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Terrace at Memorial Union

800 Langdon St.
Open
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: Closed
Friday: Closed
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Summer 2025
Monday: 7:00 am-11:00 pm
Tuesday: 7:00 am-11:00 pm
Wednesday: 7:00 am-11:00 pm
Thursday: 7:00 am-11:00 pm
Friday: 7:00 am-12:00 am
Saturday: 7:00 am-12:00 am
Sunday: 7:00 am-11:00 pm

A Terrace closing date for 2025 has not been determined.

Welcome to the Terrace!

There's nothing like the historic Memorial Union Terrace.

Come enjoy the iconic sunburst chairs, beautiful lake views, gorgeous sunsets, and your food faves. No reservations needed—just enter along the east side of Memorial Union, outside or indoors, to experience the Terrace. We're planning our summer events, so watch this space for our Terrace Stage music and film lineup.  

Grab a chair and soak up the sun on the historic Memorial Union Terrace. The years have passed, the space has grown and even the chairs have changed. But through it all, the Terrace has remained a favorite spot for UW students, faculty, staff, Union members and anyone else looking to enjoy a sunny day or beautiful evening.

For updates and pictures of our favorite chairs, connect with us:

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Terrace Map

Terrace Map

 

Terrace Season Events

Aug
07
Aug 7 2025 | 5 - 8pm
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Create your clay critters for free at the Wheelhouse Studios Terrace Art Zone.
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Aug
07
Aug 7 2025 | 7pm - 12am
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Madison County is a 7-piece country show band, based out of Madison, WI, that has evolved its high-energy, engaging show over the years to stay fresh and distinctive.
Madison Country v4
Aug
08
Aug 8 2025 | 4pm - 12am
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SpareTime Bluegrass is a five member, local favorite bluegrass band.
SpareTime Bluegrass v2
Aug
08
Aug 8 2025 | 7 - 8pm
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Scott Damgaard is a guitarist, singer and songwriter with seven studio albums out.
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Aug
08
Aug 8 2025 | 8pm - 12am
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From dusty red roads to dive bar neon, Frank Martin Busch & the Names carve their own brand of country, seasoned with alt-twang and storytelling that digs deep.
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Aug
09
Aug 9 2025 | 4pm - 12am
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Catch Wisconsin's finest troubadour, live on the Terrace!
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Aug
09

DEEP DIVE

Music
Aug 9 2025 | 7 - 8pm
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DEEP DIVE blends sounds from indie, alternative, and punk, while providing emotional yet infectious lyrics.
DeepDive v2
Aug
09
Aug 9 2025 | 8pm - 12am
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Join us for Madison indie and rock classics!
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Aug
11
Aug 11 2025 | 9 - 10:55pm
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WUD Film presents a Lakeside Cinema screening of Mamma Mia! (2008) on the Terrace.
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Aug
13
Aug 13 2025 | 7 - 9pm
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Welcoming all styles of music, comedy, spoken word, poetry, and more on the Terrace stage!
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