Madison

Madison has a rich LGBTQ+ history and hosts Madison Magic PrideFest (August) and The Big Gay Pride Market (June). Shamrock Bar, FIVE Nightclub, and Woof's anchor the bar scene; OutReach LGBTQ+ Community Center runs programming. The city has been a hub for queer activism since the 1980s.

LGBT-friendly bar & nightclub with a big dance floor, DJs, theme nights & drag revues.

FIVE Nightclub

Chill, gay-friendly hangout with classic comfort food, full bar, weekend brunch & happy hour.

Shamrock Bar & Grille

Rollicking gay sports lounge boasting happy hours, daily specials & a Sunday Bloody Mary bar.

Woof’s

Wisconsin-themed, retro-style tavern offering beers, brats & cheese curds (all sourced in-state).

The Old Fashioned Tavern & Restaurant

D’Vino is a bar in Madison. Located at 116 King St, Madison, WI 53703, USA.

D’Vino

Local chain serving frozen custard, burgers & hot dogs in an old-school setting.

Michael’s Frozen Custard

Forward Craft & Coffee is a restaurant in Madison. Located at 2166 Atwood Ave, Madison, WI 53704, USA.

Forward Craft & Coffee

Quaint cafe & bakery serving comfort food & creative cupcake flavors in a family-friendly setting.

Daisy Cafe & Cupcakery

Wallaby’s Cafe is a restaurant in Madison. Located at 1351 Williamson St, Madison, WI 53703, USA.

Wallaby’s Cafe

Cargo Coffee is a restaurant in Madison. Located at 750 E Washington Ave, Madison, WI 53703, USA.

Cargo Coffee

Artful, well-lit space for carefully sourced coffee, housemade soups & panini, plus free WiFi.

Fair Trade Coffee House

Coffeehouse with a feline theme & WiFi serving java, homemade gelato, breakfast fare & baked goods.

Java Cat Coffee

EarthWise Pet (Madison East) is a shop in Madison. Located at 3260 University Ave, Madison, WI 53705, USA.

EarthWise Pet (Madison East)

Fromagination is a shop in Madison. Located at 12 S Carroll St, Madison, WI 53703, USA.

Fromagination

Kylee’s Gift Cottage is a shop in Madison. Located at 6711 Frank Lloyd Wright Ave, Middleton, WI 53562, USA.

Kylee’s Gift Cottage

A Room of One’s Own Bookstore is a shop in Madison. Located at 2717 Atwood Ave, Madison, WI 53704, USA.

A Room of One’s Own Bookstore

Wisco Home Goods is a shop in Madison. Located at 4664 Cottage Grove Rd, Madison, WI 53716, USA.

Wisco Home Goods

The Shop by EBNS is a restaurant in Madison. Located at 626 Langdon St, Madison, WI 53703, USA.

The Shop by EBNS

Delta Beer Lab is a venue in Madison. Located at 167 E Badger Rd, Fitchburg, WI 53713, USA.

Delta Beer Lab

Herbiery is a bar in Madison. Located at 2015 Winnebago St Suite 101, Madison, WI 53704, USA.

Herbiery

Rude Brew Kombucha

Square Wine Co. is a venue in Madison. Located at 1 E Main St, Madison, WI 53703, USA.

Square Wine Co.

Pony Boy Salon is a venue in Madison. Located at 133 S Butler St Suite Suite 200, Madison, WI 53703, USA.

Pony Boy Salon

Union Hair Parlor is a venue in Madison. Located at 2039 Winnebago St, Madison, WI 53704, USA.

Union Hair Parlor

Rebel Hair is a venue in Madison. Located at 330 Junction Rd, Madison, WI 53717, USA.

Rebel Hair

Mint Cuts and Color is a venue in Madison. Located at 812 E Dayton St Suite 208, Madison, WI 53703, USA.

