Festival Season Is Officially Here!

Week of May 22nd

Don’t let the weather deceive you, Madison’s Festival season is in full swing this week. From Brats to Blues, there’s a Fest for you! We’ve also heard sightings of a flock of Mallards returning home for the season at Warner Park. ⚾️ 🦆 🥳

Want to celebrate more of Madison? Check us out on Instagram at welovemadisondotcom! We’re sharing loads of events and more in our Stories.

Brat Fest is Here!

Date: May 23 - May 25
Time: 10am-9:30pm
Location: Willow Island at the Alliant Energy Center
Price: Free

There are a few things us Wisconsinites don’t mess around about - and one of them is brats! That’s why we’re so excited for Brat Fest 2025 this weekend.

In addition to some great food, you can expect fun events, live music, opportunities to give back, and more. So don’t miss out on this Madison summer mainstay!

Feeling Blue?

Date: May 23 - May 25
Time: Times Vary
Location: The North Street Cabaret
Price: $15-$30

After you’ve hit Brat Fest, why not hit Blues Fest at The North Street Cabaret?

They’ve brought together a killer lineup of acts, including the Ivy Ford Band, the Frank Catalano/Lurrie Bell Quintet, and Lee Kanehira.

Go Deep With Chad & JT

Date:  May 22 - May 24
Time: Multiple Times
Location: Comedy on State
Price: $7.50-$31

If you’re not already stoked that Chad & JT are coming to town this weekend, you should be. 

From viral appearances at City Hall meetings and laugh-out-loud podcasts to their own Netflix series, Chad & JT have been on the rise in the comedy scene, and they’re sure to bring the laughs to town.

Award-Winning Local Gypsy Jazz Trio

Date: Saturday, May 24th
Time: 8pm
Location: Cafe CODA
Price: $15 (Online) | $20 (Door)

Harmonious Wail is hitting Cafe CODA this Saturday to bring their unique brand of Americana-infused Gypsy Jazz.

This local, award-winning trio has been delivering great performances and leading the way in the Gypsy Jazz genre for over 30 years. So if you love gypsy jazz, or just enjoy outstanding musicianship and great songwriting, you know what to this Saturday night!

The Mallards Have Migrated Home!

Date: Monday, May 26th
Time: 4:05pm
Location: The “Duck Pond” at Warner Park
Price: Prices Vary

Need more signs that summer is approaching? Look no further than the start of the Madison Mallards’ baseball season, which kicks off with their home opener this Monday!

The Mallards always provide fun for fans of all ages, and their home opener against the Fond du Lac Dock Spiders is sure to be a great start to their season.

Quick Hits!

With so many events happening throughout Madison, we definitely can’t catch them all. Here are some other fun ones on our radar:

Reminder that we still want to hear from you with your favorite weekly events. From open mic nights to jazz jams to free kid meals Tuesdays… we want them all!

See you out there, Madison!
— Team We Love Madison

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