Local Motive
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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!
05/30/2026
House Music Night at Local Motive tonight!
No Cover!
05/23/2026
We will be closed today 05/23. See you all in next Thursday!
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!
05/06/2026
Local Motive presents a night with Bollywood music by the one and only DJ diva FNU! Music starts at 8 pm!
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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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)!
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!
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!
Bar opens at 6!
02/26/2026
Kohl Center is hosting High School Wrestling Tournament this Thur, Fri & Sat. Parking Lot will be charged till 7 and should be free after. See you at the bar!
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646 W Washington Avenue #5
Madison, WI
53703
Opening Hours
| Friday | 6pm - 1am |
| Saturday | 6pm - 1am |