Turner Hall Ballroom is one of The 15 Best Places for Performances in Milwaukee.

1. Turner Hall Ballroom

8.5
1040 N 4th St (at W Highland Ave), Milwaukee, WI
Concert Hall · Kilbourn Town · 46 tips and reviews

atrelzatrelz: This ballroom is great for small concerts and community events like Urban Garage Sale. But there's also a climbing wall in the basement, you can sign up to use it!

William U.William Utke: Great venue for live music. Very historic.

Katie M.Katie Millikin: My favorite place for concerts! Kinda small but definitely has very good vibes. Saw American Authors and Jukebox the Ghost there.

Riverside Theater is one of The 15 Best Places for Performances in Milwaukee.

2. Riverside Theater

8.5
116 W Wisconsin Ave (N Plankinton Ave), Milwaukee, WI
Concert Hall · Kilbourn Town · 38 tips and reviews

Ryan M.Ryan Matteson: If you're 21+, it doesn't get much cheaper than a $3 PBR Tall Boy! Great beer selection, NOT at concert prices!

Cory B.Cory Balllard: Best venue in the city to catch a concert.

Clarice M.Clarice Mish: This is my favorite concert venue in Milwaukee. I like the quaint atmosphere.

The Pabst Theater is one of The 15 Best Places for Performances in Milwaukee.

3. The Pabst Theater

9.0
144 E Wells St (at N Water St), Milwaukee, WI
Theater · Juneau Town · 55 tips and reviews

Late Night M.Late Night Marquette: Get $10 student tickets by showing your MUID to jazz and artist series concerts.

Narnia FansNarnia Fans: The stage production of C.S. Lewis's The Screwtape Letters will perform here on Saturday, October 6, 2012 at 4:00 pm & 8:00 pm. Read more.

ChrisitoChrisito: Great venue for a concert

The Jazz Estate is one of The 15 Best Places for Performances in Milwaukee.

4. The Jazz Estate

8.4
2423 N Murray Ave (btwn E Thomas & E Greenwich), Milwaukee, WI
Jazz and Blues Venue · 24 tips and reviews

Jeff R.Jeff Redmon: Go to the Jazz Estate to see some amazing live music. Great atmosphere! Great staff! Read more.

Steven E.Steven Ehrhardt II: Live jazz on Thursday nights is always great! Check it out!!!

John D.John Dye: Live music most nights of the week.

Milwaukee Repertory Theater is one of The 15 Best Places for Performances in Milwaukee.

5. Milwaukee Repertory Theater

9.4
108 E Wells St (N Water St), Milwaukee, WI
Theater · Juneau Town · 22 tips and reviews

Brittany L.Brittany Lyn: Amazing Othello performance!

Benjamin R.Benjamin Rowan: The Color Purple was out of this world! Top quality performances from truly professional actors. Everything about this place is professional. Lighting, costume, set design and live musicians as well!

VISIT MilwaukeeVISIT Milwaukee: Catch a show at the Rep, and after, talk about it with your date along the Riverwalk!

BMO Harris Pavilion is one of The 15 Best Places for Performances in Milwaukee.

6. BMO Harris Pavilion

7.7
(at Henry Maier Festival Park), Milwaukee, WI
Amphitheater · Historic Third Ward · 16 tips and reviews

Karen B.Karen Boese: Nice job double booking WHOLE row for Journey Concert here.

Karen B.Karen Boese: Nice job double booking WHOLE row for Journey Concert!

James S.James Smith: Great concerts to enjoy.

The Rave / Eagles Club is one of The 15 Best Places for Performances in Milwaukee.

7. The Rave / Eagles Club

7.6
2401 W Wisconsin Ave (at N 24th St), Milwaukee, WI
Music Venue · Avenues West · 82 tips and reviews

Michelle C.Michelle Clevers-Hermann: Holds awesome concerts!

Dave L.Dave Larmann: Pretty cool concert venue for those who are into electronic or rock music. You'll get a lot of big bands to come through, and there are multiple stages/arenas to check out. Affordable and close!

Todd W.Todd Witt: Great concerts great fights

Oriental Theatre is one of The 15 Best Places for Performances in Milwaukee.

8. Oriental Theatre

9.1
2230 N Farwell Ave (E North Ave), Milwaukee, WI
Movie Theater · Lower East Side · 41 tips and reviews

Robert D.Robert Dumville: 7pm shows on Friday get you a classic organ concert before the show in the center theater!

Julie I.Julie I: Best popcorn on the planet and a beautiful old theater to boot. Enjoy the organ concert before the Fri and Sat 7 pm shows to get the whole experience.

Tiffany T.Tiffany Tresemer: See a live performance of the Rocky Horror Picture Show every 2nd Saturday of the month.

Anodyne Coffee Company is one of The 15 Best Places for Performances in Milwaukee.

