Mile of Music 2026
Curated by Sarah Pagel · Last verified 27 March 2026
About this festival
Mile of Music is an annual four-day festival in Appleton, Wisconsin, featuring hundreds of emerging artists who perform original music across dozens of venues along a one-mile stretch of College Avenue. The event is unique for being entirely free to the public and strictly cover-free, serving as a premier destination for music discovery and community engagement.
Don't lose your ears at Mile of Music
The sound system will be unforgiving. Loop lets you hear every detail at a safe volume — no ringing on the train home.
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Lawrence Memorial Chapel
333 W. College Avenue Suite 100, Appleton, WI 54911
Local Currency: USD
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Last verified 27 March 2026