# Live Shows in Madison | Performances, Musicals & Acts

- **Subtitle**: Find live performances in Madison — musicals, variety shows, dance and stage acts. Browse upcoming shows by date and venue and book tickets.
- **Category**: Performances
- **Type**: format

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## About

For the lover of all things art there is a lot to catch; performing arts, musicals and theater events in Madison are all set to keep you entertained. There are these amazing and unforgettable performances in Madison that will keep you hooked for days long. This is your guide to the Madison show listings and all the top-rated performances so you never miss out on top-rated events. Explore the best of Broadway shows, plays and performances with us and book your tickets already.

## Performances Events in Madison

- **Event Name**: Madison Symphony Orchestra: Opening Night with Joshua Bell
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 1
  - **Date**: Thu Sep 17 2026 at 06:00 pm – Fri Sep 18 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/madison/madison-symphony-orchestra-opening-night-with-joshua-bell/2300029956285930
  - **Venue**: Overture Hall At Overture Center for the Arts
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Jonathan Van Ness
  - **Date**: Fri Sep 11 2026 (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/madison/jonathan-van-ness/2300029862627138
  - **Venue**: Barrymore Theatre - Madison
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  - **Categories**: art, theatre, trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: Mumford and Sons at Kohl Center
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 5
  - **Date**: Wed Sep 23 2026 at 07:30 pm – Wed Sep 23 2026 at 09:30 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/madison/mumford-and-sons-at-kohl-center/2400029729754032
  - **Venue**: Kohl Center
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  - **Categories**: calendar
- **Event Name**: Jonathan Van Ness at Barrymore Theatre-WI
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 1
  - **Date**: Fri Sep 11 2026 at 08:00 pm – Fri Sep 11 2026 at 10:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/madison/jonathan-van-ness-at-barrymore-theatre-wi/2400029904390003
  - **Venue**: Barrymore Theatre-WI
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  - **Categories**: Art, Theatre
- **Event Name**: Charley Crockett
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 1
  - **Date**: Mon Sep 14 2026 at 06:00 pm – Tue Sep 15 2026 at 09:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/madison/charley-crockett/2300029799591011
  - **Venue**: The Sylvee - WI
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- **Event Name**: Atsuko Okatsuka at Orpheum Theatre - Madison
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 1
  - **Date**: Fri Sep 11 2026 at 08:00 pm – Fri Sep 11 2026 at 10:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/madison/atsuko-okatsuka-at-orpheum-theatre-madison/2400030065633018
  - **Venue**: Orpheum Theatre - Madison
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  - **Categories**: Art, Theatre
- **Event Name**: Madison Symphony Orchestra - Opening Night with Joshua Bell at Overture Center - Overture Hall
  - **Date**: Fri Sep 18 2026 at 06:00 pm – Fri Sep 18 2026 at 08:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/madison/madison-symphony-orchestra-opening-night-with-joshua-bell-at-overture-center-overture-hall/2400029999834404
  - **Venue**: Overture Center - Overture Hall
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  - **Categories**: Music, Entertainment
- **Event Name**: Gary Clark Jr.
  - **Date**: Tue Sep 22 2026 at 08:00 pm – Tue Sep 22 2026 at 10:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/madison/gary-clark-jr/2300030187270633
  - **Venue**: The Sylvee - WI
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- **Event Name**: Patti Smith
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Orpheum Theatre - Madison
🏠 Address: 216 State Street, Madison, WI 53703
🌆 City: Madison
📍 Location: 43.0749, -89.3888🌟 Journey into wonder at Patti Smith, where extraordinary experiences await around every corner! 🏛️ Set agains
  - **Date**: Tue Sep 22 2026 at 07:00 pm – Tue Sep 22 2026 at 09:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/madison/patti-smith/3200030418044417
  - **Venue**: Orpheum Theatre - Madison
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  - **Categories**: Art, Theatre
- **Event Name**: Charley Crockett at The Sylvee
  - **Date**: Tue Sep 15 2026 at 07:30 pm – Tue Sep 15 2026 at 09:30 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/madison/charley-crockett-at-the-sylvee/2400029791910645
  - **Venue**: The Sylvee
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  - **Categories**: trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: Mannequin Pussy
  - **Date**: Wed Sep 09 2026 at 06:00 pm – Thu Sep 10 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/madison/mannequin-pussy/2300029887388247
  - **Venue**: The Sylvee - WI
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  - **Categories**: trips-adventures, Contests
- **Event Name**: Ian Fidance
  - **Date**: Sat Sep 05 2026 (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/madison/ian-fidance/2300030618560942
  - **Venue**: Comedy Club on State
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- **Event Name**: Ilana Glazer
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Orpheum Theatre - Madison
🏠 Address: 216 State Street, Madison, WI 53703
🌆 City: Madison
📍 Location: 43.0749, -89.3888🎉 Prepare to be amazed at Ilana Glazer, the most anticipated gathering of the season! 🌟 Set against the stunni
  - **Date**: Fri Sep 18 2026 at 12:00 am – Fri Sep 18 2026 at 02:00 am (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/madison/ilana-glazer/3200030302229745
  - **Venue**: Orpheum Theatre - Madison
  - **Banner**: https://dyn-image.allevents.in/generate-image?v=4&title=Ilana+Glazer&date=Fri+Sep+18+2026+at+12%3A00+am&bg=1
  - **Categories**: art, theatre, calendar
- **Event Name**: Modest Mouse
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 1
  - **Date**: Tue Sep 29 2026 at 08:00 pm – Tue Sep 29 2026 at 10:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/madison/modest-mouse/2300029981617548
  - **Venue**: The Sylvee - WI
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  - **Categories**: trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: Ilana Glazer Live!
  - **Description**: InformationDoors at 6:00 pm | Show at 7:00 pm CASHLESS VENUE - The Orpheum services all credit and debit payments only. No cash accepted. Bags (max size 12" x 6" x 12") are allowed and will be searched upon entry. Exceptions will be mad
  - **Date**: Thu Sep 17 2026 at 07:00 pm – Thu Sep 17 2026 at 09:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/madison/ilana-glazer-live/210001113971828
  - **Venue**: Orpheum Theater
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  - **Categories**: Arts & Theatre

