Live Shows in Appleton 2026

Live stage shows, magic, ballet, opera, and family entertainment in Appleton and nearby cities.

  • Updated: November 13, 2026

Browse live shows in Appleton, WI this year, including stage productions, musicals, plays, circuses, magic shows, ballet, opera, and family performances. Explore shows by date and venue, with schedules updated regularly as new events are announced.

  • 70 Upcoming Shows
  • 1 Live Shows This Weekend
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  • 360 All-Stars
  • Nov 15 · 4:00 PM · Appleton, WI
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Appleton Shows By Month & Dates

Upcoming Live Shows

Explore live stage performances, venues, and upcoming show dates in Appleton.
Upcoming Live Shows: 70
  • Nov 15, 2026, 4:00 PM Sun — THEATRE, Weekend Event: 360 All-Stars at Thrivent Financial Hall At Fox Cities Performing Arts Center • 2072 seats, 400 W. College Avenue, Appleton, WI 54911, US. From $46, Avg. price ~ $59, Tickets Available: 224. Select Seats
  • Nov 17, 2026, 7:30 PM Tue — LECTURE: Forces of Nature: Capturing Earth's Extremes ft. Keith Ladzinski at Thrivent Financial Hall At Fox Cities Performing Arts Center • 2072 seats, 400 W. College Avenue, Appleton, WI 54911, US. From $44, Avg. price ~ $79, Tickets Available: 111. Select Seats
  • Nov 20, 2026, 7:00 PM Fri — MUSICAL / PLAY, High Demand: Sister's Christmas Catechism: The Mystery of the Magi's Gold at Kimberly-Clark Theatre At Fox Cities Performing Arts Center, 400 W. College Avenue, Appleton, WI 54911, US. From $82, Avg. price ~ $140, Tickets Available: 412. Select Seats
  • Nov 21, 2026, 7:30 PM Sat — Concert, Weekend Event, Pay Later Available: Grateful Groove at Kimberly-Clark Theatre At Fox Cities Performing Arts Center, 400 W. College Avenue, Appleton, WI 54911, US. From $128, Avg. price ~ $162, Tickets Available: 56. Select Seats
  • Nov 22, 2026, 6:30 PM Sun — MUSICAL / PLAY, High Demand, Weekend Event: Dolly Parton's Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol at Thrivent Financial Hall At Fox Cities Performing Arts Center • 2072 seats, 400 W. College Avenue, Appleton, WI 54911, US. From $70, Avg. price ~ $203, Tickets Available: 142. Select Seats
  • Nov 28, 2026, 8:00 PM Sat — OTHER, High Demand, Weekend Event: A Drag Queen Christmas at Thrivent Financial Hall At Fox Cities Performing Arts Center • 2072 seats, 400 W. College Avenue, Appleton, WI 54911, US. From $45, Avg. price ~ $128, Tickets Available: 276. Select Seats
  • Dec 10, 2026, 7:30 PM Thu — DANCE, High Demand: The Spirit of Christmas at Thrivent Financial Hall At Fox Cities Performing Arts Center • 2072 seats, 400 W. College Avenue, Appleton, WI 54911, US. From $21, Avg. price ~ $93, Tickets Available: 342. Select Seats
  • Dec 12, 2026, 7:30 PM Sat — Concert, High Demand, Weekend Event: Boogie And The Yo-Yoz at Thrivent Financial Hall At Fox Cities Performing Arts Center • 2072 seats, 400 W. College Avenue, Appleton, WI 54911, US. From $26, Avg. price ~ $135, Tickets Available: 239. Select Seats
  • Dec 15, 2026, 7:30 PM Tue — MUSICAL / PLAY, High Demand: Maybe Happy Ending at Thrivent Financial Hall At Fox Cities Performing Arts Center • 2072 seats, 400 W. College Avenue, Appleton, WI 54911, US. From $32, Avg. price ~ $189, Tickets Available: 486. Select Seats
