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Madison Events 2026-2027
Your guide to live events and things to do in Madison, WI, and nearby areas.
Events take place across Madison throughout 2026, including major concerts, sports, and live performances happening every week. Browse by date, venue, or category to find what’s happening near you.
Best Events This Week & This Month
Explore featured Madison events including top shows, concerts, sports, and major live experiences across the city.
Madison Events: Today, This Month & Dates
Upcoming Events in Madison
Browse events in 2026 by date and venue, including concerts, shows, sports, and more across the city and nearby areas.Upcoming Confirmed Events 514
- Oct1420268:00 PMWedPOP / ROCKCarbon LeafHigh Noon Saloon • 400 seatsHigh Noon Saloon
701 E Washington Ave, Madison, WI 53703, US701 E Washington Ave, Madison, WI 53703, USFrom $46Avg. price ~ $5319 tickets remaining!Select Seats - Oct1420268:00 PMWedJAZZ / BLUESNorth Mississippi AllstarsAtwood Music Hall1925 Atwood Avenue, Madison, WI 53704, US1925 Atwood Avenue, Madison, WI 53704, USFrom $53Avg. price ~ $6524 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- Oct1520267:00 PMThuCOMEDYPete LeeComedy Club on State202 State St, Madison, WI 53703, US202 State St, Madison, WI 53703, USFrom $55Avg. price ~ $1548 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- Oct1520268:00 PMThuPOP / ROCKDuane Betts & Palmetto MotelMajestic Theatre Madison • 300 seatsMajestic Theatre Madison115 King Street, Madison, WI 53703, US115 King Street, Madison, WI 53703, USFrom $47Avg. price ~ $440Tickets Available: 36Select Seats
- Oct1520268:00 PMThuPOP / ROCKMagenta WaveHigh Noon Saloon • 400 seatsHigh Noon Saloon701 E Washington Ave, Madison, WI 53703, US701 E Washington Ave, Madison, WI 53703, USFrom $24Avg. price ~ $3118 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- Oct1520268:00 PMThuTHEATRECall of Cthulhu LiveCall of Cthulhu LiveAtwood Music Hall1925 Atwood Avenue, Madison, WI 53704, US1925 Atwood Avenue, Madison, WI 53704, USFrom $67Avg. price ~ $8126 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- Oct1620266:00 PMFriTECHNO / ELECTRONICLenny PearceThe Sylvee - WI • 2500 seatsThe Sylvee - WI25 S. Livingston Street, Madison, WI 53703, US25 S. Livingston Street, Madison, WI 53703, USFrom $31Avg. price ~ $139Tickets Available: 231Select Seats
- Oct1620267:00 PMFriCollege (Div I-A and Div I-AA) VOLLEYBALLWisconsin Badgers Women's Volleyball vs. Maryland TerrapinsUW Field House1450 Monroe Street, Madison, WI 53706, US1450 Monroe Street, Madison, WI 53706, USFrom $24Avg. price ~ $6929 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- Oct1620267:00 PMFriCOMEDYJosh JohnsonOrpheum Theatre - Madison216 State Street, Madison, WI 53703, US216 State Street, Madison, WI 53703, USFrom $91Avg. price ~ $624Tickets Available: 91Select Seats
- Oct1620267:00 PMFriCollege (Div I-A and Div I-AA) HOCKEYWisconsin Badgers Women's Hockey vs. Minnesota State Mankato MavericksLaBahn Arena105 E. Campus Mall, Madison, WI 53715, US105 E. Campus Mall, Madison, WI 53715, USFrom $31Avg. price ~ $331 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- Oct1620267:00 PMFriCOMEDYPete LeeComedy Club on State202 State St, Madison, WI 53703, US202 State St, Madison, WI 53703, USFrom $54Avg. price ~ $627 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- Oct1620267:30 PMFriMUSICAL / PLAYLeading Ladies of Stage and ScreenThe Playhouse at Overture Center for the Arts201 State St, Madison, WI 53703, US201 State St, Madison, WI 53703, USFrom $47Avg. price ~ $57Tickets Available: 44Select Seats
- Oct1620267:30 PMFriCLASSICALHigh DemandMadison Symphony Orchestra: Kyle Knox - Beethoven's Pastoral SymphonyMadison Symphony Orchestra: Kyle Knox - Beethoven's Pastoral SymphonyOverture Hall At Overture Center for the Arts • 2255 seatsOverture Hall At Overture Center for the Arts201 State St, Madison, WI 53703, US201 State St, Madison, WI 53703, USFrom $24Avg. price ~ $98Tickets Available: 221Select Seats
- Oct1620268:00 PMFriCOUNTRY / FOLKBlake WhitenHigh Noon Saloon • 400 seatsHigh Noon Saloon701 E Washington Ave, Madison, WI 53703, US701 E Washington Ave, Madison, WI 53703, USFrom $192Avg. price ~ $50810 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- Oct1620268:00 PMFriR&B / SOULBest ValueLynda and The ZerosThe Bur Oak2262 Winnebago St, Madison, WI 53704, US2262 Winnebago St, Madison, WI 53704, USFrom $21Avg. price ~ $2410 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- Oct1620268:00 PMFriRAP / HIP HOPDigable PlanetsMajestic Theatre Madison • 300 seatsMajestic Theatre Madison115 King Street, Madison, WI 53703, US115 King Street, Madison, WI 53703, USFrom $61Avg. price ~ $7120 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- Oct1620268:00 PMFriPOP / ROCKJoan OsborneAtwood Music Hall1925 Atwood Avenue, Madison, WI 53704, US1925 Atwood Avenue, Madison, WI 53704, USFrom $83Avg. price ~ $10328 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- Oct1620269:30 PMFriCOMEDYPete LeeComedy Club on State202 State St, Madison, WI 53703, US202 State St, Madison, WI 53703, USFrom $55Avg. price ~ $1042 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- Oct16202610:00 PMFriCOMEDYHigh DemandJosh JohnsonOrpheum Theatre - Madison216 State Street, Madison, WI 53703, US216 State Street, Madison, WI 53703, USFrom $40Avg. price ~ $339Tickets Available: 92Select Seats
- Oct1720261:00 PMSatConcertWeekend EventFreak Show - Dance Fitness PartyHigh Noon Saloon • 400 seatsHigh Noon Saloon701 E Washington Ave, Madison, WI 53703, US701 E Washington Ave, Madison, WI 53703, USFrom $30Avg. price ~ $3516 tickets remaining!Select Seats
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Madison Events by Month
Monthly pages help you find upcoming events by season, weekend, and date.
