By Olivia Mizelle | Photo Courtesy Dane Dances
Summer isn’t over yet, and neither is live outdoor music. These concert series bring music of all genres throughout the Madison area.
SUMMER FUN SERIES
Thursdays in July and August
Downtown Middleton’s Stone Horse Green hosts live music and activities throughout the summer. Catch artists like Ced Ba’etch Freestyle Guitar and Slipjig Celtic Band. stonehorsegreen.org
VERONA CONCERTS IN THE PARK
Thursdays through Aug. 22
Presented by the Verona Area Chamber of Commerce, Century School Park features live music every Thursday. Local bands like the Lost Lakes and Waunakee Big Band will play. visitveronawi.com/event/concerts-in-the-park/87
CONCERTS AT MCKEE
July 15 & Aug. 19
On July 15, catch Wisconsin band The Mascot Theory’s new classic rock sound. On Aug. 19, Madison’s premiere Latin powerhouse Grupo Candela takes the stage. fitchburgchamber.com/cvb/ concerts-at-mckee
ALLEN CENTENNIAL GARDEN SUMMER CONCERTS
July 21; Aug. 4, 18
Jazz music from a variety of artists will enhance the garden scenery for three wonderful evenings. allencentennialgarden.wisc.edu
SUN PRAIRIE CONCERTS IN THE PARK
July 23; Aug. 6, 27
Find local music, food trucks and drinks at Wetmore Park for three more Tuesdays this summer. For any Sun Prairie Swifties, Aug. 27 is Taylor Swift night! cityofsunprairie.com/1611/concerts-in- the-park
DANE DANCES
Aug. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
The Monona Terrace rooftop turns into a dance floor with this family-friendly event, celebrating its 25th anniversary. Artists including Luisito Rosario and Montage Band will play. danedances.org
SESSIONS AT MCPIKE PARK
Aug. 8-11
Blues, classic rock, even polka — the Sessions at McPike Park will have a little bit of everything. Aug. 8 and 9 are evening shows, and Aug. 10 and 11 will have daytime and evening shows. sessionsatmcpike.org
LIVE MUSIC AT CAPITAL BREWERY
July 12, 19, 20, 26; Aug. 2, 3, 9, 16, 23, 30
Experience the best of Madison’s local bands with a beer in hand in Capital Brewery’s biergarten this summer. (Note: some shows have a cover charge.) capitalbrewery.com
