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Terrace at Memorial Union

800 Langdon St.
Open
Monday - Sunday: Closed
Terrace Season 20264/17/26 to 10/27/26
Monday - Friday: 7:00 am-11:00 pm
Saturday - Sunday: 8:00 am-11:00 pm

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. We're finalizing our summer events schedule, so watch this space for our UW Credit Union Summer Stage music, art and film lineup.  

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 students, faculty, staff, Wisconsin 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
25
Jun 25 2026 | 5 - 8pm
Terrace at Memorial Union
Experiment with vibrant inks and blending techniques on ceramic tile to create fluid, abstract designs inspired by jazz music.
Photo of four different colored paintings.
Jun
25
Jun 25 2026 | 7pm
Terrace at Memorial Union
The Whiskey Farm is an Americana and folk rock band from Madison, Wisconsin.
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Jun
26
Jun 26 2026 | 4:30 - 10pm
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Celebrate the final weekend of the Madison Jazz Festival with FREE performances on the Terrace throughout the afternoon and evening.
Individual performing music in front of a crowd on the Terrace
Jun
26
Jun 26 2026 | 5 - 8pm
Terrace at Memorial Union
Experiment with vibrant inks and blending techniques on ceramic tile to create fluid, abstract designs inspired by jazz music.
Photo of four different colored paintings.
Jun
26
Jun 26 2026 | 8:30 - 10pm
Terrace at Memorial Union
Nate Smith explores the magical alchemy of a jam session with good friends who also happen to be top-notch musicians.
Photo of Nate Smith holding a drum stick.
Jun
27
Jun 27 2026 | 12:30 - 10:30pm
Terrace at Memorial Union
Celebrate the final weekend of the Madison Jazz Festival with FREE performances on the Terrace throughout the afternoon and evening.
Photo of the memorial union terrace stage with people dancing.
Jun
27
Jun 27 2026 | 5 - 8pm
Terrace at Memorial Union
Experiment with vibrant inks and blending techniques on ceramic tile to create fluid, abstract designs inspired by jazz music.
Photo of four different colored paintings.
Jun
27
Jun 27 2026 | 7 - 8:30pm
Terrace at Memorial Union
Hands down the top jazz trombonist working today, Wycliffe Gordon mixes homage and innovation with virtuosity and elegance in golden-age standards and new compositions.
Wycliffe Gordon holding a trombone.
Jun
28
Jun 28 2026 | 7pm
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Join us on the Terrace for All That Jazz Big Band and swing dancing lessons!
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Jun
29
Jun 29 2026 | 9 - 11:15pm
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WUD Film presents a Lakeside Cinema screening of Challengers (2024) on the Terrace with open captions.
three individuals seated next to each other on a bed