# Christmas Events & Activities in Madison 2026 | AllEvents

- **Subtitle**: Discover some of the best Christmas events & things to do in Madison. Book tickets to Christmas dinners, buffets and holiday shows. Try interesting activities like ice skating and marathons, go to Christmas markets and make this Christmas 2026 in Madison a memorable and eventful one.
- **Category**: Christmas
- **Display Name**: Christmas events
- **Type**: other

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As Christmas draws near in the [CITY] in 2026, mark your calendars for a taste of festive enchantment! Beyond the traditional gatherings at home, exploring during this festive season can be enchanting. Whether planning a family trip or going solo, there's a sleigh-load of festive fairs, holiday craft shows, and Christmas services in the [CITY] waiting to be explored. Check out the best events and parties in [CITY] to make your Christmas unforgettable, and get ready for a season of joy and celebration!

## Christmas Events in Madison

- **Event Name**: Candlelight: Christmas Classics
  - **Description**: ⭐ Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Madison. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Christmas Classics at Monona Terrace - Lecture Hall under the ge
  - **Date**: Sat Dec 19 2026 at 06:30 pm – Sat Dec 19 2026 at 08:45 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/madison/candlelight-christmas-classics/2700030255809922
  - **Venue**: Monona Terrace - Lecture Hall
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  - **Price**: USD 35 to 55
  - **Categories**: Entertainment, Concerts, Music, performances, Art
- **Event Name**: The Christmas Bar Crawl - Madison
  - **Description**: Join us for the ultimate Christmas Bar Crawl in Madison, where the holiday spirit and good times collide on December 19th, 2026!About this Event🌟 Join us in getting "LIT" for the Holidays! 🌟
  - **Date**: Sat Dec 19 2026 at 04:00 pm – Sat Dec 19 2026 at 11:59 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/madison/the-christmas-bar-crawl-madison/100001612338139779
  - **Venue**: TBA
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  - **Price**: USD 13 to 19
  - **Categories**: parties, christmas, bar-crawls, entertainment, holiday, nonprofit, pub-crawl
- **Event Name**: Run, Santa, Run - 5K
  - **Description**: Get ready for festive fun as downtown Madison transforms into a holiday wonderland filled with jolly runners and plenty of holiday cheer!

Lace up your running shoes and join hundreds of Santas, elves, and polar bears spreading joy throughout the streets!
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  - **Date**: Sat Dec 12 2026 at 01:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/madison/run-santa-run-5k/200030322741344
  - **Venue**: State Street Mall - 825 State Street Madison WI, 53703
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  - **Categories**: holiday, sports, christmas, marathons, contests
- **Event Name**: Joel Paterson – Hi-Fi Christmas Guitar
  - **Description**: Doors 7PM / Show 8PM
Seated show
$20adv / $25DOS
21+

Joel Paterson rings in the 2025 holiday season with a special solo show at The Bur Oak, celebrating the re-release of his popular instrumental Christmas album, “Hi-Fi Christmas Guitar,” and the release
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  - **Date**: Fri Dec 04 2026 at 08:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/madison/joel-paterson-hi-fi-christmas-guitar/200030245537101
  - **Venue**: The Bur Oak
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  - **Categories**: Music, Entertainment
- **Event Name**: A John Waters Christmas
  - **Date**: Sun Dec 13 2026 at 08:00 pm – Sun Dec 13 2026 at 10:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/madison/a-john-waters-christmas/2300030375717642
  - **Venue**: Atwood Music Hall
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  - **Categories**: christmas

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🏠 Address: 917 E Mifflin St, Madison, WI 53703
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  - **Venue**: Breese Stevens Field
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- **Event Name**: Train with Barenaked Ladies and Matt Nathanson
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Breese Stevens Field
🏠 Address: 917 E Mifflin St, Madison, WI 53703
🌆 City: Madison
📍 Location: 43.0834, -89.3731✨ Experience the magic of Train with Barenaked Ladies and Matt Nathanson, where moments become memories that last a
  - **Venue**: Breese Stevens Field
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  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Camp Randall Stadium
🏠 Address: 1440 Monroe St., Madison, WI 53711
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  - **Venue**: Camp Randall Stadium
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  - **Venue**: Camp Randall Stadium
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Christmas events in Madison?
  - **A:** Candlelight: Christmas Classics (Sat Dec 19 2026 at 06:30 pm at Monona Terrace - Lecture Hall), The Christmas Bar Crawl - Madison (Sat Dec 19 2026 at 04:00 pm at TBA), Run, Santa, Run - 5K (Sat Dec 12 2026 at 01:00 pm at State Street Mall - 825 State Street Madison WI, 53703), Joel Paterson – Hi-Fi Christmas Guitar (Fri Dec 04 2026 at 08:00 pm at The Bur Oak), A John Waters Christmas (Sun Dec 13 2026 at 08:00 pm at Atwood Music Hall).
- **Q**: How can I find Christmas events in Madison?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Christmas 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 Christmas 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 Christmas events in Madison?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Christmas events in Madison include Monona Terrace - Lecture Hall, State Street Mall - 825 State Street Madison WI, 53703, The Bur Oak.
- **Q**: What is the price range for Christmas events in Madison?
  - **A:** Prices for Christmas events in Madison range from USD 13 to USD 55. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Christmas events in Madison?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Christmas events in Madison include Feverup Events, Crawl With US, Run, Santa, Run - 5K.
- **Q**: Are there any online Christmas events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Christmas 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 Christmas events in Madison?
  - **A:** Follow the Christmas category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Christmas events are listed in Madison.

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