Arts events in Madison

Check out happening arts events all around Madison, WI

Brat Fest 2026

 Fri, 22 May at 06:00 am 1919 Alliant Energy Center Way, Madison, WI, United States, Wisconsin 53713

Pat Metheny at Wisconsin Union Theater

 Thu, 09 Apr at 07:30 pm Wisconsin Union Theater

ZZ Top at Orpheum Theatre - Madison

 Tue, 05 May at 08:00 pm Orpheum Theatre - Madison

Fête de Marquette - 20 Year Celebration

 Thu, 09 Jul at 04:00 pm 202 S. Ingersoll St., Madison, WI, United States, Wisconsin 53703

Alison Krauss And Union Station

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

Susan Patterson & James Patterson: THE MOTHER-DAUGHTER BOOK CLUB

 Wed, 22 Apr at 07:00 pm 201 W Mifflin St, Madison, WI, United States, Wisconsin 53703

Alison Krauss & Union Station with Jerry Douglas

 Sun, 14 Jun at 12:30 am Orpheum Theatre - Madison

Crossing Over with Psychic Medium John Edward - Madison, WI

 Fri, 10 Apr at 07:00 pm Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center

ZZ Top

 Wed, 06 May at 01:00 am Orpheum Theatre - Madison

Alison Krauss at Orpheum Theatre - Madison

 Sat, 13 Jun at 07:30 pm Orpheum Theatre - Madison

Kathy Griffin at Barrymore Theatre-WI

 Sun, 26 Apr at 07:00 pm Barrymore Theatre-WI

Brad Williams at Orpheum Theatre - Madison

 Sun, 12 Apr Orpheum Theatre - Madison

Jonathan Van Ness

 Thu, 10 Sep Barrymore Theatre - Madison

Stuff You Should Know Podcast - Madison

 Fri, 17 Apr at 12:00 am Orpheum Theatre - Madison

Trinity Irish Dance Academy

 Sat, 04 Apr at 09:30 am Overture Center for the Arts

Audra McDonald

 Fri, 03 Apr at 06:00 pm Overture Hall At Overture Center for the Arts

Allie X at Majestic Theatre - Madison

 Wed, 29 Apr at 08:00 pm Majestic Theatre - Madison

United in Sound

 Wed, 01 Jul at 07:00 pm Concerts on the Square

Joe Jackson at Orpheum Theatre - Madison

 Fri, 22 May Orpheum Theatre - Madison

Granny Shot + Fireworks at the Monona Community Festival

 Sat, 04 Jul at 08:00 pm Winnequah Park

Kathy Griffin

 Sat, 25 Apr at 06:00 pm Barrymore Theatre - Madison

Bloodywood at Majestic Theatre - Madison

 Fri, 01 May at 07:00 pm Majestic Theatre - Madison

Water For Elephants at Overture Center - Overture Hall

 Wed, 17 Jun at 07:30 pm Overture Center - Overture Hall

The Beatles' Singles Concert

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

La Dispute at Majestic Theatre - Madison

 Fri, 17 Apr Majestic Theatre - Madison

Rent - Madison

 Sat, 06 Jun at 12:30 am Orpheum Theatre - Madison

Melvin Seals and JGB at Majestic Theatre - Madison

 Sun, 19 Apr Majestic Theatre - Madison

Kathleen Madigan at Orpheum Theatre - Madison

 Fri, 25 Sep Orpheum Theatre - Madison

Kathleen Madigan

 Thu, 24 Sep at 06:00 pm Orpheum Theatre - Madison

Chucho Valdes and Paquito D'Rivera Reunion Sextet at Wisconsin Union Theater

 Thu, 30 Apr at 07:30 pm Wisconsin Union Theater

Buckethead

 Mon, 27 Apr at 01:00 am Majestic Theatre - WI

Madison Makers Spring Market & Pub-Crawl

 Sat, 02 May at 12:00 pm Madison Makers Market

