Black History Month at the Overture Center

Experience history brought to life! Watch as the energy of percussive dance, African traditions and contemporary movement collide in a powerful story about the Great Migration. With pulsating rhythms and striking choreography, this celebration of culture and artistry will leave your heart pounding.   

Step Afrika! blends dance styles practiced by historically African American fraternities and sororities, traditional African dances and an array of contemporary dance and art forms into a cohesive and compelling artistic experience. Tickets start at $36.73. 

Our Kids in the Rotunda series offers free performances every Saturday at 9:30am, 11am and 1pm. Our February line up offers African drumming, hip-hop and jazz! 

The Drum Power advanced performing group features local youth ages 12-16, showcasing drumming and dance from Guinea, Senegal and Mali in West Africa and Salvador Bahia and Rio, Brazil. 

Get ready for a musical journey with the New Orleans Tribute! This talented group, featuring members from Mama Digdown's Brass Band and Madison's top jazz musicians, brings the vibrant sounds of New Orleans Jazz and Secondline music to you—no plane ticket needed. 

L.E.X delivers original kid-friendly hip-hop music with positive themes like regulating emotions, being kind, chasing dreams and navigating childhood experiences.