Top Middleton Venues

• Spaces for 30-250 Guests
• 3 Event Spaces

The Rigby was founded by three partners who wanted a venue for great local talent, spaces for private events, and a pub that served Wisconsin classics and local craft beer. In 2011, a space in the historical district (formerly The Casbah and The Mustang) became available. Three floors with beautiful large windows, exposed brick, and barnboard floors was the canvas for what is now The Rigby Pub, Grill and Event Space. Since 2011, we have hosted thousands of fantastic events including weekly trivia and karaoke, drag brunch, live music, comedy, bingo, charitable events, and private parties.

• Spaces for 10-300 Guests
• 2 Event Spaces
• 6 Meeting Spaces

Holy Wisdom Monastery is an ecumenical Benedictine community set on more than 130 acres of restored prairie, woods, orchards, and gardens in Middleton, Wisconsin, overlooking Lake Mendota and a 10,000-year-old glacial lake. The monastery building, dedicated in 2009, earned a LEED Platinum rating from the U.S. Green Building Council, and its bamboo floors, floor-to-ceiling windows, and solar panels reflect the community's commitment to caring for the earth. The monastery hosts weddings, rehearsal dinners, receptions, memorial services, and private events, along with meetings and group retreats, welcoming both members of its worshiping community and the public. Its Assembly Room seats up to 300 guests for ceremonies and presentations, while the Guest Dining Room, overlooking the prairie and lake, accommodates up to 150 guests for meals and receptions with an adjoining patio and fire pit. Outdoor ceremony sites on the grounds can also host up to 300 guests, with a comparable indoor space always held in reserve in case of inclement weather. An on-site wedding coordinator and executive chef support couples and event hosts from initial planning through the day itself, and free on-site parking is available for all guests.

• Spaces for 50-500 Guests
• 1 Bar
• 1 Outdoor
• 3 Total Spaces

Capital Brewery has brewed traditional German-style lager in Middleton, Wisconsin since 1984, using copper brew kettles imported from Hoxter, Germany for its first batches in 1986. The taproom still looks out on those same kettles today, more than 40 years into the brewery's history. For private events, the brewery offers three distinct spaces. The Bier Stube is a warm, intimate indoor room built around a genuine Brunswick Bar salvaged from a Chicago speakeasy, seating 50 guests or hosting up to 80 standing; it connects directly to the newly remodeled Grain Room, which can be closed off for smaller gatherings of up to 50 seated or 75 standing, or combined with the Stube for events up to 155 guests. Both rooms are available year-round with tables and chairs, a smart TV, Wi-Fi, and trained bar staff included. From May through October, the outdoor Bier Garten opens for larger celebrations, with a performance stage, tent covering, bar service, and picnic tables accommodating up to 500 guests. Rentals include trained bar staff and a full beverage lineup spanning beer, wine, cocktails, and non-alcoholic options.

• Spaces for 250-400 Guests
• 3 Ballrooms
• 2 Historic Spaces
• 2 Waterfront

Memorial Union and Union South are the University of Wisconsin-Madison's two Wisconsin Union buildings, offering event spaces for weddings, receptions, and gatherings in Madison. Memorial Union opened in 1928 on the shores of Lake Mendota and is known for its historic architecture, restored banquet rooms, and the Terrace's iconic sunburst chairs; several of its rooms, including the Great Hall and Tripp Commons, open onto lake and Terrace views. Union South is the Wisconsin Union's more modern building, home to Varsity Hall, a large divisible hall with floor-to-ceiling windows and reclaimed elm plank flooring that is popular for large wedding receptions. Wisconsin Union Catering provides in-house food and beverage service, audio-visual and presentation equipment, and event coordination for weddings, receptions, and other private events across both buildings. Guest rooms are available on-site through the Wisconsin Union Hotel & Club Suites, and event tastings for entrees, wine, hors d'oeuvres, and cocktails are offered to couples planning a wedding at the Union.

• Spaces for 100-500 Guests
• 1 Event Space

Located in Madison, Henry Vilas Zoo offers a distinctive setting for weddings, corporate gatherings, fundraisers, and social celebrations. The property features scenic outdoor spaces, lush landscaping, and engaging animal habitats that create memorable backdrops for receptions, dinners, and group experiences. Flexible event areas can accommodate intimate occasions and larger gatherings, while optional zoo activities add an interactive element for guests of all ages. Combining natural beauty, family-friendly charm, and a convenient location near downtown Madison, Henry Vilas Zoo creates events that feel welcoming, imaginative, and memorable.

