

# Events & Things To Do In Madison on 21st May 2026

- **Subtitle**: Discover the best events and activities in Madison on 21st May 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.
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## About

Discover the best events and activities in Madison on 21st May 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.

## Events in Madison

- **Event Name**: Freddie Gibbs
  - **Description**: 🎉 Welcome to Freddie Gibbs, where the impossible becomes possible and dreams take flight! 🏛️ Join us at The Sylvee - WI in the heart of Madison, WI for an event that will redefine your ex
  - **Date**: Thu May 21 2026 at 06:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/madison/freddie-gibbs/2300029626932958
  - **Venue**: The Sylvee - WI
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  - **Categories**: trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: Inhabiting Home on Earth: An Evening with Joy Harjo (Madison)
  - **Description**: The Wisconsin Academy welcomes Joy Harjo, acclaimed writer, performer, and 23rd Poet Laureate of the United States, for a community-focused speaking event exploring identity, ancestry, and the meaning of home. 

In this special event, Harjo invites us to
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 11
  - **Date**: Thu May 21 2026 at 07:00 pm – Thu May 21 2026 at 08:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/madison/inhabiting-home-on-earth-an-evening-with-joy-harjo-madison/200029813634839
  - **Venue**: Overture Center for the Arts
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  - **Categories**: art, literary-art, performances, entertainment, storytelling
- **Event Name**: Words with Nerds: 4-Year Anniversary Edition with Eeland Stribling
  - **Description**: TED Talks, but way funnier.About this Eventhttps://youtu.be/xxAmJJULTuQWords with Nerds celebrates four years of bringing funny TED Talks to venues across the Midwest with headliner Eeland Stribling
  - **Date**: Thu May 21 2026 at 07:00 pm – Thu May 21 2026 at 08:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/madison/words-with-nerds-4-year-anniversary-edition-with-eeland-stribling/100001985602052189
  - **Venue**: Crucible
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  - **Price**: USD 8 to 20
  - **Categories**: comedy, Entertainment, Festivals, Business, Contests, performances
- **Event Name**: An Evening with Norman Gilliland in Madison
  - **Description**: Join us as we celebrate Norman Gilliland's career at Wisconsin Public Radio.About this EventFor over 40 years, Norman Gilliland has been behind the mic, creating the soundtrack to our lives, enlightening and entertaining
  - **Date**: Thu May 21 2026 at 07:00 pm – Thu May 21 2026 at 08:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/madison/an-evening-with-norman-gilliland-in-madison/100001984988515083
  - **Venue**: Atwood Music Hall
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: contests, music, art, entertainment, nonprofit
- **Event Name**: The Deslondes
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: High Noon Saloon
🏠 Address: 701 E. Washington Ave, Madison, WI 53703
🌆 City: Madison
📍 Location: 43.0796, -89.3765✨ Discover the extraordinary at The Deslondes, where magic meets reality in ways you've never imagined! 🏛️ Set in
  - **Date**: Thu May 21 2026 at 01:00 am (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/madison/the-deslondes/3200029633252928
  - **Venue**: High Noon Saloon
  - **Banner**: https://dyn-image.allevents.in/generate-image?v=4&title=The+Deslondes&date=Thu+May+21+2026+at+01%3A00+am&bg=4
- **Event Name**: The International Forum on Consciousness: Unspoken Intelligence
  - **Description**: The 2026 International Forum on Consciousness explores the many ways intelligence and awareness manifest beyond conventional cognition. The theme centers on other ways of knowing—forms of perception and insight that emerge through intuition, embodiment, n
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 2
  - **Date**: Thu May 21 2026 at 08:00 am – Fri May 22 2026 at 05:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/madison/the-international-forum-on-consciousness-unspoken-intelligence/200029761660629
  - **Venue**: 5445 E Cheryl Pkwy, Fitchburg, WI, United States, Wisconsin 53711
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  - **Categories**: business, artificial-intelligence
- **Event Name**: May Volunteer Session
  - **Description**: Join us for invasive species pulling for our May volunteering program at  Cherokee Marsh Conservation Park.About this EventWhen: May 21st, 9am - 11amWhat:
  - **Date**: Thu May 21 2026 at 09:00 am – Thu May 21 2026 at 11:00 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/madison/may-volunteer-session/100001985601247783
  - **Venue**: Cherokee Marsh Conservation Park - South Unit
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy83NjVlYjZmODljMGZkODI4NjExMTc4YTkyMjFiNmMwZDc3MjBmNDMxZWQyZTJlYTkwNTNjMTM2MTA0NDA4YTM1LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYwMC1kYzAzYTNjNi1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzQ2MTc0MTY.avif
  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: health-wellness, volunteering

