Kohl Center
Madison, WI
601 West Dayton Street 53703
VENUE GUIDE
Kohl Center
Plan more than your event at Kohl Center. Jump to our Your Opening Act or Your Encore lower on this same venue page.
Tickets & Events
Upcoming games, concerts, shows & live events
Before & After
Venue Details
STAY NEAR THE ACTION
Stay Near Kohl Center
Make the event easier by staying close to Kohl Center and the surrounding Madison area. Compare nearby options for the night before, the night of, or after your event.
Hilton Garden Inn Madison Downtown
0.1 mi from the venue • Google rating 4.6 (450 reviews)
DoubleTree by Hilton Madison Downtown
0.2 mi from the venue • Google rating 4.6 (1,185 reviews)
Fluno Center
0.3 mi from the venue • Google rating 4.7 (271 reviews)
Hampton Inn & Suites Madison / Downtown
0.3 mi from the venue • Google rating 4.7 (1,411 reviews)
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VENUE & SURROUNDING AREA
About Kohl Center & the Area
Kohl Center is an event venue in Madison, WI. Use this venue guide to plan where to stay, what to do before and after the event, and how the venue connects with the surrounding event destination.
BEFORE THE EVENT
Your Opening Act
Ideas near Kohl Center for late morning, lunch, the afternoon and the hours leading up to your event.
Restaurants
The Harvey House
0.1 mi from the venue
Food within easy reach of Kohl Center.
Google Maps rating: 4.7 (982 reviews)
Bandit - Tacos & Coffee
0.1 mi from the venue
Make this a food stop before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.5 (583 reviews)
Nitty Gritty-Madison
0.2 mi from the venue
Food within easy reach of Kohl Center.
Google Maps rating: 4.2 (2,522 reviews)
Strings Ramen Shop Madison
0.2 mi from the venue
Food within easy reach of Kohl Center.
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (1,188 reviews)
Eye-Openers & Cocktails
Local Motive
0.1 mi from the venue
Grab a drink before heading to Kohl Center.
Google Maps rating: 4.8 (87 reviews)
Church Key
0.3 mi from the venue
A nearby stop for drinks before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.2 (131 reviews)
Coffee & Cafes
Panera Bread
0.1 mi from the venue
Coffee near Kohl Center for your event day.
Google Maps rating: 3.9 (803 reviews)
Bistro 525
0.2 mi from the venue
Grab coffee before heading to the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.5 (78 reviews)
Candy Cloud - Madison
0.3 mi from the venue
A nearby coffee stop for your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (58 reviews)
Valentia Coffee
0.3 mi from the venue
Grab coffee before heading to the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.3 (204 reviews)
Museums
Geology Museum
0.5 mi from the venue
Spend part of the day exploring before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.8 (660 reviews)
Madison Children's Museum
0.8 mi from the venue
Add a museum stop to your pre-event plans.
Google Maps rating: 4.7 (2,617 reviews)
Wisconsin Science Museum
2.0 mi from the venue
A nearby daytime option before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.0 (44 reviews)
Museum of Raccoons
3.1 mi from the venue
Add a museum stop to your pre-event plans.
Google Maps rating: 4.9 (18 reviews)
Attractions
Trolley Pub Madison
0.3 mi from the venue
Add this nearby stop to your pre-event plans.
Google Maps rating: 4.9 (1,254 reviews)
Chazen Museum of Art
0.3 mi from the venue
A nearby option for the hours before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.8 (972 reviews)
Elizabeth Link Peace Park
0.4 mi from the venue
Another way to make more of your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.3 (80 reviews)
Brittingham Park
0.4 mi from the venue
A nearby option for the hours before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (578 reviews)
University of Wisconsin - Botany Garden
0.5 mi from the venue
Explore this attraction before heading to Kohl Center.
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (77 reviews)
Brittingham Beach
0.5 mi from the venue
A nearby option for the hours before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (207 reviews)
Shopping
University Square
0.3 mi from the venue
Shop nearby before heading to the venue.
Google Maps rating: 4.4 (226 reviews)
Knickerbocker Plaza
1.8 mi from the venue
Fit in some shopping before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.5 (94 reviews)
University Station Shopping Mall
2.1 mi from the venue
A nearby shopping stop for your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.2 (288 reviews)
Shorewood Shopping Center
2.4 mi from the venue
A nearby shopping stop for your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.4 (236 reviews)
Madison Public Market
2.4 mi from the venue
Shop nearby before heading to the venue.
Google Maps rating: 3.9 (58 reviews)
Building A Hilldale
2.9 mi from the venue
Browse nearby shops before heading to Kohl Center.
Google Maps rating: 4.4 (506 reviews)
AFTER THE EVENT
Your Encore
Evening and post-event options near Kohl Center. Hours can vary by day, so confirm current hours for your event date.
Restaurants
Bandit - Tacos & Coffee
0.1 mi from the venue
A nearby option for a post-event meal.
Today: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Google Maps rating: 4.5 (583 reviews)
Nitty Gritty-Madison
0.2 mi from the venue
Grab a bite after the event at Kohl Center.
Today: 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Google Maps rating: 4.2 (2,522 reviews)
Strings Ramen Shop Madison
0.2 mi from the venue
Grab a bite after the event at Kohl Center.
Today: 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (1,188 reviews)
Dotty Dumpling's Dowry
0.2 mi from the venue
A nearby option for a post-event meal.
Today: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (2,512 reviews)
Bars & Nightlife
Local Motive
0.1 mi from the venue
An option for a nightcap after the event.
Today: Closed
Google Maps rating: 4.8 (87 reviews)
Church Key
0.3 mi from the venue
An option for a nightcap after the event.
Today: Closed
Google Maps rating: 4.2 (131 reviews)
Getting to Kohl Center
Parking
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Rideshare
Uber, Lyft and local taxi service are common transportation options for visitors to Kohl Center in Madison, WI. Event-day pickup and drop-off restrictions may apply, so check your rideshare app for the current designated location and instructions.
Transit
Regional Transit • Metro Transit serves Madison, WI. Check the agency for current routes, schedules and event-day service near Kohl Center.
Valet
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Parking & Event-Day Details
PARKING PRICES
Rates Can Change by Event
Kohl Center hosts major game-day and event traffic. Official lots, prepaid passes, opening times, ADA parking and road restrictions can vary by team, opponent or event. Check the venue's official event guide and your ticket/parking instructions before arrival.
TAILGATING
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Tailgating, grilling, alcohol and parking-lot gathering rules at Kohl Center have not been venue-verified. Policies can differ by team and event. Check the venue's official event-day rules before arrival.
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