Concerts on the Rooftop

Select Thursdays in June and July, 7-9pm
2012 Schedule - TBD
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. This series is supported by a grant from the Dane County Cultural Affairs Commission with additional funding from the Overture Foundation. 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. 

Thank you to our 2012 Sponsors:

                         
Here's what people are saying:

"So much fun! Great way to relax on a beautiful summer evening! Chance to get together with others, run into old friends,and meet new people, all while being outdoors, feeling like you're on-top-of the city, listening to great music. We can enjoy the views of the lake, buy delicious food, or simply enjoy the ambience... Wonderful views of the surrounding capital area, with lots of space to walk around. We can even dance if the spirit moves us! What more could you ask for on a summer evening? Look forward to it every week!"                           - Pam M., Madison, 2010

Dane Dances

Fridays in August, 5:30-9:30pm
FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
2012 Dates Yet To Be Announced

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 on the 2012 schedule visit the Dane Dances website.

Family Concert

Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Entertainment - TBD
7 p.m., Madison Ballroom

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 series celebrates the heyday of great musical entertainment and dance... big band, swing, polka... from Glenn Miller to Lawrence Welk.  This season’s series is sponsored by a grant from the Madison Arts Commission, with additional funds from the Wisconsin Arts Board, and Friends of Monona Terrace.  A cash bar and light fare are available for purchase at 5pm.  Ample seating is available.

      

Here's what some of our past participants had to say: