Marcus Performing Arts Center
Milwaukee, WI
929 North Water Street 53202
VENUE GUIDE
Marcus Performing Arts Center
Plan more than your event at Marcus Performing Arts Center. Jump to our Your Opening Act or Your Encore lower on this same venue page.
Tickets & Events
Upcoming games, concerts, shows & live events
Before & After
Venue Details
Indoor • Fixed Roof
STAY NEAR THE ACTION
Stay Near Marcus Performing Arts Center
Make the event easier by staying close to Marcus Performing Arts Center and the surrounding Milwaukee area. Compare nearby options for the night before, the night of, or after your event.
Saint Kate - The Arts Hotel
0.1 mi from the venue • Google rating 4.6 (1,500 reviews)
Hyatt Regency Milwaukee
0.2 mi from the venue • Google rating 4.1 (3,904 reviews)
Aloft by Marriott Milwaukee Downtown
0.3 mi from the venue • Google rating 4.0 (1,689 reviews)
Drury Plaza Hotel Milwaukee Downtown
0.3 mi from the venue • Google rating 4.7 (1,013 reviews)
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VENUE & SURROUNDING AREA
About Marcus Performing Arts Center & the Area
Marcus Performing Arts Center is an event venue in Milwaukee, WI. Use this venue guide to plan where to stay, what to do before and after the event, and how the venue connects with the surrounding event destination.
BEFORE THE EVENT
Your Opening Act
Ideas near Marcus Performing Arts Center for late morning, lunch, the afternoon and the hours leading up to your event.
Restaurants
The Studio Kitchen & Cocktails
0.1 mi from the venue
Grab a bite before heading to Marcus Performing Arts Center.
Google Maps rating: 4.2 (163 reviews)
Proof Pizza
0.1 mi from the venue
Food within easy reach of Marcus Performing Arts Center.
Google Maps rating: 4.1 (218 reviews)
The Brewery
0.1 mi from the venue
A nearby option for a pre-event meal.
Google Maps rating: 4.2 (1,254 reviews)
Lowcountry Milwaukee
0.2 mi from the venue
Grab a bite before heading to Marcus Performing Arts Center.
Google Maps rating: 4.3 (823 reviews)
Eye-Openers & Cocktails
The Dark Room at Saint Kate
0.1 mi from the venue
A nearby stop for drinks before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.9 (10 reviews)
The Bar at Saint Kate
0.1 mi from the venue
Grab a drink before heading to Marcus Performing Arts Center.
Google Maps rating: 4.4 (183 reviews)
Upper Bar
0.1 mi from the venue
A convenient drinks stop near the venue.
Google Maps rating: 4.8 (24 reviews)
Elwood's Liquor & Tap
0.1 mi from the venue
Start the event day with a nearby drinks stop.
Google Maps rating: 4.7 (139 reviews)
Newsroom Pub
0.2 mi from the venue
Start the event day with a nearby drinks stop.
Google Maps rating: 4.4 (191 reviews)
Pourman's
0.2 mi from the venue
Grab a drink before heading to Marcus Performing Arts Center.
Google Maps rating: 4.3 (240 reviews)
Coffee & Cafes
Discourse Coffee | Downtown
0.2 mi from the venue
Coffee and a quick break before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.8 (357 reviews)
JoSa' on the River
0.2 mi from the venue
Grab coffee before heading to the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (410 reviews)
Fiddleheads Coffee BMO Tower
0.2 mi from the venue
Grab coffee before heading to the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.5 (52 reviews)
Starbucks
0.2 mi from the venue
Coffee near Marcus Performing Arts Center for your event day.
Google Maps rating: 3.8 (94 reviews)
Riverwalk Cafe
0.3 mi from the venue
Coffee near Marcus Performing Arts Center for your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.4 (10 reviews)
Canary Coffee Bar
0.3 mi from the venue
Coffee and a quick break before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (662 reviews)
Museums
Milwaukee County Historical Society & Museum
0.2 mi from the venue
Spend part of the day exploring before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (240 reviews)
Milwaukee Public Museum
0.5 mi from the venue
Spend part of the day exploring before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.8 (7,175 reviews)
Attractions
Milwaukee RiverWalk | Downtown’s East Bank
0.1 mi from the venue
A nearby option for the hours before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.5 (167 reviews)
Untapped Tours | Milwaukee City Tours
0.1 mi from the venue
Explore this attraction before heading to Marcus Performing Arts Center.
