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Friday Night Live (FNL)

The Friday Night Live outdoor music event takes place every summer Friday night from June 2, 2023 to September 1, 2023 (with July 7, 2023 being an INDOOR ONLY FNL) from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in downtown Waukesha. Thousands of people come to our beautiful downtown to enjoy the weather, dining, shopping, and a wide variety of live music as we close down the streets for our weekly summer music festival. Please note that, for safety reasons, NO cars will be allowed in the FNL footprint between 5:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. Any cars parked in the footprint after 5:00 p.m. WILL BE TOWED, AT OWNER’S EXPENSE! Please like and follow the Friday Night Live Facebook page and watch some of the videos posted there. If you like block parties, you won’t want to miss this one!

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Stages and Locations

The following WDBA members host stages for Friday Night Live. To get on the schedule, please contact one of the Stage Managers as they are responsible for booking the bands.

Martha Merrell’s Books Stage

Martha Merrell’s Website
231 W. Main St.
262-547-1060

Hannon’s Fine Food & Cocktails Stage

Hannon’s Website
357 W. Broadway
262-547-4272

Waukesha Civic Theatre Stage

Civic Theatre Website
264 W. Main Street
262-547-0708

Mia’s Italian Cuisine Stage

Mia’s FB Page
800 Clinton Street
262-547-6503

People’s Park Stage

People’s Park Website
340 W. Main Street
262-522-6868

Salty Toad Stage

Salty Toad FB Page
921 Friedman Drive
262-549-3669

Magellan’s/
Crush Wine Bar Stage

Magellan’s Website
370 W. Main Street
Crush Wine Bar Website
378 W. Main St.
Magellan’s 262-542-0420
Crush 262-409-8417

BrewCade Pub Stage

BrewCade Website
257 W. Broadway
262-232-8279

FNL 2023 Band Lineup





Friday Night Live Bands

FNL features a wide variety of local bands and musicians. FNL band lineup for 2023 coming soon!

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