{"id":2451656,"date":"2026-06-09T16:46:40","date_gmt":"2026-06-09T16:46:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2451656"},"modified":"2026-06-09T16:46:40","modified_gmt":"2026-06-09T16:46:40","slug":"metro-jam-and-more-music-events-hit-manitowoc-area-this-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/metro-jam-and-more-music-events-hit-manitowoc-area-this-summer\/","title":{"rendered":"Metro Jam and more music events hit Manitowoc area this summer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div data-article-body=\"true\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">MANITOWOC \u2013 Summertime and outdoor concerts go hand in hand.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Here\u2019s a list of some major concerts or music events in the lakeshore area you might want to add to your calendar. Then, grab a lawn chair and cooler and get ready!<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><span class=\"exclude-from-newsgate\"><strong>&#8216;Backrooms&#8217; movie review: <\/strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thenorthwestern.com\/story\/entertainment\/movies\/2026\/06\/01\/backrooms-movie-review-oshkosh-kane-parsons-found-footage-psychological-horror\/90354408007\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:\u2018Backrooms\u2019 brings Oshkosh liminal horror to film;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;\u2018Backrooms\u2019 brings Oshkosh liminal horror to film&quot;}\" class=\"link \">\u2018Backrooms\u2019 brings Oshkosh liminal horror to film<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">Metro Jam 2026<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-0 size-full\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-3 right-3 rounded-full bg-primary p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-primary\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"flex-none size-4 -scale-x-100 text-primary lg:size-6 [&amp;_path]:fill-current\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M3.1 3.1V11h1.8V6.314l5.392 5.393 1.415-1.414L6.313 4.9H11V3.1zm17.8 17.8V13h-1.8v4.686l-5.393-5.393-1.415 1.414 5.393 5.393H13v1.8z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed bottom-0 left-0 right-0 top-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-primary hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Sonny Landreth will headline Manitowoc&#8217;s 47th Metro Jam on June 20, 2026.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/entertainment\/music\/articles\/metro-jam-sets-2026-lineup-090107361.html\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:47th annual festival;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;47th annual festival&quot;}\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\">47th annual festival<\/a> and summer tradition is set for June 19-20.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Headlining this summer\u2019s lineup is Louisiana slide guitar icon, three-time Grammy nominee and 2026 Grammy winner Sonny Landreth.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><span class=\"exclude-from-newsgate\"><strong>Summer swimming: <\/strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/lifestyle\/articles\/list-best-places-manitowoc-county-095037305.html\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:Our list of the best places in Manitowoc County to swim this summer;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Our list of the best places in Manitowoc County to swim this summer&quot;}\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\">Our list of the best places in Manitowoc County to swim this summer<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Metro Jam is a free event, featuring national, regional and local acts presented at Washington Park in downtown Manitowoc.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Each year, Metro Jam brings a diverse lineup of music to the stage, including original and classic rock, pop, alt-country, roots, folk, blues, jazz, soul reggae, ska, bluegrass, indie and alternative.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">This year\u2019s lineup includes the following:<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"mb-4 text-lg font-bold\">Friday, June 19<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"mb-4\">\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">5:30 p.m.: The Jim and Rick Show, Live \u2014 WOMT 100<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">6:30 p.m.: The Fordney Brothers Band<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\"\/><\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"mb-4 text-lg font-bold\">Saturday, June 20<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"The Handcuffs plays Manitowoc's Metro Jam June 20.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"511\" height=\"454\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/5ikXhTLr4DrIIiKKfPp0Zw--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTg1MztjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/herald-times-reporter\/9295365f3610b8bf449af934fc616a48\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>The Handcuffs plays Manitowoc&#8217;s Metro Jam June 20.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ul class=\"mb-4\">\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Noon: Dan Walkner and Derek Pritzl<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">1:15 p.m.: White Dry Pages<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">2:30 p.m.: Biff Hansen and The Works<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\"\/>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\"\/>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\"\/>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">8:30 p.m.: Sonny Landreth<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">Manitowoc July 3 Celebration brings music, food trucks and riverfront fun<\/h2>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">These annual festivities coincide with the start of SubFest at the Wisconsin Maritime Museum and Manitowoc\u2019s multiday Fourth on the Shore Independence Day festivities.