The Pabst Theater Group is talkin’ all that jazz this weekend, and they’ve already announced that they’ll continue to do so next year, as well.

Thursday marks the start of the fifth annual Fresh Coast Jazz Festival, and the Pabst Theater Group has already revealed that the fest will continue in 2025, on August 22nd and 23rd. The first wave of the two-day lineup has already been revealed, as well, featuring Everett Harp, Andy Snitzer, and Chris Standring.

The 2025 edition of the festival will also see the return of the Fresh Coast Cruise, The Pairing (at The Fitzgerald) which combines jazz music and a selection of wines, artist Q&A sessions and more. Next year’s festival will also see the return of The Night Cap after parties, featuring music, drinks, and a sophisticated, vintage feel.

As for this year’s festival, things begin on Thursday night with The Pairing, which will feature music from Dee Lucas and Marcus Adams at The Fitzgerald. Lucas will also perform aboard the Fresh Coast Cruise, which sets sail on Milwaukee’s waterways this Saturday afternoon, before the second night of top-tier jazz takes over the Pabst Theater. 

With five years of nationally recognized artists, the Fresh Coast Jazz Festival continues to build, drawing in fans from around North America. You can still purchase tickets for this year’s festival via the Pabst Theater Group website, and make sure you stay tuned to OnMilwaukee for even more concert announcements.

You can also check out our guide to who is hitting Brew City stages this month!