Contests Events in Madison

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Monsters of Destruction

 Sat, 31 Jan Alliant Energy Center - Veterans Memorial Coliseum

The Milk Match - Improv Competition Show

 Fri, 19 Dec at 07:00 pm 609 E Washington Ave, Madison, WI, United States, Wisconsin 53703

Troubadour Thursday w/ John Duggleby

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

Beer & Cheese Fest 2026

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

Words with Nerds

 Thu, 18 Dec at 07:00 pm Crucible USD 15 to 20

Nate Craig at Majestic Theatre - Madison

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

¡A BAILAR! Wednesdays UGLY HOLIDAY SWEATER CONTEST (12/17/25)

 Wed, 17 Dec at 07:00 pm Sotto

Laona’s winter wonderland

Thu, 18 Dec at 06:30 pm The Rigby

Puzzle Relay Race

 Sat, 10 Jan at 03:45 pm St Luke's Episcopal Church USD 58

Michael Palascak

 Fri, 26 Dec at 06:00 pm The Bur Oak

Badflower at The Sylvee

 Sat, 21 Feb at 07:30 pm The Sylvee

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

On A Winter's Night

 Fri, 27 Feb at 06:00 pm Atwood Music Hall

December Drag Brunch

 Sat, 20 Dec at 11:00 am The Rigby Pub, Grill, and Event Space USD 19

Wisconsin Badgers vs. USC Trojans

 Sat, 24 Jan at 06:00 pm Kohl Center

Fair Admission - Midwest Horse Fair 2026

 Fri, 17 Apr at 12:00 am Alliant Energy Center

Monsters of Destruction at Coliseum at Alliant Energy Center

 Sat, 31 Jan at 07:30 pm Coliseum at Alliant Energy Center

Alash

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

Maddie and Tae at The Sylvee

 Sat, 28 Mar at 08:00 pm The Sylvee

Niko Moon at The Sylvee

 Sat, 18 Apr at 08:00 pm The Sylvee

Waylan St. Palan and The Magic Elves at High Noon Saloon

 Sat, 20 Dec at 08:00 pm High Noon Saloon

Cheap Trick

 Fri, 23 Jan at 06:00 pm The Sylvee - WI

Primer 55 at The Annex at The Red Zone Madison

 Sat, 20 Dec at 06:30 pm The Annex at The Red Zone Madison

The Kingston Trio at Atwood Music Hall

 Fri, 13 Feb at 08:00 pm Atwood Music Hall

The Spooklights at High Noon Saloon

 Sat, 27 Dec at 08:00 pm High Noon Saloon

Dance Festival for a Cause

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

Puzzle Palooza-Piece by Piece

 Sat, 10 Jan at 01:00 pm St Luke's Episcopal Church USD 47

Alan Doyle with special Guests Bandits on the Run

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

Madison MistletOH 2025

 Sat, 20 Dec at 09:00 am Monona Terrace

Madison Anime-Fest

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

Wisconsin Badgers Hockey vs. Alaska Anchorage Seawolves

 Thu, 08 Jan at 06:00 pm Kohl Center

3x3 in Madison 2026

 Fri, 08 May at 05:00 pm Monona Terrace

Dance Festival for a Cause

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

IU Indy Jaguars at Wisconsin Badgers Womens Basketball at Kohl Center

 Sun, 21 Dec at 11:00 am Kohl Center

Skeptics Guide to the Universe

 Sat, 16 May at 08:00 pm Atwood Music Hall

Pyraminx with Madison Ideas 2026

 Sat, 28 Feb at 08:00 am Monona Terrace

American Family Insurance Championship - Sunday

 Sat, 06 Jun at 06:00 pm TPC Wisconsin

Puzzle Palooza-Flannel Fest

 Sat, 21 Feb at 01:00 pm St Luke's Episcopal Church USD 47

Peter Antoniou

 Sat, 18 Apr at 06:00 pm The Bur Oak

Jeris Johnson

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

45th Annual Freeze for Food 5K/10K Run & Walk!

 Sat, 07 Mar at 12:00 pm Vilas Shelter

Paws for Prevention - Paint it Forward Fundraiser 🐾

 Sun, 29 Mar at 06:30 pm Wine & Design (Madison, WI)

Safe Sitter® Essentials with CPR

 Tue, 03 Feb at 05:00 pm Commercial Avenue Education Center USD 98

The Porch Flowers (18+)

 Fri, 19 Dec at 01:30 am High Noon Saloon

Fire From The Gods at The Annex at The Red Zone Madison

 Sat, 14 Feb at 06:00 pm The Annex at The Red Zone Madison

Parking LOVB Nebraska at LOVB Madison

 Fri, 16 Jan at 09:30 am Coliseum at Alliant Energy Center

Craig Ferguson at Overture Center - Capitol Theater

 Thu, 19 Mar at 07:30 pm Overture Center - Capitol Theater

Parking LOVB Atlanta at LOVB Madison

 Sat, 07 Feb at 09:30 am Coliseum at Alliant Energy Center

A Simple 2-Step Content Strategy to Earn Trust & Drive Action Faster

 Wed, 21 Jan at 07:30 am American Family Insurance - DreamBank Free

Madison M**der Mystery: Solve the case!

