Arts events in Madison

Check out happening arts events all around Madison, WI

Madison Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl

 Sat, 20 Dec at 04:00 pm Madison USD 0 to 31

Highlights Holiday Hop at the VFW Cottage Grove Road Dec 19

 Fri, 19 Dec at 07:00 pm VFW Post 7591

Rock the Bells Holiday Party: Adem Tesfaye Band and Barby Lane

 Sat, 20 Dec at 08:00 pm The Bur Oak

The Comedy Bunker

 Fri, 19 Dec at 08:00 pm Hotel Indigo Madison Downtown, an IHG Hotel USD 16 to 21

Medical Melodies

 Sat, 24 Jan at 07:00 pm Muso Free

Spending Christmas with Alicia Witt

 Sun, 21 Dec at 08:00 pm The Bur Oak

NOTHING MORE, Catch Your Breath, Archers, Doobie in Madison

 Sun, 01 Mar at 06:30 pm The Sylvee

Fashion Through the Eras

 Sat, 11 Apr at 06:00 pm Wisconsin Historical Society

Hodgson and White's Cheese-Capaded

 Fri, 09 Jan at 07:00 pm Atwood Music Hall

The Beatles' Singles Concert

 Sat, 02 May at 07:30 pm The Barrymore Theatre

Troubadour Thursday w/ John Duggleby

Thu, 18 Dec at 07:00 pm 2927 East Washington Avenue, Madison, WI 53704

Richard Hildner Armacanqui Quartet

 Sat, 17 Jan at 08:00 pm The North Street Cabaret USD 24

The Official Lucky's St Patrick's Day Bar Crawl - Madison

 Sat, 14 Mar at 04:00 pm Red Rock Saloon USD 8 to 19

Disney's Beauty and the Beast

 Tue, 12 May at 07:30 pm Overture Center for the Arts

Monroe Street Holiday Rewards December 5-21

 Sun, 21 Dec at 05:00 pm 1700 - 2700 Block of Monroe St, Madison, WI, United States, Wisconsin 53711

Joeys Song Freezing Man Festival at The Sylvee

 Fri, 09 Jan at 07:00 pm The Sylvee

Nate Craig at Majestic Theatre - Madison

 Sat, 27 Dec at 08:00 pm Majestic Theatre - Madison

Elevated Art

 Sat, 20 Dec at 07:00 pm 3116 Commercial Ave., Madison, WI, United States, Wisconsin 53714

The Madtown Mannish Boys

 Thu, 09 Apr at 08:00 pm The Bur Oak

Gleam & Glow: A 60's Holiday Celebration

 Fri, 19 Dec at 06:00 pm 1 S Pinckney St, Madison, WI 53703-2808, United States

Saint Paul's 4th Annual Organ Concert

 Sat, 31 Jan at 06:00 pm 723 State St, Madison, WI, United States, Wisconsin 53703

Nonpoint's Nu-Metal Nu-Year at Majestic Theatre

 Tue, 30 Dec at 08:00 pm Majestic Madison

Karl Denson at Majestic Theatre - Madison

 Sat, 03 Jan at 08:00 pm Majestic Theatre - Madison

Panchromatic Steel

 Sat, 17 Jan at 09:30 am Overture Center for the Arts

Madison Area Doll Club Presents "Carnival of Dolls"

