Performing-arts Events in Madison

Check out happening performing-arts events all around Madison, WI

Riverdance - Madison

 Wed, 15 Apr at 12:30 am Overture Hall - Overture Center

Alison Krauss & Union Station with Jerry Douglas

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

The Wailers

 Fri, 24 Apr at 06:00 pm Atwood Music Hall

Lucy Dacus

 Sat, 11 Jul at 06:00 pm The Sylvee - WI

Charlie Berens at Overture Center - Overture Hall

 Fri, 08 May at 07:00 pm Overture Center - Overture Hall

Audra McDonald

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

TX2 in Madison

 Sat, 23 May at 06:35 pm The Sylvee

University of Wisconsin Varsity Band - Varsity Band Spring Concert at Kohl Center

 Fri, 17 Apr at 07:30 pm Kohl Center

Varsity Band Concert

 Thu, 16 Apr at 06:00 pm Camp Randall Stadium

Bloodywood at Majestic Theatre - Madison

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

Rent - Madison

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

Madison Symphony Orchestra - Voices Eternal at Overture Center - Overture Hall

 Fri, 01 May at 07:30 pm Overture Center - Overture Hall

Black Country New Road

 Fri, 26 Jun at 06:00 pm The Sylvee - WI

Jinjer at The Sylvee

 Tue, 14 Jul at 07:00 pm The Sylvee

Full Moon Burlesque

 Sat, 11 Apr at 07:00 pm 3116 Commercial Ave., Madison, WI, United States, Wisconsin 53714

Drag Bingo with Bianca Lynn Breeze and Dee Dee Purr

 Tue, 14 Apr at 06:30 pm Comedy on State

Limanya Drum and Dance

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

The Dungeon Cocktail Experience - Madison

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

Beauty And The Beast (Touring)

 Fri, 15 May at 07:30 pm Overture Center for the Arts

Beauty And The Beast (Touring)

 Sat, 16 May at 02:00 pm Overture Center for the Arts

Beauty And The Beast (Touring)

 Sun, 17 May at 06:30 pm Overture Center for the Arts

Beauty And The Beast (Touring)

 Sat, 16 May at 07:30 pm Overture Center for the Arts

Sue Foley Band

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

Panchiko at The Sylvee

 Thu, 30 Apr at 07:30 pm The Sylvee

Water for Elephants

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

Jinjer

 Mon, 13 Jul at 06:00 pm The Sylvee - WI

Cirque Ma'Ceo

 Thu, 16 Apr at 06:00 pm Alliant Energy Center - Veterans Memorial Coliseum

Bad Momz of Comedy

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

Justin Willman at Overture Center - Capitol Theater

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

Duke Otherwise

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

Capital City Theatre presents RENT

 Sat, 06 Jun at 07:30 pm Orpheum Theater

Buckethead

 Sun, 26 Apr at 08:00 pm Majestic Theatre

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

Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra - Saint-Saëns and Salome at Overture Center - Capitol Theater

 Fri, 17 Apr at 07:30 pm Overture Center - Capitol Theater

Madison Opera - Cosi Fan Tutte at Overture Center - Overture Hall

 Fri, 24 Apr at 07:30 pm Overture Center - Overture Hall

Manic Focus & SunSquabi

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

Water for Elephants - The Musical

 Mon, 15 Jun at 06:00 pm Overture Hall At Overture Center for the Arts

Kylie Morgan

 Wed, 06 May High Noon Saloon

Kylie Morgan – Madison

 Thu, 07 May at 06:30 pm Kylie Morgan – Madison, WI

Emo Orchestra & The Spill Canvas

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

Aesthetic Perfection with Julien-K

 Fri, 10 Apr at 12:00 am The Red Zone

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

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

An Evening with Larry Meiller in Madison

 Wed, 03 Jun at 07:00 pm Barrymore Theatre Free

Heated Rivalry Drag Brunch

 Sat, 11 Apr at 11:00 am Graduate by Hilton Madison USD 38 to 47

Line Breaks Festival Performance Showcases

 Fri, 10 Apr at 07:00 pm Overture Center for the Arts Free

World Ballet Company: Cinderella

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

Madison Princess Day

 Sat, 11 Apr at 10:00 am Madison Marriott South USD 20 to 38

Capital City Theatre presents RENT

 Sat, 06 Jun at 02:00 pm Orpheum Theater

Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra - Four the Soul at Overture Center - Overture Hall

 Fri, 10 Apr Overture Center - Overture Hall

Peter Antoniou

 Sun, 19 Apr at 08:00 pm The Bur Oak

Take 6 at Overture Center - Capitol Theater

 Sat, 25 Apr at 07:30 pm Overture Center - Capitol Theater

Words with Nerds: 4-Year Anniversary Edition with Eeland Stribling

 Thu, 21 May at 07:00 pm Crucible USD 8 to 20

Beauty And The Beast (Touring)

 Thu, 14 May at 07:30 pm Overture Center for the Arts

The Endurance Improv Festival - Day 3

 Sat, 28 Mar at 11:00 am 609 E Washington Ave, Madison, WI, United States, Wisconsin 53703

