Summer Concert Series
June 19 - August 14, 2018
Tuesdays, 7 p.m.
Enjoy the summer evening with a concert on the Great Lawn of Olbrich's outdoor gardens. A wide variety of music is highlighted, including folk, soul, jazz, classical, and much more. Olbrich's Summer concerts are Tuesdays, June 19 - August 14 at 7 p.m. A $2 admission donation is suggested.
2018 Summer Concerts in the Garden Series |
June 19 |
Caravan Gypsy Swing Ensemble
Hot Gypsy Jazz |
June 26 |
Trapper Schoepp
Folk Rock/Story Stongs |
July 3 |
Wisconsin Youth Symphony Orchestra
Orchestra |
July 10 |
Listening Party
Folk Rock/Americana |
July 17 |
The North Westerns
Western Swing & Classic Country |
July 24 |
Josh Harty
Americana/Alt-Country |
July 31 |
Axtell
Argentine-American Folk/Soul |
August 7 |
Madison Public Library's
Summer Reading Club Concert |
August 14 |
Fresco Opera
Roaming performances throughout the Gardens (no seating provided)
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2018 Sponsor

Refreshments
Brats & Hotdogs
Bring a lawn chair or blanket, pack a picnic, or purchase hotdogs and brats at the Gardens from the Madison East Kiwanis. Picnics are allowed in the Gardens for Tuesday concerts only. In case of inclement weather, concerts will be held indoors, and the Kiwanis brat and hotdog stand will not be available.
Ice Cream
Beat the heat with all-you-can-eat ice cream! Keep Wisconsin Warm/Cool will be at the summer concerts with cool ice cream treats. For $5 per adult and $3 per child, enjoy a variety of ice cream flavors and support two non-profit causes; proceeds from the ice cream sales will benefit Olbrich Botanical Gardens and Keep Wisconsin Warm/Cool.
performers/bookings
Olbrich is always looking for new solo and group performers to keep our concert series fresh. If you are interested in performing for one of Olbrich's concert series, please contact:
Mike Gibson
Program Specialist
Olbrich Botanical Gardens
3330 Atwood Avenue
Madison, WI 53704
608-243-0156
mgibson2@cityofmadison.com
Please provide contact information (official group name, contact name, address, phone, and e-mail), music genres, and music samples.
If the entertainment committee would like to inquire further about booking you as a solo artist or the group you represent, we will contact you with available concert dates at the contact information you provide.
UPCOMING Events
Plant Sale with the Pros | May 11 & 12
Mother's Day Concert | May 13
Rhapsody in Bloom | June 16
Home Garden Tour | July 13 & 14
Guided Garden Strolls | Sundays, May 6 - Oct. 14