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.

Join the Fall Ball League! Registration is open, with only a few spots left. Games are on Mondays from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM, starting September 14th at Olbrich Park.

Olbrich Park Field #4

Fall Ball League

Badgerland Pride Softball

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.

Madison, WI

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.

Delta Beer Lab

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.

Square Wine Co.

Friday Night Tastings

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

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.

LGBTQ+ Events in Madison

Tomorrow

Fall Ball League

Thursday, September 17, 2026

Wednesdays: DJ Alex & A Bailar with Luis

Friday, September 18, 2026

Thursdays: Jueves Latino with DJ Frecuencia Infinita

Tomorrow

Fall Ball League

Thursday, September 17, 2026

Wednesdays: DJ Alex & A Bailar with Luis

Friday, September 18, 2026

Thursdays: Jueves Latino with DJ Frecuencia Infinita

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