• Spaces for 20-175 Guests
• 6 Hotels
• 1 Ballroom
• 5 Meeting Spaces

DoubleTree by Hilton Madison Downtown is located at 525 West Johnson Street, within walking distance of the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus, Camp Randall Stadium, and the Kohl Center. The hotel offers a free airport shuttle for guests traveling into downtown Madison. For meetings and social events, the hotel offers more than 4,200 square feet of flexible event space, including the combinable University and Chancellor meeting rooms, and can host events for up to 250 guests. Free parking is available for event attendees, and the hotel's team provides on-site catering and A/V equipment rental for meetings, receptions, and other gatherings. On site, Bistro 525 serves locally inspired dishes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner alongside a selection of 12 craft beers on tap, with Starbucks® beverages available throughout the day. Guests are also welcomed with the hotel's signature DoubleTree chocolate chip cookie.

• Spaces for 64-230 Guests
• 3 Museums
• 1 Outdoor
• 3 Total Spaces

The Madison Museum of Contemporary Art occupies a glass-and-steel building designed by architect César Pelli on State Street, in the heart of downtown Madison between the State Capitol and the University of Wisconsin campus. The museum's rotating contemporary art exhibitions surround guests at private events, and its rooftop and lecture spaces are available for weddings, receptions, and corporate gatherings. The Rooftop Sculpture Garden is the museum's most-booked event space, holding up to 175 guests for a standing reception or 100 for a seated dinner amid native Wisconsin plants and sculpture, with views of the Capitol Building, the Orpheum Theater marquee, and the downtown skyline that light up after dark. Just off the garden, the recently renovated Rooftop Lounge offers an indoor alternative on the third floor, furnished with lounge seating and a bar, for up to 80 guests standing or 64 seated. For talks, films, or meetings, the Lecture Hall accommodates up to 230 guests and is built to accommodate guests with mobility limitations, with a separate projection booth and stagehand support available. Downtown State Street's restaurants, entertainment, and shopping sit just outside the museum's doors, adding to the experience for guests attending an event at MMoCA.

• Spaces for 50 Guests

• Spaces for 65-1,000 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 2 Landmarks
• 7 Total Spaces

The Wisconsin Masonic Center, formerly known as the Madison Masonic Center, is an Art Deco landmark in downtown Madison, dedicated in 1925 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Designed by Madison architects James R. and Edward J. Law, the building has served the community for more than a century, hosting everything from wedding receptions and graduations to conferences, banquets, and performances in its Auditorium. The venue offers seven rentable rooms spread across three floors, giving planners the flexibility to host anything from an intimate luncheon to a large citywide event. The Grand Ballroom, with its terrazzo marble floors and ivory pillars, seats up to 450 guests for a sit-down dinner or up to 700 for a cocktail reception, while the Masonic Auditorium, home to a 1926 Wangerin pipe organ and its original proscenium stage, holds up to 1,000 guests for performances and presentations. For weddings, couples can choose among four ceremony spaces and four reception rooms, and Stubborn Mule Catering serves as the venue's onsite caterer. The building is also home to the Robert Monteith Masonic Library and Museum, a collection of historical Masonic memorabilia open to the public on weekdays.

• Spaces for 4-250 Guests
• 6 Restaurants
• 1 Outdoor
• 7 Total Spaces

Quivey's Grove occupies a mansion and horse stable built in 1855 by early Fitchburg settler John Mann, set on landscaped grounds shaded by black walnut, maple, and elm trees that gave the property its name. Restaurateur Joe Garton opened the property as a restaurant in 1980, and the antique-filled, 160-year-old buildings and gardens still evoke the site's 19th-century roots today. For weddings, couples exchange vows in the front yard beneath a large birch tree or in a natural area of wildflowers under a canopy of black walnut trees, with a 30' x 75' tent available as a rain backup. Wedding receptions, which have ranged from 25 to 225 guests over the venue's history, most often take place under that same tent in the Paddock, available from mid-May through September, with dancing to close out the evening. Inside the historic Stone House, several named private rooms, including Grandmother's Garden, the Flower Box, and the Music room, host smaller gatherings such as rehearsal dinners, birthdays, anniversaries, group tours, and corporate dinners.