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The July 3 Celebration will take place on the city\u2019s riverfront at the Farmers&#8217; Market lot, 720 Quay St., near The Wharf.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Gates open at 4:30 p.m. July 3, and music starts at 6 p.m. Live performances will feature regional acts Road Trip and Smoke Road.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Dozens of food trucks and refreshment stations will be set up along the riverfront. A portion of refreshment sales at the main July 3 event will benefit Gumby\u2019s Club Fore a Cure, which supports families affected by cancer.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Admission is free, but carry-ins are not permitted. Large bags and backpacks are not allowed. Lawn chairs are permitted and encouraged in designated areas.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">Free Concerts in the Park and Manitowoc Marine Band dates to know<\/h2>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The Manitowoc Marine Band will perform at a free concert from 6 to 8 p.m. July 23 at Central Park West, 1717 W. Park St., Two Rivers.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Make it a night out, and bring a lawn chair and blanket to enjoy the music and atmosphere. Concessions and the craft and farmers&#8217; market will be available.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Since 1898, the Manitowoc Marine Band has brought together area musicians ranging from high school students to retirees, including amateurs and professionals. Each year, those collaborations culminate in a series of free local concerts.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">In the event of inclement weather, Central Park events will move to the J.E. Hamilton Community House gym across West Park Street.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Other Concerts in the Park performances include the following:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"mb-4\">\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\"\/>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">July 26: Lakeshore Wind Ensemble<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">July 30: Clipper City Chordsmen<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\"\/>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Aug. 27: Dave Steffen Band<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\"\/>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The Two Rivers Community Band will perform June 18, July 9, Aug. 6 and Aug. 13.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Other Marine Band performances, all from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Washington Park, 1115 Washington St., Manitowoc, include the following:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"mb-4\">\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">June 18: \u201cAll Creatures Great and Small\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">July 16: \u201cHeroes and Villains\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">July 23: \u201cOn the Road Again\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">July 31: \u201cKids and Family Night\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Aug. 12: \u201cSousa on the Road\u201d will be performed at the VFW grounds in Mishicot, 314 W. Main St.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">Blues n&#8217; Brews and Sidewalk Prophets round out the lakeshore music lineup<\/h2>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">A Blues n\u2019 Brews &#8220;fun-raising&#8221; event is set for 2 to 5:30 p.m. June 28 at Capitol Civic Centre, 913 S. Eighth St. This 21-and-older event in the Grand Lobby pairs live blues music with local craft beer and BBQ-style appetizers to support arts programming.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Grammy-winning keyboardist Dennis Wage leads the band with E.G. McDaniel, Craig Panosh, Jim Schwartz and Alex Wilson. Admission includes food and three drink tickets, plus raffle opportunities.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Acoustic \u201cSummer Nights\u201d 26 with Sidewalk Prophets is set for 7 p.m. Aug. 14 at the Franciscan Center for Music Education and Performance, 6751 Calumet Ave. Join Sidewalk Prophets for an intimate evening of music, stories and hope.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Since forming at Indiana\u2019s Anderson University, Sidewalk Prophets has earned five No. 1 songs, nine Top 5 radio singles and more than 240 million on-demand streams. It has shared its music with more than 2.5 million fans, performed historic shows at the Ryman Auditorium and the Grand Ole Opry.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><em>Contact reporter Patti Zarling at <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/entertainment\/music\/articles\/mailto:pzarling@usatodayco.com\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:pzarling@usatodayco.com;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;pzarling@usatodayco.com&quot;}\" class=\"link \">pzarling@usatodayco.com<\/a> or call 920-606-2575.<\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><em>This article originally appeared on Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter: <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.htrnews.com\/story\/entertainment\/music\/2026\/06\/09\/manitowoc-two-rivers-summer-concerts-2026-metro-jam-july-3\/90463221007\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:Best summer concerts in Manitowoc and Two Rivers in 2026;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Best summer concerts in Manitowoc and Two Rivers in 2026&quot;}\" class=\"link \">Best summer concerts in Manitowoc and Two Rivers in 2026<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.yahoo.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>MANITOWOC \u2013 Summertime and outdoor concerts go hand in hand. Here\u2019s a list of some major concerts or music events in the lakeshore area you might want to add to your calendar. 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