 Sat, 11 Apr at 09:00 am Exhibition Hall at the Alliant Energy Center

Music Bingo at The Eagle Crest

Tue, 23 Dec at 07:00 pm Jerzy's Eagle Crest Bar

Theater Night Popup w/ Music Theater of Madison

Mon, 22 Dec at 06:30 pm 2927 East Washington Avenue, Madison, WI

Amythyst Kiah

 Sun, 11 Jan at 08:00 pm The Bur Oak

SINATRA HOLIDAY PARTY with The Brothers Sinatra at The Rigby

 Sat, 20 Dec at 07:00 pm The Rigby Pub, Grill, and Event Venue USD 18

Hamilton at Overture Center - Capitol Theater

 Sat, 10 Jan at 08:00 pm Overture Center - Capitol Theater

Live@MTM: Juneau Black

 Tue, 13 Jan at 06:00 pm Mystery to Me Free

'Twas the Vibe Before Christmas

 Sat, 20 Dec at 08:00 pm Forward Madison FC USD 16 to 21

John Christensen Quartet

 Sat, 03 Jan at 08:00 pm The North Street Cabaret USD 24

Sixteen Candles - 80s Ugly Holiday Sweater Party! at Majestic Theatre - Madison

 Sat, 20 Dec at 08:00 pm Majestic Theatre - Madison

Year in Review: A Comedy Show

 Fri, 26 Dec at 08:00 pm Forward Madison FC USD 16 to 21

Madison Cinco De Mayo Bar Crawl

 Tue, 05 May at 05:00 pm Madison USD 7 to 31

YID VICIOUS HANUKKAH PARTY

 Sun, 21 Dec at 07:00 pm The North Street Cabaret USD 19

JUMP - America's Van Halen Experience

 Fri, 16 Jan at 08:00 pm The Barrymore Theatre

Novel Folly, Arp of the Covenant, LadySlipper

 Sat, 03 Jan at 08:00 pm The Bur Oak

WI Funk Fest at Majestic Theatre - Madison

 Sat, 17 Jan at 07:00 pm Majestic Theatre - Madison

Canon Camera Basics

 Tue, 16 Dec at 05:30 pm The Camera Company USD 55

Afterglow: A Winter Break Celebration at Orpheum Theater

 Sun, 21 Dec at 02:00 pm Orpheum Madison

WI Folk Fest at Majestic Theatre - Madison

 Fri, 09 Jan at 07:00 pm Majestic Theatre - Madison

COPA Presents: IndieTuneUp

 Wed, 07 Jan at 08:00 pm 2841 Index Rd, Fitchburg, WI, United States, Wisconsin

Charlie Berens: The Lost and Found Tour

 Fri, 08 May at 07:00 pm Overture Center for the Arts

Peggy Joque Williams in Conversation with Christine DeSmet

 Wed, 28 Jan at 06:00 pm Mystery to Me Free

THE DRAG BALL AT BERNELLS ( DRAG SHOW)

 Sat, 28 Feb at 09:00 pm Bernell's USD 10 to 20

Stan Society: Justin Bieber Night

 Fri, 27 Feb at 06:00 pm Majestic Theatre Madison

PIANO SUMMIT 2026

 Sat, 10 Jan at 08:00 pm The North Street Cabaret USD 30

Up Next - Hip Hop Edition Vol. 10

 Sat, 27 Dec at 07:00 pm The Annex USD 10 to 16

The Comedy Bunker

 Sat, 10 Jan at 08:00 pm Hotel Indigo Madison Downtown, an IHG Hotel USD 16 to 21

Driveway Thriftdwellers & Joseph Huber Driveway Thriftdwellers & Joseph Huber

 Fri, 09 Jan at 08:00 pm The Bur Oak

Comedy in the Cavern

 Fri, 16 Jan at 08:00 pm The Rigby Pub, Grill, and Event Venue USD 16 to 20

NutKracken 2: Christmas Island!

 Sat, 20 Dec at 03:00 pm Wisconsin Masonic Center

Understanding Exposure (ISO, Shutter and Aperture)

 Thu, 22 Jan at 05:30 pm The Camera Company USD 55

John Mulaney: Mister Whatever at Orpheum Theatre - Madison

 Sat, 24 Jan Orpheum Theatre - Madison

The RESET - An Immersive Sound Experience with Davin Youngs

 Fri, 02 Jan at 06:00 pm Overture Hall At Overture Center for the Arts

Kenny Reichert Quartet

 Fri, 16 Jan at 08:00 pm The North Street Cabaret USD 24

Auditions for Threepenny Opera- Mercury Players Theatre

 Sun, 11 Jan at 07:00 pm 113 E Mifflin St, Madison, WI 53703-2824, United States

Mac O'Brien and Band at The Red Rock Saloon Madison

 Fri, 19 Dec at 10:00 pm Red Rock Saloon Madison

Top Shelf @ Oakwood Village Auditorium

 Thu, 29 Jan at 07:00 pm Oakwood Village West Auditorium

Sherri Shepherd at Barrymore Theatre-WI

 Sat, 07 Feb at 07:00 pm Barrymore Theatre-WI

Canon Camera Basics

 Thu, 29 Jan at 05:30 pm The Camera Company USD 55

The Runarounds at Majestic Theatre - Madison

 Sat, 07 Feb at 08:00 pm Majestic Theatre - Madison

🎶❤️ Dances of Universal Peace ❤️🎶

 Fri, 16 Jan at 07:00 pm Unity of Madison, 601 Tompkins Dr, Madison, WI 53716

Canon Camera Basics

 Tue, 06 Jan at 05:30 pm The Camera Company USD 55

Found Footage Festival: Porcelain VHS Treasures

 Thu, 18 Dec at 06:00 pm Barrymore Theatre - Madison

The Rush Tribute Project

 Wed, 28 Jan at 07:30 pm The Barrymore Theatre

The Faith Hills Have Eyes (CD RELEASE SHOW) w/Nequient, Corridore, and Luxury Problems

