Dance clubs, live music, rooftop bars, speakeasies, LGBTQ+ nightlife, listening bars and late-night dives across Madison, with where to go and what is worth the late night.
Dance Clubs in Madison
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Five Nightclub
Five Nightclub on Applegate Court, Madison's LGBTQ dance bar with drag shows, runs a multi-room club with house, EDM and a long dance floor open until 02:00.
Live Music in Madison
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High Noon Saloon
High Noon Saloon on East Washington, Madison's flagship Americana and indie live-music room since 2004, runs nightly touring acts and a long Wisconsin tap list.
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Majestic Theatre
The Majestic Theatre on King Street, Madison's oldest theater opened in 1906 and now a 600-capacity live music room, runs national touring acts, DJs and comedy.
Book food experiences in Madison
Rooftop Bars in Madison
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The Edgewater Sky Bar
The Edgewater Sky Bar on Wisconsin Place, the Lake Mendota waterfront resort rooftop with 360 views, runs cocktails with sunset views from the top of the hotel.
Speakeasies in Madison
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Maduro Cigar Bar
Maduro Cigar Bar on King Street off Capitol Square, the second-floor cocktail lounge and cigar room with a hidden entrance, runs classic cocktails and a humidor.
LGBTQ+ in Madison
1 place-
Five Nightclub
Five Nightclub on Applegate Court, Madison's longest-running LGBTQ dance bar since 1998, runs the multi-room club with drag shows, DJ nights and a wrap patio.
Late Night Dives in Madison
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Genna's Lounge
Genna's Lounge on West Main, the dim Capitol Square dive next to the Orpheum since the 1970s, pours brandy Old Fashioneds with free popcorn at a long bar.
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The Plaza Tavern
The Plaza Tavern on North Henry, the State Street campus dive since 1930, runs cheap beer pitchers and the legendary Plazaburger under the neon clock until 02:00.