CONCERTS ON THE ROOFTOP
7:00-9:00pm
William T. Evjue Rooftop Gardens, Monona Terrace
Free ticket required for admission. Secure ticket through Eventbrite or by calling 608.261.4062.
Dance the night away or just relax with family and friends, Concerts on the Rooftop provides a fun and free experience for all!
A truly unique Madison experience! Experience the unparalleled magic of sensational bands and breathtaking views at Concerts on the Rooftop! Dance the night away or just relax with family and friends, Concerts on the Rooftop provides a fun and free experience for all! Bring a lawn chair for your comfort; seating and shade on the rooftop is limited.
Enjoy a special casual concert menu at our rooftop Lake Vista Café or pack your own picnic basket. Carry-in alcohol is not permitted (by law, this includes non-alcoholic beverages with an alcohol content greater than 0.0%.).
CONCERT TIMETABLE:
4:30 PM – Rooftop and Lake Vista Café Closes
5:30 PM – Rooftop Gates, Bars, and Lake Vista Café Open
7-9 PM – Concert
WHEELHOUSE
(Americana/Bluegrass)
Thursday, June 5, 2025
7-9 PM
Gates and Cash Bars Open at 5:30PM
William T. Evjue Rooftop Gardens
(Rain Back Up Exhibition Hall)
WheelHouse is a nationally touring Americana and bluegrass band hailing from Madison. As a full-time working band, they perform over 220 shows each year and have garnered attention from national labels. Featuring three- and four-part harmonies, fiddle and guitar leads, and driving rhythm of the upright bass, WheelHouse brings an energy and attitude unique to themselves.
FREE ticket required for admission. Secure ticket through Eventbrite or by calling 608.261.4062. Rain call will be made on the day of the event at 2pm, email will be sent to ticket holders.
ROD TUFFCURLS & THE BENCH PRESS
(Dance/ Rock n’ Roll Covers)
Thursday, June 12, 2025
7-9 PM
Gates and Cash Bars Open at 5:30PM
William T. Evjue Rooftop Gardens
(Rain Back Up Exhibition Hall)
Rod Tuffcurls and The Bench Press is a peak experience band from Chicago, IL. With a focus on bone-crushing three-part harmonies and laser-sharp musicianship, Rod Tuffcurls and The Bench Press is a live performance powerhouse. The band carefully curates each show from a truly eclectic and massive repertoire in order to cultivate an unclassifiable experience of joy and entertainment for everyone in attendance.
FREE ticket required for admission. Secure ticket through Eventbrite or by calling 608.261.4062. Rain call will be made on the day of the event at 2pm, email will be sent to ticket holders.
LATIN PRIDE ORQUESTA
(12-Piece Latin Band)
Thursday, June 26, 2025
7-9 PM
Gates and Cash Bars Open at 5:30PM
William T. Evjue Rooftop Gardens
(Rain Back Up Exhibition Hall)
Latin Pride Orquesta formed in early 2017 with 12 musicians from around the world – Puerto Rico, México, República Dominicana, Peru and Madison. Their exhilarating brand of salsa music and charged live shows have quickly earned them a reputation as one of the most exciting acts to emerge from Madison’s Latin Salsa Music scene. The group’s complex and dynamic sound along with their resonating live performances helped the band quickly rise to prominence.
FREE ticket required for admission. Secure ticket through Eventbrite or by calling 608.261.4062. Rain call will be made on the day of the event at 2pm, email will be sent to ticket holders.
THE EDDIE BUTTS BAND
(Pop/ Funk/ Top-40)
Thursday, July 10, 2025
7-9 PM
Gates and Cash Bars Open at 5:30PM
William T. Evjue Rooftop Gardens
(Rain Back Up Exhibition Hall)
The Eddie Butts Band delights audiences at events throughout the Midwest, delivering an exciting blend of R&B, pop, jazz, and more. Eddie is well known as a premier vocalist, and when you combine his smoky baritone with the highly-praised musicianship and vocal talents of this polished and professional band, it is easy to see why the Eddie Butts Band is considered a must-see — and must have — favorite.
FREE ticket required for admission. Secure ticket through Eventbrite or by calling 608.261.4062. Rain call will be made on the day of the event at 2pm, email will be sent to ticket holders.
SUPERTUESDAY
(Party Band)
Thursday, July 17, 2025
7-9 PM
Gates and Cash Bars Open at 5:30PM
William T. Evjue Rooftop Gardens
(Rain Back Up Exhibition Hall)
SuperTuesday has been referenced as one of the best dance bands and plays hits from artists like Bon Jovi, Brothers Osborne, Journey, Michael Jackson, Morgan Wallen, Pat Benatar, Post Malone, Def Leppard, Bruno Mars, Luke Combs, Guns N Roses, and Prince (just to name a few). They’ve appeared in commercials, played stadiums and coliseums, opened for national artists, and are guaranteed to be a SUPER time!
FREE ticket required for admission. Secure ticket through Eventbrite or by calling 608.261.4062. Rain call will be made on the day of the event at 2pm, email will be sent to ticket holders.
GOLD DUST WOMEN
(Fleetwood Mac/ Heart Tribute)
Thursday, July 24, 2025
7-9 PM
Gates and Cash Bars Open at 5:30PM
William T. Evjue Rooftop Gardens
(Rain Back Up Exhibition Hall)
Gold Dust Women isn’t just a tribute band—it’s a powerhouse of top-tier musicians, each a standout performer in their own right. When these dynamic personalities come together on stage, they create pure magic, bringing the music of Fleetwood Mac, Heart, and a few unexpected surprises to life with electrifying energy.
Originally formed for a one-time show at a Madison music festival in 2015, the overwhelming response led to a string of unforgettable performances. Since then, Gold Dust Women has continued to captivate crowds and has twice been honored with the Madison Area Music Award for Cover Band of the Year.
FREE ticket required for admission. Secure ticket through Eventbrite or by calling 608.261.4062. Rain call will be made on the day of the event at 2pm, email will be sent to ticket holders.