2026 Season at Phantom Junction Stage
The 2026 concert season is bringing an incredible lineup of live music, community events, and nights you won’t want to miss. From high-energy rock bands and crowd-favorite country acts to blues, bluegrass, jazz, and tribute performances, this season is shaping up to be one of our best yet.
Whether you’re a longtime fan or joining us for the first time, there’s nothing quite like spending a summer evening in Mukwonago with great music, great people, and the kind of atmosphere that brings the whole community together.
Bring your lawn chairs, gather your family and friends, and get ready for nights filled with music, memories, and nonstop fun under the stars.
The countdown to the 2026 season starts now. Stay tuned for the full lineup and event dates coming soon.
Food Truck Schedule Coming Soon!
Food Truck Schedule Coming Soon!
Mukwonago Area School Bands
Mukwonago Area School Bands
Support your local Mukwonago students as they perform and kick off the 2026 season! Performances by Park View Middle School and Mukwonago High School bands.
Dirty Boogie
Dirty Boogie
"This party is just getting started!!" is something you're bound to hear at a Dirty Boogie show. Between current hits and classics, this band plays it all. From Journey to the Black Eyed Peas. Make plenty of room on the dance floor with these guys. This hot trio has brought their show to festivals and clubs across Wisconsin including: Summerfest, State Fair, Milwaukee Ale House, and Miller Park. A fun, energetic, entertaining show is what you'll get every time with this band. So remember, when Dirty Boogie is in the house you'll know "This party is just getting started!!"to follow
The Milbillies
The Milbillies
Experience the raw energy of The MilBillies, Milwaukee’s award-winning bluegrass powerhouse. Blending traditional roots with a progressive edge, this high-energy group delivers what they proudly call “hot, dirty bluegrass” — a wall of sound packed with incredible musicianship, rich harmonies, and nonstop stage presence. Known for their action-packed live performances and festival-favorite status across the Midwest, The MilBillies bring a bold, foot-stomping sound that will have the whole crowd moving. Bring your lawn chairs, gather your friends, and join the community for a night of unforgettable live music under the stars.
Outdoor Movie Night!
Zootopia 2
Follows detectives Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde investigating a conspiracy involving a mysterious reptile fugitive, Gary DeSnake. They explore new areas of the city to uncover truths about Zootopia's founding, facing a powerful family behind a sinister gentrification scheme.
Hypnotized (Fleetwood Mac)
Hypnotized
Take a trip back to the iconic sound of the ’70s with Hypnotized, a stunning tribute to Fleetwood Mac. Featuring soaring vocals, rich harmonies, and all the unforgettable hits you know and love, this talented group beautifully captures the spirit of one of rock’s most legendary bands. From Dreams and Go Your Own Way to fan-favorite deep cuts, it’s a night of nostalgia, timeless music, and sing-along moments you won’t want to miss. Bring your lawn chairs, gather your friends, and join the Mukwonago community for an unforgettable evening under the stars.
MUKWONAGO PLAYERS
Mukwonago VIllage Players
2025-2026 marks the 53rd season that The Village Players has been entertaining audiences of all ages. Throughout our years we have provided Mukwonago families with a place to express their creativity and gifts on and offstage.
Performance:
Musical Mixed Tape - Broadway classics and crowd favorites
Touch a Truck
FREE fun, family friendly event where the young and young at heart have a chance to touch, sit in, and learn about these large trucks and heavy duty machinery they see throughout their community. Kids will have the chance to sit in the driver's seat, take photos, and learn about how each vehicle works.
Kay's Dance Studio Performs followed by The Rock Shop Bands
6:00PM - Kay's Academy of Dance will proudly showcase its two performance teams—Dancers in Motion and Kids in Motion—at Phantom Junction Stage. These talented groups have performed across the country, including appearances at Disney World, New York City, and for the Milwaukee Bucks, Milwaukee Wave, and Milwaukee Brewers. The Academy is thrilled to take part in this exciting local event.
7:00PM - Following the dancing, our local Rock Shop will perform music by their own bands. Come support your local talent!
Brew City Big Band
Brew City Big Band
Step back into the golden age of swing with Brew City Big Band, a talented ensemble bringing timeless jazz, big band favorites, and lively brass-filled performances to the stage. Known for their rich sound and infectious energy, this Southeast Wisconsin group creates an unforgettable evening of music that’s perfect for dancing, relaxing, and enjoying with friends. Bring your lawn chairs, bring your dancing shoes, and join the community for a night of classic live entertainment you won’t want to miss.