Mint Cuts and Color

Join Madison County LIVE at Christy's Landing on August 9, 2026, starting at 2:00 PM at 2952 Waubesa Ave, Madison, WI. Enjoy an afternoon of live music, drinks, and good vibes with over 210 interested attendees. Organized by Madison County, this event is perfect for party-goers and social enthusiasts looking for a fun-filled day by Lake Waubesa.

Christy's Landing

Madison County LIVE @ Christy's Landing

Softball games originally scheduled for Sunday, July 19, 2026, have been postponed due to poor air quality and rescheduled for Sunday, August 9, 2026.

McGaw Park

Open Competitive - Week 5 Softball Games

Badgerland Pride Softball League

A softball game event organized by Badgerland Pride Softball League, rescheduled to August 9, 2026, due to poor air quality.

Our biggest fundraiser of the year: the Badgerland Pride Softball Royalty Drag Show 2025! Come and support the league and your fellow league players! The contestant that raises the most money wins the crown and the title of Badgerland Softball Royalty 2025. Includes a Silent Auction and 50/50 Raffle.

Badgerland Pride Softball Royalty Drag Show 2025

A drag show fundraiser supporting Badgerland Pride Softball with contestants competing for the title of Royalty.

Games are cancelled tonight due to impending weather. This game will be made up at the end of the season, August 10th.

Olbrich Park Field #4

Game Day - Rec/Social League

Badgerland Pride Softball

A community softball game that has been rescheduled to August 10th due to weather.

A lively drag performance event held regularly at a local venue to entertain and celebrate LGBTQ culture.

The Rainbow Lounge

Monthly Drag Show Night

A lively drag show featuring local performers at The Velvet Lounge in Madison.

The Velvet Lounge

Drag Night at The Velvet Lounge

A weekly gathering for tabletop roleplaying games with story and narrative focus at The Reading Room.

The Reading Room

Eastside Tabletop Story Games: Weekly Game Night

Eastside Tabletop Story Games

A book launch event for 'Saint Delilah' by Isabelle Spotts, hosted by A Room of One's Own Bookstore. The event is scheduled for August 11th, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM, with an author signing session from 7:00 PM to 7:30 PM. The event is free and open to the public, held in person at the bookstore located at 2717 Atwood Ave, Madison, WI.

A Room of One's Own Bookstore

Saint Delilah Book Launch

Join the Rainbow Happy Hour at DELTA BEER LAB for an evening of socializing and fun. The event is scheduled for August 12, 2026, from 17:30 to 19:00. Enjoy a lively atmosphere with fellow attendees in Toronto.

Rainbow Happy Hour at DELTA BEER LAB

The Disney Broadway musical adaptation of Frozen, featuring songs from the hit animated film.

The Fireside Theatre

Frozen: The Broadway Musical

Fireside Theatre

The 7th Annual Magic Pride Festival, hosted by OutReach LGBTQ+ Community Center, will be held in person on Sunday, August 16th, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Warner Park in Madison. The event features a stage show with local LGBTQ+ performers, a large vendor area, games and activities for youth and families, food and beverages, and more. For more information, contact OutReach at 255-8582 or email dough@lgbtoutreach.org.

Magic Pride Festival

Madison's Magic Pride Festival returns on Sunday, August 16, 2026, from 1 pm to 6 pm at Warner Park in Madison, Wisconsin. Organized by the OutReach LGBTQ+ Community Center, this free event celebrates LGBTQ+ life with colorful booths, performances by local drag artists, spoken-word poets, indigenous drummers, and diverse musical acts. Attendees can enjoy community resources, health services, arts and crafts vendors, youth activities, and a marketplace showcasing queer creativity. The festival emphasizes inclusivity, community building, and honoring the history of LGBTQ+ activism, with opportunities for audience participation and accessible facilities.

Madison, WI

Madison Magic PrideFest 2026

OutReach LGBTQ+ Community Center

A vibrant pride event with rallies, food stalls, entertainment, and information tables, held each August in Madison.

