Arts events in Madison

Check out happening arts events all around Madison, WI

Hamilton at Overture Center - Capitol Theater

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

Wynton Marsalis in Madison

 Tue, 27 Jan at 07:30 pm Overture Center for the Arts

Joe Bonamassa

 Tue, 24 Feb at 06:00 pm Overture Hall At Overture Center for the Arts

Joyce DiDonato - Madison

 Fri, 13 Feb at 01:30 am Wisconsin Union Theater

Brad Williams at Orpheum Theatre - Madison

 Sun, 12 Apr Orpheum Theatre - Madison

Water For Elephants at Overture Center - Overture Hall

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

Maria Bamford

 Sat, 28 Mar at 12:30 am Barrymore Theatre - Madison

Maria Bamford at Barrymore Theatre-WI

 Fri, 27 Mar Barrymore Theatre-WI

Limanya Drum and Dance

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

Water for Elephants

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

Back To The Future - Theatrical Production

 Mon, 09 Mar at 06:00 pm Overture Hall At Overture Center for the Arts

Jason Moran at Wisconsin Union Theater

 Sat, 07 Feb Wisconsin Union Theater

Joyce DiDonato at Wisconsin Union Theater

 Thu, 12 Feb at 07:30 pm Wisconsin Union Theater

Madison Cinco De Mayo Bar Crawl

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

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

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

Kimberly Akimbo

 Mon, 09 Feb at 06:00 pm Overture Hall At Overture Center for the Arts

Kimberly Akimbo at Overture Center - Capitol Theater

 Wed, 11 Feb at 07:30 pm Overture Center - Capitol Theater

Drum Tao - Madison

 Wed, 11 Mar at 12:00 am Capitol Theater - Overture Center

Fashion Through the Eras

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

Drum Tao

 Mon, 09 Mar at 06:00 pm Capitol Theater At Overture Center for the Arts

Andrew Callaghan at Orpheum Theatre - Madison

 Fri, 06 Mar at 08:00 pm Orpheum Theatre - Madison

Naked Magicians at Overture Center - Capitol Theater

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

Madison Ballet

 Sat, 28 Mar at 09:30 am Overture Center for the Arts

L.E.X

 Sat, 21 Feb at 09:30 am Overture Center for the Arts

Panchromatic Steel

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

Drum Tao at Overture Center - Capitol Theater

 Tue, 10 Mar at 07:00 pm Overture Center - Capitol Theater

Peter McPoland

 Sat, 07 Mar at 02:00 am Majestic Theatre - WI

RTP - The Rush Tribute Project

 Tue, 27 Jan at 06:00 pm Barrymore Theatre - Madison

Back to the Future - The Musical - Madison

 Thu, 12 Mar at 12:30 am Capitol Theater - Overture Center

Wisconsin Conference on Latino Arts & Culture

 Thu, 14 May at 10:00 am Centro Hispano of Dane County USD 300

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

Jason Moran

 Sun, 08 Feb at 01:30 am Wisconsin Union Theater

Lakeside Dance Lab featuring BollyBeat

 Thu, 29 Jan at 06:00 pm Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center Free

Live Music with Uncle JIM and Kelly Hepper

 Sat, 17 Jan at 08:00 pm Bierock (2911 N. Sherman Ave., Madison, WI)

Kenny Reichert Quartet

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

Madison Anime-Fest

 Sat, 14 Mar at 10:00 am DoubleTree by Hilton Madison East (Madison, WI)

Top Shelf @ Oakwood Village Auditorium

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

The Beatles' Singles Concert

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

Mr Chair

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

The Rush Tribute Project

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

Submerged: Aka Ieuan, DJ I.V., Jae Hanz

 Fri, 30 Jan at 09:00 pm Crucible Madison

Saint Paul's 4th Annual Organ Concert

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

HARMONIOUS WAIL QUARTET

 Sat, 21 Feb at 08:00 pm The North Street Cabaret USD 24

Quilter’s Book Club: Reading with Kathleen Ernst

 Fri, 16 Jan at 02:00 pm Nancy Nicholas Hall Free

Live@MTM: Juneau Black

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

Amythyst Kiah

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

JUMP - America's Van Halen Experience

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

Granny Shot at Gamma Ray Bar

 Sat, 28 Feb at 09:00 pm Gamma Ray Bar

The Austin Cebulske Quintet showcases the genius of Brian Wilson

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

Full Moon Burlesque: Rock n Roll

 Sat, 10 Jan at 07:00 pm 3116 Commercial Ave., Madison, WI, United States, Wisconsin 53714

BlueStem Jazz featuring Cody Steinmann Trio

 Fri, 23 Jan at 08:00 pm Audio for the Arts USD 23

WI Funk Fest at Majestic Theatre - Madison

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

I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change - Presented by Middleton Players Theatre

