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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-11:00 pm
Saturday: 7:00 am-11:00 pm
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.

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Terrace Map

Terrace Map

 

Terrace Season Events

Jun
14
Jun 14 2025 | 1 - 10:30pm
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Celebrate the final weekend of the Madison Jazz Festival with FREE performances on the Terrace throughout the afternoon and evening.
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Jun
14
Jun 14 2025 | 5 - 8pm
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Decorate a mini mosaic for free at the Wheelhouse Studios Terrace Art Zone.
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Jun
14
Jun 14 2025 | 7 - 8:30pm
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Join "the Next Sax Giant" (Downbeat), Isaiah Collier and his ensemble as part of the Madison Jazz Festival!
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Jun
15
Jun 15 2025 | 1 - 8:30pm
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Celebrate the final weekend of the Madison Jazz Festival with FREE performances on the Terrace throughout the afternoon.
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Jun
15
Jun 15 2025 | 4 - 8pm
Memorial Union
Play some games in the Rathskeller on a Sunday night
Game On All Summer
Jun
15
Jun 15 2025 | 7 - 8:30pm
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Join 6x GRAMMY-winning pianist Arturo O'Farrill and the Afro Latin Jazz Ensemble on the Terrace for the Madison Jazz Fest finale!
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Jun
16
Jun 16 2025 | 9 - 10:50pm
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WUD Film presents a Lakeside Cinema screening of Booksmart (2019) on the Terrace.
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Jun
18
Jun 18 2025 | 7 - 9pm
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Welcoming all styles of music, comedy, spoken word, poetry, and more on the Terrace stage!
WUD Terrace After dark Open Mic 6.15.16 OD 2521
Jun
19
Jun 19 2025 | 5 - 8pm
Terrace at Memorial Union
Decorate a custom zipper pull or keychain for free at the Wheelhouse Studios Terrace Art Zone.
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Jun
19
Jun 19 2025 | 7pm
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Cajun music from Madison, Wisconsin.
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