Events in Madison, United States
Dressed to Kill
Madison
Saturday, October 31, 2026
1900
- 2030
15.00 USD
Comedy Shows - Events
Get ready for a night of killer looks and deadly punchlines at Dressed to Kill - the stand-up show where the comics slay twice. First, they hit the stage as themselves, then return in costume or drag to serve face, fashion, and a fresh round of jokes.
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The Comedy Bunker
Madison
Saturday, October 10, 2026
2000
- 2130
15.00 USD
Comedy Shows - Events
Get your weekend hyucks in at one of the most colorful, eclectic venues in town. The Comedy Bunker is a corporate meeting room deep in the halls of a former paint factory-turned hotel that feels like a polyamorous meetup wedged into the stairwell of a parking deck. E ..
The Comedy Bunker
Madison
Saturday, October 24, 2026
2000
- 2130
15.00 USD
Comedy Shows - Events
Get your weekend hyucks in at one of the most colorful, eclectic venues in town. The Comedy Bunker is a corporate meeting room deep in the halls of a former paint factory-turned hotel that feels like a polyamorous meetup wedged into the stairwell of a parking deck. E ..
The Comedy Roast of Death
Madison
Friday, October 23, 2026
2000
- 2130
15.00 USD
Comedy Shows - Events
Cheshire Cat Comedy's award-winning costumed roast series returns to the eclectic, flamingo-themed bar space at Breese Stevens Field's Forward Club. Join us for a vicious evening of burns at The Comedy Roast of Death!
Featuring stand-up, roasts, and info-tainment ..
DARK TALES: An Evening of Music and Mystery
Madison
Saturday, November 7, 2026
1930
- 2100
15.00 USD
Classical Music - Orchestra - Traditional Music Events
DARK TALES invites audiences into an evocative world where ancient chants, elemental forces, mysterious creatures, and chilling stories converge. Performed by the LunART Choir and LunART Chamber Music Collective, this immersive program explores the darker and more my ..
Ride for Your Life
Madison
Sunday, October 4, 2026
1300
- 1600
Free
Cycling - Bike Riding - Mountain Biking
Register now for what may be the most important bike ride (or walk) you take this year!
In addition to enjoying a beautiful fall afternoon outdoors, your participation will support legislation to stop “super speeders” and defend funding for bike infrastructure at th ..
2026 HUMP! Film Festival: FALL SEASON - Madison, WI - 10/10
Madison
Saturday, October 10, 2026
1930
- 2100
25.00 USD
Films - Movies - Cinema
HUMP! returns with an entirely new collection of short films for Fall 2026. This viewing is Opened Captions.
For over two decades, HUMP! has been a platform for independent filmmakers to explore intimacy, identity, and connection without compromise. What began as ..
Oh, My! A Stand-Up and Burlesque Variety Show
Madison
Friday, October 9, 2026
1900
- 2030
15.00 USD
Comedy Shows - Events
Crucible Madison and Cheshire Cat Comedy present Oh, My! A Stand-Up + Burlesque Variety Show. Featuring hilarious and saucy acts from across the Midwest!
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With performances by:
Ross Childs
Erin Morris
Dinah Bolical
Special guests!
Hosted by:
Sasha ..
Words with Nerds: Wisconsin Science Festival Edition
Madison
Thursday, October 15, 2026
1900
- 2030
15.00 USD
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
Join us during the Wisconsin Science Festival for a special edition of Words with Nerds, an infotainment event that's like a PowerPoint party mixed with stand-up comedy. Think TED Talks, but way funnier. A great show for information sponges who love to laugh!
Prep ..
Tuff Nutterz - Madison, WI
Madison
Saturday, October 3, 2026
0900
- 1700
19.00 USD
Family and Children - Activities - Outings - Events
Tuff Nutterz: a supersize inflatable adventure park for families and kids. Race a 1,000 ft obstacle course with 30+ challenges, slides, climbing walls, and a 20 ft Tuff Slide (dry or wet). Timed sessions, staffed play areas, big fun.
What's included
Wristband on ..