ShotGun Jane
ShotGun Jane
Shotgun Jane brings powerhouse energy, standout vocals, and a dynamic stage show that feels more like a full-scale rock concert than your average live performance. Based out of Janesville, Wisconsin, this high-energy six-piece band has built a strong following across Wisconsin and Illinois with an exciting blend of pop, rock, and country hits.
Known for their fun, crowd-engaging performances and top-tier production, every show is designed to keep the audience on its feet and dancing all night long. From carefully crafted setlists to an impressive visual stage experience, Shotgun Jane delivers a show fans will want to see again and again.
You never know who might join them on stage, making every performance a little different and every night one to remember.
Mukwonago Fireworks!
Join us at Phantom Junction Stage for an unforgettable display of fireworks following the day’s musical acts and festivities.
Fireworks provided by the Phantom Lakes Management District.
Classic Car Show
Cruise into the Past at Our Local Classic Car Show!
Join us for a family-friendly day of chrome, curves, and classic style as vintage vehicles from every era roll into town. Enjoy live music, local food vendors, and the chance to connect with car enthusiasts from across the area. Whether you’re a collector, a gearhead, or just love the nostalgia, there’s something for everyone!
Odd Man Out
Odd Man Out
Odd Man Out is a high-energy rock and alternative cover band that knows how to keep the crowd going. Featuring seasoned musicians and a dynamic stage presence, the band delivers crowd favorites spanning the ‘60s through today.
Their setlist brings together iconic hits from AC/DC, Queen, The Beatles, Tom Petty, and Creedence Clearwater Revival, alongside modern favorites from Green Day, Foo Fighters, Chris Stapleton, and The Black Keys.
From packed bars and private parties to festivals and community events, Odd Man Out brings the perfect mix of energy, nostalgia, and sing-along hits to every stage.
The Ramble
The Ramble
Take a walk through country music with The Ramble, Southern Wisconsin’s award-winning country band bringing all the hits you know and love. With a sound rooted in the best of ’90s and 2000s country, their high-energy live show features favorites from Garth Brooks, Travis Tritt, Alan Jackson, Brooks & Dunn, alongside today’s stars like Luke Combs and Chris Stapleton. Fresh off winning the 2024 Hodag Country Festival Band Championship, The Ramble delivers a crowd-pleasing night of country favorites, sing-alongs, and nonstop fun. Bring your lawn chairs, gather your friends, and join the Mukwonago community for an unforgettable evening under the stars.
Local Band Showcase
Organized by Mukwonago’s own Rock Shop, this is a night to enjoy local talent. All local talent acts are welcome.
Outdoor Movie Night!
Hoppers
Hoppers is a Pixar animated sci-fi comedy about Mabel, an animal-loving college student who uses experimental technology to transfer her consciousness into a lifelike robotic beaver. To save a local forest glade from destruction, she infiltrates the animal kingdom, learning the complexities of nature while battling a human threat.
Classic Car Show
Cruise into the Past at Our Local Classic Car Show!
Join us for a family-friendly day of chrome, curves, and classic style as vintage vehicles from every era roll into town. Enjoy live music, local food vendors, and the chance to connect with car enthusiasts from across the area. Whether you’re a collector, a gearhead, or just love the nostalgia, there’s something for everyone!
Smooth Blues Band
Smooth Blues Band
Smooth Blues Band is a seasoned Waukesha County group of highly talented musicians dedicated to bringing the best of blues to Southeast Wisconsin. Known for their rich sound and engaging performances, they deliver a wide variety of blues favorites that resonate with every crowd.
A familiar name at local clubs, wine bars, festivals, and venues throughout the region, Smooth Blues Band brings experience, soul, and timeless blues energy to every performance.
5 Card Studs
5 Card Studs
Get ready for an unforgettable night with Five Card Studs — not just a band, but an experience. Bringing a Las Vegas-style revue feel to the stage, this powerhouse group delivers over-the-top performances packed with the AM gold hits, disco favorites, pop classics, and rock sing-alongs everyone loves. From the ’60s and ’70s through timeless crowd favorites, they know exactly how to keep the dance floor full and the energy high all night long. Come out, bring your friends, and get ready for a show you won’t forget.
MUKWONAGO PLAYERS
Mukwonago Village Players
This year marks the 54rd season that The Village Players has been entertaining audiences of all ages. Throughout our years we have provided Mukwonago families with a place to express their creativity and gifts on and offstage.