OutReach Magic Festival 2026

Madison's Magic Pride Festival returns on Sunday, August 16, 2026, from 1 pm to 6 pm at Warner Park. Organized by the OutReach LGBTQ+ Community Center, this free event celebrates LGBTQ+ life with colorful booths, live performances, community resources, and family-friendly activities. Attendees can enjoy music, spoken-word poetry, indigenous drumming, drag shows, and speeches addressing current social issues. The festival emphasizes inclusivity, community building, and supporting marginalized groups, with suggested donations of $5 to $10 to help cover costs. Visitors are encouraged to bring picnic supplies, reusable water bottles, and to use public transportation or bike to the venue.

Warner Park

Madison Pride Festival 2026

Madison's vibrant pride event held each August with rallies, food stalls, entertainment, and community activities.

OutReach Magic Festival

A colorful parade celebrating the LGBTQ+ community through downtown Madison.

Madison Pride Parade

Another session of tabletop roleplaying games with story and narrative focus at The Reading Room.

Join the Genre Fluid Book Club for a discussion of 'Jack the Modernist' by Robert Glück. The event is scheduled for August 19, 2026, from 18:00 to 19:00. No specific venue is provided, but it is organized by Iris at Room. Participants can sign up via a Google form and are encouraged to join the discussion, with all books available at a 10% discount.

Genre Fluid Book Club Discussion of Jack the Modernist by Robert Glück

Genre Fluid Book Club

An event showcasing the launch of Herbeweizen, a collaboration between ALT Brew and Herbiery, featuring beer tasting and networking opportunities.

Herbiery Taproom

ALT Brew x Herbiery Collaboration Release: Herbeweizen

A queer movie night hosted by Celena at A Room Of One's Own Bookstore, featuring a film from Kanopy's library. The event takes place in The Reading Room at 2713 Atwood Ave, Madison, WI, on August 27, 2026, from 19:00 to 21:00. Masks are required. Attendees can RSVP via the provided Google Forms link.

Queer Movie Night: National Anthem

Live concert featuring Barenaked Ladies & Matt Nathanson, celebrating 25 years of the 'Drops of Jupiter' tour.

Hayden Homes Amphitheater

TRAiN: Drops of Jupiter - 25 Years in the Atmosphere Tour

Tickets for the 2026 Wisconsin Badgers Football season, including access to all regular season home games, are available. The event takes place at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, starting on August 30, 2026, at 18:00. Attendees can purchase tickets online and enjoy the games in a lively stadium environment.

Wisconsin Badgers Football Season Tickets

Taste of Madison 2026 is a free, public event held at Capitol Square in Madison, WI, from September 5 to September 6, 2026. It features over 90 restaurants, two entertainment stages, games, and various fun activities, attracting over 250,000 attendees during Labor Day weekend. The event includes the Backyard Tailgate with arcade games, a climbing wall, and DJ music; the Recharge Lounge for relaxation; and the new Tasty Trolley for easy transportation around the festival area. The event is organized by Madison Festivals, Inc., and raises nearly $100,000 annually for local non-profit organizations.

Taste of Madison 2026 presented by COUNTRY Financial

A screening of selected LGBTQ-themed films followed by a discussion session, promoting awareness and community engagement.

Madison Community Theater

LGBTQ Film Screening

College football game at Camp Randall Stadium featuring the Wisconsin Badgers.

Camp Randall Stadium

University of Wisconsin Football Game

University of Wisconsin

Join the Rainbow Happy Hour at DELTA BEER LAB for an evening of socializing and fun. The event is scheduled for September 9, 2026, from 17:30 to 19:00. Enjoy a lively atmosphere with fellow attendees. For more details, visit the event page.

A screening of films celebrating LGBTQ stories and experiences, followed by a community discussion.

LGBTQ Film Screening: Love & Pride

Avondale Brewing Company

Dylan Gossett: The Westward Tour Volume I

Fall Ball is a 5 week recreational league. Registration will be open from tomorrow through September 10th. The season will cost $45 with financial aid available.

Fall Ball League

A recreational softball league for LGBTQ+ community members taking place over five weeks.

Weekly Wednesday event featuring DJ Alex and A Bailar with Luis starting at 7:30pm.

