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Pabst Theater Events & Tickets

Pabst Theater in Milwaukee, WI has 49 upcoming events: 17 concerts, 1 comedy show, and 31 theatre shows. Browse the full calendar below, with dates, times and official ticket links.
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About Pabst Theater

The Pabst Theater is an indoor performance and concert venue and landmark of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States. Colloquially known as "the Pabst", the theater hosts about 100 events per year. Built in 1895, it is the fourth-oldest continuously operating theater in the United States, and has presented such notables as pianist Sergei Rachmaninoff, actor Laurence Olivier, and ballerina Anna Pavlova, as well as various current big-name musical acts.

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Getting there

🚉 Public transport

  • City HallTram stop190 m · 3 min walk
  • Wisconsin AvenueTram stop380 m · 6 min walk
  • Cathedral SquareTram stop450 m · 7 min walk
  • Michigan & JacksonTram stop630 m · 10 min walk
  • Jackson at JuneauTram stop660 m · 11 min walk
  • Historic Third WardTram stop700 m · 11 min walk

🅿️ Parking

  • Multi-storey car park647 spaces150 m · 2 min walk
  • River Bank Plaza ParkingCar park · 75 spaces170 m · 3 min walk
  • BMO Surface LotCar park180 m · 3 min walk
  • City Center GarageMulti-storey car park · 275 spaces210 m · 3 min walk

Distances are measured in a straight line from the venue; walking times are estimates. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

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🍽️ Eat & drink nearby

  • Newsroom PubPub30 m · 1 min walk
  • China GourmetRestaurant · chinese50 m · 1 min walk
  • SafeHouseRestaurant · american60 m · 1 min walk
  • The Dark RoomBar · steak house60 m · 1 min walk
  • Rodizio GrillRestaurant · brazilian90 m · 2 min walk
  • the BarBar100 m · 2 min walk
  • The Studio Kitchen & CocktailsRestaurant100 m · 2 min walk
  • Pier 106 Seafood TavernRestaurant · seafood150 m · 2 min walk

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Pabst Theater: FAQs

What's on at Pabst Theater?

Pabst Theater has 49 upcoming events. Next up: The Buena Vista Orchestra on Friday, October 23, 2026.

Where is Pabst Theater?

Pabst Theater is located at 144 E Wells St, Milwaukee, WI, 53202.

How big is Pabst Theater?

Pabst Theater has a capacity of around 1,345.

What is the nearest station to Pabst Theater?

The nearest station is City Hall (Tram stop), about 190 m from Pabst Theater.

Which hotels are closest to Pabst Theater?

The closest places to stay are Saint Kate (80 m), Drury Plaza Hotel (280 m), and Hampton Inn & Suites (290 m).

Where can I park near Pabst Theater?

Public car parks near Pabst Theater include Multi-storey car park (150 m), River Bank Plaza Parking (170 m), and BMO Surface Lot (180 m).

When did Pabst Theater open?

Pabst Theater opened in 1895.