Lakeside Concerts

Concerts on the Rooftop
Monona Terrace® Rooftop, One John Nolen Dr., Madison
Select Thursdays in June and July: 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.:
Concerts on the Rooftop highlights some of the area's best music and offers a wonderful opportunity for networking after work or kicking back with friends and family. With rooftop seating limited, come early and feel free to bring a blanket or lawn chair. The Lake Vista Café will be open for your enjoyment or you are welcome to bring your own picnic basket (no carry in alcohol). For more information call (608) 261-4000.

Dane Dances!
Monona Terrace® Rooftop, One John Nolen Dr., Madison
Fridays in August: 5:30 - 9:30 p.m.:
Monona Terrace is thrilled to again serve as the home of Dane Dances! Great dancing, fantastic food and an energetic crowd draw an average of 3,000 people to the rooftop every Friday evening in August. These special concerts break down racial barriers and bring people of all backgrounds together for a night of free entertainment and dancing. Feel free to bring a blanket or lawn chair; seating on the rooftop is limited. The Lake Vista Café and food additional food vendors will be open for your enjoyment. Sorry, no carry-in alcohol. For more information call and inclement weather updates please call (608) 261-4000.

UW Credit Union Summer Stage
Memorial Union Terrace, 800 Langdon St., Madison
Tuesday-Saturday: June through August 3 various times:
The Memorial Union Terrace features live music five nights a week all summer long! Find a seat in the Union's renowned sunburst chair and prepare for an evening filled with some of the best music from both local bands and regional performers. With the beautiful sunset over Lake Mendota, a beer in one hand, and Babcock ice cream in the other, there is really no better way to enjoy a summer night. Be sure to indulge in this event with family and friends in order to truly enjoy all of what makes Madison unlike any other city. In inclement weather, shows will move indoors to Der Rathskeller. For more information call (608) 262-7593.

For more events and concerts, visit our events calendar.