concerts on the square

Join us for a wonderful Madison tradition, Concerts on the Square!  Since 1983 the Capitol Square comes alive with music for six consectutive Wednesdays during the summer months. This year, we have an amazing lineup of talent and music for every taste, from a Star-Spangled Spectacular on the 4th of July to Grammy-nominated Cuban music group Tiempo Libre.


Concerts are held on the King Street corner of the Capitol Square at 7:00 pm.  Blankets may be placed on the lawn at 3:00 pm.  Bring a cooler, or enjoy some of the great food from our vendors.  See you on the Square!

 

2011-2012 Schedule

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    Pastoral Dances

    Guest Artists cellist Kartik Papatla, Young Artist Concerto Competition winner, and the Trinity Irish Dancers
    Wednesday, June 27, 2012
    7:00 pm | King Street Corner of the Capitol Square
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    Star-Spangled Spectacular

    Guest Artist, Amanda Huddleston Clark, soprano
    Wednesday, July 4, 2012
    7:00 pm | King Street Corner of the Capitol Square
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    Sweeping Soundtracks

    Guest Artist, Sergei Belkin, accordionist
    Wednesday, July 11, 2012
    7:00 pm | King Street Corner of the Capitol Square
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    Feelin' Groovy

    Sounds of Simon and Garfunkel with guest conductor Michael Krajewski.
    Wednesday, July 18, 2012
    7:00 pm | King Street Corner of the Capitol Square
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    Caliente!

    Guest Artists, Grammy-nominated Cuban music group Tiempo Libre
    Wednesday, July 25, 2012
    7:00 pm | King Street Corner of the Capitol Square
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    Across the Pond

    Guest Artist, Elliot Yang, cellist
    Wednesday, August 1, 2012
    7:00 pm | King Street Corner of the Capitol Square