• Spaces for 15-3,300 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 2 Outdoor Spaces
• 13 Total Spaces

Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center sits on the shore of Lake Monona in downtown Madison, Wisconsin, on a site Frank Lloyd Wright first proposed for the city in 1938. Wright reworked the design over two decades before signing off on the final plans shortly before his death in 1959; Madison voters approved construction on the same site in 1992, and the building opened on July 18, 1997, with its exterior built to Wright's design and its interior reimagined by Taliesin architect Tony Puttnam. Today the center spans five levels and roughly 30 rooms, from the Madison Ballroom's Wright-inspired chandeliers to the rooftop gardens overlooking the lake, which the venue describes as the only rooftop lakeside venue in Madison. Nearly 390,000 guests pass through each year for conventions, conferences, weddings, and community events such as Dane Dances. In-house catering is handled by Monona Catering, and the attached Hilton Madison Monona Terrace connects to the building via an indoor skywalk.

• Spaces for 180-350 Guests
• 1 Theater
• 1 Historic Space

The Majestic Theatre opened as a vaudeville house on December 15, 1906, built by brothers Edward and Otto Biederstaedt, and remains Madison's oldest operating theatre. Since reopening in 2007 as a live performing arts venue, its stage has hosted touring acts from Sturgill Simpson and Billy Strings to Twenty One Pilots and Ed Sheeran, alongside stand-up comedy, dance parties, and community events. Set in downtown Madison's historic Old Settlement District, a block from the Capitol, the theatre also welcomes weddings, receptions, and private events beneath its golden proscenium arch. A versatile tiered floor, an upper balcony, and two full-service bars let the room shift from a seated banquet for 180 guests to a standing reception for up to 350, backed by in-house sound and customizable lighting. Planners can pair the historic stage with that production support for anything from a wedding reception to a corporate holiday party.

• Spaces for 250 Guests

Wyndham Garden Madison Fitchburg sits in the heart of Wisconsin's capital area, just four miles from the University of Wisconsin–Madison and within easy reach of the Wisconsin State Capitol and downtown Madison. The hotel pairs 107 guest rooms with more than 11,000 square feet of flexible event space, making it a practical home base for celebrations and conferences that draw out-of-town guests. Five contemporary event rooms accommodate gatherings of many sizes — up to 220 attendees in a conference-style setting, with the largest room seating up to 200 for a sit-down banquet. For weddings, the hotel's executive chef prepares customized culinary options while a dedicated weddings team handles the details, from florists and linens to photographers, music, and special group rates. Between events, guests can take advantage of the heated indoor pool and hot tub, fitness center, free WiFi, and free continental breakfast.

• Spaces for 20-180 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 2 Event Spaces
• 2 Meeting Spaces

The Village Center of Waunakee is a 45,000-square-foot community facility overlooking Village Park and Six Mile Creek in Waunakee, Wisconsin. Bright, naturally lit rooms and spaces are available to rent, ranging from small meeting rooms to a large banquet space suited to weddings, private parties, and community gatherings. The Village Center's largest rental option combines three connected rooms into an open banquet space that can hold up to 150 guests, or be booked individually for gatherings of up to 50 each. One of the three rooms features a hardwood floor and stage, while another includes a sink for easy cleanup and sits near a separate warming kitchen. Every room in this wing comes equipped with a drop-down screen, A/V equipment, a whiteboard, and a sound system. For smaller gatherings, the Village Center also offers a Board Room, a Conference Room, and an Activity Room, along with a covered patio overlooking the park and playground. The building also houses the Village's Parks & Recreation and Senior Services departments, including a fitness center and a regulation-size gym available for rent by the hour.

