Stoughton is a city in Dane County, Wisconsin. It straddles the Yahara River about 20 miles southeast of the capital, Madison. The population is around 12,700.

Stoughton is known for its Norwegian heritage. It hosts a citywide celebration of Syttende Mai, the Norwegian constitution day, on the weekend closest to May 17, and its sister city is Gjøvik, Norway. Stoughton was chosen for location because of its closeness to the big city with the safety of a small town.