2026 marks the 19th Festa Italiana!
Festa Italiana takes place in Milwaukee at Henry Maier Festival Park. The Italian Community Center organizes the annual celebration highlighting Italian culture and heritage, with live entertainment during the festivities.
Attendees watch Italian dance, participate in bocce, and attend the annual mass and procession. Food is available, and an “Italian Idol” singing competition is part of the event. The Italian Community Center supports charitable, educational, and cultural activities serving Italian Americans and the wider community.
2025 Lineup: The Russo Brothers • The Love Monkeys • The Dynamix • Jayne Taylor • Frank Lamphere & His Rat Pack Jazz Quintet
2024 Lineup: The Eddie Butts Band, Rebel Grace, The Florentine Opera, Jo Piazza, The Little Monsters