Concerts on the Rooftop

Thursdays, 7-9pm
FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

A truly unique Madison experience!  Enjoy spectacular local bands accomanied by the best views in the city!  Concerts on the Rooftop offer a wonderful opportunity for networking after work, or kicking back with friends and family. Feel free to bring a blanket or lawn chair; seating on the rooftop is limited. The Lake Vista Cafe will be open for your enjoyment. Picnic baskets are welcome. Sorry, no carry in alcohol.  In the case of inclement weather, please call 608.261.4000 after 2pm for concert location. Concerts will be moved inside unless otherwise indicated.

June
13    Madison County (Country/Rock)
*20    SuperTuesday (Alternative Rock)
27    Piano Man (Billy Joel & Elton John Tribute)

July
11    Chasin' Mason (Country/Rock)
18    Aaron Williams & the Hoodoo (Blues/Rock)
25    The Landsharks (Jimmy Buffet Opening Band)

*Concert will be cancelled in case of inclement weather

Sponsors:

• MGE Foundation
• Alliant Energy Foundation
             
Here's what some past participants had to say:
“The Soul band that played last August was great. I had never seen the "Electric Slide" before, but they got what seemed like the whole crowd into it. It seems the best music is what gets the crowd dancing. The Monona Terrace roof is a great place to have events, and a real focus point for the Madison community.” - John H., Madison

“We love attending these outdoor summer concerts and are pleased with the growing numbers of people participating. It is fun to see young, old, not-so-young and not-so-old coming together to enjoy a fun evening of music and dancing.” - Janet H., Madison

Dane Dances

Fridays, 5:30-9:30pm
FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Monona Terrace is thrilled to again serve as the home of Dane Dances!  This summer music series is of Madison’s most popular summertime events! Great dancing, eclectic food and the opportunity to connect with other people from diverse backgrounds draws an average of 3,000 people to the rooftop every Friday evening in August. These special concerts were created to help 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 Cafe will be open for your enjoyment. Food vendors open and cocktails are available for purchase beginning at 5 p.m. Picnic baskets are welcome. Sorry, no carry in alcohol.  In the case of inclement weather, please call 608.261.4000 after 2PM for concert location. Concerts will be moved inside unless otherwise indicated.

For more information about Dane Dances please visit the Dane Dances website.

AUGUST 2013 SCHEDULE

*02    Streetlife (Contemporary, Dance Jazz, R&B)
          Oquesta De Kache (Salsa, Merengue, Bachata)
          DJ VPS

*09     Davis Family (Jazz, Classic R&B, Top 40)
          Primitive Culture (Reggae, Funk, World Beat, R&B)
          DJ Pain 1

16     Christopher Project (R&B, Contemporary Jazz)
         MadiSalsa (Latin Jazz, Salsa)
         DJ Pain 1

*23    Nabori (Salsa Brava)
         V05 (Funk, Disco, Dance Band)
         DJ VPS

30     Grupo Candela (Salsa, Merengue, Bachata)
         Eddie Butts (Jazz, Pop, R&B)
         DJ VPS

*Rain backup for this concert TBA.

Family Concert

Tunes at Monona Terrace

  

Wednesdays, 5:30-7PM
Exhibition Hall
FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Tunes at Monona Terrace has become a Madison tradition having entertained over 70,000 people since 1997.

This season’s series is sponsored by the Friends of Monona Terrace and a grant from Dane Arts with additional funds from the W. Jerome Frautschi Foundation. A cash bar and light fare are available for purchase at 5pm. Ample seating available.

2013 FALL SEASON