 Sat, 14 Feb at 07:00 pm 6205 Mineral Point Rd

Joseph at Majestic Theatre - Madison

 Sat, 24 Jan at 08:00 pm Majestic Theatre - Madison

PIANO SUMMIT 2026

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

Inner Trance| Yoga, Breathwork, & Trance Music Ecstatic Dance

 Tue, 06 Jan at 07:00 pm Quarry Arts Building

Madison Area Doll Club Presents "Carnival of Dolls"

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

Madison Chamber Players

 Sun, 15 Feb at 08:00 pm The Bur Oak

The Comedy Bunker

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

2026 Madfest Juggling Extravaganza

 Sat, 17 Jan at 07:00 pm Barrymore Theater

Visiting Artist Colloquium: Joyce Lin

 Wed, 04 Feb at 05:00 pm Chazen Museum of Art Free

Hodgson and White's Cheese-Capaded

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

Driveway Thriftdwellers & Joseph Huber

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

Jump Into JOY! – It's a new year with Marcy & The Highlights at the V

 Fri, 09 Jan at 07:00 pm VFW Post 7591

Richard Hildner Armacanqui Quartet

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

John Mulaney: Mister Whatever at Orpheum Theatre - Madison

 Sat, 24 Jan Orpheum Theatre - Madison

Comedy at The Cabaret! FEB 5

 Thu, 05 Feb at 07:30 pm The North Street Cabaret USD 13

Visiting Artist Colloquium: Hannah Beerman

 Wed, 11 Feb at 05:00 pm Chazen Museum of Art Free

Comedy in the Cavern

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

96.3 Star Countrys Class Of 2026 at Orpheum Theatre - Madison

 Fri, 16 Jan at 08:00 pm Orpheum Theatre - Madison

Sherri Shepherd at Barrymore Theatre-WI

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

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

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

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

The Runarounds at Majestic Theatre - Madison

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

Canon Camera Basics

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

🎶❤️ Dances of Universal Peace ❤️🎶

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

WI Funk Fest

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

Charlie Berens: The Lost and Found Tour

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

Madison Early Music Festival

 Fri, 23 Jan at 07:30 pm Hamel Music Center

Madison Clown Jam

 Sun, 11 Jan at 01:00 pm 504 s Brearly st Madison, wi

Weaving Workshop with Lauren Paul and the Textile Arts Center

 Sat, 24 Jan at 01:00 pm Madison Museum of Contemporary Art

Sawadeee - Thai: A Culinary Journey to Thailand! | Cooking Class

 Mon, 12 Jan at 06:00 pm 3248 University Avenue, Madison, WI, United States, Wisconsin 53705

Nikon Camera Basics

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

Joseph - The Band

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

Katie Scullin's Song & Video PREMIERE PARTY

 Fri, 16 Jan at 06:00 pm 2841 Index Rd, Fitchburg, WI 53713-3198, United States

Up North Pub w/ Railhopper

 Fri, 27 Feb at 06:00 pm Up North Bar Madison

Sketch Together Forest Hill Cemetery & Glenway/Speedway Options

 Sat, 16 May at 01:00 pm Forest Hill Cemetary

Sudan Archives at Majestic Theatre - Madison

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

Noche de Verano Sin Ti at Majestic Theatre - Madison

 Sat, 07 Feb at 09:00 pm Majestic Theatre - Madison

Joeys Song Freezing Man Festival at The Sylvee

 Fri, 09 Jan at 07:00 pm The Sylvee

A Musical Whisky Pairing: Burns Night Eve with Lochanside

 Fri, 23 Jan at 08:00 pm Harmony Bar & Grill

Allow Me To Explain by W. S. Gilbert

 Tue, 24 Feb at 07:00 pm Arts + Literature Laboratory Free

#IMOMSOHARD: The Flashback Tour  at Barrymore Theatre-WI

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

Sony Camera Basics

 Tue, 20 Jan at 05:30 pm The Camera Company USD 55

Bulls, Bands, & Barrels with Gavin Adcock and Kolby Cooper

 Sat, 28 Feb at 06:30 pm Alliant Energy Center

2026 Jan CommUNITY Dinner - Open House

 Fri, 09 Jan at 05:30 pm 517 East Badger Road, Madison, WI, United States, Wisconsin 53713

Visiting Artist Colloquium: Taj Matumbi

 Wed, 04 Mar at 05:00 pm Chazen Museum of Art Free

Browse + Build Your Engagement Ring Mood Board!

 Thu, 15 Jan at 05:00 pm 301 W Beltline Hwy Free

Cargo Music Presents: Raquel Aleman & Darling Daughters

 Fri, 16 Jan at 06:30 pm 750 E. Washington Ave., Madison, WI, United States, Wisconsin 53703

🎶❤️ Dances of Universal Peace ❤️🎶

 Fri, 06 Feb at 07:00 pm Gates of Heaven Synagogue