Event poster with a black starry night background, orange and yellow stylized text reading 'Aferight', tagline 'A Night of Creativity in Motion,' and details for Friday, August 21, 2026, from 6:30 PM to 11:00 PM at Milwaukee Riverwalk.
Event poster with a black starry night background, orange and yellow stylized text reading 'Aferight', tagline 'A Night of Creativity in Motion,' and details for Friday, August 21, 2026, from 6:30 PM to 11:00 PM at Milwaukee Riverwalk.
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THE FOOTPRINT

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THE ARTISTS

  • Above MKE Above Letter to Milwaukee

  • Kylie Anderson Before the Buzzer

  • Lucio Arellano Screen Memory

  • Arts@Large Dear Milwaukee

  • Dick Blau Rainforest

  • Mark Brautigam Lake

  • Caroline Ferrero Expresso Shots

  • Ryan Hainline Nocturnal Excursions: Monuments Of The Tired Mind

  • Nick Harkins Tributary

  • Dusan Harmnic Cream City - A Prelude

  • Marquise Mays The Heartland

  • Milwaukee Stories | Noof Designs - The Couple Who Brought the Natural Wine Scene to Milwaukee

  • James Walsh The Rift Raft

  • Adam Ossers and Blue I <3 WI

  • Jake Salzman Charcoal Artist

  • SeaDog Creative, in Partnership with REYNA Limonello

  • Seven She’s a Star

  • Nicole Shaver MKE Commuter

  • Anja Notanja Sieger Shocking Milwaukee Moments

  • Visionary Studios, In Partnership with Visit Milwaukee Visit Milwaukee Brand Anthem

  • Yinan Wang 甜腻腻 Thick & Sweet

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As the sun sets and the city begins to glow, something unexpected comes to life along the Milwaukee River.

For one special summer night, the Riverwalk transforms into a vibrant corridor of light, music, art, and creative energy. AFTERLIGHT invites you to explore Milwaukee after dark through a series of immersive installations, playful environments, and spontaneous moments designed to spark curiosity and connection.

Wander the river’s edge. Discover hidden performances. Step into glowing creative spaces. Dance beneath the bridges. Capture a moment with friends. Every corner of the Riverwalk offers something new to see, hear, and experience.

Along the way, artists, makers, musicians, and storytellers will bring the city to life, celebrating the creativity and spirit that make Milwaukee so special.

As the night unfolds, hop aboard a river boat for a floating disco ride beneath the skyline — a joyful finale that carries the energy of the evening back through the glowing river corridor.

Hosted by NEWaukee, AFTERLIGHT is an invitation to experience the city in a new way: vibrant, playful, and alive with possibility.

Come wander, discover, and be part of a night where creativity moves through the city… and where the best moments are the ones you didn’t see coming.

ABOUT

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In Partnership With

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Logo of the Westown Association in downtown Milwaukee, featuring a blue square with a white winding river and the text 'WESTOWN ASSOCIATION DOWNTOWN MILWAUKEE'.
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