Summer in YOUR City Programming

Downtown Madison is helping you enjoy Summer in YOUR City again in 2023 with some great programming at various spaces including Lisa Link Peace Park, 30 on the Square, and the Grove at the Top of State St. Join us for some summer fun!

Interested in performing with us? Register here for your chance!

All Summer Long

YOUR Lunchtime LIVE
Tuesday | 12-1pm | S Hamilton Capitol Lawn
Live music on the Capitol Square (S Hamilton corner) Tuesdays at noon June through August.
Find more information and dates here.

Live & Local
Thursday | 5-7pm | Lisa Link Peace Park
Live music at Lisa Link Peace Park EVERY Thursday from 5 -7pm June through August.
Find more information and dates here.

Final Friday Fun
Friday | 11am - 1pm | Top of State St
On the Final Fridays of the Month, find family fun downtown in collaboration with Downtown Madison partners and non-profit organizations. Featuring some kids activities, kids crafts, and outdoor play.
DATES: 6/30, 7/28 ( July date cancelled due to heat advisory ) , 8/25 ( August date cancelled due to rain )
Find more informaiton here.

Friday Evening Classical Guitars
Friday | 7-9pm | Lisa Link Peace Park
Live music at Lisa Link Peace Park. Presented by Madison's Central Business Improvement District and Madison Classical Guitar Society.
DATES: 6/23, 7/14, 8/11, 8/25
RAIN LOCATION: Dubai Mediterranean Resturant, 419 State St
Find more information here.

Electric Sundays in the Park
Saturday | 3-7pm | Lisa Link Peace Park
Live music at Lisa Link Peace Park. Presented by Madison's Central Business Improvement District and Jeff Clarke and the band Elements .
DATES: 6/4, 7/2, 8/6, 9/17
Find more information here.

YOUR Downtown Movie Night
A FREE movie series held in Downtown Madison with Madison Parks department! Grab a blanket/lawn chair, a snack, and enjoy the free show starting at dusk! All movies are scheduled with an alternate date in case of rain. Rain calls will be made 2-3 hours prior to the movie starting and will be announced on the Downtown Madison Facebook page.



Summer Pop Ups

Downtown Dog Days

5/8 | 12-2pm | The Confluence - Cancelled due to rain
Join us in destressing via dog cuddles in the Confluence! We'll be popping up with adoptable dogs of various ages in collaboration with Ma, Paws, and Me Pet Rescue.

9/8 | 11am-1pm | The Confluence -
Join us as we welcome UW students back to campus via dog cuddles in the Confluence! We'll be popping up with adoptable dogs of various ages in collaboration with Ma, Paws, and Me Pet Rescue. As we get closer, we'll update this Facebook Event with photos of the dogs visiting downtown!

9/25 | 11am-1pm | The Confluence -
Join us as we welcome UW students back to campus via dog cuddles in the Confluence! We'll be popping up with adoptable dogs of various ages in collaboration with Ma, Paws, and Me Pet Rescue. As we get closer, we'll update this Facebook Event with photos of the dogs visiting downtown!

Not sure what the Confluence is? It's that magical spot where State St Mall, E Campus Mall, and Library Mall all meet!

Hmong Day Downtown
5/30 | 5:30 - 6:30pm | The Forum at the Top of State St
Join Downtown Madison in honoring AAPI heritage month at this special celebration of Hmong Culture. In collaboration with Hmong Institute.
Learn more here.

Artists Collective Presents Hip Hop Day of Stars 2
6/18 | 12:30 - 2:30pm | Lisa Link Peace Park
Enjoy a free concert in Peace Park featuring local Hip Hop artists and Youth Stars! Organized by Artists Collective.
Learn more here.

Make Music Madison
6/21 | Lisa Link Peace Park & Top of State St
In conjunction with Make Music Madison (MMM), a citywide, free, outdoor day of music in Madison once a year on the summer solstice; Madison’s Central BID will host four music venues within the district. Performers participate for free.

FREE city-wide community music event.


More to be announced soon!


To find a full listing of events in downtown Madison - head to our events page!