Gay Madison Plus, Elite, & Rising Star 2026 Pageant

 Sun, 03 May at 08:00 pm FIVE Nightclub

Dance With The Dead with Magic Sword

 Fri, 17 Apr at 01:00 am Majestic Theatre - WI

Little Miss Nasty - Dead Dollz Tour 2026

 Thu, 16 Apr at 07:00 pm The Annex USD 38

Houses In Motion (Talking Heads Tribute) at High Noon Saloon

 Fri, 01 May at 08:00 pm High Noon Saloon

The Great Gatsby - Theatrical Production

 Mon, 27 Jul at 06:00 pm Overture Hall At Overture Center for the Arts

The Dinner Detective Madison- April 4th Public Show

 Sat, 04 Apr at 06:00 pm 4402 E. Washington Ave., Madison, WI, United States, Wisconsin 53704

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

 Fri, 10 Apr at 07:00 pm Crucible USD 8 to 20

Joe Scalissi at Festa Italia 2026

 Sun, 31 May at 02:30 pm McKee Farms Park

John Moulder Organ Trio ft Vijay Tellis-Nayak

 Fri, 10 Apr at 08:00 pm The North Street Cabaret USD 24

Madison McFerrin Live in Concert

 Thu, 16 Apr at 07:00 pm 800 Langdon St, Madison, WI 53706-1419, United States

Capital City Theatre presents RENT

 Sun, 07 Jun at 02:00 pm Orpheum Theater

Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers at High Noon Saloon

 Fri, 17 Jul at 08:00 pm High Noon Saloon

Billy Goats Gruff and Other Tales at Overture Center - Capitol Theater

 Sat, 11 Apr at 03:00 pm Overture Center - Capitol Theater

Lone Piñon - Sugar Maple Concert Series

 Tue, 14 Apr at 07:00 pm The North Street Cabaret USD 26 to 34

Billy Goats Gruff and Other Tales - Madison

 Sat, 11 Apr at 08:00 pm Capitol Theater - Overture Center

The Brokes: The Strokes Experience (Is This It 25th anniversary tour)

 Sun, 24 May at 08:00 pm The Bur Oak

BRETT NEWSKI & the Bad Inventions

 Sun, 26 Apr at 08:00 pm High Noon Saloon

Mission

 Fri, 21 Aug at 08:00 pm The Bur Oak

Madison Opera: Cosi Fan Tutte

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

Dreams of the Abandoned Daughter: Film Screening and Discussion

 Fri, 17 Apr at 05:00 pm Chazen Museum of Art Free

Enchanted Parlor

 Tue, 12 May at 06:00 pm Overture Center for the Arts

The Buckinghams

 Tue, 28 Apr at 06:00 pm Overture Center for the Arts Free

Jammy Buffet - Tribute to Jimmy Buffet

 Fri, 10 Apr at 06:00 pm Atwood Music Hall

TIM WHALEN TRIO

 Sat, 25 Apr at 08:00 pm The North Street Cabaret USD 24

Djangophonique ft. Christo Ruppenthal and Grant Flick

 Sun, 10 May at 03:00 pm The North Street Cabaret USD 30

Skerryvore

 Sun, 20 Sep at 07:30 pm Atwood Music Hall

Wild & Scenic Film Festival

 Thu, 30 Apr at 07:00 pm 2090 Atwood Ave, Madison, WI, United States, Wisconsin 53704

Jane Siberry

 Fri, 03 Apr The Bur Oak

Jigitz at Majestic Theatre - Madison

 Sat, 09 May at 08:00 pm Majestic Theatre - Madison

Divas Drag Brunch w: JAHARIA

 Sat, 30 May at 02:00 pm Bernell's USD 15 to 25

The Fae & Fantasy Bazaar

 Sun, 14 Jun at 01:00 pm 3116 Commercial Ave., Madison, WI, United States, Wisconsin 53714

KALLPA HOUSE STUDENT SHOWCASE 2026

 Sun, 26 Apr at 04:30 pm MYArts-Madison Youth Arts Center

Parking Black Violin

 Sun, 26 Apr at 12:00 am Overture Hall - Overture Center

IACS with Madison McFerrin

 Wed, 15 Apr at 06:00 pm 800 Langdon St, Madison, WI 53706-1419, United States

John McCutcheon at Atwood Music Hall

 Fri, 28 Aug at 08:00 pm Atwood Music Hall

Three Days Later

Sat, 04 Apr at 08:00 pm Mt. Zion Baptist Church

Mannish Boys at North Street Cabaret

Fri, 05 Jun at 08:00 pm North Street Cabaret

FREE Drop-in Improv Class - April

 Sat, 04 Apr at 03:30 pm 609 E Washington Ave, Madison, WI, United States, Wisconsin 53703

Congress the Band at High Noon Saloon

 Wed, 01 Apr at 08:00 pm High Noon Saloon

Not Quite Brothers

 Sat, 04 Apr at 08:00 pm High Noon Saloon

New Works - On Deck at Overture Center - The Playhouse

 Sat, 28 Mar at 02:00 pm Overture Center - The Playhouse

Tom Gullion Quartet

 Fri, 17 Apr at 08:00 pm The North Street Cabaret USD 24

Hip-Hop Jesus

Sun, 05 Apr at 02:00 pm Madison, Wi

Chameleons

 Tue, 07 Apr Majestic Theatre Madison

The Skeptics Guide To The Universe at Atwood Music Hall

 Sat, 30 May Atwood Music Hall