Jazz in the Park is back in downtown Milwaukee for 2024. Here's what you need to know.

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

A crowd gathers at Jazz in the Park in 2016 in Milwaukee's Cathedral Square Park.

Jazz in the Park is back for 2024, although with a mute in its proverbial horn during the heart of summer.

The long-running free downtown concert series put on by the East Town Association starts its season June 6 and runs through August — with a three-week gap in July.

Here's what you need to know about Jazz in the Park's 2024 season.

Where is Jazz in the Park held?

Jazz in the Park, a free concert series presented by Johnson Financial Group, is staged in Cathedral Square Park, 520 E. Wells St.

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When is Jazz in the Park?

Jazz in the Park concerts start at 6 p.m. on Thursdays from June 6 to June 27, and from July 25 to Aug. 29. Happy hour in Cathedral Square Park starts at 5 p.m.

Wait — why is there such a big gap in the schedule for Jazz in the Park?

Blame it on the calendar and Milwaukee's crazy-busy summer of 2024.

The first Thursday in July is the Fourth of July. The next Thursday, July 11, is the first night of the East Town neighborhood's other big summer attraction — Bastille Days, which runs July 11-14 this year. And July 18 is the final night of the 2024 Republican National Convention, which is expected to cause traffic issues and other distractions.

Who's performing at Jazz in the Park in 2024, and when?

Here's this year's lineup:

June 6: Bonifas Electric Band featuring Brian Lynch
June 13: Septeto Charambó featuring Salsasobritas
June 20: The People Brothers Band
June 27: The Paul Spencer Band
July 25: The Stephen Hull Experience
Aug. 1: Fresh Coast Jazz Festival presents Marcus Adams & Friends
Aug. 8: Jazz Goes Dead: A Grateful Dead Night featuring Deadelijk
Aug. 15: Respect! A Tribute to the Queen of Soul
Aug. 22: Stephen Cooper & The Nobody Famous
Aug. 29: De La Buena

How much does it cost to go to Jazz in the Park?

Jazz in the Park is free.

Can you get food and drink at Jazz in the Park?

Organizers promise a curated drink menu as well as edibles from local food trucks. If you're feeling fancier, there also are Jazz in the Park Side Stage Experiences — including a private tent, special food offerings and more — available for up to six people for $80. See easttown.com for details.

Reminder: Jazz in the Park has a policy barring carry-in alcohol.

When did Jazz in the Park get started?

Jazz in the Park began in 1991. One of the area's longest-running and most popular free-music events, it typically draws more than 5,000 people to Cathedral Square Park.

Proceeds from the concert series support the event as well as other East Town Association events, including the Cathedral Square Market, Bastille Days and Milwaukee Oktoberfest.