Uncensored: A Comedy Show
Fitchburg
Saturday, September 26, 2026
2000
- 2130
12.00 USD
Comedy Shows - Events
Spirited comedy meets spirited libations at Uncensored, a bold evening of adult-rated humor happening just minutes outside downtown Madison.
With headliner EUNJI KIM:
Eunji Kim is a comedian and writer based in Chicago. She was a Senior Writer for Cards Against H ..
Hot Take: A Comedy Show
Madison
Friday, September 25, 2026
2000
- 2130
15.00 USD
Comedy Shows - Events
Hot Take is a one-of-a-kind stand-up comedy show where comedians stir the pot with their most controversial opinions -- and slideshows to back them up.
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Friday, September 25, 2026
Doors at 7:30pm
Show at 8pm
The Forward Club at Breese Stevens Field*
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Uncensored 2026.
Madison
Saturday, September 19, 2026
2000
- 2130
20.00 USD
Comedy Shows - Events
Spirited comedy meets spirited libations at Uncensored, a bold evening of adult-rated humor happening just minutes outside downtown Madison.
Featuring Henry Evans, John Stage, and Amanda Cohen.
Amanda Cohen is a Los Angeles-based stand-up comedian and improviso ..
Words with Nerds
Madison
Thursday, September 17, 2026
1900
- 2030
15.00 USD
Comedy Shows - Events
Join us for Words with Nerds, an infotainment event that's like a PowerPoint party mixed with stand-up comedy. Think TED Talks, but way funnier. A great show for information sponges who love to laugh!
Prepare to be regaled by presentations on the Federal Duck Stam ..
The Comedy Bunker
Madison
Saturday, September 12, 2026
2000
- 2130
15.00 USD
Comedy Shows - Events
Get your weekend hyucks in at one of the most colorful, eclectic venues in town. The Comedy Bunker is a corporate meeting room deep in the halls of a former paint factory-turned hotel that feels like a polyamorous meetup wedged into the stairwell of a parking deck. E ..
Funny Bachelors
Madison
Friday, September 11, 2026
1900
- 2030
20.00 USD
Comedy Shows - Events
Funny Bachelors is the perfect blend of romance and hilarity! We arrange pre-planned blind dates for singles, held in front of a live audience. Throughout the date, our panel of talented comedians adds their own humorous commentary.
We encourage boldness, authenti ..
Uncensored.
Madison
Saturday, August 22, 2026
2000
- 2130
20.00 USD
Comedy Shows - Events
Step past the copper stills and into an evening of raw, unfiltered comedy at Yahara Bay Distillery's beautiful showroom just minutes outside downtown Madison. This is a bold night of adult-rated humor where the jokes are as potent as the house-distilled spirits. Grab ..
Words with Nerds
Madison
Thursday, August 20, 2026
1900
- 2030
15.00 USD
Comedy Shows - Events
Join us for Words with Nerds, a variety infotainment event that's like a PowerPoint party mixed with stand-up comedy. Think TED Talks, but way funnier. A great show for information sponges who love to laugh!
This August, come prepared for an extra spicy mix of:
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The Birds and the BS
Madison
Friday, August 14, 2026
1900
- 2030
20.00 USD
Comedy Shows - Events
Crucible presents The Birds and the BS: a show that's part live podcast, part sex ed, and part stand-up comedy. Stand-up comics serve as panelists for this info-tainment spectacle as professional sex therapist Akillah Wali covers the good, the bad, and the kinky side ..
The Gilded Estate Soiree - Middleton Jewelers
Middleton
Saturday, August 8, 2026
1500
- 1900
Free
Social Events - Meet New People - Make Friends
Gilded Estate Soiree
Estate Treasures - Signature Cocktails - Crepe UW - Hidden Gems - Timeless Luxury
Discover extraordinary treasures, enjoy handcrafted signature cocktails from our private bartender, complimentary gourmet hors d'oeuvres, and delicious sweet ..
The New Beginning: A Percussion Performance
Verona
Friday, July 31, 2026
1900
- 2030
Free
Music - Concerts - Bands - Lessons
Experience The New Beginning: A Percussion Experience, an unforgettable evening where live percussion, synchronized lighting, video, and electronic sound come together to create an immersive performance unlike a traditional concert.
This encore presentation featur ..