  • Dec 16, 2026, 7:30 PM Wed — MUSICAL / PLAY, High Demand: Maybe Happy Ending at Thrivent Financial Hall At Fox Cities Performing Arts Center • 2072 seats, 400 W. College Avenue, Appleton, WI 54911, US. From $28, Avg. price ~ $170, Tickets Available: 577. Select Seats
  • Dec 17, 2026, 7:30 PM Thu — MUSICAL / PLAY, High Demand: Maybe Happy Ending at Thrivent Financial Hall At Fox Cities Performing Arts Center • 2072 seats, 400 W. College Avenue, Appleton, WI 54911, US. From $28, Avg. price ~ $181, Tickets Available: 499. Select Seats
  • Dec 18, 2026, 7:30 PM Fri — MUSICAL / PLAY, Best Value, High Demand: Maybe Happy Ending at Thrivent Financial Hall At Fox Cities Performing Arts Center • 2072 seats, 400 W. College Avenue, Appleton, WI 54911, US. From $14, Avg. price ~ $186, Tickets Available: 604. Select Seats
  • Dec 19, 2026, 2:00 PM Sat — MUSICAL / PLAY, High Demand, Weekend Event: Maybe Happy Ending at Thrivent Financial Hall At Fox Cities Performing Arts Center • 2072 seats, 400 W. College Avenue, Appleton, WI 54911, US. From $25, Avg. price ~ $166, Tickets Available: 498. Select Seats
  • Dec 19, 2026, 7:30 PM Sat — MUSICAL / PLAY, High Demand, Weekend Event: Maybe Happy Ending at Thrivent Financial Hall At Fox Cities Performing Arts Center • 2072 seats, 400 W. College Avenue, Appleton, WI 54911, US. From $37, Avg. price ~ $176, Tickets Available: 708. Select Seats
  • Dec 20, 2026, 1:00 PM Sun — MUSICAL / PLAY, High Demand, Weekend Event: Maybe Happy Ending at Thrivent Financial Hall At Fox Cities Performing Arts Center • 2072 seats, 400 W. College Avenue, Appleton, WI 54911, US. From $32, Avg. price ~ $171, Tickets Available: 528. Select Seats
  • Dec 20, 2026, 6:30 PM Sun — MUSICAL / PLAY, High Demand, Weekend Event: Maybe Happy Ending at Thrivent Financial Hall At Fox Cities Performing Arts Center • 2072 seats, 400 W. College Avenue, Appleton, WI 54911, US. From $37, Avg. price ~ $200, Tickets Available: 1394. Select Seats
  • Jan 09, 2027, 7:30 PM Sat — Concert, Weekend Event: Stayin' Alive - A Salute To The Music of The Bee Gees at Thrivent Financial Hall At Fox Cities Performing Arts Center • 2072 seats, 400 W. College Avenue, Appleton, WI 54911, US. From $66, Avg. price ~ $94, Tickets Available: 406. Select Seats
  • Jan 12, 2027, 7:30 PM Tue — MUSICAL / PLAY, High Demand: Buena Vista Social Club - Musical at Thrivent Financial Hall At Fox Cities Performing Arts Center • 2072 seats, 400 W. College Avenue, Appleton, WI 54911, US. From $41, Avg. price ~ $181, Tickets Available: 535. Select Seats
  • Jan 13, 2027, 7:30 PM Wed — MUSICAL / PLAY, High Demand: Buena Vista Social Club - Musical at Thrivent Financial Hall At Fox Cities Performing Arts Center • 2072 seats, 400 W. College Avenue, Appleton, WI 54911, US. From $40, Avg. price ~ $185, Tickets Available: 603. Select Seats
  • Jan 14, 2027, 7:30 PM Thu — MUSICAL / PLAY, High Demand: Buena Vista Social Club - Musical at Thrivent Financial Hall At Fox Cities Performing Arts Center • 2072 seats, 400 W. College Avenue, Appleton, WI 54911, US. From $29, Avg. price ~ $184, Tickets Available: 505. Select Seats
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All Shows in Appleton

