CONCERTS ON THE ROOFTOP
7:00-9:00 PM
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
NAUTI-NAUTI
Yacht Rock
Thursday, June 4, 2026
7-9 PM
Gates and Cash Bars Open at 5:30 PM
William T. Evjue Rooftop Gardens
(Rain Back Up Exhibition Hall)
Nauti-Nauti sails the cool ocean waters of the 1970s and early ’80s to celebrate the sounds of yacht rock with songs of Little River Band, Linda Ronstadt, Boz Scaggs, Carole King and more along for the cruise. Launching in 2022, the band loves its loyal “Nauti Nation” fans who pack clubs and outdoor concerts. The band holds several Rockford Area Music Industry (RAMI) Awards, including the 2025 People’s Choice Artist of the Year and Best Female Vocalist.
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 2 PM, email will be sent to ticket holders.
SIXTEEN CANDLES
’80s Tribute
Thursday, June 11, 2026
7-9 PM
Gates and Cash Bars Open at 5:30 PM
William T. Evjue Rooftop Gardens
(Rain Back Up Exhibition Hall)
Experience the nostalgia and energy of the greatest decade of music – the 1980s!! Entertaining audiences since 2003, Sixteen Candles travels the country to bring ‘80s music to life in full force for a memorable and exciting concert experience that you won’t soon forget.
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 2 PM, email will be sent to ticket holders.
KINFOLK
R&B/ Soul
Thursday, June 18, 2026
7-9 PM
Gates and Cash Bars Open at 5:30 PM
William T. Evjue Rooftop Gardens
(Rain Back Up Exhibition Hall)
Kinfolk is an American R&B band based in Madison, playing an array of traditional jazz to mainstream R&B and rock-based music to funk, Latin, and Jamaican-based rhythms, as well as a variety of soulful original tunes. Kinfolk is lauded for their captivating live performances, which infuse soulful harmonies and gritty vocals to recreate memories of the past and point to the promise of the future.
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 2 PM, email will be sent to ticket holders.
LA COMBI
Latin Band
Thursday, June 25, 2026
7-9 PM
Gates and Cash Bars Open at 5:30 PM
William T. Evjue Rooftop Gardens
(No Rain Back Up)
La Combi is an eclectic Latin Band that gets its name from the “Combi’” buses of Peru which are the main public transportation. La Combi has something for every Latin American taste, including Peruvian Salsa, Chicha (Peruvian Cumbia), Merengue, Festejo, Bachata and more!
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 2 PM, email will be sent to ticket holders.
GRANNY SHOT
’90s and ’00s Cover Band
Thursday, July 9, 2026
7-9 PM
Gates and Cash Bars Open at 5:30 PM
William T. Evjue Rooftop Gardens
(Rain Back Up Exhibition Hall)
Granny Shot is a cover band based in Madison, WI playing all of your favorite alternative rock, hard rock, and pop punk hits from the ‘90s and ‘00s, as well as some classics from the ‘70s and ‘80s. With shredding guitars, tight vocals, and high-energy antics, Granny Shot will treat you to a generous helping of the nostalgic hits you know and love.
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 2 PM, email will be sent to ticket holders.
GOLD DUST WOMEN
Fleetwood Mac/ Heart Tribute
Thursday, July 23, 2026
7-9 PM
Gates and Cash Bars Open at 5:30 PM
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 2 PM, email will be sent to ticket holders.