Get ready to rock. 80s rock legends Warrant and Firehouse bring the big hair and loud guitars to the La Crosse Center, with special guests SteelHeart and Red Voodoo rounding out an unforgettable night. Grab tickets at the La Crosse Center Box Office or through Ticketmaster.

Two iconic 90s alt-rock acts on one stage. Filter, known for “Hey Man Nice Shot” and “Take a Picture,” headlines alongside Finger Eleven with supporting act Local H. A must-attend for fans of the era. Tickets available through Ticketmaster.

A once-in-a-generation opportunity. Nobel Prize-winning singer-songwriter Bob Dylan brings his ongoing “Rough and Rowdy Ways” tour to La Crosse for one night only. Known for timeless classics spanning six decades, this is a bucket-list concert for any music lover. Tickets start at $49.50 and are available at BobDylan.com or Ticketmaster.

Celebrating the 2026 theme of #GiveToGain, this free public event features an international panel discussion focusing on forging gender equality through collaboration. Panelists represent Kazakhstan, Nigeria, and Denmark. Free parking is available in Lot C-12. A Zoom option is also available. Donations of tampons or pads for local schools and women’s shelters are welcome.

Are you in? Brave the cold and take the plunge into Black River Beach to support the 1,400+ athletes of Special Olympics Wisconsin. It’s one of the most energetic and heartwarming community events of the year. Register and raise funds at the event website.

A beloved La Crosse area tradition for 45 years. Browse more than 100 tables of new and used trains, railroad collectibles, and accessories. Don’t miss the two large LEGO model railroad displays — a real hit for kids and adults alike. Admission: $8 per person | $12 two-day pass | Free for ages 11 and under with a paying adult.

La Crosse goes all-in on St. Patrick’s Day and the annual downtown parade is the centerpiece of it all. The parade winds through Main Street in downtown La Crosse with floats, bagpipers (including the La Crosse Highlanders), Irish dancers, marching bands, and community groups. Presented by Irishfest La Crosse and co-sponsored by Downtown Mainstreet Inc. Bring non-perishable food donations for the Hunger Task Force, who will be collecting along the parade route. Rain, shine, or snow — this parade goes on. After the parade, head to the post-parade social at the Freighthouse Restaurant / Eagles Club area for live music, Irish dancers, and classic Irish fare including Reuben sandwiches and fish & chips.

Fuel up before the parade with a festive Irish-themed breakfast. Dublin Square — known for carrying the largest Irish beer and whiskey selection on the west side of Wisconsin — and The Breakfast Club & Pub both serve special Irish fare leading up to parade time. Check each location directly for their 2026 breakfast hours and specials.

St. Patrick’s Day itself (Tuesday, March 17) brings the green to every corner of La Crosse. Bars, pubs, and restaurants throughout the city break out Irish specials, green beer, and live entertainment. Pearl Street Brewery hosts their popular annual St. Patrick’s Day party with live music from the Guilty Kilts (La Crosse’s go-to Irish band) and a free Irish stew with corned beef and cabbage while it lasts (typically 3–9 PM). Houghton’s Jackson Street Pub — an Irish-themed La Crosse staple for over 30 years — serves corned beef and cabbage, Reuben sandwiches, and classic Irish plates all day. Dublin Square offers the region’s most extensive Irish beer and whiskey selection for a proper Irish toast. Check individual venues for their specific 2026 St. Patrick’s Day hours and specials as the holiday approaches.

Only in La Crosse. The Western Wisconsin Shamrock Club hosts their annual “pint for a pint” blood drive the day after St. Patrick’s Day — donate a pint of blood, receive a pint of beer. A fun and genuinely impactful way to give back to the community after the festivities. Check the Shamrock Club or Irishfest La Crosse for confirmed 2026 times.

Live stand-up comedy every Friday night, all March long. Grab your tickets in advance at Moxielax.com and make it a night out.

Discover the sacred beauty and rich history of Saint Joseph the Workman Cathedral — one of La Crosse’s most stunning architectural landmarks. Free guided 20-minute tours depart from the main plaza doors. All are welcome, no reservation required.