Music & Nightlife

Music & Nightlife
in Door County

Plenty of Live Music & Evening Entertainment

From outdoor music series, festivals, and seasonal events to live music venues, orchestral performances, musical theater, and even open-mic nights, the local music scene in Door County is alive and well. No matter what your musical preference, you’re sure to find a live performance that speaks to your soul.

Live Music & Concerts

Spring, fall, and winter all offer live music experiences, but summer is when Door County’s music scene is most active. 

Between festivals, events, outdoor concerts, orchestral and symphonic performances, and even farmers markets, there’s a venue or musical style for everyone, on just about any night of the week.

Check out this overview of summertime concerts, festivals, and events where you can hear some great live music.

Live Music & Concerts
Summertime Concerts in the Park

Summertime Concerts in the Park

Concerts in the Park are a beloved summer tradition in communities across the peninsula. Find family-friendly musical performances from a wide variety of bands and genres any night of the week. If you don’t see a community’s current music schedule, be sure to check their website as they become available early- to mid-spring. 

Ephraim
Mondays, 6 p.m.

Fish Creek
Fridays, 5 p.m.

Sister Bay
Wednesdays, 6 p.m.

Sturgeon Bay
Wednesdays, 7 p.m.

Egg Harbor
Thursdays, 5 p.m.

Baileys Harbor
Final Friday of Month, 5 p.m.

Nightlife in Door County

Need to kill before or after showtime? Grab an al fresco dinner, head to a bar or tavern, visit a new brewery or winery, see a drive-in movie, catch the sunset, or take a sunset sailboat tour to round out your night.

A sailboat on the water at sunset

Events & Entertainment in Door County

43 Events

  • Live Music at Parallel 44 – Billy Dave Sherman

    Live Music at Parallel 44 – Billy Dave Sherman

    Sat, Nov 14 From: 01:00 PM to 04:00 PM

    Parallel 44 Vineyard & Winery, Sturgeon Bay WI

    (920) 388-4400 Visit Website

    Food and DrinkIndoorLive Music

    Relax with local Wine, Live Music and Artisan Snacks. Grab a glass or bottle of wine, along with some of our specialty snacks, and take a seat, relax and enjoy live music!

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  • Karaoke Night at The Thirsty Cow Taphouse

    Karaoke Night at The Thirsty Cow Taphouse

    Sat, Nov 14 + 2 more dates From: 06:00 PM to 09:00 PM

    Thirsty Cow Taphouse, The, Baileys Harbor WI

    (920) 839-9991 Visit Website

    Food and DrinkIndoorLive Music

    Join us for Karaoke Night at The Thirsty Cow Taphouse, hosted by Sound Expressions Entertainment! Come to sing, drink, eat, or just to enjoy the show!

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  • Live Music at Brygga Plates & Pours

    Live Music at Brygga Plates & Pours

    Sat, Nov 14 + 6 more dates From: 07:00 PM to 10:30 PM

    Brygga Plates & Pours, Sturgeon Bay WI

    (920) 746-0700 Visit Website

    Food and DrinkLive Music

    Join us for Live Music tonight at 7:00pm – 10:00pm at Brygga Plates & Pours!

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  • Hello, Dolly!

    Hello, Dolly!

    Sat, Nov 14 – Nov 15 Starting: 07:00 PM

    Southern Door Community Auditorium, Brussels WI

    (920) 676-1920 Visit Website

    IndoorPerformancesTheater

    Filled with charisma and heart, this celebrated musical follows Mrs. Dolly Gallagher Levi – a widow, matchmaker, and professional meddler who “arranges things” – but everything changes when she decides that the…

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  • WRiTERS NiGHT

    WRiTERS NiGHT

    Thu, Nov 19 + 103 more dates Starting: 07:00 PM

    Holiday Music Motel, Sturgeon Bay WI

    (920) 743-5571 Visit Website

    IndoorLive MusicOther Events

    Songsters, jokesters and poets unite at this open mic for original work. Spectators and performers are welcome. No cover.WRiTERS’ NiGHT is an open mic for songwriters, poets, authors, comedians, and more held…

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  • CORKY SIEGEL IN CONCERT!

    CORKY SIEGEL IN CONCERT!

    Fri, Nov 20 Starting: 07:00 PM

    Holiday Music Motel, Sturgeon Bay WI

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    IndoorLive MusicPerformances

    Co-founder of the Siegel-Schwall Band, Chicago Blues Hall of Fame inductee, 2x Emmy winner, National Award-Winning Composer, sole pioneer of Chamber Blues and Symphonic Blues, known internationally as one of the world’s…

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  • Sturgeon Bay Tree Lighting

    Sturgeon Bay Tree Lighting

    Fri, Nov 20 Starting: 07:00 PM

    Community Foundation Square, Sturgeon Bay WI

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    Community CalendarFood and DrinkLive MusicOutdoor

    Join us for the Sturgeon Bay Tree Lighting on Friday, November 20, 2026! Enjoy holiday carolers along 3rd Avenue from 6–7 PM, along with live music by Josh Gregory, Mike Raye, Hervy…

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  • Proof

    Proof

    Fri, Nov 20 – Nov 22 + 3 more dates Starting: 07:00 PM

    Sturgeon Bay WI

    (920) 818-0816 Visit Website

    Arts and HumanitiesIndoorPerformancesTheater

    Catherine has spent years caring for her brilliant but unstable father, Robert. When he dies, she has more than grief to deal with: There’s her estranged sister, Claire, and Hal, a former…

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  • Holiday Sip & Shop

    Holiday Sip & Shop

    Sat, Nov 21 From: 12:00 PM / From: 12:00 PM to 04:00 PM

    Anchored Roots Vineyard & Winery, Egg Harbor WI

    (920) 868-4443 Visit Website

    FestivalsFood and DrinkIndoorLive MusicOutdoorTours

    Get in the Spirit of the Season! Featuring an array of local makers, bakers, and creatives!Tasting Room open 11a-5pWine Tastings, Flights, Bottles, and Glass Pours. Need help picking the perfect bottle to…

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  • Live Music at Parallel 44 – Good For The Soul

    Live Music at Parallel 44 – Good For The Soul

    Sat, Nov 21 + 1 more date From: 01:00 PM to 04:00 PM

    Parallel 44 Vineyard & Winery, Sturgeon Bay WI

    (920) 388-4400 Visit Website

    Food and DrinkIndoorLive Music

    Relax with local Wine, Live Music and Artisan Snacks. Grab a glass or bottle of wine, along with some of our specialty snacks, and take a seat, relax and enjoy live music!

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  • Live Music w/ David Freeborg

    Live Music w/ David Freeborg

    Sat, Nov 21 Starting: 08:00 PM

    Cherry Lanes Arcade Bar, Sturgeon Bay WI

    (920) 818-0093 Visit Website

    Food and DrinkIndoorLive MusicPerformances

    Enjoy live music at Cherry Lanes and have an evening full of fun! Come join us!

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  • Pre-Thanksgiving Party w/ Backstage Pass

    Pre-Thanksgiving Party w/ Backstage Pass

    Wed, Nov 25 Starting: 08:00 PM

    Cherry Lanes Arcade Bar, Sturgeon Bay WI

    (920) 818-0093 Visit Website

    Food and DrinkIndoorLive MusicPerformances

    Grab your favorite cousins and come catch up on all the family gossip while Backstage Pass plays your favorite tunes!!

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