The Rave/Eagles Club
The Rave/Eagles Club is a historic Milwaukee music venue, opened in 1927 as the Eagles Club, with 6 stages hosting 250+ concerts a year. Parking is in the lots off Michigan Avenue between 24th and 25th Streets, directly behind the building, and can be bought in advance at eTix.com. Backpacks, outside food and drink, and recording devices are not allowed.
Before you go
- Capacity
- 6 stages hosting 250+ concerts a year
- Indoor or outdoor
- Mostly indoor, with a new HVAC system; some summer events are indoor/outdoor
- Official site
- therave.com
- Next festival here
- Milwaukee Metal Fest, May 14 to 16, 2027
Worth knowing before you go
- House policies say no re-entry or ins and outs.
- Backpacks, camelbaks and bota bags are not allowed, and bags over 10 by 10 inches are out.
- No outside food or beverages, and no audio or video recording devices, including GoPros.
- The eastbound I-94 exit for 27th Street is closed long term from February 2, 2026.
- ASL interpreters are by request only: email the box office at least two weeks before an event.
Festivals here
Venue basics: Six stages, 250+ concerts a year · Lots directly behind the venue · Bags no larger than 10 by 10 inches.
Is it for you
Choose it if
- You want a historic music club with several stages in one building.
- You want parking in a lot directly behind the venue.
Think twice if
- You want to bring a backpack, your own food and drink, or a GoPro: none are allowed.
- You need to step out and come back in: there is no re-entry.
Getting there and parking
The parking lots are off Michigan Avenue between 24th and 25th Streets, directly behind The Rave / Eagles Club. Parking can be bought in advance at eTix.com, and if your parking pass is at Will Call you can check in with a parking lot attendant, who has a list of those who pre-paid.
The eastbound I-94 exit for 27th Street is closed long term starting February 2, 2026. Coming from west of Milwaukee, exit at 35th Street, turn left until you reach Wisconsin Avenue, then turn right down to 24th and Wisconsin.
For weekend shows, the box office is open two hours before the earliest show time that night.
Accessibility
For ADA seating, email [email protected] or call the box office at 414-342-7283. ASL interpreters are available by request only, subject to availability: email the box office at least two weeks before an event.
Confirm your specific needs with the venue before you travel (therave.com).
Camping
We don't yet have confirmed information about camping at The Rave/Eagles Club. The venue's own pages are the place to check: therave.com.
Food, water and what you can bring
House policies include no outside food or beverages, no backpacks, camelbaks or bota bags, no large purses or bags over 10 by 10 inches, no audio or video recording devices of any kind including GoPros, and no professional camera equipment without a pass from the tour.
For some summer indoor/outdoor events there are multiple food trucks. For some special events there is a pizza stand upstairs in the Rockstar Lounge. You must be 21 or older with valid ID to drink alcohol.
Sound and sensory
The historic Eagles Club has a new HVAC system after a multi-million dollar retrofit, giving cool air in the Milwaukee summers and steadier temperature and airflow through the year.
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Quick answers
Where do you park at The Rave/Eagles Club?
The lots are off Michigan Avenue between 24th and 25th Streets, directly behind the venue. You can buy parking in advance at eTix.com.
Can I bring a backpack to The Rave/Eagles Club?
No. Backpacks, camelbaks and bota bags are not allowed, and neither are bags over 10 by 10 inches.
Can I bring my own food or drink to The Rave/Eagles Club?
No. House policies say no outside food or beverages.
Can I leave and come back in at The Rave/Eagles Club?
No. House policies say no re-entry or ins and outs.
Can I take a camera into The Rave/Eagles Club?
Not a professional one without a pass from the tour. Audio or video recording devices of any kind, including GoPros, are not allowed.
How do I get ADA seating at The Rave/Eagles Club?
Email [email protected] or call the box office at 414-342-7283.
How old do you have to be to drink at The Rave/Eagles Club?
You must be 21 or older with valid ID to drink alcohol.
When does the box office open for weekend shows?
Two hours before the earliest show time that night.
A little history
The Historic Eagles Club opened in 1927 as the Milwaukee home of the Fraternal Order Of Eagles. Today The Rave / Eagles Club is an independent entertainment venue with 6 stages hosting 250+ concerts per year.