East Madison Community Center (EMCC) Celebrates 60 Years with Community Jubilee Sat. July 25 12-4pm
Madison
Saturday, July 25, 2026
1200
- 1600
Free
Family and Children - Activities - Outings - Events
East Madison Community Center Celebrates 60 Years of Service with Community Jubilee on July 25
MADISON, Wis. - The East Madison Community Center (EMCC) invites community members, alumni, volunteers,
partners, supporters, and neighbors to join in celebrating its 60t ..
Words with Nerds
Madison
Thursday, July 16, 2026
1900
- 2030
15.00 USD
Comedy Shows - Events
Join us for Words with Nerds, an infotainment event that's like a PowerPoint party mixed with stand-up comedy. Think TED Talks, but way funnier. A great show for information sponges who love to laugh!
Speakers and topics slated for this show include:
Derrick Jo ..
11th Annual Community Firefly Hike
Cross Plains
Saturday, July 11, 2026
1930
- 2130
Free
Adventure Trips - Events
Experience the magic of fireflies on a hot summer night at Indian Lake County Park. We'll learn what makes fireflies light up and enjoy cooking marshmallows over a fire. There will also be exhibits about the insects and bats at the park and kids can make a walking st ..
The Monster Comedy Roast
Madison
Friday, July 10, 2026
2100
- 2230
15.00 USD
Comedy Shows - Events
Cheshire Cat Comedy's popular costumed roast series comes to the vampire sex dungeon known as Crucible Madison for a special monster edition! Featuring stand-up, roasts, and info-tainment by a charismatic cast of characters including Erika Kirk, Bigfoot, Elon Musk sy ..
Oh, My! A Stand-Up and Burlesque Variety Show
Madison
Friday, July 10, 2026
1900
- 2030
15.00 USD
Comedy Shows - Events
Crucible Madison and Cheshire Cat Comedy present Oh, My! A Stand-Up + Burlesque Variety Show. Featuring hilarious and saucy acts from across the Midwest!
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With performances by:
Saku Yanagawa
Amara Sky
Sara Holcomb
Kana Kano
Special guests!
Hosted ..
Comedians of the World Telling Jokes
Madison
Friday, July 3, 2026
2000
- 2130
15.00 USD
Comedy Shows - Events
FRIDAY, JULY 3 - Best of Madison winner Cheshire Cat Comedy presents Comedians of the World Telling Jokes, a July 4th pregame event celebrating international voices in comedy at downtown Madison's Hotel Indigo, a former paint factory turned historic hotel.
Join us ..
Beers with Queers
Madison
Saturday, June 27, 2026
2000
- 2130
15.00 USD
Comedy Shows - Events
SATURDAY, JUNE 27: A riotous evening of stand-up comedy in a colorful, intimate showspace at Hotel Indigo, a historic paint factory-turned hotel. Patrons are encouraged to start their evening with a pre-show dinner at the Palette Bar and Grill adjacent to the hotel l ..
Make Music Madison
Wisconsin
Sunday, June 21, 2026
0800
- 2100
Free
Festivals - Fairs - Carnivals - Parades - Culture
Make Music Madison is an annual, city-wide celebration of music - Parks, porches, restaurants, shops, worship spaces, and more will fill with music everyone to enjoy - all entirely free.
This celebration is part of Make Music Day, an annual festival that occurs in ..
Words with Nerds
Madison
Thursday, June 18, 2026
1900
- 2030
15.00 USD
Comedy Shows - Events
Join us for Words with Nerds, an infotainment event that's like a PowerPoint party mixed with stand-up comedy. Think TED Talks, but way funnier. A great show for information sponges who love to laugh!
Speakers and topics at this show will include:
Katie Ricks - ..
Oh, My! A Stand-Up and Burlesque Variety Show
Madison
Friday, June 12, 2026
1900
- 2030
15.00 USD
Comedy Shows - Events
Crucible Madison and Cheshire Cat Comedy present Oh, My! A Stand-Up + Burlesque Variety Show. Our 2026 Pride edition celebrates queer acts from across the Midwest!
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With performances by:
Michael Kittelson
Lola Mischief
Emily Ogle
Jess Martinez
Host ..