Sue Foley Band

 Sun, 10 May at 07:30 pm The Bur Oak

Limanya Drum and Dance

 Sat, 11 Apr at 09:30 am Overture Center for the Arts

Madison Cinco De Mayo Bar Crawl

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

Herb Alpert in Madison

 Sat, 19 Sep at 08:00 pm Orpheum Theater

Reverend Horton Heat at Majestic Theatre - Madison

 Thu, 30 Apr at 08:00 pm Majestic Theatre - Madison

The Dungeon Cocktail Experience - Madison

 Fri, 10 Apr at 06:00 pm Wisconsin Masonic Center USD 55 to 335

Dirtwire at Majestic Theatre - Madison

 Fri, 03 Apr at 08:00 pm Majestic Theatre - Madison

Capital City Theatre presents RENT at Orpheum Theatre - Madison

 Fri, 05 Jun at 07:30 pm Orpheum Theatre - Madison

Blind Tiger Night Market

 Sat, 09 May at 05:00 pm Working Draft Beer Company

Manic Focus and SunSquabi at Majestic Theatre - Madison

 Sat, 25 Apr at 08:00 pm Majestic Theatre - Madison

Madison Comic Con 2026

 Sun, 31 May at 10:00 am Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center

Bloodywood with The Pretty Wild, Ladrones, and ANKOR

 Sat, 02 May at 12:00 am Majestic Theatre - WI

Agora Art Fair 2026

 Sat, 15 Aug at 10:00 am 5500 E Cheryl Pkwy, Fitchburg, WI 53711-5312, United States

Jay Electronica

 Wed, 22 Apr at 06:00 pm Majestic Theatre Madison

Stuff You Should Know Live

 Wed, 15 Apr at 06:00 pm Orpheum Theatre - Madison

Electric Six

 Tue, 28 Apr at 06:00 pm High Noon Saloon

Jay Electronica at Majestic Theatre - Madison

 Thu, 23 Apr at 08:00 pm Majestic Theatre - Madison

Pat McGann

 Sun, 19 Apr at 01:00 am Barrymore Theatre - Madison

Charlie Berens at Overture Center - Capitol Theater

 Sat, 09 May at 08:00 pm Overture Center - Capitol Theater

Madison Memorial Day Weekend Bar Crawl 2026

 Sat, 23 May at 04:00 pm Cask & Ale USD 0 to 24

Reverend Horton Heat

 Wed, 29 Apr at 06:00 pm Majestic Theatre Madison

Water for Elephants

 Tue, 16 Jun at 07:30 pm Overture Center for the Arts

Justin Willman

 Fri, 10 Apr at 12:00 am Capitol Theater - Overture Center

Bloodywood

 Thu, 30 Apr Majestic Theatre Madison

Duke Otherwise

 Sat, 18 Apr at 09:30 am Overture Center for the Arts

The Black Angels with L.A. Witch

 Sun, 31 May at 01:00 am Majestic Theatre - WI

The Growlers at Majestic Theatre - Madison

 Tue, 28 Apr at 08:00 pm Majestic Theatre - Madison

The SPRING Crafty Fair

 Sat, 04 Apr at 10:00 am 149 Waubesa st. , Madison, WI, United States, Wisconsin 53714

Bad Momz of Comedy

 Thu, 07 May at 07:00 pm Forward Madison FC USD 25 to 30

Michelle Buteau (18+) (Rescheduled from 9/11/25)

 Sat, 18 Apr at 12:30 am Orpheum Theatre - Madison

The Official 90s vs Y2K Bar Crawl - Madison

 Sat, 18 Jul at 04:00 pm Red Rock Saloon USD 8 to 31

Justin Willman at Overture Center - Capitol Theater

 Thu, 09 Apr at 07:00 pm Overture Center - Capitol Theater

Bruce Hornsby and the Noisemakers at Orpheum Theatre - Madison

 Sun, 27 Sep at 08:00 pm Orpheum Theatre - Madison

Inhabiting Home on Earth: An Evening with Joy Harjo (Madison)

