Milwaukee’s ever-evolving festival calendar got a little bigger on Monday when fashion subscription startup Wantable, along with Milwaukee-based content creators and record label Hear Here Presents, announced the lineup for the 2024 edition of Wantable Fest. This will be the first publicly open edition of the festival, which was set to take place at the Wantable Cafe in 2023, albeit open to staff only.
This year’s festival will take place in Walker’s Point at the Wantable Cafe (123 Walker St.) and will feature eight acts on stage on Saturday, August 24. Minneapolis band Night Moves will headline a mostly Midwestern lineup alongside Milwaukee’s Old Pup and Chicago band Tobacco City. Milwaukee acts Dandy L. Freling and Vinyl Department will round out the local aspect of the indie-meets-country lineup.
“We’re proud to spotlight a core Wantable tradition and share it with the Milwaukee community this August,” Wantable President and CEO Jalem Getz said in a statement. “It’s exciting to share a part of our company with our neighbors and introduce Wantable to those who may not know us yet in this fun format.”
In addition to a full night of music, there will also be food truck offerings from Streetza Pizza, Fatty Patty Burgers, Pig Tailz, Petes Pops, Midwest Sad Sweets and Snacks, and more. Of course, Wantable Cafe will also have a selection of retail clothing and offer a glimpse into the subscription retailer’s style. The new festival is the intersection of music, fashion, and food. Free RSVPs and VIP tickets are available now through Eventbrite.
Of course, Wantable Fest is just the latest addition to the many festivals happening in Milwaukee this summer. Don’t forget to check out even more summer festivals in our handy guide, and you’ll find even more concerts in our live music guide.
