTime TBA

Kilts and tartan abound as US National Scottish Fiddle Champion Seán Heely and a cast of nationally-acclaimed Celtic performers take you on a magical winter tour through the Scottish Highlands and across the rugged Irish coast. The fiddle and bagpipes will sweep you away to Christmastime and Winter Solstice celebrations that are sure to lift your holiday spirits and warm your heart. The festive journey follows ancient Gaelic carols and songs, tucked in perfectly with lively Irish tunes and familiar Christmas melodies with a Celtic twist. Seán Heely Bio: Seán Heely is a U.S. National Scottish Fiddle Champion, National Champion in Scottish Gaelic (Gàidhlig) Song, and one of the most dynamic Celtic artists of his generation. A virtuoso fiddler, singer, harpist, and composer, Seán blends the f

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Wed, Jan 6Unverified

Buena Vista Social Club™

Marcus Performing Arts CenterTime TBA
$1 adv / $30 door

It’s been years since legendary singer Omara Portuondo last entered a recording studio. Once known as the “Queen of Feeling,” her voice was celebrated throughout Cuba – until she vanished from the spotlight. But when an ambitious young record producer brings her a rare opportunity, the elusive diva must finally reckon with her past. Hailed as a “jaw-dropping, soul-stirring must see” (The Washington Post), the Tony® and GRAMMY® Award-winning BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB™ is a journey through music and memory into the beating heart of Havana. A world-class company brings the story of the iconic album to thrilling life in this tale of big dreams, second chances, and music that needs no translation. A Taste of Broadway! Broadway Bites is the new all-inclusive dining program at the Marcus Performing

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Sun, Feb 7Unverified

Jim Brickman

Marcus Performing Arts Center3:00 PM

Jim Brickman dazzles audiences with his live concert experience “Piano Sensation! & A Little Bit of Christmas.” This spectacular performance blends Brickman’s signature piano mastery with unforgettable storytelling and his greatest hits like “Valentine” and “The Gift,” Brickman brings the perfect mix of his timeless songs and the holiday favorites you love. This is the must-see concert of the season. Join the multi-platinum, Grammy-nominated artist for an evening that is as funny and engaging as it is musical. Seats for this holiday tradition go quickly—grab your tickets now and experience Jim Brickman live on stage!

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Fri, Feb 19Unverified

Rhiannon Giddens

Marcus Performing Arts Center7:30 PM
$21 adv / $25 door

Rhiannon Giddens has made a singular, iconic career out of stretching her brand of folk music, with its miles-deep historical roots and contemporary sensibilities, into just about every field imaginable. A two-time GRAMMY Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning singer and instrumentalist, MacArthur “Genius” grant recipient, and composer of opera, ballet, and film, Giddens has centered her work around the mission of lifting up people whose contributions to American musical history have previously been overlooked or erased, and advocating for a more accurate understanding of the country’s musical origins through art. As Pitchfork once said, “few artists are so fearless and so ravenous in their exploration”—a journey that has led to NPR naming her one of its 25 Most Influential Women Musicians of th

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Sun, Apr 11Unverified

Thee Phantom & The Illharmonic Orchestra

Marcus Performing Arts Center7:30 PM
$3 adv / $30 door

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Due to Unforeseen Circumstances, Thee Phantom and the Illharmonic Orchestra originally scheduled for this Sunday, August 30th at the Marcus Performing Arts Center has been rescheduled. The new date will be Saturday, April 10, 2027 at 7:30pm. When was the last time you witnessed; strings, horns and piano at a Hip-Hop concert? Add to that, a party-rocking DJ, a soul-stirring female vocalist and a fire-breathing MC and that is still but a fraction of what you’ll see when you catch Thee Phantom & The Illharmonic Orchestra in action! Combining the raw energy and passion of Hip-Hop, with the beautiful sounds of orchestral accompaniment, The Illharmonic is just the 3rd Hip-Hop group to headline their own performance at the famed Carnegie Hall. The ensemble will be making their M

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