Bring your family to Civic Band Concerts in Waukesha this summer. All concerts are free and open to the public, thanks to the generous contributions of local businesses, organizations and individuals.  Come and enjoy a wide variety of music all summer during the Civic Band Concert Series featuring local musicians. The Civic Band has entertained the community since 1945 and each week features rousing marches and feature music from movies and/or musicals. A program the whole family will enjoy. Concerts begin at 8:00 p.m. unless otherwise noted.

Civic Band Concerts Waukesha 2024 Schedule

• June 15, 2024 – Shall We Dance?
  • They will feature tunes based on different forms of dance, including Albanian dance, selections from Suite of Old American Dances, and music from West Side Story.
  • Sponsored by: Ford Construction and Waukesha Iron & Metal
• June 20, 2024 – Old Time Concert in the Parks
  • They will turn back the clock and share some “Oldies and Goodies” from a bygone era. Selections include Sousa marches, Orpheus Overture, and Carnival of Venice.
  • Sponsored by: A Friend of the Civic Band
• June 27, 2024 – A Red, White, and Blue Tribute
  • Join the Waukesha Civic Band in a tribute salute with patriotic favorites including Fireworks, An Armed Forces Salute, and Semper Fidelis.
  • Sponsored by: White House of Music & Patrons of the Civic Band
• July 11, 2024 – A Mid-Winter Concert in July
  • Wear your stocking cap and gloves as the Civic Band presents a variety of winter favorites, including Sleigh Ride, selections from The Polar Express, and the January February March
• July 18, 2024 – Happy Anniversary Waukesha Civic Band
  • It has been 80 years since the first Civic Band concert in Waukesha. Join us to celebrate music through the decades including The Gillette B# March, Elegy for a Young American, and a few showtunes. Come early and enjoy a cupcake (while supplies last) to celebrate the band starting at 7:30 p.m.
  • Sponsored by: Century Fence Company
• July 25, 2024 – Jazz Express
  • Jazz Express is a 20 piece big band formed in 1979 based in Waukesha. This year they are featuring the Big Band Music of America’s Greatest Generation and beyond.
  • Sponsored by: Century Fence Company