LGBTQ+ Travel in Madison

Madison sees you.  

We see your beauty, your individuality and your queerness. Madison is a place that’s welcoming in a way that goes beyond “Midwest nice.”  Our university town is filled with young energy. Our state is known for its progressive history. And above all, our city is truly queer friendly.

Queer travel can be whatever you want it to be in our capital city, and we want it to be a place where you feel real belonging. No matter how you choose to experience Madison, 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. 

Are you a meeting planner or sports organizer interested in bringing your LGBTQ+ group to Madison? Visit our meetings page.

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 who are proud to share their experiences in the capital city, in their words. Real people who live, work and travel here. They’re people we trust to guide you on your LGBTQ+ experiences in Madison.

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