Downtown Madison
In the heart of the city, where State Street meets the Capitol Square, you will find the area's best destination for shopping, dining, entertainment and events: Downtown Madison!
Events in Downtown Madison, WI
November. 9-10 Winter Art Fair off the Square. 10 Madison Marathon. 23 Downtown Madison Holiday Lighting Ceremony. 23 - Dec 31 Shine on Madison. Head here for a full list of holiday events from our Downtown partners. 29 - Dec 1 Downtown Madison Holiday Open House.
Shop in Downtown Madison, WI
Downtown Madison is a unique shopping, business and cultural district that boasts more than 300 retail, restaurant and entertainment establishments, with most locally owned. A vibrant pedestrian and transit mall, State Street is the perfect setting to shop in all seasons.
Visit Downtown Madison, WI
Visit Downtown Madison. Set on an isthmus between two scenic lakes, Madison's Central Business District encompasses the heart of downtown Madison, where the famed State Street pedestrian mall links the Capitol Square, seat of Wisconsin state government, to the University of Wisconsin campus.
Downtown Maps & Guides
The BID Downtown Madison Map and Guide is a detailed walking map of the central downtown district with listings and locations for nearly 400 businesses, cultural organizations and visitor destinations, plus parking and transit information.
Dine in Downtown Madison, WI
Downtown Madison is home to many of the city’s best known and most recognized restaurants like L’etoile, Heritage Tavern, and Harvest. With more than 100 restaurants, cafes and bars there is always something new to try.
About Madison's Central BID - visitdowntownmadison.com
About Madison's Central BID. Formed in 1999, Madison's Central Business Improvement District (BID) is a City of Madison assessment district encompassing State Street (from Park Street to the Capitol Square) and the Capitol Square area (the Square plus most 100 block streets or “spokes” off the Square).
Family Halloween - visitdowntownmadison.com
Oct 30, 2024 · Downtown Madison Family Halloween is a FREE event for families with kids 12 and under. Come celebrate Halloween Downtown.
#MadisonIsMusic Concert Series - visitdowntownmadison.com
The #MadisonIsMusic concert series is a 6-day live music event featuring some of Madison's most talented emerging artists. Join us Thursday-Saturday during the first 2 weeks of September at Frances Street Plaza (where Frances St meets State St) for a live concert series on the #FlockToState pedestrian mall.
Ambassador Operations - visitdowntownmadison.com
Important information for the Downtown Madison Information Ambassadors including Operations Director's notes, upcoming shifts, event listings, business turnover, and more. Director’s Notes. Tim Jenquin. Operations Director.