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Mad Planet
Also known as Mad Planet MKE, Mad Planet Riverwest
Milwaukee's iconic 35-year alternative sanctuary in Riverwest, celebrated for generational dance parties and beloved countercultural energy.
Neighbourhood
Milwaukee
Energy
Sweatbox
Capacity
300
Price
$
Age
21+
Opened
1990
Indoor / outdoor
both
Dress code
Casual, creative, alternative, vintage, or rave attire. Come as you are.
Inside Mad Planet
From the venue’s website.
About the venue
Operating continuously in Milwaukee's fiercely independent Riverwest neighborhood since July 1990, Mad Planet is a Midwestern countercultural treasure. Revered for its legendary Friday Retro Dance Nights, alternative live shows, eclectic indie dance bashes, and welcoming community spirit, it has stood for over three decades as Wisconsin's ultimate unpretentious dance sanctuary.
Our take
A true North American nightlife institution. The floor gets delightfully sweaty on Friday and Saturday retro nights, and the welcoming community energy has remained uncorrupted since 1990.
Entry & door policy
21+ with photo ID. Low unpretentious cover charge at the door; cash or card accepted.
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Music & atmosphere
A quick guide to the music and atmosphere you can expect.
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