Looking for live music this summer? We’ve rounded up family-friendly and free concerts happening across the Madison area. Whether you're planning a night out with the kids or a laid-back evening with friends, this guide has all the local spots you’ll want to check out.
DEFOREST
DeForest Area Public Library Summer Concert Series
📍 Various locations
📅 Tuesdays, June 16–July 28, 2026 (Times & venues vary)
Weekly free concerts hosted by the library. Check their site for each week's lineup or look for them on our calendar.
SUN PRAIRIE
2026 Concerts in the Park
📍 Wetmore Park, 555 North Street
🕕 Every other Tuesday (sometimes Friday) 5–8 PM
- June 9 – Los Bad Hombres
- June 26 – Line
- July 7 – Sons of Sconnie
- July 21 – Marcus Porter
- August 11 – No Name Strings Band
- August 21 – All That Jazz Combo
Community Band Pop-Up Series
Free concerts by the Sun Prairie Area Community Band featuring traditional and contemporary music.
- Mon, June 15, 2026 – Sheehan Park West | 6:30–7:30 PM
- Tue, July 14, 2026 – Wetmore Park | 6:30–7:30 PM
- Mon, Aug 5, 2026 – Wyndham Hills Community Park | 6:30–7:30 PM
FITCHBURG
Concerts at McKee
📍 McKee Farms Park, 2930 Chapel Valley Rd
🕕 Youth Band at 6:00 PM | Headliner at 7:00 PM
📅 3rd Monday in June, July & August
Free family-friendly concerts with food trucks, beer & wine carts.
MONONA
Concerts on the Shore (formerly known as the San Damiano Biergartens)
📍 San Damiano Friary
🕕 Music 5:00–9:00 PM
June 25
5:00 PM — Reverend Raven & The Chain Smokin' Altar Boys ft. Westside Andy
7:00 PM — Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials
July 16
5:00 PM - Honor Among Thieves
7:00 PM - Armchair Boogie
August 13
Special Concert
The band will be revealed on July 13th!!
Refreshing beer and soda, food trucks, and live music.
Schluter Beach Concerts
📍 Schluter Beach
🕕 Random Wednesday's in the Summer | Music 6:00–8:00 PM | Beer sales 5:00–8:30 PM
Check Monona Parks for full concert schedule.
VERONA
Concerts in the Park
📍 Century School Park, 400 W Verona Ave
📅 Thursdays, June 11–Aug 20, 2026 | 6:00–8:00 PM
No concert the week of July 4
Bring a blanket and the family for free outdoor concerts.
STOUGHTON
Gazebo Musikk
📍 Rotary Park Gazebo, 324 S. 6th St.
📅 Thursdays, May 28–Sept 3, 2026 | 6:00–7:30 PM
MADISON
Olbrich After Hours
📍 Olbrich Botanical Gardens
📅 Tuesdays, June 23–Aug 11, 2026 | 6:00–9:00 PM
Live music, pop-ups, food carts, and drinks in the gardens. Tickets are free but donations are appreciated.
Lunch Time LIVE!
📍Olin Terrace at Monona Terrace
📅 Wednesdays, June 24, July 29, and August 26, 2026 | 12:00–1:00 PM
Grab lunch and enjoy free music. In partnership with the Dane County Farmers' Market and the Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center.
Concerts on the Square
📍 Capitol Square (King St. corner)
📅 Wednesdays, June 24 - July 29, 2026
A classic Madison summer experience with the Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra. Music starts at 7 PM.
Overture Center’s Kids in the Rotunda – On the Road
📍 Multiple Madison locations (check our calendar)
📅 Sat 7/11, Mon 8/3, Wed 8/5, Thur 8/6, Fri 8/7, Thu 8/20 | Various times
Free family performances and perfect for young kids.
The Terrace at Memorial Union
📍 800 Langdon St, Madison
🕕 Most nights throughout summer
Live music with lakeside views. Check the full summer schedule online.
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