Downtown Holiday Open House
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media release: November 28-30, 2025 | State Street & Capitol Square
FREE shopping gift bags filled with goodies, and shopping specials from downtown businesses, live music, special performances from Kids in the Rotunda, and more.
Also, visit the Shine On Madison page for events and lighting displays all season long!
Live Music at Top of State
Friday, November 28 12-4pm: Eric De Los Santos
Saturday, November 29 12-2pm: TBD; 2-4pm: Eric De Los Santos
Sunday, November 30 12-2pm: Wendy Lynn Markus
SANTA ON STATE: Bring the whole family downtown on select dates to share in the magic of the season with the big man himself. FREE Santa visits (127 State St.).
- Fri. 11/28, 12-3pm
- Sun. 11/30, 12-3pm
- Plus 2 more dates this holiday season!
OVERTURE EVENTS
Holiday Shows
- Friday, November 28 - Lightwire Theater: A Very Electric Christmas
- Saturday, November 29 - The Pigeon Gets a Big Time Holiday Extravaganza!
Kids in the Rotunda
- Friday, November 28 - Cash Box Kings
- Saturday, November 29 - Yid Vicious
Holiday Open House and Shine on Madison Map
Coming soon
Downtown business specials all weekend long.
Special Thanks
Shine On Madison is brought to you by Ho-Chunk Gaming Madison, Fortune Favors, Madison Gas & Electric Foundation, Steve Brown Apartments, and Madison's Central Business Improvement District (BID).
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