• Spaces for 15-600 Guests
• 3 Event Spaces
• 5 Meeting Spaces

Located on Madison's northeast side overlooking Warner Park, the Warner Park Community Recreation Center (WPCRC) is a multi-purpose public facility built for recreational, educational, and cultural programs and events. Following an expansion completed in 2026, the facility now includes two gymnasiums, a fully equipped fitness center, pickleball courts, flexible studio space, an atrium, and dry and wet craft rooms. The center's meeting rooms and community rooms are available to rent for banquets, company gatherings, weddings, birthday parties, and similar celebrations. The Community Room is a uniquely shaped space with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking Warner Park, and its movable dividing walls allow it to be booked as a single room or combined into a larger space for bigger gatherings. A smaller meeting room and dry craft room are also available for more intimate get-togethers. WPCRC also serves as a hub for community life beyond private events: Madison School & Community Recreation (MSCR) runs classes and programs on-site, and NewBridge Madison operates a senior nutrition site and related activities there.

• Spaces for 200-400 Guests
• 2 Ballrooms
• 1 Outdoor
• 3 Total Spaces

Lake Windsor Country Club sits on 135 acres of a fully serviced championship golf course in a rural setting just north of downtown Madison, Wisconsin, with views over ponds, greens, and the Yahara River Tributary winding through the landscape. Decor throughout the club is elegant but understated, giving couples a backdrop that needs little added to set the stage for an event. For ceremonies, the club offers an outdoor gazebo lined with flower beds and trees, seating up to 200 guests in white resin chairs, or an indoor ceremony space with gold Chiavari chairs for up to 200, with an indoor weather backup available. For receptions, three spaces are available: the Crystal Commons, seating up to 400 for dinner beneath chandeliers and floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the course; the Pinnacle Room, seating up to 200 with a wooden dance floor and direct access to an outdoor patio with a firepit table; and the Ruby, a white-canopied outdoor space seating up to 350 guests. Lake Windsor Country Club provides full in-house catering with no food or beverage minimums, along with tables, chairs, white linens, and setup and cleanup for every event, while also welcoming couples who prefer to bring in their own licensed caterer.

• Spaces for 24-400 Guests
• 6 Hotels
• 6 Meeting Spaces

North Star Conference Center is an event venue in DeForest, Wisconsin, connected to the Comfort Inn & Suites Madison North - DeForest. The banquet hall accommodates as many as 400 guests for a wedding or large celebration, while remaining intimate enough for gatherings of 150, making it a flexible choice for couples planning weddings as well as businesses hosting conferences and meetings. Beyond the main hall, the center offers a set of smaller meeting rooms — Galileo, Aurora, Orion, and the Voyager suite — that can be booked individually for breakout sessions, trainings, or more intimate private events. All food and beverages are prepared fresh on-site in the venue's own banquet kitchen, with sauces and entrees made in-house and, when possible, ingredients sourced from local growers. Because the conference center shares its building with the Comfort Inn & Suites, out-of-town guests can book rooms just steps from the reception, and the hotel's indoor pool and bridal suite give wedding parties added convenience for getting ready and staying over.

• Spaces for 400 Guests

The Legend at Bergamont is a private golf and social club in Oregon, Wisconsin, that also hosts weddings and special events on its grounds. The property began as a daily-fee golf course before being purchased in 2007 by the owners of The Legend at Brandybrook, who converted it into a private club and increased the original construction budget by more than four million dollars in the process. For weddings, the club's dining room and guest spaces are designed to stand on their own with minimal decoration, and the indoor rooms open onto landscaped outdoor grounds that offer numerous backdrops for photos. A dedicated event coordinator works with couples throughout the planning process, coordinating with outside vendors and overseeing setup and cleanup, and past receptions at the venue have accommodated wedding parties of 300 or more guests. Beyond weddings, The Legend at Bergamont hosts special events of many kinds, from charity fundraisers to awards banquets.

• Spaces for 250 Guests

Tyrol Basin Ski and Snowboard Area is a ski resort in Mount Horeb, Wisconsin, offering groomed terrain, a terrain park, snow tubing, lessons, and NASTAR racing each winter, with a disc golf course open daily through the summer. The on-site Tyrol Tavern serves food with views of the hill, with live music on select days. For private and corporate events, Tyrol Basin offers two on-site spaces. The Main Chalet sits at the base of the ski hill and features an indoor bar, a large seating area, and service from the downstairs kitchen, suited to weddings, corporate meetings, and celebrations of life. The Tubing Chalet, located at the top of the tubing hill, offers indoor seating and convenient access to the parking lot, making it a fit for work outings, birthday parties, and other gatherings.