Venues

Click on each venue for more information, including parking suggestions and the address of each location.

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UW Cinematheque

UW Cinematheque

Address: 4070 Vilas Hall at 821 University Ave. 

Take the stairs on the University Ave. side or the East Campus Mall side of Vilas to the fourth floor. The Cinematheque is in the free-standing room on that level OR take the ramp to the 3rd floor main entrance. 

Parking Info

Weekend parking on campus is easier than on weekdays. The Friday class schedule is lighter, but parking may be a bit more challenging on Fridays. 

Click here to use Parkopedia – for a real-time tally of available spaces. 

Here are some lot options to consider when attending films at the Cinematheque.

Grainger Hall – UW Lot 7 

  • 325 N. Brooks St. 
  • $2/hr. and FREE on Sundays 
  • 5 minutes to Festival venues 

 University Square 

  • 324 Lake St. (under the Lucky Building) 
  • $10 for the first hour; $14 for 2 hours 
  • 5 minutes to Festival venues 

Lake and Johnson St. Ramp – UW Lot 46 

  • 301 N. Lake St.
  • $1- $2/hour
  • 6 minutes to Festival venues

State Street Campus – City of Madison 

  • 430 N. Francis St. 
  • 1.80/hour 
  • 9 minutes to Festival venues 

 Helen C. White – UW Lot 6 

  • 600 N. Park St. 
  • $2/hour 
  • 12 minutes to Festival venues 

 North Park St. Ramp -UW Lot 29 

  • 21 N. Park St. 
  • $2/hour 
  • 12 minutes to Festival venues 

 Tripp Circle – UW Lot 34  

  • East of Tripp Residence Hall 
  • FREE 

Bus or Walking Options

  • Walk to Observatory Drive and take the free 80 bus to the intersection of Park and University. On the weekends, the bus comes every 50 minutes. 
  • The 81 Bus brings riders from the East side to Park and University near Vilas Hall. 
  • Or walk toward the lake and find the lovely Howard M. Temin Lakeshore Path which will take you along the Lake to the Memorial Union at Park St. Head south of Park to Music Hall and then west to Chazen and the Cinematheque. 
  • 20 – 30 minutes if you walk the lakeshore path to this Festival venue. 

Music Hall

Music Hall

Address: 925 Bascom Mall 

Music Hall is in a former church on Park Sreet across the street from the Humanities building. 

Parking Info

Weekend parking on campus is easier than on weekdays. The Friday class schedule is lighter, but parking may be a bit more challenging on Fridays. 

Click here to use Parkopedia – for a real-time tally of available spaces. 

Here are some lot options to consider when attending films at Music Hall.

Grainger Hall – UW Lot 7 

  • 325 N. Brooks St. 
  • $2/hr. and FREE on Sundays 
  • 5 minutes to Festival venues 

 University Square 

  • 324 Lake St. (under the Lucky Building) 
  • $10 for the first hour; $14 for 2 hours 
  • 5 minutes to Festival venues 

Lake and Johnson St. Ramp – UW Lot 46 

  • 301 N. Lake St.
  • $1- $2/hour
  • 6 minutes to Festival venues

State Street Campus – City of Madison 

  • 430 N. Francis St. 
  • 1.80/hour 
  • 9 minutes to Festival venues 

 Helen C. White – UW Lot 6 

  • 600 N. Park St. 
  • $2/hour 
  • 12 minutes to Festival venues 

 North Park St. Ramp -UW Lot 29 

  • 21 N. Park St. 
  • $2/hour 
  • 12 minutes to Festival venues 

 Tripp Circle – UW Lot 34  

  • East of Tripp Residence Hall 
  • FREE 

Bus or Walking Options

  • Walk to Observatory Drive and take the free 80 bus to the intersection of Park and University. On the weekends, the bus comes every 50 minutes. 
  • The 81 Bus brings riders from the East side to Park and University near Music Hall. 
  • Or walk toward the lake and find the lovely Howard M. Temin Lakeshore Path which will take you along the Lake to the Memorial Union at Park St. Head south of Park to Music Hall and then west to Chazen and the Cinematheque.  
  • 20 – 30 minutes if you walk the lakeshore path to this Festival venue. 

Chazen Museum of Art

Chazen Museum of Art

Address:  800 University Ave 

The Chazen is on the right on the Campus Mall and across the street from Vilas Hall and the Cinematheque. 

