Skyline Music Series

The topography is what makes it great. It also can be a bit of a challenge to situate the perfect picnic spread but it is so, so worth it. Sitting on a hill overlooking the river and enjoying the ever-​changing Milwaukee skyline while being serenaded by a diverse range of music on summer evenings in July. The location marries Riverwest with the Brady Street area and you have a fantastic mix of people. Bring a picnic dinner and a bottle of wine or a couple beers and just chill. Very family and dog friendly. Make a point to give it a try!

Living near here for two years, I would frequently go here over other music series in the city.
The hill that it is on is quite steep yet depending on where you sit it does level out a bit. There are a few food vendors as you walk in yet love how open it is that you can bring in your own booze and food without being judged at all.
There is tons of space to bring your pet, bike, or spread out instead of being crunched in. The installed the permanent band shell a few years ago that make for a really nice touch.
The bands that play here usually play the other music series in the area but definitely like the vibe here.

Top 3 reasons why this is the best outdoor music series in all of the (good) land:
1. Stretch yo legs! There is actually room here to dance, frolic, sprawl out and enjoy the tunes without toppling over the neighbor next to you. Huzzah! Me thinks the popularity of Jazz in the Park and Chill on the Hill leave this lil gem hidden.
2. You don’t have to be sneaky! Bring your own food and drank without worrying if the patrol men will catch you and confiscate your outside goods. So grab your favorite box of wine and pack a big ol’ picnic, cause you are free to eat, drink, and be merry… without the fuzz breathing down your neck.
3. The view! It is absolutely breathtaking to witness the sun go down over our fair city. Milwaukee has a legit skyline! Who knew?! I would go on the record to say it’s one of the best views of Milwaukee I have seen. For real. You must go! If only to appreciate Milwaukee from a new perspective.

This music series draws an extremely diverse crowd. In an overall segregated city, it’s amazing to look around and see people from all different backgrounds including ethnicity, class and age. It’s great for families (including dogs), a ladies night, or even relaxing solo. People are super friendly. And Mamasita’s Tamales is always there with both vegetarian and vegan options!

A Tuesday evening i stopped with the fam to the Skyline Music Series to enjoy so reggae with the RAS Movement band. The music was great the atmosphere was great. There were vendors selling fresh fruits and veggies alongside a couple of food trucks.
The view of the park on the hill is so wonderful to look at at you chill on the grass of the seats listening to some smooth grooves. I really appreciated that moment in time for some relaxation. Im sure that you will as well.

Neat little venue, thankfully I knew what I was getting myself into when the 5 Card Studs were playing. BYOB

I definitely love the concept. Amazing location for a concert – what a view!!!
One thing I didn’t like was that the hill doesn’t gradually slope up from the amphitheater. It does a pretty steep incline and that makes it impossible to see or hear the stage/​performance from up the hill. Unfortunately, this is because they needed to carve out a part of the hill to make the amphitheater and stage. I wish it was thought out a bit more when it was built.
Also, I thought the sound could have used some improvement. The bass seemed to be distorting and the volume wasn’t consistent throughout the area.
All in all, just a few tweeks and this music series will be untouchable. The view is unrivaled.

Skyline Music Series is an outdoor music event that occurs every Tuesday from 5:30p — 9:00p on the Kadish park hill that overlooks the city. They offer a variety of music from world to jazz to blues. It’s a very simple environment with a bring what you need philosophy. You can bring your own bevarages, picnic set-​ups and all. They currently have a food truck vendor that offers bites as well.
I really dig this spot because it does not get overly crowded. There are mostly people from the Brewer’s Hill neighborhood with their dog, kid, and margarita bucket! It’s incredibly relaxing and a great way to spend an evening and enjoy good live music outdoors!
Side Note: They are breaking ground on a formal stage for next year, which will make it all the more of an awesome experience!