Madison

Events this weekend

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.

Weekly Thursday Latin music night featuring DJ Frecuencia Infinita.

Sotto Night Club

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.

LGBTQ+ Events in Madison This Weekend

Friday, September 18, 2026

Thursdays: Jueves Latino with DJ Frecuencia Infinita

Saturday, September 19, 2026

N.E.W. Pride Alive 2026

Dame Mas Gasolina Nights with DJ Frequencia Infinita

Sunday, September 20, 2026

Saturdays: DJ Jimmy Celius

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