The International Festival is returning to Overture Center, this Sat., March 19 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Come together to sing, dance, and explore more than 25 events celebrating the cultures and diversity of 30+ countries that make up the Madison community. The best part? All programs and performances during the festival are free of charge.
Below are just a few events highlighting the 30+ artists and 15 vendors all over the Overture Center. You can find the full schedule to plot your own course and celebrate the festival in your own way.
Pro tip: For anyone unavailable to attend the festival in-person, Overture will be live streaming the event on Facebook + offering virtual access to local schools and educators.
Musical performances:
- Yid Vicious | 11:15-11:55 a.m. | Overture Center, Main Lobby | Yiddish folk music to dance and celebrate.
- Männerchor | 1:15-1:40 p.m. | Playhouse | Wisconsin’s oldest German men’s choir.
Dance performances:
- Wisconsin Dells Singers | 10:30-10:45 a.m. | Overture Hall, Main Lobby | Ho-Chunk Nation drum and dance troop.
- Zaibas Lithuanian Dancers | 3:30-3:55 p.m. | Capitol Theater | Folk dancers illustrating traditions + full national costuming.
Art exhibitions + performances:
- Taiwan Puppet Troupe of UW | 12-12:40 p.m. | Rotunda Stage | The Taiwanese folk art of glove-type puppetry.
- Magnetic Maps | 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. | Promenade Terrace | Mark the maps with your cultural heritage and current home.
Between performances and events — or anytime really — swing by the International Cafe located in the Overture Hall Lobby to sample world cuisines made by local experts including Toast, Yakarta Cafe, the Italian Workmen’s Club + more.