## Trending Events in Madison

- **Event Name**: Mark Paulino Workshop - The Fine Line Dance
  - **Description**: 🌟 World-Renowned Choreographer Mark Paulino Comes to Huntsville, AL! 🌟Get ready to dance, learn, and connect with the one and only Mark Paulino — the creative force behind viral hits like Ru
  - **Venue**: New Gooch Place
  - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb6914f06f79d3d.jpg
- **Event Name**: Boot Scoot and Boogie County Western Dance Party!
  - **Description**: Join us for the best country western dance party in town. Enjoy great music couples dancing line dancing door prizes and more.Exciting County Western Dance Party!Date: April 18 2026Time: 6:30 PMVenue: Applause Dance Factory
  - **Venue**: Applause Dance Factory
  - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb669ddde441866.jpg
- **Event Name**: MS Dance Foundation Dance - Ballroom, Latin, and Swing Dance Party!
  - **Description**: MS Dance Foundation Dance with FREE Wine and Foxtrot Dance Class!Welcome to the MS Dance Foundation Monthly Ballroom Dance Dance Class and Dance Party!Join us at Applause Dance Factory for a fun-filled evening of dancing and socializing.
  - **Venue**: Applause Dance Factory
  - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb669957f07bace.jpg
- **Event Name**: Magnolia Ballroom Easter Dance Party with Foxtrot Group Dance Class
  - **Description**: Magnolia Ballroom Easter Dance Party with Foxtrot Dance ClassDive into excitement at the Magnolia Ballroom Dance Party with Foxtrot Dance Class!Date: April 4 2026Time: 6:00 PMVenue: Applause Dance Factory 551 Ri
  - **Venue**: Applause Dance Factory
  - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb69c0d89565be5.jpg
- **Event Name**: Pop-Up Park Picnic: Couple Date Night (Self-Guided) - Madison Area!
  - **Description**: Pop-Up Picnic in the Park Couple Date Night (Self-Guided) Watch sunset with fun digital activities over picnic!About this Eventhttps://youtu.be/3RnPhdEZLIIPOP-UP PICNIC IN THE PARK DATE NIGHT INCLUDES:
  - **Venue**: Olin Park Pavilion - Recommended Park Venue or another park choice (YOU MUST USE PDF TICKETS EMAILED FOR EVENT- NO MOBILE APP OR QR CODES ACCEPTED)
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- **Event Name**: AC/DC with The Pretty Reckless
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Camp Randall Stadium
🏠 Address: 1440 Monroe St., Madison, WI 53711
🌆 City: Madison
📍 Location: 43.0696, -89.412🎉 Welcome to AC/DC with The Pretty Reckless, where the impossible becomes possible and dreams take flight! 🏛️ Join us
  - **Venue**: Camp Randall Stadium
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- **Event Name**: Yo-Yo Ma in Nashville
  - **Description**: 🎶 Get Ready for Yo-Yo Ma Live at Opry House on Sunday, April 12, 2026! 🎶
This is not just a concert—it's a moment you'll talk about for years. Yo-Yo Ma is set to light up Opry House with their unforgettable sound on
  - **Venue**: Opry House
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- **Event Name**: Phish at Kohl Center
  - **Description**: 🎉 Welcome to Phish at Kohl Center, where the impossible becomes possible and dreams take flight! 🏛️ Join us at Kohl Center in the heart of Madison, WI for an event that will redefine you
  - **Venue**: Kohl Center
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/a3d8be70-27e9-11f1-9e72-affe8ddf448d-rimg-w1080-h1350-dc060405-gmir.jpg?v=1774401986
- **Event Name**: Brat Fest 2026
  - **Description**: THE WORLD'S LARGEST BRAT FEST IS BACK — AND IT'S FREE.

Madison's favorite Memorial Day Weekend tradition returns to Willow Island at the Alliant Energy Center for three full days of live music, legendary food, family activities, and community giving.
May
  - **Venue**: 1919 Alliant Energy Center Way, Madison, WI, United States, Wisconsin 53713
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top events in Madison?
  - **A:** Freddie Gibbs (Thu May 21 2026 at 06:00 pm at The Sylvee - WI), Inhabiting Home on Earth: An Evening with Joy Harjo (Madison) (Thu May 21 2026 at 07:00 pm at Overture Center for the Arts), Words with Nerds: 4-Year Anniversary Edition with Eeland Stribling (Thu May 21 2026 at 07:00 pm at Crucible), An Evening with Norman Gilliland in Madison (Thu May 21 2026 at 07:00 pm at Atwood Music Hall), The Deslondes (Thu May 21 2026 at 01:00 am at High Noon Saloon).
- **Q**: What are the top free events in Madison?
  - **A:** An Evening with Norman Gilliland in Madison (Thu May 21 2026 at 07:00 pm at Atwood Music Hall), May Volunteer Session (Thu May 21 2026 at 09:00 am at Cherokee Marsh Conservation Park - South Unit).
- **Q**: How can I find events in Madison?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming events in Madison on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for events in Madison?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for events in Madison?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting events in Madison include The Sylvee - WI, Overture Center for the Arts, Crucible.
- **Q**: What is the price range for events in Madison?
  - **A:** Prices for events in Madison range from USD 8 to USD 20. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Madison?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Madison include Ticket Network Events, The Wisconsin Academy of Sciences, Arts and Letters, Cheshire Cat Comedy.
- **Q**: Are there any online events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new events in Madison?
  - **A:** Follow the  category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new events are listed in Madison.

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