July 22, 2026 — 7:00 PM to
July 22, 2026 — 9:00 PM
King Street corner of the Capitol Square
Madison, Wisconsin

Hollywood Hits

Summer is blockbuster season! Join us for Hollywood Hits, where the silver screen comes to life on Capitol Square and we shine the light on emerging talent with the winner of our Young Artist Concerto Competition. From classics such as Ben Hur and Casablanca to modern-day favorites like Jordan Peele’s Nope, Pirates of the Caribbean, The Lord of the Rings, and Star Wars—this cinematic concert delivers nonstop thrills. It’s a night for film fans, music lovers, and anyone who gets chills when the music swells. Learn more about YACC winner Angelina Chang.

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Reserving a table at Concerts on the Square® is the perfect way to entertain clients, have fun with family and friends, show new Madison residents what our community has to offer, and support a Madison Summer tradition. Tables are available on a first come first serve basis so make sure to get yours fast!

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Plan Your Visit

On concert days, blankets can be put down on the lawn unattended starting at 3 PM. The street will open at 5 PM and the concert begins at 7 PM. Attendees are invited to sample the many food vendors at Concerts on the Square each week. A full list of vendors is coming soon. For more information please visit our frequently asked questions page.

RAIN CALL

The decision to continue or cancel a concert due to weather conditions will be made at 3 PM on concert days. The official announcement will be made on wcoconcerts.org and on the WCO’s Facebook and Instagram pages. An email will also be sent to WCO subscribers. If the concert is postponed at that time, it will be held the following day at 7 PM. If the concert is not postponed by 3 PM but is subsequently canceled due to poor weather conditions, that week’s concert will not be held or may be cut short.

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About Angelina Chang

Angelina Chang is a 12th grader at Madison West High School. She started playing the piano at the age of four and currently studies with Dr. Lina (YooMin) Lee, whose mentorship was instrumental in her award-winning performance of Prokofiev’s Piano Concerto No. 3. She would also like to acknowledge her longtime piano teacher, Julie Chang. As the winner of the 2021 Fall Youth Concerto Competition, 2022 Wisconsin Youth Piano Concerto Competition, and 2023 MCO Young Artist Competition, she has performed with the Madison Symphony Orchestra, Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, and Middleton Community Orchestra, respectively. In the 2025-2026 season, Angelina received 2nd Place at the Chippewa Valley Symphony Young Artist Competition and the John Bolstad Award at the Richard Record Rising Stars Concerto Competition. Read Angelina's full bio here.

PROGRAM

RÓZSA | Overture from Ben-Hur
ABELS | Suite from Nope
BADELT | Pirates of the Caribbean Suite
STEINER | Casablanca Suite
SHORE | The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
WILLIAMS | Themes from Harry Potter
WILLIAMS | Star Wars Through the Years

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