Events by Show & Venue
Browse Madison events by show and venue. Explore performance schedules, event counts, and upcoming dates across the city.
North Mississippi Allstars
1925 Atwood Avenue, Madison, WI 53704
Upcoming Events: 7
Oct 14, 2026 8:00 PM
Carbon Leaf
701 E Washington Ave, Madison, WI 53703
Upcoming Events: 18
Oct 14, 2026 8:00 PM
Pete Lee
202 State St, Madison, WI 53703
Upcoming Events: 13
Oct 15, 2026 7:00 PM
Duane Betts
115 King Street, Madison, WI 53703
Upcoming Events: 10
Oct 15, 2026 8:00 PM
Call of Cthulhu Live!
1925 Atwood Avenue, Madison, WI 53704
Upcoming Events: 3
Oct 15, 2026 8:00 PM
Magenta Wave
701 E Washington Ave, Madison, WI 53703
Upcoming Events: 7
Oct 15, 2026 8:00 PM
Lenny Pearce
25 S. Livingston Street, Madison, WI 53703
Upcoming Events: 29
Oct 16, 2026 6:00 PM
Josh Johnson
216 State Street, Madison, WI 53703
Upcoming Events: 55
Oct 16, 2026 7:00 PM
Wisconsin Badgers Women's Hockey
105 E. Campus Mall, Madison, WI 53715
Upcoming Events: 22
Oct 16, 2026 7:00 PM
Wisconsin Badgers Women's Volleyball
1450 Monroe Street, Madison, WI 53706
Upcoming Events: 11
Oct 16, 2026 7:00 PM
Leading Ladies of Stage and Screen
201 State St, Madison, WI 53703
Upcoming Events: 3
Oct 16, 2026 7:30 PM
Madison Symphony Orchestra
201 State St, Madison, WI 53703
Upcoming Events: 11
Oct 16, 2026 7:30 PM
Digable Planets
115 King Street, Madison, WI 53703
Upcoming Events: 11
Oct 16, 2026 8:00 PM
Lynda and The Zeros
2262 Winnebago St, Madison, WI 53704
Upcoming Events: 1
Oct 16, 2026 8:00 PM
Joan Osborne
1925 Atwood Avenue, Madison, WI 53704
Upcoming Events: 10
Oct 16, 2026 8:00 PM
From long-running shows to packed venues, this list breaks down what’s playing across Madison. Check schedules, event counts, and upcoming dates by show and location.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about tickets, prices, and game day details.
What events are happening in Madison right now?
A little bit of everything — concerts, shows, sports, comedy. Madison rarely sits still. Check the schedule above to see what’s happening today, this week, or whenever you finally make plans.
How often is the event schedule updated?
Pretty often — like, more than your group chat actually commits to plans. New events get added as soon as dates and venues are confirmed.
Can I browse events by date or venue?
Yep. Filter by date, venue, or category and skip the endless scrolling. Your future self will appreciate it.
Are events held year-round in Madison?
Yeah — Madison doesn’t really take a season off. There’s always something going on, even when the weather’s doing its thing.
Where do events take place in Madison?
Everywhere — arenas, theaters, stadiums, clubs, and venues across Madison, WI. Big stages, small stages, and everything in between.
Do new events get added regularly?
All the time. If a tour drops or a game gets scheduled, it usually shows up here faster than you hear about it from friends.
Browse Events by Category
Find concerts, sports, theatre, comedy, and more in Madison and nearby areas
Events Near Madison
Here's what's happening nearby.
Oct
16
2026
Stoughton, WI
Stoughton Opera HouseFri7:30 PM
Events: 34
Oct
17
2026
Middleton, WI
Bob Suter's Legacy20 ArenaSat6:05 PM
Events: 30
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