Performance:
Once Upon a Disney Sing Along
BAMM
BAMM
BAMM (Bo Allen Messer Music) is quickly becoming one of Wisconsin’s rising live acts, bringing a powerful blend of Americana, roots rock, blues, and Southern-inspired grooves to every stage. Led by singer-songwriter Bo Allen Messer, this dynamic group combines soulful vocals, standout musicianship, and high-energy live improvisation that keeps audiences engaged from the first song to the last.
With a growing regional following, an acclaimed debut album, and over 100 shows already under their belt, BAMM delivers a rich, crowd-pleasing sound perfect for a summer night of live music. Bring your lawn chairs, gather your friends, and join the community for an unforgettable evening under the stars.
Fat Side Up
Fat Side Up
Fat Side Up brings the best of classic rock and ’90s favorites to the stage with a high-energy sound that keeps the crowd singing along all night long. Based out of Milwaukee, this crowd-favorite cover band delivers the iconic hits you know and love, making it the perfect soundtrack for a fun summer evening. Bring your lawn chairs, gather your friends, and join the community for a night of live music under the stars.
9/11 Memorial
9/11 Memorial
Join Phantom Junction Stage on September 11th for a special 9/11 Memorial as we come together as a community to honor and remember those we lost, the heroes who served, and the resilience of our nation. All are welcome to attend this meaningful evening of reflection, remembrance, and unity.
Cherry Pie
Cherry Pie
Returns to Phantom Junction Stage for a fun, family-friendly band with 20+ yrs of experience, playing the biggest rock hits. Cherry Pie takes arena-size rock, with all of its confetti, pyrotechnics, big screens, strobes and fashion, and squeezes it into a nightclub setting. It's the return to the days when songs like Warrant's "Cherry Pie" weren't written to save the world, but to win over "Girls, Girls, Girls."The thrill of live music without the fear of hearing anything new!
Cherry Pie
Cherry Pie
Returns to Phantom Junction Stage for a fun, family-friendly band with 20+ yrs of experience, playing the biggest rock hits. Cherry Pie takes arena-size rock, with all of its confetti, pyrotechnics, big screens, strobes and fashion, and squeezes it into a nightclub setting. It's the return to the days when songs like Warrant's "Cherry Pie" weren't written to save the world, but to win over "Girls, Girls, Girls."The thrill of live music without the fear of hearing anything new!
Outdoor Movie Night!
E.T.
Join us for a classic! "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial" is a 1982 science fiction film directed by Steven Spielberg about a lonely boy who befriends an alien stranded on Earth. The film follows the boy, Elliott, as he hides E.T. from government agents and helps him return home.
The BriTins
On February 9, 1964, America would be introduced to a phenomenon that would ultimately change rock and roll forever.
That group was called The Beatles. Milwaukee's very own BriTins recreate the era that influenced so many top groups and artists today.
Join The BriTins as they play hits from the Fab Four, from "Love Me Do" to "Let It Be".
Follow along on a Magical Mystery Tour of sights and sounds through that remarkable era of the 1960's, recreated on authentic Beatles gear.
Sam Grady
Sam Grady
returns to Phantom Junction Stage. She is a singer songwriter from the greater Milwaukee area. Her main musical influences include artists such as First Aid Kit, Brandi Carlile, and Jade Bird. In 2017, she released her first EP titled “Goodnight Memories” and has performed on stages at Summerfest, High Noon Saloon, and Walkers Point Music Hall.
Classic Car Show featuring The Hitmen
The Hit Men
The Hit-Men is a Wisconsin-based, 5-pc variety band of dedicated musicians, combining decades of experience, masterful showmanship, and superb talent. With a unique blend of classic covers ranging from old Soul to up-beat Country, they’re sure to get you dancing out on the floor, no matter the event!
Cruise into the Past at Our Local Classic Car Show!
Join us for a family-friendly day of chrome, curves, and classic style as vintage vehicles from every era roll into town. Enjoy live music, local food vendors, and the chance to connect with car enthusiasts from across the area. Whether you’re a collector, a gearhead, or just love the nostalgia, there’s something for everyone!
BINGO!
Join us for a fun night of bingo. Cards will be available for purchase ($3 each or 4 for $10). One game, one play. New card every game. Assorted games including regular, patterns and blackout, BINGO. Bring your daubers! Cash prizes!
Mukwonago Fireworks!
Join us at Phantom Junction Stage for an unforgettable display of fireworks following the day’s musical acts and festivities.
Fireworks provided by the Phantom Lakes Management District.
RAIN DAY will be July 5th.
