{"id":2452221,"date":"2026-06-10T01:29:53","date_gmt":"2026-06-10T01:29:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2452221"},"modified":"2026-06-10T01:29:53","modified_gmt":"2026-06-10T01:29:53","slug":"best-summer-concerts-in-manitowoc-and-two-rivers-in-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/best-summer-concerts-in-manitowoc-and-two-rivers-in-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Best summer concerts in Manitowoc and Two Rivers in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"\">\n<p><story-emphasis util-module-path=\"elements\/story\" section=\"entertainment\" link=\"\/entertainment\"\/><\/p>\n<hr class=\"colorbar\" style=\"background:#009bff\"\/>\n<h2 class=\"display-5 subhead spacer-small\">The lakeshore lineup includes Metro Jam, the July 3 Celebration, Concerts in the Park, Blues n\u2019 Brews and Sidewalk Prophets.<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"videoWrap\" class=\"spacer-large videoWrap\" style=\"position:relative\"><media-video video-id=\"90266254007\" title=\"Guide to summer events in Fond du Lac, Manitowoc, Oshkosh &amp; Sheboygan\" poster=\"https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2025\/07\/05\/PSHE\/84476471007-070425-man-fourth-of-julysubfest-gck-05.JPG?crop=2088,1176,x0,y573\" util-module-path=\"elements\/media\" placement=\"snow-video-story-priority\"><\/p>\n<div id=\"uwVideoPlaceholder\" slot=\"placeholder\" style=\"z-index:19;width:100%;padding-bottom:56.25%;position:relative\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"vidplaybtn\" style=\"display:-moz-box;display:-ms-flexbox;display:-webkit-flex;display:flex;background-color:rgba(0,0,0,.4);border:2px solid #fff;border-radius:80px;cursor:pointer;height:80px;width:80px;position:absolute;top:50%;left:50%;transform:translate(-50%,-50%);z-index:10\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"vidplayicon\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/appservices\/universal-web\/universal\/icons\/icon-play-alt-white.svg\" alt=\"play\" style=\"height:40px;margin:auto 18px auto 27px;width:40px\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div slot=\"videoDetails\" id=\"videoDetails\" class=\"videoDetails\" style=\"padding-top:8px;padding-bottom:8px\">\n<div id=\"videoDetailsContainer\" class=\"videoDetailsContainer\" hidden=\"\">\n<p>Guide to summer events in Fond du Lac, Manitowoc, Oshkosh &amp; Sheboygan<\/p>\n<p>A month-by-month short-list guide to festivals, fairs and community events in Fond du Lac, Manitowoc, Oshkosh and Sheboygan for summer 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Wochit, Brandon Reid<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/media-video><\/div>\n<p><story-highlights class=\"spacer-small column ten-column no-gutter\" util-module-path=\"elements\/story\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Several free outdoor concerts and music festivals are scheduled for the Manitowoc area this summer.<\/li>\n<li>The 47th annual Metro Jam will feature Grammy winner Sonny Landreth as the headliner.<\/li>\n<li>Manitowoc&#8217;s July 3 Celebration will include live music, food trucks and benefit a local cancer charity.<\/li>\n<li>A variety of other musical events, including the Concerts in the Park series, are planned through early September.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/story-highlights><partner-banner util-module-path=\"elements\/partner\" class=\"spacer-large\" min-height=\"390\" fluid=\"\" outstream=\"\"\/>\n<p>MANITOWOC \u2013 Summertime and outdoor concerts go hand in hand.<\/p>\n<partner-banner util-module-path=\"elements\/partner\" class=\"spacer-large\" min-height=\"600\" fluid=\"\" outstream=\"\" momentum=\"\"\/>\n<p>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=\"related-link\"><span class=\"exclude-from-newsgate\"><strong style=\"margin-right:3px\">&#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=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u2018Backrooms\u2019 brings Oshkosh liminal horror to film<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2 wp-block-heading\">Metro Jam 2026<\/h2>\n<p><media-image image-set=\"https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2026\/01\/23\/PMAC\/88320324007-sonny-landreth-by-robley-dupleix-22-horiz.jpg bestCrop, https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2026\/01\/23\/PMAC\/88320324007-sonny-landreth-by-robley-dupleix-22-horiz.jpg?crop=2597,1947,x174,y0 4:3, 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class=\"related-link\"><span class=\"exclude-from-newsgate\"><strong style=\"margin-right:3px\">Summer swimming: <\/strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.htrnews.com\/story\/life\/2026\/06\/02\/best-places-to-swim-outdoors-manitowoc-two-rivers-summer-2026\/90357010007\/\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Our list of the best places in Manitowoc County to swim this summer<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Metro Jam is a free event, featuring national, regional and local acts presented at Washington Park in downtown Manitowoc.