Milwaukee’s Original French-themed Festival is BACK July 9-12, 2026 in Cathedral Square Park. Check back for more details soon! About Bastille Days The free-to-attend, four-day bash attracts over 250,000 visitors annually who enjoy live music on five stages, an international marketplace, French and Cajun cuisine, roaming busker entertainment, and a signature 43-foot Eiffel Tower replica. Storm the Bastille 5K Run/Walk, Milwaukee’s only nighttime 5k, kicks off the celebration on Thursday, July 9 at 9 PM.