Bands & Musicians in Wisconsin
Wisconsin is the birthplace of Les Paul, whose innovations in the solid-body electric guitar and multitrack recording transformed modern music. Milwaukee gave rise to the Violent Femmes and a lasting indie-rock tradition, while Madison supports eclectic jazz, punk, and hip-hop. It continues to foster local scenes across college towns and urban centers, from folk to electronic music.
322 cities in Wisconsin
Page 1 of 17Milwaukee
86Population 573,299
Milwaukee's music scene spans indie rock, folk, and punk, with a tradition of intimate venues that pack audiences close to the stage. The Pabst Theater and Turner Hall Ballroom have hosted generations of touring and local acts, while The Rave remains a historic destination for larger concerts. The city's east side and Riverwest neighborhoods sustain an active network of clubs and DIY spaces.
Madison
Population 268,516
Green Bay
Population 106,846
Kenosha
Population 99,493
Racine
Population 77,453
Appleton
Population 75,133
Waukesha
Population 70,945
Eau Claire
Population 69,098
Oshkosh
Population 66,373
Janesville
Population 65,669
West Allis
Population 59,907
La Crosse
Population 52,043
Sheboygan
Population 49,805
Wauwatosa
Population 47,919
Fond du Lac
Population 44,527
Brookfield
Population 41,342
New Berlin
Population 40,387
Wausau
Population 39,906
Greenfield
Population 37,521
Beloit
Population 36,642
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