Concerts on the Square

Six free Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra concerts on the Capitol Square in Madison every summer. Bring a blanket.

What it costs you:

No email, no app, no card.

Verified Sept 27, 2026 against the official pageSummer, six Wednesday evening concerts. The 2027 date is not yet confirmed on the official page.

You’ll land on wcoconcerts.org. We don’t get paid for this link.

Who qualifies: Everyone
How to get it: None
Where it works: Wisconsin
When: Summer, six Wednesday evening concerts. The 2027 date is not yet confirmed on the official page.
Fine print: Running since 1984; around 200,000 people attend each season.
Official source: wcoconcerts.org

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