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International Festival

Saturday, March 7, 2026

Celebrate the rich cultural heritage within our community and enjoy more than 30 FREE performances throughout Overture by artists who call Dane County home. Indulge in cuisines from around the world, browse stunning arts and crafts available for purchase and learn about the many local businesses with global connections.

Guests may participate in person at Overture or online for select livestreamed performances.

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Performance Schedule

Saturday, March 7

10:15am - Zhong Yi Kung Fu Association
Traditional Lion Dance performed with live music playing drum, gong and cymbals

11:15am - Cris & Ann Plata
Mexican/American and Northern Mexico border music with European influences

12:30pm - Rebulu Group
Classic Cuban conjunto music

1:45pm - LuLu Quintet
Sparkling French/Romany 'hot club" jazz inspired by Django Reinhardt

3pm - Sergio El Vacilon
Cuban son guajira, serenatas, Cha Cha Cha, mambo. Solo guitar and vocals

4:15pm - Yid Vicious
Festive blend of traditional and contemporary Klezmer music
11am - Madison Chinese Culture Association
Promoting Chinese culture and supporting our community

12pm - Tania Tandias Flamenco & Spanish Dance
Fiery dances from Spain

1pm - Madison Pipes & Drums
Scottish bagpipe band that promotes Celtic heritage through music

2:15pm - Son Del Atlantico
Latin Fusion Band that plays Colombian music fused with other Caribbean rhythms

3:30pm - Raises do Brasil
Capoeira - a martial art that fuses self defense, dance, music and acrobatics

4:30pm - Mad Craic Irish Dance
All-adult troupe performing Irish dance in modern and old styles
10:30am - Hmong Institute's Heritage Club
South East Asian and Nepalese women will share traditional customs via a fashion show

11:30am - Mona Augustin
Award-winning Haitian American musician, composer, and artist

12:30pm - Mukula
Classical, semi classical and folk dance with creative flair

1:30pm - Madison Männerchor
Wisconsin's oldest German chorus, performing German and English songs

3pm - The Nepali Nach - Maruni Dance
One of the oldest and most vibrant folk dances of Nepal

3:30pm - SNV Dance School
Bharatanatyam Indian dance

4:15pm - Last Gaspe
Canadian, Irish and American fiddle music that swings
10:45am - UW Russian Folk Orchestra
Russian/E-European music performed on authentic folk instruments

12pm - Breckenridge School of Highland Dance
Dance featuring the swirling kilts and vibrant tartans of Scotland

1pm - Madison Area Argentine Tango
Social tango dancers of all levels

2pm - Meenakshi Ganesan & The Kalaanjali Dance Company
Bharatanatyam - classical Indian dance more than 3,000 years old

3pm - Beni Daiko
Madison-based Japanese Taiko drumming

4:15pm - Charanga Agozá
Cuban dance music in the charanga tradition
10:45am - Guitar House of Madison
Spanish guitar music with rhythm, fire and passion

12pm - Tri Bratovchedki
A cappella songs in the rhythms, harmonies and languages of Eastern Europe

1pm - Sadira Middle Eastern Dance
Raqs Sharki - the joyful, classical women's dance of the Middle East

2:15pm - Wisconsin Tibetan Association
Representing the three regions of Tibet

3:15pm - Lochanside
Traditional and modern Scottish music and Scottish renditions of today's hits

4:15pm - Atimevu
Traditional music from Ghana

Food Vendors & Menus

Plate of the Day - $17
Choice of chicken, pork or vegetable entrée with rice & beans and pickled veggie salad

Burrito Bowl - $15
Choice of chicken, pork or plantain with rice & beans, organic greens and pickled veggies

Tico Tacos - $5 each
Choice of chicken, pork or rice & beans on a warm tortilla with pickled veggies

Sweet Fried Plantains - $7
Meatball Sandwich - $10
Three meatballs on a hoagie roll with marinara sauce and condiments (contains dairy, eggs and wheat)

Italian Beef Sandwich - $10
Italian beef on a hoagie roll with condiments (roll contains wheat)

Arrosticini - $6
Grilled lamb skewer with flatbread

Olive Salad - $8
Assorted olives, onion, celery, peppers and spices in a light Italian dressing (GF, vegan)

Assorted Italian Cookies - $5
(Contains dairy and egg)
BBQ Pork Taco - $15 for 3
Slow cooked pork with homemade BBQ sauce on a corn tortilla with lettuce, lime, diced mango and homemade sweet chili sauce

BBQ Chicken Tacos - $15 for 3
Roasted chicken with homemade BBQ sauce on a corn tortilla with lettuce, lime, diced mango and homemade sweet chili sauce

BBQ Pork Rice Bowl - $16
Slow cooked pork with homemade BBQ sauce served with cilantro lime rice, lettuce, diced mango and homemade sweet chili sauce

Fresh Avocado Spring Rolls - $13 for 2
Fresh avocado with carrots, lettuce and rice noodles wrapped in rice paper (vegan, GF)

Es Buah Campur - $8
Traditional Indonesian liquid dessert made from mixed fruits, fresh avocado, coconut jelly, condensed milk and half cream
Tau Hu Goreng - $12
Fried Tofu served on a bed of fresh cucumber, carrots and beansprouts topped with Madame Chu's sweet and tangy peanut sauce (GF, vegan)

Mdm Chu Nyonya Curry - $15
Choice of Tofu or Chicken with potatoes stewed in Madame Chu's Nyonya Curry Spices in coconut cream with curry leaves. (GF, Vegan)

Beef Rendang (Ground Beef in Spicy Sauce) - $15
Ground beef braised with several spices in coconut cream sauce

Sweet Mango Sticky Rice - $10
Sweet sticky rice and fresh mango drizzled with coconut milk and coconut sugar (GF, vegan)

Cassava Cake (Cassava Mochi) - $10
Cassava sticky rice cake served with coconut milk and coconut syrup (GF, vegetarian)
Pirosky - $5
Potato/caramelized onion, cabbage or cherry filled brioche

Hungarian Goulash - $10
Beef stew with vegetables

Russian Dumplings - $6
Seasoned pork and beef wrapped in dough with sour cream and parsley

Meringues - $4
Strawberry, raspberry, vanilla (GF)

Shortbread Cookies - $5

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Overture Galleries

"Earthlings: Revisited" by Jeanne C. Wilkinson

Rotunda Studio | 2-5pm

Step into artist Jeanne Wilkinson’s “Cloud Tunnel” and immerse yourself in a mesmerizing interplay of shifting images and color.