Sotto Night Club

Wednesdays: DJ Alex & A Bailar with Luis

Weekly Thursday Latin music night featuring DJ Frecuencia Infinita.

Thursdays: Jueves Latino with DJ Frecuencia Infinita

N.E.W. Pride Alive 2026 is a regional LGBTQ+ celebration held in De Pere, Wisconsin, scheduled for September 19-20, 2026. The event features a Friday night adults-only cabaret with drag performances, comedy, burlesque, and dancing, starting at 5 p.m., and a family-friendly festival on Saturday with live music, vendor booths, youth activities, and fireworks. The festival aims to empower LGBTQ+ individuals, raise awareness, and foster an inclusive community through social events, educational workshops, and community grants. The 2026 edition will include expanded rural outreach with free shuttle buses, a queer history exhibit, and sustainability initiatives.

N.E.W. Pride Alive 2026

Friday nights featuring Latin beats, EDM, and pop with DJ Frequencia Infinita.

Dame Mas Gasolina Nights with DJ Frequencia Infinita

Saturday night DJ performance by DJ Jimmy Celius.

Saturdays: DJ Jimmy Celius

A live music event featuring Mumford and Sons and Marcus King Band, taking place on September 22, 2026, starting at 6:00 PM at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin. The event offers an electric atmosphere for concert enthusiasts and fans of these bands.

Mumford and Sons & Marcus King Band

An upcoming live music event featuring bands Combichrist, King 810, A Killers Confession, and Heartsick. The event is scheduled to take place from September 28, 2026, starting at 00:00, and will end on October 29, 2026, at 19:00. The venue is The Annex At The Red Zone in Madison, United States. Tickets are available for booking online.

Combichrist King 810 A Killers Confession & Heartsick

A social dance event welcoming all LGBTQ individuals to dance and connect.

Queer Dance Night

Join us at Delta Beer Lab in Fitchburg, WI, for our monthly Rainbow Happy Hour. Enjoy good food, beer, and engaging conversations with a friendly community. No RSVP required.

Rainbow Happy Hour

A social dance event for the LGBTQ community to connect and celebrate through music and dance.

Madison Dance Hall

Weekly wine tastings held every Friday from 17:00 to 19:00 at Square Wine Co.

Friday Night Tastings

A night dedicated to Latin music and dance at FIVE Nightclub.

Latin Night First Saturday

A night dedicated to Latin music and dance, happening on the first Saturday of each month.

Latin Night

The Sylvee

Jack White at The Sylvee

Join us for an electrifying performance by Jack White at The Sylvee in Madison on November 10, 2026. The event is scheduled to start at 02:00 AM and will feature a two-hour concert. Don't miss this opportunity to experience the legendary artist live in a vibrant setting. Tickets are available for booking online. The venue is located at 25 S. Livingston Street, Madison, WI 53703.

Join us at Delta Beer Lab in Fitchburg, WI, for our monthly Rainbow Happy Hour gathering. Enjoy good food, beer, engaging conversations, and meet new friends. No RSVP is required for this event.

Rainbow Happy Hour at Delta Beer Lab

A casual brunch gathering for LGBTQ individuals and allies to socialize and build community.

The Rainbow Café

LGBTQ+ Brunch Meetup

A monthly drag show featuring performances by local drag artists.

Madison Drag Revue

A casual brunch gathering for LGBTQ individuals to socialize and build community.

AC/DC's PWR UP Tour in Australia with special guests Amy and the Sniffers. Concert dates across multiple cities including Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, Perth, and Brisbane.

AC/DC PWR UP Tour Australia 2025

A night dedicated to Latin music and dance.

Madison

Upcoming Events

Madison County LIVE @ Christy's Landing

Open Competitive - Week 5 Softball Games

Badgerland Pride Softball Royalty Drag Show 2025

Game Day - Rec/Social League

Monthly Drag Show Night

Drag Night at The Velvet Lounge

Eastside Tabletop Story Games: Weekly Game Night

Saint Delilah Book Launch

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