Dane Dances

Dane Dances One of Madison's trademark summer events! Dane Dances! is one of Madison’s most popular summertime events.

Our music concert series facilitates the breaking down of barriers that separate people in the Dane County community. Our events feature extraordinary music, outstanding food, and an energetic crowd of people of different backgrounds coming together to enjoy diversity in beautiful downtown Madison. In order to keep these events FREE, we need your help, please consider donating to Dane Dances!

What an incredible season of Dane Dances!As we close out the 2026 season, we’re reflecting on a summer filled with music...
08/29/2026

What an incredible season of Dane Dances!

As we close out the 2026 season, we’re reflecting on a summer filled with music, movement, connection, and a true celebration of Love & Compassion. Each Friday night on the Monona Terrace Rooftop brought our community together to share smiles, create memories, and experience the joy of being together.

Thank you to everyone who joined us this season and helped make Dane Dances so special. We are grateful for our amazing performers, volunteers, sponsors, vendors, partners, and every person who stepped onto the dance floor or cheered from the sidelines.

Your support and participation helped create a welcoming space where kindness, inclusion, and community could shine. Together, we celebrated what makes Madison such a wonderful place to call home.

Thank you for making the 2026 season one to remember. We can’t wait to dance with you again next summer!

We’re ready for the FINAL Friday night on the rooftop of Dane Dances 2026!Join us tonight, Friday, August 28 for the fin...
08/28/2026

We’re ready for the FINAL Friday night on the rooftop of Dane Dances 2026!

Join us tonight, Friday, August 28 for the final week of Dane Dances 2026 "A Season of Love & Compassion . Join us one more time for an evening of live music, dancing, food, and community on the beautiful Monona Terrace Rooftop!

Tonight’s lineup:
Family Dance with DJ CHAMO: 5:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
Cold Sweat & The Brew City Horns: 6:00 p.m.
Orquesta Salsol Del Mad: 8:00 p.m.

Bring your friends, grab a blanket or lawn chair, and join us for another summer night of music, movement, and connection. See you on the rooftop!

We're proud to recognize and thank our 2026 Valued Sponsors for their partnership and commitment to bringing people toge...
08/27/2026

We're proud to recognize and thank our 2026 Valued Sponsors for their partnership and commitment to bringing people together through music, dance, and community.

Please join us in thanking:

• Dane County, Wisconsin
• Urban League of Greater Madison
• Isthmus
• Macaroni KID Madison
• UMOJA Magazine
• WORT 89.9 FM

Thank you for helping make Dane Dances a place where everyone is welcome. Your support truly makes a difference, and we are grateful to have you as part of the Dane Dances family.

Don't miss your last chance to get down with Dane Dances in 2026!This Friday is the final Dane Dances of the season, and...
08/26/2026

Don't miss your last chance to get down with Dane Dances in 2026!

This Friday is the final Dane Dances of the season, and we can't wait to celebrate one more unforgettable night of live music, dancing, and community.

Gather your friends and family, bring your dancing shoes, and join us for an evening filled with great music, delicious food, and fun for all ages. Let's end the season together on the dance floor!

We'll see you Friday!

As we wrap up another incredible Dane Dances season, we'd like to extend a special thank you to our final 2026 Platinum ...
08/25/2026

As we wrap up another incredible Dane Dances season, we'd like to extend a special thank you to our final 2026 Platinum Sponsor, TruStage.

Their generous support helps bring our community together for free evenings of live music, dancing, and celebration. Partnerships like this make it possible for Dane Dances to continue creating welcoming experiences for people of all ages.

Thank you, TruStage, for your commitment to our community and for helping make the 2026 season a success. We are grateful for your partnership!

Don’t forget to follow Dane Dances! on Instagram! Stay up to date with event reminders, announcements, and everything ha...
08/24/2026

Don’t forget to follow Dane Dances! on Instagram! Stay up to date with event reminders, announcements, and everything happening throughout the season.

Follow us on Instagram and stay connected with Dane Dances!

The final night is almost here!Join us this Friday, August 28 for the closing celebration of our 2026 Season of Love & C...
08/24/2026

The final night is almost here!

Join us this Friday, August 28 for the closing celebration of our 2026 Season of Love & Compassion. Let’s come together one more time this summer for a free evening of live music, dancing, food, and community. Everyone is welcome, and no tickets are required.

Friday, August 28
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Monona Terrace Rooftop
Gates open: 4:30 p.m.
Family Dance with DJ CHAMO: 5:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
COLD SWEAT & THE BREW CITY HORNS (Dance/Pop/Rock): 6:00–7:30 p.m.
ORQUESTA SALSOL DEL MAD (Latin/Fusion): 8:00–9:30 p.m.

Join us for one last summer night on the rooftop as we celebrate the community that makes Dane Dances so special. Thank you for showing up, sharing the dance floor, and bringing your energy, kindness, and compassion to each event. We can’t wait to end the season together with you!

Another Friday night, another unforgettable Dane Dances! celebrating "A Season of Love & Compassion."Thank you to everyo...
08/22/2026

Another Friday night, another unforgettable Dane Dances! celebrating "A Season of Love & Compassion."

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our second event of the season. Seeing the dance floor filled, hearing the music, and watching our community come together is what Dane Dances is all about.

A special thank you to our performers, volunteers, sponsors, vendors, and everyone who helped make the evening such a success. We appreciate all of you!

📸 If you were there, we'd love to see your favorite moments. Share your photos in the comments or tag Dane Dances in your posts.

There's just one more Dane Dances event left this season—we hope you'll join us for an incredible finale!

Due to the threat of potential inclement weather, Dane Dances TONIGHT August 21st 2026, will be held INDOORS at Monona T...
08/21/2026

Due to the threat of potential inclement weather, Dane Dances TONIGHT August 21st 2026, will be held INDOORS at Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center's Exhibition Hall.

Don't let the weather get you down! Let's GET UP, GET DOWN, and GET TOGETHER tonight! We hope to see you on the dancefloor!!

We’re ready for another Friday night on the rooftop!Join us tonight, Friday, August 21 for Week 2 of the 2026 Dane Dance...
08/21/2026

We’re ready for another Friday night on the rooftop!

Join us tonight, Friday, August 21 for Week 2 of the 2026 Dane Dances season. Enjoy a free evening of live music, dancing, food, and community at Monona Terrace as we continue celebrating this year’s theme, Love & Compassion.

Tonight’s lineup:
Family Dance with DJ CMAN: 5:30 p.m.
SLAVE: 6:00 p.m.
KLYMAXX: 8:00 p.m.

Bring your friends, grab a blanket or lawn chair, and join us for another summer night of music, movement, and connection. See you on the rooftop!

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Monona Terrace Rooftop
Madison, WI
53703

Opening Hours

5:30pm - 10pm

Telephone

+16087198846

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