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. 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. 

JUNE
07  ABBA Salute (Tribute Band)
14  Madison County (Country Show Band)
21  BROTHER (Celtic Fusion Rock)
28  The Mark Croft Band (Roots, Pop & Americana)
 

JULY
12  Three Beers Till Dubuque (Rockin' Horn Band: Jazz-Funk)
19  Catch a Wave (Beach Boys Tribute)


Thank you to our 2012 Sponsors:

                         
Here's what some past participants had to say:

"A most enjoyable event. We look forward to it now every year!" - Tom H., Beloit

"I love all the events that the terrace puts on...Thanks for everything you all do. You are truly helping to make Madison a fun place to live!" - Megan M., Madison

"There's no better place in Madison to see live music!" - Michelle L., Madison

"LOVE the rooftop concerts, and also that the cafe is open during them! Such a beautiful view, and so much fun for our entire family! Thank you, and please keep the free concerts coming!" - Jan F., 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 on the 2012 schedule visit the Dane Dances website.

*Rain backup for this concert TBA.

Family Concert

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

Tunes at Monona Terrace

Fall 2012 Dates TBA
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:

"We came for the Beatles music and had an awesome evening. It was just beautiful on the roof... now we know how great it is, we'll try harer to go next year. Keep up the great job!" - Julie H., Edgerton

"These are excellent community programs. More and more people are dancing as the years go by." - Ann B., Mcfarland

"This is a wonderful series--great music, great location, great place to connect with friends." - Gretchen P., Madison