9. Anodyne Coffee Company

9.2
224 W Bruce St, Milwaukee, WI
Coffee Shop · Walker's Point · 29 tips and reviews

Steve H.Steve Haze: Place serves mke beer and will be serving wine. Also has a stage for performances and plenty of space inside. Great location and the best coffee in Milwaukee.

Scott B.Scott Blanchard: Really cool place with great coffee & atmosphere. Couple of tap beers, too, and live music some nights.

Hannah N.Hannah Nou: Trendy, hip, spacious atmosphere. Stage for live music. Obv great coffee

Caroline's Jazz Club is one of The 15 Best Places for Performances in Milwaukee.

10. Caroline's Jazz Club

7.8
401 S 2nd St (Florida), Milwaukee, WI
Jazz and Blues Venue · Walker's Point · 17 tips and reviews

Kathryn H.Kathryn Hall: Adorable little jazz club...takes you back to the 1940s! $5 cover, strong drinks & great live jazz music!

Shannon B.Shannon Bridges: I recommend "The Good Life". The Live Music is Awesome!!!!!

MrCrackBerryMrCrackBerry: Best Live Music in the city! Open Blues Jam on Wednesday Nights, Open Jazz Jam on Thursday Nights. Paul Spencer Band on the weekends! Come check out this hidden Milwaukee gem.

Marcus Center For The Performing Arts is one of The 15 Best Places for Performances in Milwaukee.

11. Marcus Center For The Performing Arts

8.8
929 N Water St (State St), Milwaukee, WI
Theater · Juneau Town · 35 tips and reviews

Late Night M.Late Night Marquette: MSO Student Rush tickets are $12. Come one hour before all concerts to get them! Not valid on specials or one-night-only concert events. Don't forget to show your MUID!

Late Night M.Late Night Marquette: For the Milwaukee Ballet, students are eligible for half-price tickets for all performances the day of the show. Tickets are only available in person at the box office and subject to availability.

Ashley R.Ashley R: The "Theater Manager" is a royal jerk. Brought flowers for my teacher performing tonight and was harassed because Flowers aren't allowed in the concert hall? You've got to be kidding me.

Washington Park is one of The 15 Best Places for Performances in Milwaukee.

12. Washington Park

8.3
4420 W Vliet St (N. 40th St.), Milwaukee, WI
Park · Washington Park · 11 tips and reviews

Stan M.Stan Miller: The summer Jazz concert series at the bandshell is special. Read more.

J. W. B.J. W. Bell: Wednesday Night Concerts -- http://bit.ly/kS1Etp Read more.

ChrisitoChrisito: Be sure to check out the free summer concert series on Wednesday nights at 6:30 (July-August)

Skylight Music Theatre is one of The 15 Best Places for Performances in Milwaukee.

13. Skylight Music Theatre

8.5
158 N Broadway (Menomonee St), Milwaukee, WI
Theater · Historic Third Ward · 14 tips and reviews

MeganMegan: Come watch a great performance with fantastic actors, amazing costumes and all around great people. Remember my grandpa when you do. He used to be the head of the board before he passed away

Skylight Music TheatreSkylight Music Theatre: Stay for the Cabaret! After Friday and Saturday performances (excluding opening night) in the Cabot Theatre, join us upstairs for more entertainment in the Bar & Bistro. Free and open to the public.

Dimitri T.Dimitri Toscas: COSI opens today! A fun romantic comedy -- opera, in english -- lots of heavy petting...but what else would you expect from 1959! The cast is awesome. Rush on over!!

Helfaer Theatre is one of The 15 Best Places for Performances in Milwaukee.

14. Helfaer Theatre

8.4
525 N 13th St, Milwaukee, WI
Theater · Marquette · 7 tips and reviews

Mykl N.Mykl Novak: "Head to the Helfaer Theatre for a student performance" - from the top 100 things to do before graduating from Marquette University

Marco Polo R.Marco Polo Ramirez: Do you like theatre? If you said yes, then you've come to the right place. Come support Marquette students as they perform awesome plays and musicals Tickets are only $10 so don't be shy and stop by.

CarissaCarissa: The Helfaer Theatre is a wonderful place to see shows right on campus. Wednesday and Thursdays are student nights. $6 tickets for Wednesday and Thursday is date night. $12 for you and your date.

Miller High Life Theatre is one of The 15 Best Places for Performances in Milwaukee.

15. Miller High Life Theatre

8.6
500 W Kilbourn Ave, Milwaukee, WI
Performing Arts Venue · Kilbourn Town · 21 tips and reviews

Tony A.Tony A: The Distant Worlds concert here was amazing. Very friendly staff and there is really beautiful architecture inside.

Retro CampaignsRetro Campaigns: On October 14, 1912, Teddy Roosevelt was shot in the chest while campaigning for the presidency, but it didn’t stop him from delivering a speech here (back when it was known as Milwaukee Auditorium).

Paul S.Paul Stillmank: Try front row center - it's awesome!