LGBTQ+ Travel in Madison

Madison sees you.  

We see your beauty, your individuality and your queerness. Madison is a place where you can see yourself, because when you're here, you’re with family. Madison’s LGBTQ+ community goes beyond the L, the G, the B and that’s the T. Everyone is here and everyone is welcome.  

The capital city is an LGBTQ+ friendly destination where you can feel comfortable to lead with your authentic self. Queer travel can be whatever you want it to be, but if you're looking for the especially gay stuff, our list of 30+ LGBTQ+ owned businesses in Madison will help you find places where your dollars will go directly to members of the LGBTQ+ community.

Queer culture is celebrated far beyond Pride (although our OutReach Magic Pride Fest is pretty awesome). We've compiled a yearlong list of LGBTQ+ events that include gay markets, recurring drag shows, open mic nights and more. 

Jump around to learn more about LGBTQ+ travel in Madison, including recommendations from queer locals and visitors.

• Madison Queer Voices
• Places to go
• LGBTQ+ Stories

Madison Queer Voices

The queer experience in Madison is complex, layered and beautiful. No one person could summarize it on their own. That’s why we’ve created Madison Queer Voices—people from a spectrum of identities and backgrounds to share their experiences in the capital city, in their words. These people are our best Judys. They’re people we trust to guide you on your LGBTQ+ experiences in Madison.