Browse live stage productions, theatre performances, and entertainment shows happening across Appleton and nearby cities.
360 All-Stars
360 All-Stars
400 W. College Avenue, Appleton, WI 54911
Upcoming Shows 7
Nov 15, 2026 4:00 PM
Forces of Nature: Capturing Earth's Extremes ft. Keith Ladzinski
Forces of Nature: Capturing Earth's Extremes ft. Keith Ladzinski
400 W. College Avenue, Appleton, WI 54911
Upcoming Shows 1
Nov 17, 2026 7:30 PM
Sister's Christmas Catechism: The Mystery of the Magi's Gold
Sister's Christmas Catechism: The Mystery of the Magi's Gold
400 W. College Avenue, Appleton, WI 54911
Upcoming Shows 6
Nov 20, 2026 7:00 PM
Dolly Parton's Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol
Dolly Parton's Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol
400 W. College Avenue, Appleton, WI 54911
Upcoming Shows 31
Nov 22, 2026 6:30 PM
The Spirit of Christmas
The Spirit of Christmas
400 W. College Avenue, Appleton, WI 54911
Upcoming Shows 7
Dec 10, 2026 7:30 PM
Maybe Happy Ending - A New Musical
Maybe Happy Ending - A New Musical
400 W. College Avenue, Appleton, WI 54911
Upcoming Shows 364
Dec 15, 2026 7:30 PM
Buena Vista Social Club - Musical
Buena Vista Social Club - Musical
400 W. College Avenue, Appleton, WI 54911
Upcoming Shows 355
Jan 12, 2027 7:30 PM
Exploring Nature's Hidden Wonders: Beyond The Naked Eye ft. Anand Varma
Exploring Nature's Hidden Wonders: Beyond The Naked Eye ft. Anand Varma
400 W. College Avenue, Appleton, WI 54911
Upcoming Shows 1
Feb 02, 2027 7:30 PM
The Price Is Right - Live Stage Show
The Price Is Right - Live Stage Show
400 W. College Avenue, Appleton, WI 54911
Upcoming Shows 59
Feb 06, 2027 7:30 PM
Six The Musical
Six The Musical
400 W. College Avenue, Appleton, WI 54911
Upcoming Shows 223
Feb 09, 2027 7:30 PM
Mermaid Theatre Of Nova Scotia's Ocean Blue
Mermaid Theatre Of Nova Scotia's Ocean Blue
400 W. College Avenue, Appleton, WI 54911
Upcoming Shows 1
Feb 18, 2027 6:30 PM
The Outsiders
The Outsiders
400 W. College Avenue, Appleton, WI 54911
Upcoming Shows 534
Mar 02, 2027 7:30 PM
Dreamcatcher: The Magical Adventures & Wonder Tales Of Native America
Dreamcatcher: The Magical Adventures & Wonder Tales Of Native America
400 W. College Avenue, Appleton, WI 54911
Upcoming Shows 1
Mar 12, 2027 7:30 PM
The Phantom Of The Opera
The Phantom Of The Opera
400 W. College Avenue, Appleton, WI 54911
Upcoming Shows 322
Mar 31, 2027 7:30 PM
Water for Elephants - The Musical
Water for Elephants - The Musical
400 W. College Avenue, Appleton, WI 54911
Upcoming Shows 118
Apr 27, 2027 7:30 PM
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Live Shows FAQ

Quick answers about live stage shows, theatre productions, and entertainment performances in Appleton.

What types of live shows are happening in Appleton?

Live shows may include theatre productions, musicals, ballet performances, opera, magic shows, family entertainment, and touring stage productions.

Are live show schedules updated regularly?

Yeah. Performance dates and venue schedules are updated often as new productions and touring events are announced.

Do live shows happen on weekdays?

Absolutely. Many venues host performances throughout the week, while weekends are usually the busiest show dates.

Where are live shows usually performed in Appleton?

Live shows are commonly hosted at theatres, performing arts centers, auditoriums, and entertainment venues across Appleton and nearby cities.

Are family-friendly live shows available?

Some productions are designed for all ages, including family theatre, magic performances, and seasonal stage shows.

Do touring productions visit Appleton?

Yes. Many national and regional touring productions stop in Appleton throughout the year.