MAKE AMERICA GAY AGAIN: A Comedy Show
Madison
Thursday, June 4, 2026
1900
- 2030
20.00 USD
Comedy Shows - Events
Kick off Pride with Cheshire Cat Comedy's hit show featuring a scintillating lineup of queer stand-up, burlesque, and drag performers as they unite to MAKE AMERICA GAY AGAIN at Crucible Madison on Thursday, June 4.
Hosted by the mega-talented Chicago drag star / s ..
Peter Angelo: The Most Metal Comedian in the World
Madison
Saturday, May 30, 2026
2000
- 2130
15.00 USD
Comedy Shows - Events
Peter "Metal Pete" Angelo is a stand-up comedian based in Austin, Texas, and a New England native who traded a career in truck driving for the stage. A former competitive strongman with a background dabbling in pro wrestling, he brings a physical presence and unmista ..
Cardinal Sins: A Comedy Show
Madison
Friday, May 29, 2026
1900
- 2030
15.00 USD
Comedy Shows - Events
Forget Sunday school. Join us at the Cardinal Bar for a night of comedy so sharp it's practically illegal. We're bringing together a hilarious ineup of touring stand-ups and musical comics for an evening of satire, songs, and self-deprecation. From dark observations ..
The Emerald Benefit: Celiac Disease Fundraiser
Madison
Saturday, May 16, 2026
1800
- 2200
50.00 USD
Charity Events - Fundraising
AN EVENING THAT MAKES A DIFFERENCE
Advancing Celiac Disease Research
Join us for an evening of purpose, connection, and impact-bringing together community members, medical professionals, and advocates to support celiac disease research.
Hosted by Kimaya Soin ..
Cirque Ma'Ceo LIVE in Madison - April 17 - 19, 2026 at Alliant Energy Center Way
Wisconsin
Friday, April 17, 2026
1900
- 1230
35.00 USD
Theater - Opera - Ballet - Shows - Cabaret
Madison, WI
April 17 – 19, 2026
Showtimes (CST):
Friday: 2:00 PM & 5:00 PM
Saturday: 2:00 PM & 5:00 PM
Sunday: 11:00 AM
Tickets:https://bit.ly/4qJr2ME
Please Note:
Midwest Horse Fair (MWHF) admission ticket is required to attend Cirque Ma’Ceo performances.
D ..
A Celtic Christmas by A Taste of Ireland
McFarland
Friday, November 28, 2025
1930
- 2130
40.69 USD
Theater - Opera - Ballet - Shows - Cabaret
Prepare to be enchanted with some of the world's finest Irish dancers and musicians bringing the spirit of Christmas to life, in a show that will make you laugh, cry, and sing into the night.
After captivating audiences across New York, A Celtic Christmas by A Tas ..
Giving Tuesday Telethon and Virtual Auction
Madison
Thursday, November 20, 2025
1200
- 1600
Free
Charity Events - Fundraising
Join us for our Giving Tuesday Telethon and Virtual Auction! The auction opens November 20th at noon and closes on 12/2 at 3pm, during the Telethon, which streams live from 10am-4pm on Tuesday, Dec. 2nd.
This event is sponsored by Group Health Cooperative of South ..
Madison Herb Fair 2025
Madison
Saturday, November 1, 2025
1000
- 1600
Free
Eating Out - Food Events - Cooking Classes
"Explosion of Flavor" is the theme of the 43rd annual Madison Herb Fair sponsored by the Madison Herb Society. It takes place Saturday November 1, 2025, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Olbrich Botanical Gardens, 3330 Atwood Avenue in Madison. Admission is free. Featured speake ..
Open House at the Hogan; Oct 12th and October 25th at Governor Nelson State Park
Waunakee
Sunday, October 12, 2025
1400
- 1600
Free
Trips - Travel - Excursions
The historic Hogan House is being transformed into a nature center, gathering space, and warming house for all to enjoy. Stop by to check out the progress. either Sunday, October 12th, 2:00 - 4:00 pm. or Saturday October 25th, 4:00 - 5:00 pm. Take Borchers Beach Rd o ..
