Local Motive

Local Motive Local Motive is a renovated train car available for your private rental events and is open to the public as a bar most weekend evenings.

We are downtown Madison’s most creative multi-use space and a unique & affordable alternative to larger venues!

Bar open till 11 tonight!
06/11/2026

Bar open till 11 tonight!

Live saxophonist and your favorite DJs at your local bar alongside great friends. Cover - $10. You can buy tickets at th...
06/09/2026

Live saxophonist and your favorite DJs at your local bar alongside great friends. Cover - $10. You can buy tickets at the door on Friday or on Thursday at Local Motive to secure your spot. Limited Capacity.



House Music Night at Local Motive tonight! No Cover!
05/30/2026

House Music Night at Local Motive tonight!
No Cover!

We will be closed today 05/23. See you all in next Thursday!
05/23/2026

We will be closed today 05/23. See you all in next Thursday!

05/13/2026

A Bollywood dance party by DJ FNU on Saturday May 16th. Music starts at 8 pm. No Cover!

Next Stop: Jaipur - Karachi - Madison. All aboard!

Local Motive presents a night with Bollywood music by the one and only DJ diva FNU! Music starts at 8 pm!
05/06/2026

Local Motive presents a night with Bollywood music by the one and only DJ diva FNU! Music starts at 8 pm!

All vinyl. No shortcuts. 🚆🎶 This Saturday we ride the rails through pure analog sound—every crackle, every groove, ever...
03/28/2026

All vinyl. No shortcuts. 🚆🎶
This Saturday we ride the rails through pure analog sound—every crackle, every groove, every beat handpicked.

Step aboard. Dance like we’re somewhere between past and future.

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Train Car Comedy is BACK at Local Motive- and if you know, you KNOW.This time we’re leveling it up:* Comedy and Cheese P...
03/24/2026

Train Car Comedy is BACK at Local Motive- and if you know, you KNOW.

This time we’re leveling it up:
* Comedy and Cheese Pairing
* Killer lineup of comedians
* Comedy on a train… yeah, it hits different

Grab your seat before this one sells out(again)!

Parking Update: High school Basketball tournament happening at Kohl center this weekend. Parking lot is charged till 7 p...
03/19/2026

Parking Update: High school Basketball tournament happening at Kohl center this weekend. Parking lot is charged till 7 pm. Bar open Thur-Saturday. Dance party Friday night. Make plans!

It's your lucky week! St. Patrick's Day special shots are here, but only for a limited time! Baby Guinness or Nutty Iris...
03/12/2026

It's your lucky week! St. Patrick's Day special shots are here, but only for a limited time!
Baby Guinness or Nutty Irishman - which one will reign supreme? Cast your vote, and let's take a shot!

Address

646 W Washington Avenue #5
Madison, WI
53703

Opening Hours

Friday 6pm - 1am
Saturday 6pm - 1am

Telephone

+16089608446

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