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

Carter Faith

 Fri, 20 Feb at 06:00 pm High Noon Saloon

Panchiko at The Sylvee

 Thu, 30 Apr at 07:30 pm The Sylvee

Snow Strippers

 Thu, 22 Jan at 06:00 pm Majestic Theatre Madison

Eric Hutchinson

 Thu, 19 Mar at 06:00 pm Majestic Theatre Madison

Madison Conspiracy Game: The Outdoor Escape

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

WI Punk Fest

 Thu, 22 Jan at 06:00 pm High Noon Saloon

Joe Bonamassa

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

Church of Cash at High Noon Saloon

 Fri, 24 Apr at 08:00 pm High Noon Saloon

The Devil Wears Prada at The Sylvee

 Wed, 01 Apr The Sylvee

Back To The Future - Theatrical Production

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

Black Label Society with Zakk Sabbath and Dark Chapel

 Sat, 28 Mar at 12:30 am The Sylvee

Twen at High Noon Saloon

 Tue, 24 Mar High Noon Saloon

LOVB Madison vs. LOVB Austin

 Tue, 20 Jan at 06:00 pm Alliant Energy Center - Veterans Memorial Coliseum

Parking Black Label Society with Zakk Sabbath and Dark Chapel

 Sat, 28 Mar at 12:30 am The Sylvee

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

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

Joyce Manor with Militarie Gun, Teen Mortgage and Combat

 Mon, 27 Apr at 12:00 am The Sylvee

Madison M**der Mystery: Death in the Shadows

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

Bill Blagg Family Magic at Overture Center - Capitol Theater

 Sat, 10 Jan at 03:00 pm Overture Center - Capitol Theater

Madison Opera: Cosi Fan Tutte

 Thu, 23 Apr at 06:00 pm Overture Hall At Overture Center for the Arts

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 in Concert with the Madison Symphony Orchestra at Overture Center - Overture Hall

 Sat, 31 Jan at 02:00 pm Overture Center - Overture Hall

Joe Bonamassa at Overture Center - Overture Hall

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

Parking The Devil Wears Prada

 Thu, 02 Apr The Sylvee

The Devil Wears Prada

 Thu, 02 Apr The Sylvee

Madison Ballet - The Nutcracker

 Sat, 13 Dec at 08:00 pm Capitol Theater - Overture Center

Michael Palascak

 Sun, 28 Dec at 02:00 am The Bur Oak

JD McPherson

 Sat, 20 Dec at 02:00 am Majestic Theatre - WI

Big Time Rush

 Wed, 11 Feb at 06:00 pm Kohl Center

Hudson Westbrook

 Sat, 07 Feb at 02:00 am The Sylvee

Parking Neko Case with Des Demonas

 Thu, 22 Jan Barrymore Theatre - Madison

Back To The Future - Theatrical Production - Madison

 Wed, 11 Mar at 12:30 am Overture Hall - Overture Center

Purdue Boilermakers at Wisconsin Badgers Mens Basketball at Kohl Center

 Wed, 15 Oct Kohl Center

Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Wisconsin Badgers Mens Basketball at Kohl Center

 Fri, 10 Oct Kohl Center

Attacca Quartet with Caroline Shaw

 Wed, 15 Apr at 06:00 pm Wisconsin Union Theater

Pet Sounds Live: The Music of The Beach Boys

 Fri, 16 Jan at 02:00 am Majestic Theatre - WI

Midwest Horse Fair - PRCA Rodeo (Evening)

 Fri, 17 Apr at 08:30 am Coliseum at Alliant Energy Center

Chucho Valdes & Paquito D'Rivera Reunion Sextet

 Wed, 29 Apr at 06:00 pm Wisconsin Union Theater

Arizona State Sun Devils at Wisconsin Badgers Wrestling

 Sat, 20 Dec at 09:30 am Wisconsin Field House

QuickBooks Online Training: 1 Day Workshop in Madison, WI

 Tue, 25 Nov at 09:00 am Regus - Madison, WI USD 542 to 712

Found Footage Festival

 Sat, 20 Dec at 02:00 am Barrymore Theatre - Madison

Pink Talking Fish at Atwood Music Hall

 Tue, 30 Dec at 08:00 pm Atwood Music Hall

Introductory Honey Judge Training Course (Midwest 2026)

 Thu, 05 Feb at 08:30 am Alliant Energy Center USD 18 to 145

Smells Like Nirvana - Tribute to Nirvana w/ Dead Original

 Sat, 21 Feb at 02:00 am High Noon Saloon

The Nutcracker - Madison

 Sat, 20 Dec at 01:00 am Overture Hall - Overture Center

Ratboys with villagerrr

 Sat, 18 Apr at 01:00 am Atwood Music Hall

Iowa Hawkeyes at Wisconsin Badgers Mens Basketball at Kohl Center

 Mon, 06 Oct Kohl Center

Eric Hutchinson with Caleb Hawley

 Sat, 21 Mar Majestic Theatre - WI

Iowa Hawkeyes at Wisconsin Badgers Womens Basketball

 Sun, 01 Mar at 09:30 am Kohl Center

Twen

 Mon, 23 Mar at 06:00 pm High Noon Saloon

Parking Dar Williams

 Sun, 08 Mar at 01:30 am Atwood Music Hall