Stetsin & Lace
Stetsin & Lace
Stetsin & Lace is a dynamic hard hitting country rock band. Featuring both male and female lead vocals which take you on a journey you wont soon forget. Whether performing your favorite boot stomping country hits or high energy pop anthems that get the crowd on their feets, their state-of-the-art production lifts their show to new heights! Wisconsins Ultimate Party Band!
Cold Sweat & Brew City Horns
Cold Sweat
Cold Sweat is an 8 piece dance band, featuring a 4 piece rock solid rhythm section and a super tight 3 piece horn section, lead by incredible vocalists, playing Funk, R&B, Soul, Dance, Rock & Pop.
Influences: Earth, Wind & Fire, Tower of Power, Sting, Peter Gabriel, Kool & The Gang, Michael Jackson, Aretha Franklin, Chicago, and Chaka Khan.
Mount Olive
Mount Olive
The audience is packed, the band fires up, and the crowd starts singing along to some of the best high-powered rock songs from today and recent decades. Mt. Olive, a premier Milwaukee-based top-drawing festival band since 1994, is at it again keeping the crowd energized and bartenders ringing the till.
Expect high-flying vocal harmonies, blazing guitar solos, driving bass lines, chest-thumping drums, and top-tier production. We're taking the show to the next level and we're bringing you with us!
Kay's Dance Studio Performs followed by The Rock Shop Bands
6:00PM - Kay's Academy of Dance will proudly showcase its two performance teams—Dancers in Motion and Kids in Motion—at Phantom Junction Stage. These talented groups have performed across the country, including appearances at Disney World, New York City, and for the Milwaukee Bucks, Milwaukee Wave, and Milwaukee Brewers. The Academy is thrilled to take part in this exciting local event.
7:00PM - Following the dancing, our local Rock Shop will perform music by their own bands. Come support your local talent!
Touch a Truck
FREE fun, family friendly event where the young and young at heart have a chance to touch, sit in, and learn about these large trucks and heavy duty machinery they see throughout their community. Kids will have the chance to sit in the driver's seat, take photos, and learn about how each vehicle works.
Comedy Sportz
Comedy Sportz
Comedy Sportz is the original home for improv comedy in Milwaukee. The traditional format of a ComedySportz match features two teams of improvisational performers ("Players"), competing in various rounds, using improv games and performing scenes. Audience members judge the results and award points as directed by the Referee. In every match, a ComedySportz referee monitors the action, awarding points, and administering Fouls as necessary. The flavor is somewhat like the television show Whose Line Is It Anyway?, though the ComedySportz organization precedes that show's debut by 4 years. The CSz format is a more competitive and For Everyone (content-wise) version of the Theatresports format, which preceded ComedySportz by 7 years.
Mukwonago Area School Jazz Bands
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER. NEW DATE TBD.
Performing:
Support your local Mukwonago students as they perform and kick off the 2025 season! Performances by Park View Middle School and Mukwonago High School jazz bands.
Black Cow
Black Cow - A Steely Dan Revue
Top Milwaukee musicians reel in the jazzy side of Steely Dan with their own takes on records like Aja.
Smart Mouth
SMART MOUTH
is the region’s premier 2000’s band playing the soundtrack of 2000-today. With a100% billboard top-charting playlist, Smar Mouth plays the greatest hhits from the last 20+ years. See you on the dancefloor!
Radiation
Radiation
is a dynamic alternative hard rock band hailing from Southeast Wisconsin. A fusion of chunky guitar riffs, haunting violin melodies and powerful vocals, Radiation pushes boundaries, captivating audiences with their unique sound.
At the core of Radiation are two sisters, Lily Black and Olive Fritz. Lily's mesmerizing vocals and masterful guitar skills form the band's backbone, while Olive's virtuoso violin performance adds an electrifying dimension to their sound. The deep-rooted connection between Lily and Olive as sisters transcends into their music, creating a magnetic onstage chemistry that elevates their performance.
Adding depth and rhythm to the band is Tom Fritz, a seasoned musician who not only brings his skill as a drummer but also shares vocal duties with Lily. As the father of Lily and Olive, Tom brings familial harmony to Radiation's music, further enhancing their distinctive sound.
Radiation's performances are a testament to their collective artistry, blending the unconventional beauty of the violin with the raw intensity of hard rock.
Caribbean Eclipse
CARIBBEAN ECLIPSE STEEL DRUM BAND
can turn any event into a tropical party! From clubs to weddings, festivals to backyard barbecues, this band adds a touch of Caribbean class to any party or special event. The sounds of the steel drum will make you feel like you're actually in the islands! From Jimmy Buffett to Bob Marley, from Harry Belafonte and calypso classics to jazz standards, Caribbean Eclipse plays a wide variety of musical styles to satisfy every listener in their audience. Whether it's a high energy feature performance or light background music, this band will create the atmosphere you're looking for.