 Thu, 21 May at 07:00 pm Overture Center for the Arts

See How We Are: John Doe & Exene Cervenka in an acoustic performance

 Fri, 07 Aug at 08:00 pm Atwood Music Hall

Kishi Bashi

 Fri, 03 Apr at 06:00 pm Majestic Theatre Madison

Madison Makers Mother's Day Market

 Sun, 10 May at 12:00 pm WYSO Center

Jay Electronica

 Fri, 24 Apr at 01:00 am Majestic Theatre - WI

Matt Mathews at Orpheum Theatre - Madison

 Fri, 19 Jun at 07:00 pm Orpheum Theatre - Madison

Stuff You Should Know at Orpheum Theatre - Madison

 Thu, 16 Apr Orpheum Theatre - Madison

Pat McGann

 Fri, 17 Apr at 06:00 pm Barrymore Theatre - Madison

Meghan Patrick in Madison

 Sat, 23 May at 12:45 pm

Kishi Bashi at Majestic Theatre - Madison

 Sat, 04 Apr at 08:00 pm Majestic Theatre - Madison

Billy Goats Gruff and Other Tales

 Fri, 10 Apr at 06:00 pm Capitol Theater At Overture Center for the Arts

Dance With The Dead and Magic Sword at Majestic Theatre - Madison

 Thu, 16 Apr at 08:00 pm Majestic Theatre - Madison

A Jazz Tribute to Sting!

 Sat, 11 Apr at 08:00 pm 610 North St, Madison, WI, United States, Wisconsin 53704

The Black Angels at Majestic Theatre - Madison

 Sat, 30 May at 08:00 pm Majestic Theatre - Madison

Freedom’s Journey:A Juneteenth Conversation w/Opal Lee & Dr. Charles Taylor

 Wed, 20 May at 01:00 pm Center for Black Excellence and Culture, Inc. Free

TVBOO in Madison

 Fri, 17 Apr at 09:00 pm

Attacca Quartet with Caroline Shaw at Wisconsin Union Theater

 Thu, 16 Apr at 07:30 pm Wisconsin Union Theater

2000's Rave at Majestic Theatre - Madison

 Sat, 02 May at 09:00 pm Majestic Theatre - Madison

Dirtwire - Universal Language Tour

 Sat, 04 Apr at 01:00 am Majestic Theatre - WI

Parking Kishi Bashi with Bayonne

 Sun, 05 Apr at 01:00 am Majestic Theatre - WI

Manic Focus & SunSquabi

 Fri, 24 Apr at 06:00 pm Majestic Theatre Madison

Emo Orchestra with The Spill Canvas at Barrymore Theatre-WI

 Fri, 08 May at 07:30 pm Barrymore Theatre-WI

The Wallflowers

 Wed, 17 Jun at 01:00 am Barrymore Theatre - Madison

Emo Orchestra & The Spill Canvas

 Thu, 07 May at 06:00 pm Barrymore Theatre - Madison

46th WAMI Awards Show

Sun, 17 May at 05:00 pm Atwood Music Hall

Masterworks Concert: Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra - Saint-Saens and Salome

 Sat, 18 Apr at 12:30 am Capitol Theater - Overture Center

The MadHatters A Cappella Spring Show at Overture Center - Capitol Theater

 Fri, 01 May at 07:00 pm Overture Center - Capitol Theater

World Ballet Company: Cinderella

 Tue, 07 Apr at 07:00 pm The Wisconsin Union

Parking Brad Williams

 Mon, 13 Apr at 12:00 am Orpheum Theatre - Madison

Wags and Whiskers 2026

 Fri, 10 Apr at 06:30 pm The Tinsmith

Walk for Children - 2026 Save Soil Walkathon in Madison, WI

 Sat, 25 Apr at 11:00 am James Madison Park Free

Melvin Seals & JGB

 Mon, 20 Apr at 12:30 am Majestic Theatre - WI

Abby Holliday in Madison

 Fri, 03 Apr at 08:00 pm High Noon Saloon

On Cinema: Tim Heidecker & Gregg Turkington

 Mon, 06 Apr at 06:00 pm Barrymore Theatre - Madison

Ancient Futures Fest: Cardinals Folly, Vanishing Kids, Flying Fuzz, Mind Ox, The Heavils, Gildir

 Sat, 02 May at 06:00 pm The Bur Oak, Madison, Wisconsin USA