Friday Night Live F.A.Q.
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Friday Night Live (FNL) is a free weekly summer music series in Downtown Waukesha featuring live bands at multiple outdoor stages, shopping, food, and family fun.
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Every Friday night from early June through late August, except on July 4th weekend.
Time: 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
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Stages and participating businesses are located throughout Downtown Waukesha. A full map and lineup are available at https://www.waukeshadba.com/friday-night-live.
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It’s completely free to attend and open to the public.
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We post the weekly lineup every Thursday at 10:00 AM on our Facebook page and website. You can also pick up printed brochures at participating Downtown businesses.
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Yes! Many Downtown restaurants offer to-go options perfect for walking with, and there’s often a featured food truck at the event.
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Yes, there is free street and ramp parking throughout Downtown. Please check signage for time limits and restrictions.
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Yes. Some downtown businesses offer facilities to customers.
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Absolutely! Friday Night Live is a great event for all ages, with music, shopping, and community spirit.
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Each stage is independently managed and responsible for booking their own performers. If you're a musician or band interested in playing, you’ll need to contact the stage directly. We recommend visiting https://www.waukeshadba.com/friday-night-live to identify the stage(s) you'd like to reach out to and connect with them individually.
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In cases of severe weather, updates will be posted on our Facebook page.
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Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome, but we ask owners to be mindful of crowds and clean up after their pets.
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For general questions, event information, or issues not related to band booking, please email us at fridaynightlive@waukeshadba.com. We're happy to help!
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Official FNL25 merch is available at select Downtown Waukesha businesses, including Distinktive Merch Co. and Burlap & Lace Marketplace.
Prefer to shop online? You can also order directly at:
👉 https://distinktivemerchco.chipply.com/FNL25
Items are made to order and available for pickup or shipping.