Contests Events in Madison

Check out happening contests events all around Madison, WI

Trick or Treat at the Ballpark

 Sat, 25 Oct at 05:00 pm 2920 N Sherman Ave, Madison, WI, United States, Wisconsin 53704

Geese at Majestic Theatre-WI

 Fri, 17 Oct at 08:00 pm Majestic Theatre-WI

Oh, My! A Stand-Up & Burlesque Variety Show

 Fri, 10 Oct at 07:00 pm Crucible

Madison Totally Rad Vintage Fest

Sat, 06 Dec at 10:00 am Alliant Energy Center

Dave Stoler Quartet with Geoff Bradfield

 Sat, 01 Nov at 08:00 pm The North Street Cabaret USD 24

Hall-I/O-ween VII: The New Blood, brought to you by New Belgium!

 Sat, 25 Oct at 07:00 pm 924 Williamson St, Madison, WI, United States, Wisconsin 53703

Celebrating Celia - A Celebration of Celia Cruz

 Fri, 17 Oct at 06:00 pm High Noon Saloon

That 1 Guy

 Sat, 18 Oct at 06:00 pm High Noon Saloon

Capital City Riders Halloween Party

 Sat, 25 Oct at 07:00 pm Capital City Riders M.C.

Pascal Le Boeuf - Changemaker Series

 Thu, 09 Oct at 07:30 pm Hamel Music Center

Nurse Blake

 Fri, 17 Oct at 06:00 pm Capitol Theater At Overture Center for the Arts

Jessica Kirson at Barrymore Theatre-WI

 Sat, 22 Nov at 08:00 pm Barrymore Theatre-WI

847th Annual Vampire's Ball!

 Sat, 25 Oct at 09:00 pm 3116 Commercial Ave., Madison, WI, United States, Wisconsin 53714

Jake Minch at High Noon Saloon

 Tue, 11 Nov at 08:00 pm High Noon Saloon

Ax and the Hatchetmen at Majestic Theatre - Madison

 Sat, 22 Nov at 08:00 pm Majestic Theatre - Madison

2025 Madison Halloween Bar Crawl

 Sat, 01 Nov at 04:00 pm the Cardinal Bar USD 9 to 18

Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood at Overture Center - Capitol Theater

 Fri, 24 Oct at 07:00 pm Overture Center - Capitol Theater

Madison Halloween Bar Crawl 2025 | Saturday, November 1st

 Sat, 01 Nov at 07:30 pm TBA USD 18 to 39

Whop-Pin Tap Bowling Tournament & Basket Raffle Fundraiser

 Sat, 18 Oct at 04:00 pm Bowl-A-Vard Lanes

Run, Santa, Run - 5K

 Sat, 13 Dec at 01:00 pm State Street Mall - 825 State Street Madison WI, 53703

Tape B at The Sylvee

 Thu, 20 Nov at 08:00 pm The Sylvee

Pie Baking Competition

 Sat, 11 Oct at 10:00 am Winnequah Park

Trae Crowder

 Fri, 07 Nov Barrymore Theatre - Madison

Biohazard at Majestic Theatre-WI

 Wed, 22 Oct at 06:30 pm Majestic Theatre-WI

Puzzle Palooza-A Wicked Puzzle Race! (Single Reg. Find me a team!)

 Sat, 18 Oct at 10:30 am La Follette High School USD 26

The Movement at Majestic Theatre-WI

 Thu, 06 Nov at 07:30 pm Majestic Theatre-WI

Doggieland's sponsored Dock Diving Competition

 Sat, 01 Nov at 01:00 pm 2429 S Stoughton Rd, Madison, WI 53716-2857, United States

Highlights PARTY at the VFW - Cottage Grove Rd

 Fri, 03 Oct at 07:00 pm VFW Post 7591

Taylor Swift: The Life of a Showgirl Release Party

 Fri, 03 Oct at 07:00 pm 131 E Towne Mall Way, Madison, WI, United States, Wisconsin 53704

Celebration Of Tom Petty at Majestic Theatre - Madison

 Fri, 28 Nov at 08:00 pm Majestic Theatre - Madison

Unleash Your Alter Ego Pre-Halloween Party X Emily Arroyo Wigs

 Fri, 03 Oct at 07:00 pm The Bur Oak

Wisconsin Championship 2025

 Sat, 04 Oct at 08:00 am Monona Terrace

David Sedaris at Overture Center - Overture Hall

 Wed, 22 Oct Overture Center - Overture Hall

Parking Garbage

 Sat, 04 Oct at 01:00 am The Sylvee

PARKING: Wisconsin Badgers vs. Iowa Hawkeyes

 Fri, 10 Oct at 06:00 pm Camp Randall Stadium Parking Lots

Spelling Bee!