 Fri, 16 Jan at 07:00 pm Gamma Ray Bar

Nikon Camera Basics

 Thu, 05 Feb at 05:30 pm The Camera Company USD 55

Alison Krauss and Union Station

 Fri, 12 Jun at 06:00 pm Orpheum Theatre - Madison

Alash

 Sun, 08 Mar at 07:30 pm The Bur Oak

Nikon Camera Basics

 Tue, 13 Jan at 05:30 pm The Camera Company USD 55

OPEN MIC | OPEN STAGE: Winter Solstice Edition!

 Wed, 17 Dec at 07:00 pm 610 North St, Madison, WI, United States, Wisconsin 53704

Madison Cello Ensemble

 Tue, 16 Dec at 06:00 pm Atwood Music Hall

The Tinsmith Winter Solstice Celebration

 Thu, 18 Dec at 06:00 pm The Tinsmith USD 18

WI Funk Fest

 Fri, 16 Jan at 06:00 pm Majestic Theatre Madison

Step Afrika!'s The Migration: Reflections on Jacob Lawrence

 Wed, 04 Feb at 07:00 pm Overture Center for the Arts

HARMONIOUS: A Songwriter's Showcase w/ Dan Kennedy, Jamie Sterling & JT Spartz

 Thu, 15 Jan at 06:30 pm Harmony Bar & Grill

Borgore in Madison

 Fri, 23 Jan at 09:00 pm Liquid

Joseph - The Band

 Fri, 23 Jan at 06:00 pm Majestic Theatre Madison

Sudan Archives at Majestic Theatre - Madison

 Fri, 06 Feb at 08:00 pm Majestic Theatre - Madison

Mr Chair

 Sat, 24 Jan at 08:00 pm The North Street Cabaret USD 24

Dan Navarro

 Thu, 12 Feb at 08:00 pm The Bur Oak

Children's Book Holiday Pop-Up Sale!

 Sun, 21 Dec at 08:00 am Lakeside St Coffee House

Jeris Johnson

 Sun, 08 Mar at 06:00 pm Majestic Theatre Madison

#IMOMSOHARD: The Flashback Tour  at Barrymore Theatre-WI

 Fri, 30 Jan at 08:00 pm Barrymore Theatre-WI

High School Tours Spring 2026

 Thu, 29 Jan at 09:30 am Madison College Truax Campus Free

Greenhouse Yoga with Rachel Gunder

 Sun, 01 Feb at 09:00 am 3758 E Washington Ave, Madison, WI, United States, Wisconsin 53704

Words with Nerds

 Fri, 23 Jan at 08:00 pm Forward Madison FC USD 16 to 21

Dinosaur World Live at Overture Center - Capitol Theater

 Sat, 28 Feb at 03:00 pm Overture Center - Capitol Theater

United We Dance - The Ultimate Rave Experience

 Thu, 26 Feb Majestic Theatre Madison

POWER TAKE OFF w/ Don Bakken Band & Mason Meyer @ Bowl-A-Vard in Madison, WI

 Sat, 10 Jan at 08:00 pm Bowl-A-Vard Lanes

On A Winter's Night

Sat, 28 Feb at 08:00 pm Atwood Music Hall

Naked Magicians at Overture Center - Capitol Theater

 Sat, 28 Feb at 07:00 pm Overture Center - Capitol Theater

Vir Das at Orpheum Theatre - Madison

 Sat, 28 Feb at 08:00 pm Orpheum Theatre - Madison

The Austin Cebulske Quintet showcases the genius of Brian Wilson

 Fri, 30 Jan at 08:00 pm The North Street Cabaret USD 24

Afterglow at Orpheum Theatre - Madison

 Sun, 21 Dec at 02:00 pm Orpheum Theatre - Madison

Alan Doyle with special Guests Bandits on the Run

 Thu, 07 May at 08:00 pm Atwood Music Hall

Cash Box Kings with Lee Kanehira

 Wed, 31 Dec at 09:00 pm The North Street Cabaret USD 41