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Terrace at Memorial Union

800 Langdon St.
Closed
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.

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

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Terrace Map

Terrace Map

 

Terrace Season Events

Jun
16
Jun 16 2025 | 9 - 10:50pm
Terrace at Memorial Union
WUD Film presents a Lakeside Cinema screening of Booksmart (2019) on the Terrace.
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Jun
18
Jun 18 2025 | 7 - 9pm
Terrace at Memorial Union
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.
Cajun Strangers v4
Jun
20
Jun 20 2025 | 4pm
Terrace at Memorial Union
Dusty Road is an acoustic Americana Folk & rock duo that consists of Jim Roth & Todd Touton.
Dusty Road 1 v2
Jun
20
Jun 20 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
20

SUP, Sip & Sound with Outdoor UW

Outdoor UW & Hoofers
Jun 20 2025 | 6 - 7:30pm
Memorial Union
Ticketed Event
Enjoy paddle-boarding with Outdoor UW and sip a beverage on the Terrace!
OUW Paddleboarding
Jun
20

Get Well Now

Music
Jun 20 2025 | 7 - 8pm
Terrace at Memorial Union
Get Well Now is a Madison-based indie rock band.
Get Well Now v2
Jun
20
Jun 20 2025 | 8pm
Terrace at Memorial Union
Driving, frenetic soul-punk from Madison, Wisconsin.
The Flavor That Kills v2
Jun
21
Jun 21 2025 | 12pm - 12am
Terrace at Memorial Union
Make Music Madison is a free, citywide day of music.
Make Music Madison v4