 Sun, 12 Oct at 03:00 pm 177 S. Fair Oaks Ave, Madison, WI

The Book of Mormon - Madison

 Sat, 25 Oct at 12:30 am Overture Hall - Overture Center

Stop Light Observations

 Tue, 07 Oct at 06:00 pm High Noon Saloon

Thrill Factory Indoor Trick or Treat

 Sun, 19 Oct at 12:00 pm 131 E Towne Mall Way, Madison, WI, United States, Wisconsin 53704

Couch

 Fri, 07 Nov at 06:00 pm High Noon Saloon

Phil Cook

 Fri, 21 Nov The Bur Oak

Oktoberfest at Vitense Golfland

 Sun, 05 Oct at 12:00 pm 5501 Schroeder Rd, Madison, WI, United States, Wisconsin 53711

The Moth in Madison GrandSLAM

 Fri, 24 Oct at 07:30 pm The Barrymore Theatre

Wisconsin Badgers Vs. Southern Illinois-edwardsville Cougars

 Sun, 16 Nov at 06:00 pm Kohl Center

Garver Pumpkin Party 2025

 Sun, 26 Oct at 10:30 am Garver Feed Mill

Biohazard at Majestic Theatre - Madison

 Wed, 22 Oct at 06:30 pm Majestic Theatre - Madison

Sasha Colby at Barrymore Theatre-WI

 Fri, 17 Oct at 08:00 pm Barrymore Theatre-WI

Willy Porter

 Wed, 22 Oct at 06:00 pm The Bur Oak

Words with Nerds: Wisconsin Science Festival Edition

 Thu, 16 Oct at 07:00 pm Crucible

Wisconsin Badgers vs. Indiana Hoosiers

 Sat, 08 Nov at 06:00 pm UW Field House

🌟 Queens of the Court Tournament 2025 🌟

 Sat, 04 Oct at 02:00 pm 852 Williamson St, Madison, WI

Puzzle Palooza-A Wicked Puzzle Race (TEAMS of 3-4)

 Sat, 18 Oct at 01:00 pm La Follette High School USD 72

4th Annual Halloween Bash at URA✨

 Fri, 24 Oct at 06:00 pm Ultimate Revolution Athletics

Belles & Chimes November Match Play Meetup

 Wed, 12 Nov at 06:00 pm Aftershock Classic Arcade Bar

Lindsay Lou

 Sat, 25 Oct at 06:00 pm High Noon Saloon

Lee Kanehira Blues Piano

 Thu, 04 Dec at 06:30 pm Mansion Hill Inn USD 24

Parrotfish

 Wed, 29 Oct The Bur Oak

10th Annual Halloween Tricks and Treats Scramble

 Sat, 25 Oct at 10:00 am 4635 Odana Rd. , Madison, WI, United States, Wisconsin 53711

Beer In Hand Volleyball Tournament

Sun, 05 Oct at 03:00 pm 852 Williamson St, Madison, WI, United States, Wisconsin 53703

Nicole Byer

 Fri, 31 Oct at 12:00 am Comedy on State

Athletes Unlimited Volleyball - Game 13 and Game 14 at Coliseum at Alliant Energy Center

 Thu, 23 Oct at 06:00 pm Coliseum at Alliant Energy Center

Sir Woman

 Wed, 29 Oct at 06:00 pm High Noon Saloon

Ninja Warrior Competition - UNAA

Sat, 11 Oct at 09:00 am 2903 N Sherman Ave, Madison, WI, United States, Wisconsin 53704