Google Maps rating: 5.0 (418 reviews)
Milwaukee City Hall
0.1 mi from the venue
Add this nearby stop to your pre-event plans.
Google Maps rating: 4.4 (205 reviews)
Old St. Mary's Catholic Church
0.2 mi from the venue
A nearby option for the hours before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.8 (245 reviews)
“Bronze Fonz” by Gerald P. Sawyer
0.2 mi from the venue
Explore this attraction before heading to Marcus Performing Arts Center.
Google Maps rating: 4.5 (1,646 reviews)
Iron Block Building
0.3 mi from the venue
Another way to make more of your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.9 (12 reviews)
Shopping
The Avenue
0.4 mi from the venue
A nearby shopping stop for your event day.
Google Maps rating: 3.6 (2,454 reviews)
East Pointe Marketplace
0.5 mi from the venue
Fit in some shopping before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.2 (1,486 reviews)
Freshwater Plaza by Wangard Partners, Inc.
1.7 mi from the venue
Fit in some shopping before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (30 reviews)
Mitchell Street Mall
2.2 mi from the venue
Fit in some shopping before the event.
Google Maps rating: 3.8 (762 reviews)
River West Center by United Properties Corp.
3.3 mi from the venue
A nearby shopping stop for your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.1 (603 reviews)
West Allis Towne Center by Octave Holdings and Investments
4.7 mi from the venue
Shop nearby before heading to the venue.
Google Maps rating: 4.4 (284 reviews)
AFTER THE EVENT
Your Encore
Evening and post-event options near Marcus Performing Arts Center. Hours can vary by day, so confirm current hours for your event date.
Restaurants
The Studio Kitchen & Cocktails
0.1 mi from the venue
Grab a bite after the event at Marcus Performing Arts Center.
Today: 6:30 – 10:30 AM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM
Google Maps rating: 4.2 (163 reviews)
Proof Pizza
0.1 mi from the venue
A nearby option for a post-event meal.
Today: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Google Maps rating: 4.1 (218 reviews)
The Brewery
0.1 mi from the venue
Food near Marcus Performing Arts Center for after the show or game.
Today: Closed
Google Maps rating: 4.2 (1,254 reviews)
Lowcountry Milwaukee
0.2 mi from the venue
Keep the night going with a meal after the event.
Today: Closed
Google Maps rating: 4.3 (823 reviews)
Bars & Nightlife
The Dark Room at Saint Kate
0.1 mi from the venue
An option for a nightcap after the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.9 (10 reviews)
The Bar at Saint Kate
0.1 mi from the venue
An option for a nightcap after the event.
Today: 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Google Maps rating: 4.4 (183 reviews)
Upper Bar
0.1 mi from the venue
An option for a nightcap after the event.
Today: Closed
Google Maps rating: 4.8 (24 reviews)
Elwood's Liquor & Tap
0.1 mi from the venue
An option for a nightcap after the event.
Today: Closed
Google Maps rating: 4.7 (139 reviews)
Newsroom Pub
0.2 mi from the venue
Drinks near Marcus Performing Arts Center after the show or game.
Today: 4:00 – 9:00 PM
Google Maps rating: 4.4 (191 reviews)
Pourman's
0.2 mi from the venue
Keep the night going after the event.
Today: Closed
Google Maps rating: 4.3 (240 reviews)
Getting to Marcus Performing Arts Center
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Rideshare
Uber, Lyft and local taxi service are common transportation options for visitors to Marcus Performing Arts Center in Milwaukee, WI. Event-day pickup and drop-off restrictions may apply, so check your rideshare app for the current designated location and instructions.
Transit
Regional Transit • MCTS serves the Milwaukee metro. Check the transit agency for current routes, schedules and event-day service near Marcus Performing Arts Center.
Valet
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Parking & Event-Day Details
PARKING PRICES
Rates Can Change by Event
Parking availability, lot or garage access, pricing and event-day restrictions can vary for Marcus Performing Arts Center. Check the venue's official website and the specific event instructions before arrival.
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What You'll Find Here: theater; concerts; performing arts; live entertainment
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