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!

📣📣📣Dane Dances! will be held INDOORS at The Monona Terrace Tonight!!!📣📣📣Help spread the word, and we will see you tonigh...
08/29/2025

📣📣📣Dane Dances! will be held INDOORS at The Monona Terrace Tonight!!!📣📣📣

Help spread the word, and we will see you tonight! Doors open at 4:30PM!!

🕕 5:30 PM – DJ kicks things off (Rooftop gates open at 4:30PM)
🎤 Live bands to follow (6–7:30 V-Funk & 8–9:30 Montage)
🍽️ Food & drinks available on-site
🎟️ FREE and open to all!

🎉💃 It’s the Final Night of Dane Dances! 2025! 🕺🎶What an incredible season it’s been — and we’re closing it out with one ...
08/29/2025

🎉💃 It’s the Final Night of Dane Dances! 2025! 🕺🎶

What an incredible season it’s been — and we’re closing it out with one last unforgettable evening of music, dancing, and community vibes on the rooftop of Monona Terrace!

🗓️ Tonight’s the Grand Finale!
📍 Monona Terrace Rooftop
🕕 5:30 PM – DJ kicks things off (Rooftop gates open at 4:30PM)
🎤 Live bands to follow (6–7:30 V-Funk & 8–9:30 Montage)
🍽️ Food & drinks available on-site
🎟️ FREE and open to all!

Let’s celebrate the unity, joy, and rhythm that brought us together all season. Bring your friends, family, and best dance moves — one last time under the stars!

💛 THANK YOU for dancing with us, Madison!

Stay tuned here for any weather updates. Rain back-up is at Indoors at Monona Terrace

Have you attended a Dane Dances! event this season? If so, please take a few minutes to complete this survey.https://www...
08/28/2025

Have you attended a Dane Dances! event this season? If so, please take a few minutes to complete this survey.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NHCM5LV

We appreciate your support and feedback! & DON'T FORGET, this Friday is your last chance to get down with Dane Dances this year! Join us on the rooftop starting at 4:30pm!

🎉 THANK YOU, Volunteers! 🎉A massive round of applause to all the amazing volunteers who helped make Dane Dances! 2025 su...
08/27/2025

🎉 THANK YOU, Volunteers! 🎉

A massive round of applause to all the amazing volunteers who helped make Dane Dances! 2025 such a vibrant celebration of culture, community, and dance. Your energy, dedication, and smiles fueled every beat and moved every step. You are the heart and soul of this event—thank you for keeping the rooftop magic alive all August long!

LAST CHANCE TO GET UP AND DANCE!Join us this Friday August 29 on the Monona Terrace Rooftop for Dane Dances! for the FIN...
08/25/2025

LAST CHANCE TO GET UP AND DANCE!

Join us this Friday August 29 on the Monona Terrace Rooftop for Dane Dances! for the FINAL TIME in 2025!

Featuring:
6-7:30: V-Funk
8-9:30: Montage

No Tickets Needed Or Required
Rain back-up is indoors at Monona Terrace stay turned to this page for weather related updates.

🎉💃 It’s Friday Night… Let’s Dance, Madison! 🕺🎶Dane Dances! keeps the summer groove going strong with Week 4 of music, mo...
08/22/2025

🎉💃 It’s Friday Night… Let’s Dance, Madison! 🕺🎶

Dane Dances! keeps the summer groove going strong with Week 4 of music, movement, and community vibes on the stunning Monona Terrace rooftop!

🗓️ Tonight – Friday, August 22
📍 Monona Terrace Rooftop
🕕 5:30 PM – DJ starts the party
🎤 Live bands take the stage (6-7:30 La Obra & 8-9:30 S.O.S. Motown R***e)
🍔 Food & drinks available on-site
🎟️ Free and open to EVERYONE!

Grab your friends, your family, and your best dance shoes — and come be part of a Madison tradition that brings people together through the power of rhythm, culture, and connection.

Let’s keep dancing toward unity — we’ll see you on the rooftop!

📣 Stay tuned to this page for weather updates. In case of rain, we’ll move the party indoors at Monona Terrace.

🌟 Shoutout to Our Valued Sponsors! 🌟Dane Dances! sends a big THANK YOU to these incredible partners who help bring the b...
08/21/2025

🌟 Shoutout to Our Valued Sponsors! 🌟

Dane Dances! sends a big THANK YOU to these incredible partners who help bring the beats, the energy, and the community vibes to life every Friday night!

👏 Tamara D. Grigsby
👏 MacaroniKID
👏 Urban League of Greater Madison
👏 Isthmus
👏 OMOJA
👏 WORT 89.9FM
👏 Zimbrick European

Your support helps make Dane Dances! a space where everyone feels welcome to move, connect, and celebrate the rich diversity of Madison. 🎶🕺💃

We’re so grateful for your investment in unity, joy, and cultural celebration. Let’s keep dancing together under the summer sky! ❤️

Hey Madison friends!There are a few spots left to Volunteer with Dane Dances! We could use just a few more friendly face...
08/20/2025

Hey Madison friends!

There are a few spots left to Volunteer with Dane Dances! We could use just a few more friendly faces to help with the last two Fridays of the 2025 series: August 22 and August 29. If you are interested helping out sign up here: https://signup.com/client/invitation2/secure/33985924066/false #/invitation

We would like to Thank our food vendors, Lake Vista Café, La Taguara, Melly Mells Catering, and Kipps Kitchen!Your delic...
08/20/2025

We would like to Thank our food vendors, Lake Vista Café, La Taguara, Melly Mells Catering, and Kipps Kitchen!

Your delicious food and friendly service has made every Friday at Dane Dances even more enjoyable. You bring tastes that unite and delight our diverse community—fueling the dancing, the joy, and the memories we make together. We couldn’t do it without you!

✨ Thank You TruStage! ✨We are proud to recognize TruStage as a Platinum Sponsor of Dane Dances 2025!Their generous suppo...
08/19/2025

✨ Thank You TruStage! ✨

We are proud to recognize TruStage as a Platinum Sponsor of Dane Dances 2025!

Their generous support helps us continue our mission of bringing people together through music, dance, and community on the beautiful rooftop of Monona Terrace. 💃🏽🕺🏽

Thank you, TruStage, for investing in unity, diversity, and joy in Madison. Because of you, the dance floor stays open to all—and the spirit of community shines even brighter. ❤️

Let’s dance together for a stronger, more connected Madison!

Join us this Friday August 22 on the Monona Terrace Rooftop for Dane Dances! 2025!Featuring:6-7:30: La Obra8-9:30: S.O.S...
08/18/2025

Join us this Friday August 22 on the Monona Terrace Rooftop for Dane Dances! 2025!

Featuring:
6-7:30: La Obra
8-9:30: S.O.S. Motown R***e

Just 2 more Fridays on the 2025 Dane Dances! schedule! See you there!

No Tickets Needed Or Required
Rain back-up is indoors at Monona Terrace, stay turned to this page for weather related updates.

ATTN: Dane Dances is moving INSIDE at Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center tonight! Come join the fun!
08/15/2025

ATTN: Dane Dances is moving INSIDE at Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center tonight! Come join the fun!

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Monona Terrace Rooftop
Madison, WI
53703

Opening Hours

5:30pm - 10pm

Telephone

+16087198846

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