Parking Info

Weekend parking on campus is easier than on weekdays. The Friday class schedule is lighter, but parking may be a bit more challenging on Fridays. 

Click here to use Parkopedia – for a real-time tally of available spaces. 

Here are some lot options to consider when attending films at Chazen Museum of Art.

Grainger Hall – UW Lot 7 

  • 325 N. Brooks St. 
  • $2/hr. and FREE on Sundays 
  • 5 minutes to Festival venues 

 University Square 

  • 324 Lake St. (under the Lucky Building) 
  • $10 for the first hour; $14 for 2 hours 
  • 5 minutes to Festival venues 

Lake and Johnson St. Ramp – UW Lot 46 

  • 301 N. Lake St.
  • $1- $2/hour
  • 6 minutes to Festival venues

State Street Campus – City of Madison 

  • 430 N. Francis St. 
  • 1.80/hour 
  • 9 minutes to Festival venues 

 Helen C. White – UW Lot 6 

  • 600 N. Park St. 
  • $2/hour 
  • 12 minutes to Festival venues 

 North Park St. Ramp -UW Lot 29 

  • 21 N. Park St. 
  • $2/hour 
  • 12 minutes to Festival venues 

 Tripp Circle – UW Lot 34  

  • East of Tripp Residence Hall 
  • FREE 

Bus or Walking Options

  • Walk to Observatory Drive and take the free 80 bus to the intersection of Park and University. On the weekends, the bus comes every 50 minutes. 
  • The 81 Bus brings riders from the East side to Park and University near Chazen Museum of Art. 
  • Or walk toward the lake and find the lovely Howard M. Temin Lakeshore Path which will take you along the Lake to the Memorial Union at Park St. Head south of Park to Music Hall and then west to Chazen and the Cinematheque.  
  • 20 – 30 minutes if you walk the lakeshore path to this Festival venue. 

The Marquee

The Marquee

Address:  Union South – 1308 W. Dayton Street 

The Marquee is located on the second floor inside Union South. 

Parking Info

Here are some parking options to consider when attending films at The Marquee. 

 Union South – UW Lot 80 

  • Shared space with the Wisconsin Union Hotel so often full. 
  • $2/hour 
  • 1 minute to the Festival venue 

 Engineering Drive Ramp – UW Lot 17 

  • 1525 Engineering Dr. 
  • Friday, 4:30 – midnight – $1/hour. FREE on Saturday and Sunday. 
  • 10 minutes to the Festival venue

University Avenue Ramp – UW Lot 20 

  • $2/hour on Friday; FREE on Saturday and Sunday. 
  • 7 minutes to the Festival venue 

Bus Options

  • 80 Bus: The free 80 bus runs every 50 minutes on the weekends and passes the Lake St. and University Ave corner near Chazen, Vilas Hall and Music Hall, but it also takes riders to Union South. 

Barrymore Theatre

Barrymore Theatre

Address:  2090 Atwood Ave 

Barrymore Theater is located on Atwood Ave across the street from Monty’s Blue Plate Dinner.

Parking Info

Here are some parking options to consider when attending films at Barrymore Theater. 

The lot at the rear of the building is free. 

After 5 pm, patrons can park in the lot at the corner of Rusk and Atwood or in the lot behind the United Way building to the east of that intersection.  

Bus Options

  • C Bus: Takes riders along Atwood Ave. to the Barrymore Theatre. 

Bartell Theatre

Bartell Theatre

Address:  113 E. Mifflin Street 

The Bartell is just off the Northeast corner of the Capitol Square near the intersection of Pinckney and Hamilton. 

Parking Info

Here are some parking options to consider when attending films at Bartell Theatre.

After 6:00 p.m. street parking is free, but limited.  

Capitol Square North Garage 

  • Located on the corner of E Mifflin St and N Webster St. 
  • 5 minutes to the Festival venue. 

Bus Options

  • A, B and E Busses: Takes riders around the Capitol Square past the corner for the Bartell Theatre. 

 

Flix Brewhouse

Flix Brewhouse

Address:  85 E Towne Way 

Flix Brewhouse is on the east side of the Mall, near Dick’s Sporting Goods.  

Parking Info

Flix Brewhouse has a large free parking lot on the east side of the Mall near the Flix entrance. 

Bus Options

  • A Bus: Runs along E. Washington to East Towne Mall near Flix Brewhouse.