Rotary Works - Today! A Local Movement of Action, Service and FUN! Downtown Middleton on Sept 27
Middleton
Saturday, September 27, 2025
0900
- 1700
Free
Family and Children - Activities - Outings - Events
Madison West Middleton Rotary welcomes you to an all day event in downtown Middleton. Check out each of our venues for great events!
At Middleton Public Library hear expert presenters on Community Building, Bees, Butterflies and Rain Gardens. Dr Nancy Comello will ..
THE BLACK MOODS
Madison
Sunday, September 21, 2025
1700
- 2300
20.00 USD
Music - Concerts - Bands - Lessons
with Embers Rise, Fist Piston, and more
Doors 5:00, Tickets $20 ADV
18+ (or w/parent or guardian) to attend, 21+ w/ID for alcohol
Category: Live Music | Concert
Artists: The Black Moods, Embers Rise, Fist Piston ..
SKRIZZLY ADAMS
Madison
Tuesday, September 16, 2025
1830
- 2330
17.00 USD
Music - Concerts - Bands - Lessons
with special guests The Cardinal Summer,
plus
Jacoby
Kristin Toon
Doors 6:30, Tickets $17 ADV
18+ (or w/parent or guardian) to attend, 21+ w/ID for alcohol
Category: Live Music | Concert
Artists: Skrizzly Adams, The Cardinal Summer, Jacoby, Kristin Toon ..
Curd Fest XII
Madison
Saturday, September 6, 2025
1500
- 1800
Free
Eating Out - Food Events - Cooking Classes
Curd Fest XII is a FREE General Admission (GA) event for all to attend and enjoy, from 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM (CST).
Early Entry tickets (EE) start at just 5$. Get 90 minutes extra minutes to enjoy al of the Curds and Entertainment! (Curds NOT Included with Early Entry t ..
Words with Nerds
Madison
Thursday, August 21, 2025
1900
- 2030
15.00 USD
Comedy Shows - Events
Join us for Words with Nerds, an infotainment bonanza that's like TED Talks, but way funnier. A great show for information sponges who love to laugh!
Speakers and topics slated at this show include:
Ben O'Connell -- "Mayor Bud: The Important History of Animals ..
8th Annual - No Fear All Fun 5K/1M
Wisconsin
Saturday, August 16, 2025
0800
- 1300
Free
Sports Events - Marathons - Games - Competitions
The No Fear All Fun 5K/1M event is an annual running/walking activity that is a fund raiser for LaFollette Boys and Girls Middle School Cross County and LaFollette Boys and Girls High School Cross County. The event is in memory of LHS Cross Country runner Michael Nei ..
Comedy F*ck Fest
Madison
Friday, August 8, 2025
1900
- 2030
15.00 USD
Comedy Shows - Events
Join us during Madison Comedy Week for a not-so-innocent and very adult night of laughs at Comedy F*ck Fest, a show where comics do their sets and then we ask them incredibly intimate questions about their sex life. No question is too personal!
Hosted by Dan Garci ..
ONE LINER MADNESS
Madison
Saturday, August 2, 2025
1900
- 2330
15.00 USD
Comedy Shows - Events
One Liner Madness is a Time Out Critics' Pick comedy show that travels the country to find the nation's best joke writers. On Saturday, August 2, dozens of Wisconsin comedians will go head-to-head in bracketed, March Madness style, single-elimination, one-liner joke ..
THE SH!TSHOW: A Chaotic Stand-Up Comedy Show
Madison
Friday, July 25, 2025
2000
- 2130
15.00 USD
Comedy Shows - Events
Hot Ones meets stand-up comedy! A ragtag team of brave comedians tell jokes while eating spicy hot peppers in this hilarious show headlined by BECKETT KENNY:
Beckett Kenny is one of Chicago comedy's top comedic performers and producers. Known for successfully crea ..
Schlock and Awe Presents: Shark Attack 3
Madison
Thursday, July 24, 2025
2100
- 2300
Free
Films - Movies - Cinema
Schlock returns in July just in time for Shark Week with Shark Attack 3: Megalodon! Join us at our new venue, the Aftershock Arcade Bar, Thursday July 24th at 9pm for the FREE live movie screening featuring commentary from comics Cody Lemke, Sasha Rosser, and Will Is ..