Boerner Botanical Gardens in Hales Corners (9400 Boerner Dr.) is more than just a gorgeous Milwaukee County park (and the site of the wildly popular China Lights). It’s also a great place to take in a free concert every summer. Yep, Boerner’s delightful Concerts In The Garden series is back! And there are some solid acts in the 2026 lineup.
Sponsored by Wimmer Communities, Concerts In The Gardens take place on Thursdays, July 2 through August 20. Music begins at 6:30 p.m. and lasts until about 8:30 p.m. Food and drink will be available on-site (carry-ins are allowed, too), and there is no charge for the concerts or access to the gardens themselves after 6 p.m.
July 2
Concord Chamber Orchestra
July 9
The Jimmys
July 16
De La Buena
July 23
Icons Of County (Miranda Lambert, Zac Brown Band, Carrie Underwood covers)
July 30
Miles Nielsen And The Rusted Hearts
August 6
RESPECT (Aretha Franklin tribute)
August 13
Petty Kings (Tom Petty tribute)
August 20
Trippin Billies (Dave Matthews Band tribute)
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