La Fête de Marquette
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McPike Park 202 S. Ingersoll St., Madison, Wisconsin 53703
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Derrick Carter behind the decks.
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As per usual, the lineup for the midsummer landmark La Fête de Marquette may give music fans with wide-ranging interests some existential FOMO in choosing where to settle in among the varied stage schedules. The Musique Electronique stage headliners are legendary figures in the house/techno scene: English electronic musician/DJ Luke Slater on Friday and Chicago DJ/producer Derrick Carter on Saturday (both also play late-night sets at High Noon Saloon; tickets here). The fest’s French theme (Bastille Day is July 14) is represented by Cajun and zydeco music by Cedric Watson et Bijou Creole, CJ Chenier, Mo Mojo and Cajun Strangers. There’s jazz plus other genres explorers (Mr. Chair, Lovely Socialite), folk-punk (Hurray for the Riff Raff), Latin (Rebulú), danceable rock (The Claudettes)…plan your own adventure by perusing the schedule below. Updates at fetedemarquette.org.
Schedule:
Thursday, July 11:
Sun Stage: The Periodicals 4:30 p.m., Soul Express Brass Band 6:30 p.m., Cimafunk 8:30 p.m.
Cabaret: Robin Pluer & Mrs. Fun 4:30 p.m., Mad City Story Slam 6:30 & 8:15 p.m.
Family Stage: Kids' karaoke 4:30-9 p.m.
Friday July 12
Musique Électronique stage: 5:00pm - JADALAREIGN, 7:00pm - Rene Wise, 9:30pm - Luke Slater. (also: Musique After Dark w/ Luke Slater and support by Lonefront (live) follows at High Noon, 10pm doors, 11pm show, 21+)
Sun Stage: Hour After Happy Hour with Andy Moore 4:45 p.m., La Famille LeBlanc 5 p.m., Low Down Brass Band 7:15 p.m., Hurray for the Riff Raff 9:15 p.m.
Cabaret: Tony Castañeda 4:30 p.m., Antoine McNeail 6:15 p.m., Jose Torres-Tama 8 p.m.
Family Stage: Kids' karaoke 4:30-9 p.m.
Lafayette Stage: Cajun Strangers 6:30 p.m., New Riverside Ramblers 8 p.m., Cedric Watson & Bijou Creole 9:30 p.m.
Lagniappe Stage: Kat and the Hurricane 5 p.m., DJ 6:30 p.m., Bumday Productions queer variety show 8 p.m.
Saturday July 13
Moon Stage: David Hecht & the Who Dat noon & 1:15 p.m., Grouvin Brothers 2:30 p.m./Musique Électronique stage: 4:00pm - Father Dukes, 5:45pm - Ayesha, 7:30pm - Waajeed, 9:30pm - Derrick Carter (also: Musique After Dark w/ Derrick Carter and support Geoff K follows at High Noon, 10pm doors, 10:30pm show, 21+)
Sun Stage: Lo Marie 2:30 p.m., Eric Johanson 4:45 p.m., The Reminders 7 p.m., Pimps of Joytime 9:15 p.m.
Cabaret: Campbell Brothers, Fountain of Life Church & others noon, Jose Torres-Tama 4 p.m., Tania Tandias Flamenco & Spanish Dance 6 p.m., Handphibians with Otimo Dance 7:30 & 9 p.m.
Family Stage: Kids' karaoke 4:30-9 p.m.
Lafayette Stage: Brandon Broussard dance lesson noon, Cajun Strangers 1 p.m., Mama Digdown's Brass Band 2:30 p.m., Mo Mojo 4:45 p.m., La Famille LeBlanc 7 p.m., CJ Chenier 9 p.m.
Lagniappe Stage: DJ 1 p.m., Sirena ensemble 3:30 p.m., Mr. Chair 5 p.m., Lovely Socialite 6:30 p.m., Elemental Aerial Arts 8 p.m.
Sunday, July 14
Sun Stage: Mo Mojo noon, Cedric Watson & Bijou Creole 1:30 p.m., karaoke winners 3 p.m., The Burroughs 4:30 p.m., The Jimmys with Marcia Ball 6:30 p.m.
Cabaret: WORT DJs noon-7 p.m.
Moon Stage: Johnny Chimes noon, Soul Express Brass Band 2:15 p.m., The Claudettes 4:30 p.m., CJ Chenier 6:30 p.m.
Family Stage: karaoke 4-7:30 p.m.
Lagniappe Stage: DJ 1 p.m., The Stop & Listen 2:30 p.m., Rebulú 4 p.m., The Earthlings 6 p.m.
media release: The 12th edition of Musique Électronique is here! A true community focused event celebrating underground techno and house music alongside the renowned ‘La Fête de Marquette’ festival right in the heart of Madison.
Join us for two days in McPike Park for a free family friendly event that includes some of the world’s best house and techno, immersive decor, curated vendors, live art, food & drink, beautiful summer vibes, and oh so much more!
We also have official after-parties both Friday and Saturday night starting immediately after the festival ends, just a couple short blocks away at the High Noon Saloon. Grab a very limited 2-day pass for just $50; these won't last long! At these after parties you’ll get the chance to dance to extended sets by Luke Slater on Friday night and Derrick Carter on Saturday night on a proper VOID soundsystem.
This year's festival lineup includes some major pillars of underground dance music from all around the globe with headlining performances by Luke Slater & Derrick Carter. We’re also incredibly honored to have Rene Wise, Waajeed, Ayesha, JADALAREIGN, & Father Dukes grace the festival stage. Special after party opening sets by Lonefront (live) and Geoff K. Full artist biographies and links with additional info are located below the schedule.
La Fete De Marquette is produced by the Wil-Mar Neighborhood Center. All funds raised from Musique Électronique at La Fete de Marquette benefit the vital services, resources, and community opportunities offered by the Wil-Mar Neighborhood Center.
A giant heartfelt thank you to our local sponsors at the Willy Street Co-op & MadCat Pet Supplies.
Curated and created by Remain in Night
2-Day Pass: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0700606893DA19DF
Friday only: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0700606890F91893
Saturday only: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/07006068921B194C