<\/p>\n<p><media-gallery-promo asset-id=\"84302327007\" class=\"column ten-column no-gutter spacer-large\"\/><\/p>\n<p>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<partner-banner util-module-path=\"elements\/partner\" fluid=\"\" bottom=\"\" lazy=\"\" class=\"spacer-large\" min-height=\"390\" outstream=\"\"\/>\n<p>This year\u2019s lineup includes the following:<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"presto-h3 wp-block-heading\">Friday, June 19<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>5:30 p.m.: The Jim and Rick Show, Live \u2014 WOMT 100<\/li>\n<li>6:30 p.m.: The Fordney Brothers Band\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>8:30 p.m.: Psycho Logic<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"presto-h3 wp-block-heading\">Saturday, June 20<\/h3>\n<p><media-image image-set=\"https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2026\/02\/27\/PMAC\/88897419007-the-handcuffs-2.jpg bestCrop, https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2026\/02\/27\/PMAC\/88897419007-the-handcuffs-2.jpg?crop=510,383,x0,y0 4:3, https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2026\/02\/27\/PMAC\/88897419007-the-handcuffs-2.jpg?crop=341,453,x76,y0 3:4, https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2026\/02\/27\/PMAC\/88897419007-the-handcuffs-2.jpg?crop=510,287,x0,y0 16:9\" image-alt=\"\" credit=\"Provided by Bob Mittnacht\" caption=\"The Handcuffs plays Manitowoc's Metro Jam June 20.\" orientation=\"horizontal\" class=\"spacer-large\" util-module-path=\"elements\/media\"\/><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Noon: Dan Walkner and Derek Pritzl<\/li>\n<li>1:15 p.m.: White Dry Pages<\/li>\n<li>2:30 p.m.: Biff Hansen and The Works<\/li>\n<li>4 p.m.: Elephonic<\/li>\n<li>5:30 p.m.: The Handcuffs<\/li>\n<li>7 p.m.: Parker Barrow<\/li>\n<li>8:30 p.m.: Sonny Landreth<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2 wp-block-heading\">Manitowoc July 3 Celebration brings music, food trucks and riverfront fun<\/h2>\n<partner-inline util-module-path=\"elements\/partner\" class=\"spacer-large\" placement=\"native-article_link\" sizes=\"[[300, 250], [3, 3]]\" min-height=\"250\" fluid=\"\" outstream=\"\"\/>\n<p>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>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<partner-banner util-module-path=\"elements\/partner\" fluid=\"\" bottom=\"\" lazy=\"\" class=\"spacer-large\" min-height=\"600\" outstream=\"\" momentum=\"\"\/>\n<p>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<partner-inline util-module-path=\"elements\/partner\" placement=\"native-article_link\" sizes=\"[[300, 250], [3, 3]]\" min-height=\"250\" fluid=\"\" outstream=\"\"\/>\n<p>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><cta-atoms-container-inline util-module-path=\"elements\/cta\" class=\"spacer-large\"\/><\/p>\n<p>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=\"presto-h2 wp-block-heading\">Free Concerts in the Park and Manitowoc Marine Band dates to know<\/h2>\n<p>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<partner-banner util-module-path=\"elements\/partner\" fluid=\"\" bottom=\"\" lazy=\"\" class=\"spacer-large\" min-height=\"390\" outstream=\"\"\/>\n<p>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>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>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>Other Concerts in the Park performances include the following:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>June 11: Wine on Friday<\/li>\n<li>July 26: Lakeshore Wind Ensemble<\/li>\n<li>July 30: Clipper City Chordsmen<\/li>\n<li>Aug. 20: Dr. Bombay<\/li>\n<li>Aug. 27: Dave Steffen Band<\/li>\n<li>Sept. 3: The Taxmen<\/li>\n<li>The Two Rivers Community Band will perform June 18, July 9, Aug. 6 and Aug. 13.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<partner-banner util-module-path=\"elements\/partner\" fluid=\"\" bottom=\"\" lazy=\"\" class=\"spacer-large\" min-height=\"390\" outstream=\"\"\/>\n<p>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=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>June 18: \u201cAll Creatures Great and Small\u201d<\/li>\n<li>July 16: \u201cHeroes and Villains\u201d<\/li>\n<li>July 23: \u201cOn the Road Again\u201d<\/li>\n<li>July 31: \u201cKids and Family Night\u201d<\/li>\n<li>Aug. 12: \u201cSousa on the Road\u201d will be performed at the VFW grounds in Mishicot, 314 W. Main St.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<partner-inline util-module-path=\"elements\/partner\" class=\"spacer-large\" placement=\"native-article_link\" sizes=\"[[300, 250], [3, 3]]\" min-height=\"250\" fluid=\"\" outstream=\"\"\/>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2 wp-block-heading\">Blues n&#8217; Brews and Sidewalk Prophets round out the lakeshore music lineup<\/h2>\n<p>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>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<partner-banner util-module-path=\"elements\/partner\" fluid=\"\" bottom=\"\" lazy=\"\" class=\"spacer-large\" min-height=\"390\" outstream=\"\"\/>\n<p>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>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><em>Contact reporter Patti Zarling at <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"mailto:pzarling@usatodayco.com\">pzarling@usatodayco.com<\/a> or call 920-606-2575.<\/em><\/p>\n<lit-timestamp class=\"column ten-column no-gutter spacer-small\" slot=\"timestamp\" publishdate=\"2026-06-09 16:01:51.4513904 +0000 UTC\" updatedate=\"2026-06-09 16:01:51.4513904 +0000 UTC\"\/><\/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.htrnews.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The lakeshore lineup includes Metro Jam, the July 3 Celebration, Concerts in the Park, Blues n\u2019 Brews and Sidewalk Prophets. 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