Monona Terrace - Lecture Hall Concerts 2025

Love this place. However, the parking ramp is definitely in need of some love and the outdoor elevator was not working. It is definitely the perfect venue for the art and craft fair I participated in this past weekend. Have been part of this fair for over 30 years. Glad it is still going strong.

This is a must stop for Frank Lloyd Wright fans. The amount of detail that go into the architecture is amazing. We didn’t have enough time for the tour because they were having event going on. The cafe on the rooftop was nice. You can easily spend a couple hours just browsing around the building.

Monona Terrace and its abundance of gingko trees is well worth a visit, either on an indoor tour or views from the rooftop terrace. It is easily visited by motor vehicle, cycling or walking. Along the Lake Monona shore, there is a bike and footpath, and surprisingly, it also has a bike elevator to take you from the level sidewalks of the state Capitol up or down to the shoreline paths.

I was hesitant to try an unknown event advertised on social media but am glad we did. The musicians were talented and personable and their musical interpretations creative. The candles glowed and added great atmosphere. We loved the singalong at the end. I will look for future events!

Monona Terrace was the first choice of venue for our wedding, and it was the best choice. Apart from being an iconic Frank Lloyd Wright building that can be seen from most places in Madison, the Monona Terrace team were very professional and organized in helping set up our wedding day. From the tasting (which was very well executed) to the rehearsal to the actual wedding day, Marcia Terrones (our wedding manager) was friendly, courteous and accommodating of our many questions and requests. We were married at the Community Terrace which is a lovely room with sweeping views of Lake Monona. The setup and breakdown was seamless, and we didn’t have to do much to the room to make it look good. A big plus of the Monona Terrace is their in-house catering, and they are experts in this field. From the hors d’œuvres to the drinks to the main course, everything was very delicious. They also packed up any main courses that weren’t eaten by the guests, which I appreciated as we hate food waste. Overall; we had a great experience with this iconic Madison venue and will cherish the memories of our wedding day here. (Photos by CJefko Photography; highly recommend her as well)