• Continuum 2026

    Kenilworth Square East Gallery 2155 N. Prospect Ave, Milwaukee, WI

    Continuum 2026 brings together two compelling exhibitions—one honoring the enduring influence of landscape through Kevin Giese’s work, and the other reflecting on the lasting impact of mentorship and cultural exchange through a historic UWM study abroad experience.

  • ChemLight 2026

    Kenilworth Square East, 4th Floor Gallery 2155 N. Prospect Ave., Milwaukee, WI

    Curated by advanced undergraduate and graduate students, this exhibition brings together traditional and experimental photographic techniques alongside images that investigate the nuanced use of light within the studio environment.

  • Printers Sin Fronteras

    Arts Center Gallery Theatre Building 2nd Floor | 2400 E. Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI

    Printers Sin Fronteras is a special collaboration and exhibition by artists who view communities without edges and are bound by curiosity, not geography. We are related by our shared passion and commitments to meaningful exchanges through printmaking and papermaking.

  • Woven Images

    Kenilworth Square East, 3rd Floor Gallery 2155 N. Prospect Ave., Milwaukee, WI

    Exhibition of selected hand-woven pieces from Fibers courses in the Department of Art & Design.

  • Sing Out! Tenor-Bass Festival

    Zelazo Center for the Performing Arts, Bader Hall 2419 E. Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI

    Sing Out brings together 750+ 9th-12th grade and 350+ 7th-8th grade tenor-bass singers from over 60 schools from around Wisconsin and Illinois. No advance preparation is required; students learn pieces at the festival and conclude the morning with the high school and middle school choirs singing for one another and together. Additional activities include performances by the UWM Tenor-Bass Choir and interest and reading sessions for directors.

  • Shadds Tone Orchestra

    Music Building, Recital Hall 2400 E. Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI

    UW-Milwaukee alumni, stone sculptor/painter SHADDSTONE©️ collaborates with alumni master percussionist Martin Shadd and friends, to present an experience of abstract/impressionism as music. The musical journey will be performed on unique and traditional instruments to create a series of “sound-escapes."

  • Fall Choral Showcase

    Zelazo Center for the Performing Arts, Bader Hall 2419 E. Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI
    Hybrid Event

    Join UWM's Bella Voce, Kameraden, Alta Voce, and Kameraden Plus choirs for their first performance of the year!

  • Fall Choral Invitational

    Zelazo Center for the Performing Arts, Bader Hall 2419 E. Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI
    Hybrid Event

    Join UWM's flagship Concert Chorale along with guest high school choirs for their first performance of the year!

  • Making Your Mark: A Day in the Life of an Art & Design Major

    Art Building 2400 E. Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Are you a high school student with a passion for the Arts? Whether you’re interested in Studio Art, Design, Art Education or Digital Arts, we have an exciting and informative event just for you. It’s called “Making Your Mark: A Day in the Life of an Art & Design Major,” and it’s completely FREE.

  • Company

    Theatre Building, Mainstage Theatre 2400 E. Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI

    Written by George Furth and Stephen Sondheim, Company is a game-changing musical that takes an honest look at modern adult relationships. A winner of six Tony Awards (Best Musical, Best Score, Best Lyrics and Best Book), the energetic score contains many of Stephen Sondheim's best known songs.

  • The Green Room and Beyond: A Day in the Life of a Theatre Student

    Theatre Building, Mainstage Theatre 2400 E. Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI

    Are you a high school student with a passion for theatre? Whether you're a seasoned performer, a behind-the-scenes enthusiast, or simply someone who loves the art of theatre (like all of us here!), we have an exciting event just for you. It's called "The Green Room and Beyond," and it's completely FREE.

  • Korea Day Celebration & Symphony Orchestra Concert

    Zelazo Center for the Performing Arts, Bader Hall 2419 E. Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI

    The Korean American Faculty & Staff Association at UWM and the Korean American Association of Milwaukee host the 2026 Milwaukee Korea Day (밀워키 한국의 날) Celebration & Concert.

  • Wind Ensemble & Symphony Band Concert

    Zelazo Center for the Performing Arts, Bader Hall 2419 E. Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI
    Hybrid Event

    Join the Department of Bands in the first concert of the new academic year.

  • Youth Wind Ensemble (UWAY) Season Opening Concert

    Zelazo Center for the Performing Arts, Bader Hall 2419 E. Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI
    Hybrid Event

    The UW-Milwaukee Youth Wind and Percussion Ensembles program kicks off the 2026-27 Concert Season with this afternoon performance!

  • UWM Pop Ensemble

    Music Building, Recital Hall 2400 E. Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI +1 more
    Hybrid Event

    UWM’s Pop Ensemble kicks off the fall with a fun, high-energy show in the Recital Hall. Expect a mix of pop, rock, R&B, and more, all backed by a live band. It’s a great chance to hear a variety of styles and see our singers bring their own personality to the stage.

  • Prelude: Day in the Life of a Music Major

    Zelazo Center for the Performing Arts, Bader Hall 2419 E. Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI

    Remember what it was like when you first picked up your instrument or sang in front of an audience? That moment was the beginning of your life as a musician. And now that your skills are strengthening in high school, it’s time to think about college as your next step to lifelong success in the music industry. See for yourself what it is like to be a music major at UW-Milwaukee.

  • African Dance to Ballet: A Day in the Life of a Dance Major

    Mitchell Hall, Room 341 3203 N. Downer Ave., Milwaukee, WI

    The UW-Milwaukee dance department invites high school student dancers to attend A Day in the Life of a Dance Major where attendees will be paired with a first year dance major to shadow a typical day’s activities as a student. Parents/guardians are welcome to join us for the morning welcome and the afternoon tour.

  • Lights, Camera, Action! A Day in the Life of Film & Animation Majors

    Kenilworth Square East, 4th Floor Gallery 2155 N. Prospect Ave., Milwaukee, WI

    Are you a high school student with a passion for film or animation? Whether you’re already experimenting with movie making and animating or you’re simply a curious film or animation buff, we’re hosting an exciting event that provides a glimpse inside of our Department of Film, Video, Animation & New Genres! Join us for a series of hands-on workshops for a taste of what it feels like to get creative at the Peck School of the Arts.

  • Film Department Faculty Nominated Student Screening & Celebration

    Mitchell Hall, Fine Arts Cinema Room B91 3203 N. Downer Ave., Milwaukee, WI

    Join the Department of Film, Video, Animation & New Genres as we celebrate the faculty-nominated student works created in the 25-26 academic year. Celebrated works feature students from Freshmen to Seniors and showcase various genres, topics and coursework created within department courses.

  • UW-Milwaukee Electroacoustic Event

    Music Building, Recital Hall 2400 E. Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI
    Hybrid Event

    The inaugural UW-Milwaukee Electroacoustic Event, presented by the Composition & Technology area and featuring performers Alex Weir and Jennifer Clippert, will be a one-day, two-concert mini-festival featuring composers, performers, and improvisers from across the Midwest engaging and innovating with electronics as a means of sonic expression.