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

Saturday night DJ performance by DJ Jimmy Celius.

Sotto Night Club

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 at DELTA BEER LAB

Rainbow Happy Hour

Group campsite at Lake Kegonsa State Park. Meet at Brittingham Park 5pm. Camping in Lake Kegonsa State Park. 10 mph pace, no drop. FTWN-B only. Optional bike rides on Saturday.

Lake Kegonsa State Park

Bikepacking Trip

Radical Adventure Riders (Madison)

A group bikepacking trip with camping and optional rides at Lake Kegonsa State Park.

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.

STOMP is an energetic stage show that combines dance, music, and theatrical performance using everyday objects like matchboxes, brooms, garbage cans, and Zippo lighters to create energizing beats. Since its debut in 1995, it has toured extensively worldwide, captivating audiences with its pulse-pounding rhythm and inventive performance. Part of Overture's Fringe Festival, the event features boundary-pushing performances from around the globe, running from January 8-10, 2027, at the Overture Center for the Arts in Madison.

Madison

Upcoming Events

Saturdays: DJ Jimmy Celius

Mumford and Sons & Marcus King Band

Combichrist King 810 A Killers Confession & Heartsick

Queer Dance Night

Rainbow Happy Hour at DELTA BEER LAB

Bikepacking Trip

Queer Dance Night

Friday Night Tastings

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