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 SPECIAL EVENTS - State Street Amplification Permit

Click here for information about organizing a Rally on State Street.

Amplification permits are ONLY available by coming to the City of Madison Parks Division office, 215 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd, Rm. 120.

Questions about the State Street Amplification Permit?
(608) 261-4281

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30 on the Square Performance

The Podium and "30 on the Square" are popular locations for a variety of activities - rallies, bands, festivals, and more. 

State Street Amplification Permit
The most popular uses of these two spaces are for bands to perform or to have a rally. An amplification permit is usually the appropriate permit for these activities.  By ordinance (MGO 24.04(3)(b)(2) amplification is allowed at the these locations with a permit at the following times:

'Podium'/700-800 State Street
12:30 - 1:30 p.m. DAILY 
5:00 - 7:00 p.m. DAILY

'30 on the Square'
5:00-7:00 p.m. DAILY
12:30-1:30 p.m. SUNDAY-FRIDAY
9:30-11:00 a.m. and 11:30-1:00 p.m. SATURDAY

Cost of State Street Amplification Permit
The cost of an amplification permit is $12.00 + .25/hour for electrical use. 

How to get a State Street Amplification Permit
You must physically come to the Parks Division office to be issued a permit.  Amplification Permits are available ONLY at the Parks Division, 215 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Madison Municipal Building, Rm. 120. Monday through Friday, 8 AM-4:15PM. 

The staff will check to see if your requested time is available. If it is available, you may pay for and receive the permit at that time.

Please note:  You may not receive a permit for more than three weeks in advance.  And you may only be issued a permit for one date and one time per week.

If you are planning an event at these locations outside of the above mentioned times, you will need a Street Use Permit.  Go to: Street Use Permit Application and instructions.










Podium at 700/800 State Street