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Jazz Sunday on the UW-Madison Memorial Union Terrace

A 2025 Madison Jazz Festival Event

Join us Sunday, June 15, 2024 on the Memorial Union Terrace, 800 Langdon Street, for FREE jazz performances starting at 1:00pm and continuing into the evening. Grab a brat, a cold drink, and spend the afternoon and evening enjoying live jazz while overlooking Lake Mendota.

Approximite Schedule:*

     1:00 pm: Devin Drobka Bell Dance Songs

     3:00 pm: To be announced

     5:00 pm: Melanie Charles

     7:00 pm: Arturo O'Farrill and the Afro Latin Jazz Ensemble

*please note schedule and exact starting times are subject to change

 

Headliner: Arturo O'Farrill and the Afro Latin Jazz Ensemble

Arturo O'Farrill

Six-time GRAMMY-winner and “one of our greatest living pianists” (Downbeat), Arturo O’Farrill brings his electrifying Afro Latin Jazz Ensemble to Madison for a night of jazz brilliance. Known for fusing the rich traditions of Afro Cuban jazz with bold, contemporary vision, O’Farrill’s high-octane performances have captivated audiences around the world—from Lincoln Center to international jazz festivals. Don’t miss this powerful headlining performance at the 2025 Madison Jazz Festival, where virtuosity, innovation, and infectious rhythm collide. With a legacy rooted in musical activism and boundary-pushing artistry, O’Farrill delivers an unforgettable experience that swings, soars, and speaks to the soul.

 

Where can I get tickets?

No need, it's a free event!

with additional funds from the Endres Manufacturing Company Foundation, the Evjue Foundation, Inc., charitable arm of The Capital Times, the W. Jerome Frautschi Foundation, and the Pleasant T. Rowland Foundation.

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