Performing-arts Events in Madison

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

Disney Beauty and the Beast Musical Madison May 15 2026 Overture Hall Live

 Fri, 15 May at 07:30 pm Overture Center for the Arts USD 104 to 580

Lucy Dacus

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

Madison Night Market: Celebrating UW Madison

 Thu, 20 Aug at 05:00 pm State Street & Gilman Street, Madison, WI, United States, Wisconsin 53703

Alison Krauss & Union Station with Jerry Douglas

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

Joshua Bell in Madison

 Fri, 18 Sep at 06:00 pm Madison Symphony Orchestra Inc

Ralph Barbosa

 Wed, 22 Jul at 06:00 pm Comedy Club on State

Rent - Madison

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

Dave Attell at Orpheum Theatre - Madison

 Sat, 07 Nov at 08:00 pm Orpheum Theatre - Madison

Alison Krauss

 Sun, 14 Jun Orpheum Theatre - Madison

Tommy Stinson & Friends at Kiki's House of Righteous Music

 Sun, 21 Jun at 06:00 pm Kiki's House of Righteous Music USD 30 to 115

TX2 in Madison

 Sat, 23 May at 06:35 pm The Sylvee

Beauty And The Beast (Touring)

 Wed, 13 May Overture Center for the Arts

Candlelight: 90s Hip-Hop on Strings

 Sat, 23 May at 06:30 pm Monona Terrace - Lecture Hall USD 35 to 68

Black Country New Road

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

The Big Gay Pride Market 2026

 Fri, 19 Jun at 05:00 pm Alliant Energy Center

Capital City Theatre presents RENT

 Sat, 06 Jun Orpheum Theater

Phoebe Robinson at Majestic Theatre - Madison

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

An Evening with Larry Meiller in Madison

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

Water for Elephants

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

The Head And The Heart, Wilderado in Madison

 Tue, 21 Jul at 08:00 pm The Sylvee

They Might Be Giants (16+)

