East Town "Big Bang Boom!" Celebration 2026

who: YOU + hundreds of our closest friends ;)

what: "Big Bang Boom!" Celebration 2026 <3

where: Top floor of the beautiful Ascent MKE (700 E Kilbourn Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53202)

when: 6-11pm, Saturday, January 31, 2025 (the Saturday between playoffs + superbowl)

why: Arts – Culture – Community! We all love East Town’s free downtown Milwaukee events and want more!

how: East Town (Music in the Park, Inc.) Membership (see below)

Join our friends from Newland MKE, Johnson Financial Group, Downtown MKE / BID 21, Visit Milwaukee, Summerfest, Historic Third Ward, Westown, Downtown Neighborhood Association, City of Milwaukee, Cathedral Square Friends, Shepherd Express, neighbors, vendors, sponsors, local businesses, members and valued supporters to connect, celebrate + help shape the future of East Town.

We’ll raise a glass to celebrate our partners’ recent wins – and our own, including Bastille Days' Shepherd Express BEST OF MILWAUKEE AWARD for “Best Community Festival” + share in the excitement for the 2026 season of Bastille Days, Storm the Bastille, Jazz in the Park, Cathedral Square Market, Lebowski Fest (yes, we’re bringing it back!), Galentines Day 2026 (new!), Scare in the Square (new!), Cathedral Square Cars Show (new!) + much MUCH more!

Your $90 ticket includes live music, complimentary appetizers and drinks, a full (cash) bar + an East Town individual membership that provides priority access to our membership events, a strong local network and a voice in shaping our neighborhood.

Already an individual member? Your 2026 membership renewal is included in this ticket.

We want to make sure that anyone who wants to attend can make it! For those seeking sliding scale ticket options, reach out to us at [email protected].

Have a fun and unique name idea for this event? Email us: [email protected] with your creative event name by January 5th, 2026 to receive one free raffle entry (must be present to win). If your fabulous entry is selected, you’ll win 4 tickets, reserved VIP table, + mention in our event promotions (digital + print).

East Town is seeking sponsorship and in-kind support to help bring this event to life, including bar service sponsorship, entertainment support, volunteer participation and raffle donations, plus opportunities to serve as an Overall Event Sponsor and Food & Beverage Sponsor. Please visit our website + email [email protected] events for sponsorship.

This is a prime opportunity to showcase your brand to East Town’s engaged community members while directly supporting the vitality of downtown Milwaukee.

Reach out to [email protected] and let's talk!

East Town is a non-profit organization that provides free community events in Downtown MKE. Our funding is 100% dependent on sponsorship, donations (financial and in-kind), volunteers, profit-sharing + your membership.

Thank you Ascent MKE for hosting our celebration!

Thank you,

Interim Executive Director

East Town

*Individual membership level only. Renewal does not include business memberships.

Music in the Park, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) Public Charity; EIN 39-1588789

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