June 14 @ 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm CDT

Sunset at San Damiano Park is one of THE BEST in Dane County. Join us and add a spectacular backdrop to your Sunday evening.

The 2nd Sunday of each month, May through October, join us for a peaceful evening on the shores of Lake Monona. Enjoy dinner from the food cart or bring your own. Partake in free lawn games with family and friends. Relax with live music as you take it all in.

Lawn games (bags, bocce, ladder toss, connect 4, croquet, and giant Jenga), along with a different food cart option and live music each month will surely enhance your monthly experience of the best sunset in Dane County. 

In June, join us for Eve Levi, an indie, pop, rock artist and Thailand in a Truck. Beverages will be for sale thanks to Friends of San Damiano.

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June 19 @ 8:00 am – June 28 @ 5:00 pm

We’re excited to provide the venue again this year for the Harry Whitehorse International Wood Sculpture Festival. Please visit their website for event information, including artist bios and a full schedule of the festival’s events.

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June 21 @ 11:00 am – 8:30 pm

Join us for a full day of free live music in celebration of Make Music Day, a global phenomenon that promotes music of all genres and musicians of all abilities.

• 11am to 12:30pm: Rich Kessler
• 1 to 2:30pm: Idledaze Duo
• 3 to 3:30pm: Paige Kleber
• 4 to 5:30pm: Edward Ford
• 6:30 to 8:30pm: The Periodicals

Food carts on site, including The Roost, Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee, Jolly Frog, Sandwich Hub, Jakarta Café, and Curd Girl.

Friends of San Damiano will also host a beverage tent, selling beer and other non-alcoholic beverages, including a lemonade stand.

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June 25 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Join us for the first Concert on the Shore of the year!

Presented by WVMO, Lil’ Ed & The Blues Imperials will kick off the 2026 Concerts on the Shore free, lakeside music series this summer at San Damiano Park. Hosted during the Harry Whitehorse International Wood Sculpture Festival, this concert will be one you don’t want to miss.

From Chicago and proudly inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame, Lil’ Ed & the Blues Imperials will bring the energy and excitement when the take the stage at 7pm, with Reverend Raven and the Chain Smokin’ Altar Boys featuring Westside Andy set to open. Featuring food carts, beer, and other non-alcoholic beverages and set against the backdrop of the best sunset in Dane County, this concert series will promote a festive community vibe on the shore of Lake Monona.

Hosted in partnership with WVMO, this event is only possible because of our community sponsors. Food trucks, beer and non-alcoholic beverages, and opportunities to connect with community partners and one another rounds out this series of events.

Concerts on the Shore is presented thanks to the generous support of our community partners.

Concerts on the Shore Lakefront Community Sponsor

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AmericInn
South 101 W Broadway
Monona, WI 53716
608-467-4791

Avid
900 W Broadway
Monona, WI 53716
608-957-7600

Country Inn & Suites
400 River Pl
Monona, WI 53716
608-221-0055

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September 19 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Join us for our annual fundraising gala and the gorgeous fall sunset over Lake Monona.

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