- Aug. 21, 2025 / Thursday 6:00 PM DOORS 5:00 PM The Pairing: A Wine Tasting Event
- Aug. 22, 2025 / Friday 6:00 PM DOORS 5:00 PM Featuring The Braxton Brothers, Everette Harp & Andy Snitzer, Jeff Lorber Fusion
- Aug. 23, 2025 / Saturday 1:00 PM Arrive For Boarding Before 12:30 PM Fresh Coast Cruise
- Aug. 23, 2025 / Saturday 6:00 PM DOORS 4:00 PM Featuring Kayla Waters, Chris Standring, Gerald Albright
Event Details
Join us for the sixth annual Fresh Coast Jazz Festival. August 21 – August 23 at the Pabst Theater in downtown Milwaukee. Fresh Coast is one of the country’s premiere smooth jazz festivals and it just keeps getting better! This year’s festival features performances by legendary smooth jazz stars and some of the hottest young talent in the game including Gerald Albright, Jeff Lorber Fusion, Chris Standring, Everette Harp, Andy Snitzer, Kayla Waters, The Braxton Brothers and more! Plus, as always, you will enjoy great events like The Pairing (our concert and wine tasting event featuring the music of Sade) and the ever-popular Fresh Coast Cruise.
It all happens in the city that National Geographic called one of the top 25 places in the world to visit. You don’t want to miss this weekend of great music, wine, people and fun! Plus, you get to do good while having fun because festival proceeds go to support scholarships, school music programs and healthcare initiatives. It truly is a Party with a Purpose! Get your tickets today!
Friday August 22, 2025
Featuring The Braxton Brothers, Everette Harp & Andy Snitzer, Jeff Lorber Fusion
Saturday August 23, 2025
Featuring Kayla Waters, Chris Standring, Gerald Albright
Jeff Lorber Fusion:
They are one of the pioneering acts in contemporary jazz. Jeff Lorber Fusion has been effortlessly blending rock, funk, and R&B to make their unique sound since the 70’s. The Grammy award-winning Lorber is widely known as one of the architects of contemporary jazz. He is also one of the most sampled artists in all hip-hop. Their popularity spans genres. They are only playing a few US dates in 2025, and we are lucky to have them playing the Fresh Coast Jazz Festival on Friday, August 22, 2025!
Jeff Lorber Trio feat. Jimmy Haslip & Sonny Emory - Live in Europe 2023
Jeff Lorber Fusion - Full Concert - Live in Spain 2023
Gerald Albright:
This sax man has been nominated for 9 Grammy awards and has been making hits and wowing crowds for over 4 decades. His music is smooth, funky, sensual and a delight to the soul. When he takes to the stage, you are sure to be whisked away on an unforgettable musical journey. Don’t sleep on this one, tickets are sure to sell fast!
Some Funky Stuff Mixed With Before I Let Go - Gerald Albright
Before I Let Go (feat. Gerald Albright and The Summer Horns) 2019
Chris Standring:
Chris Standring performs Liquid Soul Live
Chris Standring - Kaleidoscope (Lovers Remix) LIVE at Middle C Jazz
Everette Harp & Andy Snitzer - Inspirations:
Free Fall - Live HD (Everette Harp)
Andy Snitzer - Velvet
Kayla Waters:
Kayla Waters - Zephyr
Kayla Waters INCREDIBLE Live Intro for her Single 'Signs and Wonders'
The Braxton Brothers
Clips from The Braxton Brothers Performance Live at Yoshi's Oakland (2023)
The Hometown All-Stars Showcase Winner
The Pairing Wine Tasting Event
The festival kicks-off with our concert and wine tasting event. You’ll be greeted with a glass of bubbly, then we will take you on a wine and music odyssey. Enjoy charcuterie while you sample wines from Napa Valley, each paired with the songs of the venerable Sade performed live. This event is exclusively for the sophisticated and discerning. Only 150 seats available so get your tickets now.
The Fresh Coast Cruise
The Fresh Coast Cruise sells out every year. Enjoy great live jazz, cash bar and lunch while you cruise Milwaukee’s beautiful fresh coast on the Edelweiss Harbor Lady. We can’t think of a better way to explore & spend an afternoon! There are only 125 seats available, and this event sells out every year so get your tickets early.
Enjoy Great Events
Great jazz is just the beginning! Fresh Coast Jazz Festival is all about experiences! That’s why we bring you uniquely exciting events that make Fresh Coast an event like no other. Enjoy it all…the one-of-a-kind events, delicious food and drinks, and, of course, the music!
Artist Q&A Sessions
Ever wonder what makes your favorite artists your favorite artists, or how they got their start in music? The Artist Q&A sessions give you an opportunity to ask some of your favorite artists the questions you’ve always wanted to ask. These uniquely fun events take place on Friday, August 22 and Saturday, August 23. Our VIP patrons will receive complimentary invitations to the Q&A sessions. These events are by invitation only.
The Night Cap
The fun doesn’t end with the concerts, join us at the Hilton Milwaukee City Center for more live jazz, cocktails, and a late-night snack at the Night Cap. If you were there last year, you know the Night Cap is a party within a party! You will want to be sure to come hang with us and some of our awesome artists.
Parking & Directions
Group Sales
For group sales information, please email groups@ptglive.com or call (414) 286-6200. Inquiries can also be submitted via our Group Sales Page.
Please note that group rates are typically offered for groups of 20 or more, but are sometimes offered for groups of 10 or more. Discounts range from 10-20% but vary from show to show (not all shows support a group rate due to high demand or other restrictions).
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Bag Policy & Prohibited Items
SMALL PURSES ONLY, PLEASE. PURSES ARE SUBJECT TO SEARCH
To efficiently create a positive and safe experience for all patrons, only small purses (13″W x 4″D x 9″H and smaller) are allowed into the theater and all are subject to search.
All other bags including backpacks and oversized purses are strictly prohibited and bag storage is NOT available at The Pabst, The Riverside, Turner Hall Ballroom or The Back Room @ Colectivo.
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE PROHIBITED AND ARE NOT ALLOWED INTO ANY OF THE VENUES.
Weapons, laser pens, signs, banners, electronic smoking devices (vapes, Juuls, etc.), oversized bags, backpacks, outside food and beverages including water, cans, bottles, alcohol, illegal substances, iPads/tablets, selfie sticks, laptops, professional audio recording devices (unless approved by artist), and any professional photography equipment. The use of vape pens inside the venues are prohibited as well.
PLAN AHEAD: LEAVE YOURSELF EXTRA TIME
Plan to arrive 30 minutes before you want to be in your seat to allow time to go through our security check. Please leave large bags at home or in your car.
We are not responsible for any personal property that is lost, stolen, or damaged.
Thank you for helping to make all of our events efficient, enjoyable and safe for all.
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