Cherry Pie
Cherry Pie
is a fun, family-friendly band with 20+ yrs of experience, playing the biggest rock hits. Cherry Pie takes arena-size rock, with all of its confetti, pyrotechnics, big screens, strobes and fashion, and squeezes it into a nightclub setting. It's the return to the days when songs like Warrant's "Cherry Pie" weren't written to save the world, but to win over "Girls, Girls, Girls."The thrill of live music without the fear of hearing anything new!
Ocean Rush
OCEAN RUSH
An eclectic and diverse group featuring pop, rock, jazz, R&B , contemporary Hawaiian, reggae, 70's & 80's to today as well as many classics. Ocean Rush is also the backing band for Hale O Malo Productions.
BAND MEMBERS:
Angel Cuevas - Lead Vocals & Ukulele
Malia Chow - Vocals and Guitar
Ray Liban- Keyboards & Vocals
Fernando Miselem- Bass & Vocals
Caroline Schweinert- Drums
Touch a Truck
FREE fun, family friendly event where the young and young at heart have a chance to touch, sit in, and learn about these large trucks and heavy duty machinery they see throughout their community. Kids will have the chance to sit in the driver's seat, take photos, and learn about how each vehicle works.
Comedy Sportz
Comedy Sportz
Comedy Sportz is the original home for improv comedy in Milwaukee. The traditional format of a ComedySportz match features two teams of improvisational performers ("Players"), competing in various rounds, using improv games and performing scenes. Audience members judge the results and award points as directed by the Referee. In every match, a ComedySportz referee monitors the action, awarding points, and administering Fouls as necessary. The flavor is somewhat like the television show Whose Line Is It Anyway?, though the ComedySportz organization precedes that show's debut by 4 years. The CSz format is a more competitive and For Everyone (content-wise) version of the Theatresports format, which preceded ComedySportz by 7 years.
Mukwonago Fireworks!
Join us at Phantom Junction Stage for an unforgettable display of fireworks following the day’s musical acts and festivities.
Fireworks provided by the Phantom Lakes Management District.
Road Crew
Road Crew
brings a high energy family friendly rock show to the country music genre. With professional production and attention to detail Road Crew is certain to keep the crowd dancing all night long.
The Madtown Mannish Boys
The Madtown Mannish Boys
are a Madison-based Blues band who are steeped in Chicago-style Blues, including artists like Muddy Waters, Junior Wells, Otis Spann, Paul Butterfield, and Little Walter. They perform with raw exuberance and driving rhythms that make you want to boogie. Some of their tunes are harmonica-driven, played with gritty fervor and intense energy. Others are soulful ballads, heavily influenced by the likes of Otis Redding and Sam Cooke. This mix of styles and genres makes for an entertaining and dynamic show that you won’t want to miss.
Kojo
Kojo
has been bringing da real riddim of the Caribbean to Milwaukee for years.Kojo has won six WAMI awards and has been nominated ten times. With members fresh out of the warm clear blue waters of the Caribbean sea, and hard hitting reggae beats, you can feel warm sand under your feet, a gentle island breeze on your cheek, and rastaman vibrations.
Dirty Boogie
Dirty Boogie
"This party is just getting started!!" is something you're bound to hear at a Dirty Boogie show. Between current hits and classics, this band plays it all. From Journey to the Black Eyed Peas. Make plenty of room on the dance floor with these guys. This hot trio has brought their show to festivals and clubs across Wisconsin including: Summerfest, State Fair, Milwaukee Ale House, and Miller Park. A fun, energetic, entertaining show is what you'll get every time with this band. So remember, when Dirty Boogie is in the house you'll know "This party is just getting started!!"
BEN JANZOW - LEAD VOCALS, GUITAR
ERIC MADUNIC - BASS,VOCALS
JUNIOR GAMEZ - DRUMS
Mukwonago Area School Bands & Choirs
Performing:
Support your local Mukwonago students as they perform from 5:30-8:30pm
Bad Medicine
BAD MEDICINE has been one of Milwaukee`s premier 80`s party rock bands since 2004. Popularity coming quickly with their high energy tribute to BON JOVI and the 80`s, BAD MEDICINE has been a regular at the very best of venues throughout Wisconsin,Iowa,and Illinois.
Tom Brusky Band
The Tom Brusky Band is an authentic, third-generation polka band from Milwaukee, carrying on the music of the great bands from the past.