The Haunted Hop | Madison Halloween Bar Crawl | Friday, October 31st

 Fri, 31 Oct at 07:30 pm TBA USD 18 to 39

Matthew Morrison at Overture Center - Capitol Theater

 Thu, 16 Oct at 07:30 pm Overture Center - Capitol Theater

Beer & Cheese Fest 2026

 Sat, 17 Jan at 02:00 pm Alliant Energy Center

Armchair Boogie

 Fri, 14 Nov Majestic Theatre Madison

Matteo Bocelli at Orpheum Theatre - Madison

 Wed, 10 Dec at 08:00 pm Orpheum Theatre - Madison

Wisconsin Badgers vs. Central Michigan Chippewas

 Sun, 21 Dec at 06:00 pm Kohl Center

Cheap Trick

 Thu, 04 Dec at 06:00 pm The Sylvee - WI

Chase Matthew with Austin Williams

 Fri, 14 Nov at 02:00 am The Sylvee

Wisconsin Badgers vs. Marquette Golden Eagles

 Fri, 05 Dec at 06:00 pm Kohl Center

Parking My Morning Jacket

 Thu, 23 Oct at 01:00 am The Sylvee

ATLiens

 Thu, 04 Dec at 06:00 pm Liquid Lounge - WI

Dance Festival for a Cause

 Sat, 07 Feb at 08:00 am Madison College Mitby Theater

2025 Trivia Night

 Wed, 05 Nov at 06:00 pm The Great Dane Pub & Brewing Company, Hilldale Location

Pluto

 Sat, 08 Nov at 02:00 am The Sylvee

Wisconsin Badgers Hockey vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish

 Thu, 05 Feb at 06:00 pm Kohl Center

Beatles vs Stones – A Musical Showdown at Barrymore Theatre-WI

 Tue, 21 Oct at 07:30 pm Barrymore Theatre-WI

Madison After Dark: Solve the M**der Mystery!

 Fri, 11 Jul at 06:30 pm Library Mall USD 10 to 30

Michael Palascak

 Fri, 26 Dec The Bur Oak

Dance Festival for a Cause

 Sun, 08 Feb at 08:00 am Madison College Mitby Theater

Madison Moth StorySlam: MASKS

 Mon, 06 Oct at 07:30 pm High Noon Saloon

Maria Bamford

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

JD McPherson at Majestic Theatre - Madison

 Fri, 19 Dec at 08:00 pm Majestic Theatre - Madison

Madison M**der Mystery: Solve the case!

 Fri, 18 Apr at 04:00 pm Library Mall USD 10 to 30

Joe Bonamassa

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

Back To The Future - The Musical at Overture Center - Overture Hall

 Tue, 10 Mar at 07:30 pm Overture Center - Overture Hall

Madison M**der Mystery: Death in the Shadows

 Fri, 18 Apr at 11:00 am Library Mall USD 10 to 20

East Forest

 Fri, 14 Nov at 06:00 pm Atwood Music Hall

Madison Conspiracy Game: The Outdoor Escape

 Fri, 01 Aug at 03:00 pm 1090 University Ave USD 10 to 30

Parking Dylan Gossett with Willow Avalon and Buffalo Traffic Jam

 Thu, 30 Oct at 12:00 am The Sylvee

Hamilton

 Mon, 05 Jan at 06:00 pm Overture Hall At Overture Center for the Arts

Thievery Corporation

 Fri, 05 Dec at 02:00 am The Sylvee

My Morning Jacket at The Sylvee

 Wed, 22 Oct at 08:00 pm The Sylvee

Madison Ballet: The Nutcracker

 Thu, 11 Dec at 06:00 pm Overture Hall At Overture Center for the Arts

Marquette Golden Eagles at Wisconsin Badgers Mens Basketball

 Sat, 06 Dec at 09:30 am Kohl Center

The English Beat

 Thu, 13 Nov Majestic Theatre - WI

Joe Bonamassa at Overture Center - Overture Hall

 Wed, 25 Feb at 08:00 pm Overture Center - Overture Hall

After Dark Ghost Hunt in Madison: Face the Fright!

 Wed, 10 Sep at 06:00 pm Bascom Hill USD 10 to 20