 Sun, 27 Sep at 01:00 am Barrymore Theatre - Madison

Afro-Cuban All Stars

 Fri, 23 Oct at 07:30 pm Overture Center for the Arts

Water for Elephants - The Musical

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

Nitzer Ebb at Majestic Theatre - Madison

 Sun, 23 Aug Majestic Theatre - Madison

Candlelight: Anime Soundtracks

 Fri, 25 Sep at 08:45 pm Monona Terrace - Lecture Hall USD 35 to 55

Jinjer at The Sylvee

 Tue, 14 Jul at 07:00 pm The Sylvee

Jazz Age Soirée

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

Larry Fleet at Orpheum Theatre - Madison

 Thu, 11 Jun Orpheum Theatre - Madison

Atlys in Madison

 Fri, 15 May at 07:00 pm Arts + Literature Laboratory

Jinjer

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

CIRQUELESQUE

 Fri, 19 Jun at 07:00 pm Crucible Madison

Words with Nerds: 4-Year Anniversary Edition

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

The Great Gatsby - Theatrical Production

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

Sammy Rae and The Friends & Melt

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

12 Stones in Madison

 Sat, 08 Aug at 06:30 pm The Annex

Tank and The Bangas, Ariel J. in Madison

 Tue, 20 Oct at 08:00 pm Majestic Theatre

Concert: "SHOWTIME!" Sun 5/17 in Madison

 Sun, 17 May at 03:00 pm Christ Presbyterian Church

William Shatner - Madison

 Thu, 29 Oct at 12:30 am Orpheum Theatre - Madison

The Wiz

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

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

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

Joe Scalissi at Festa Italia 2026

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

John McCutcheon at Atwood Music Hall

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

Curdfest w/ Railhopper

 Sat, 15 Aug at 01:00 pm Breese Stevens Field

(X)posed

 Fri, 10 Jul at 07:00 pm Madison Circus Space

The Fae & Fantasy Bazaar

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

Gravity & Other Myths - Ten Thousand Hours

 Sun, 08 Nov at 07:00 pm Overture Center for the Arts

Lakeview in Madison

 Thu, 10 Sep at 08:00 pm High Noon Saloon

Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers at High Noon Saloon

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

Mission

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

Bit Brigade at Majestic Theatre - Madison

 Sat, 01 Aug at 08:00 pm Majestic Theatre - Madison

Nik Parr & The Selfless Lovers at High Noon Saloon

 Wed, 12 Aug High Noon Saloon

Kenny Reichert - Righteous Rooster

 Sat, 16 May at 08:00 pm The North Street Cabaret USD 30

Johnny Pemberton

 Wed, 08 Jul at 06:00 pm Comedy Club on State

The Skeptics Guide To The Universe at Atwood Music Hall

 Sat, 30 May at 08:00 pm Atwood Music Hall

Medical Melodies: comedic songs about healthcare

 Sat, 16 May at 07:00 pm Muso Free

Cole Chaney at High Noon Saloon

 Thu, 04 Jun at 08:00 pm High Noon Saloon

Skerryvore in Madison

 Sun, 20 Sep at 06:30 pm Atwood Music Hall

Mannish Boys at North Street Cabaret

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

Honor Among Thieves

Sat, 03 Oct at 08:00 pm The Bur Oak

DAVID SCOTT QUINTET

 Sun, 17 May at 07:00 pm The North Street Cabaret USD 24

Griffin William Sherry

 Sun, 09 Aug at 08:00 pm The Bur Oak

Wisconsin Conference on Latino Arts & Culture

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

Skerryvore

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

Joseph Arthur, Abe Partridge

 Sun, 07 Jun at 08:00 pm The Bur Oak

Cargo Music Presents: The Farleys & Hans Holzen

 Fri, 29 May at 06:30 pm 750 E. Washington Ave., Madison, WI, United States, Wisconsin 53703

Karaoke Contest at The Lazy Oaf (Movies, TV & Musicals Theme)

 Thu, 21 May at 08:00 pm Lazy Oaf Lounge

ULTRAVIOLET 2026

 Sun, 26 Jul at 05:00 pm Goodman Community Center Brass Works Building USD 18 to 535

Line, Bear in the Forest, Luscia Jane

 Sun, 28 Jun at 08:00 pm 2262 Winnebago St, Madison, WI, United States, Wisconsin 53704

Fandango en Madison

 Sun, 24 May at 04:00 pm 4713 Helgesen Dr, Madison, WI 53718-6749, United States

Bluebird Improv: Joe Canale, Brad Morris, Matt Walsh, Marc Evan Jackson

 Thu, 14 May at 08:00 pm Atwood Music Hall

DELVE 2026 Performances

 Fri, 22 May at 07:30 pm MYArts-Madison Youth Arts Center

Proud Theater: Glitch in the System

 Sat, 16 May at 02:00 pm MYArts-Madison Youth Arts Center

SHOWSTOPPERS Show Choir Camp

 Mon, 06 Jul at 09:00 am Monona Grove High School

Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Celebration

 Thu, 21 May at 05:00 pm 100 N Hamilton St, Madison, WI, United States, Wisconsin 53703

Our Home States - Mountain Region

 Fri, 05 Jun at 07:30 pm Broom Street Theater USD 31

Haute and Freddy at Majestic Theatre - Madison

 Fri, 02 Oct at 08:00 pm Majestic Theatre - Madison

AWD presents AQUA TOFANA: An Immersive Staged Reading

 Sat, 27 Jun at 07:30 pm Broom Street Theater

Powerful Voices Open Mic Show - Live Music, Comedy, Poetry+ More!

 Thu, 14 May at 07:00 pm Madison Free

Jazz & Cocktails with the Bill Roberts Combo

 Fri, 15 May at 06:30 pm Mansion Hill Inn USD 24

Cracker

 Sun, 04 Oct at 01:00 am Majestic Theatre - WI

JT Spartz at the MBC Taproom

 Thu, 11 Jun at 07:00 pm Minocqua Brewing Company (Madison Tap Room 2927 E. Wash)

Summer Interlude 2026

 Sun, 31 May at 02:00 pm Madison Youth Arts USD 0 to 29

echoes

 Fri, 15 May at 07:30 pm Grace Episcopal Church, 116 W Washington Ave, Madison, WI 53703-2740, United States

Auditions: Do It To Julia!

 Mon, 29 Jun at 06:00 pm Broom Street Theater

Clay Street Unit

 Fri, 29 May at 08:00 pm High Noon Saloon

Friar Bacon and Friar Bungay by Robert Greene

 Mon, 25 May at 07:00 pm Arts + Literature Laboratory Free

🪘BEGINNER SAMBA WORKSHOP🪘

 Wed, 10 Jun at 05:30 pm 72 Bryan St., Madison, WI

Isthmus Vocal Ensemble Auditions

 Fri, 29 May at 12:00 am Christ Presbyterian Church

Beauty and The Beast

 Mon, 11 May at 06:00 pm Overture Hall At Overture Center for the Arts

West 22nd

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

The Revolver at Rigby - Open mic comedy

 Thu, 12 Jun The Rigby Pub, Grill, and Event Venue Free

The Argus Underground - Open mic comedy

 Tue, 10 Jun Argus BarGrille Free