## Trending Events in Madison

- **Event Name**: Taste of Madison 2026 presented by COUNTRY Financial
  - **Description**: ::: FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC :::
DOWNTOWN MADISON ON CAPITOL SQUARE

Held since 1983, Taste of Madison is Madison Festivals, Inc.'s flagship event, with over 90 restaurants, 2 entertainment stages, games, and fun events drawing over 250,000 to the Capi
  - **Venue**: Capitol Square, Madison, WI
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- **Event Name**: South Carolina Gamecocks at Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium
  - **Venue**: Camp Randall Stadium
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/6c4f8310-e614-11f0-a49b-adc4455cf035-rimg-w1200-h514-dc8e4745-gmir.jpg?v=1767163584
- **Event Name**: Minnesota Golden Gophers at Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium
  - **Venue**: Camp Randall Stadium
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/5a864b20-3847-11f1-8cf9-eb7bf32cfbd0-rimg-w1200-h514-dc8e4745-gmir.jpg?v=1776201454
- **Event Name**: Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium
  - **Venue**: Camp Randall Stadium
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- **Event Name**: 2026 Wisconsin Badgers Football Season Tickets at Camp Randall Stadium
  - **Venue**: Camp Randall Stadium
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/1ad65800-9452-11f1-b9f1-838473689728-rimg-w1200-h514-dca89848-gmir.jpg?v=1786321578
- **Event Name**: Wisconsin Badgers vs. Western Illinois Leathernecks
  - **Venue**: Camp Randall Stadium
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/6f9f0e80-9142-11f1-a33a-f7150662a5aa-rimg-w1200-h514-dca89848-gmir.jpg?v=1785985009
- **Event Name**: Michigan State Spartans at Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium
  - **Venue**: Camp Randall Stadium
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/9342b510-7a79-11f1-ae36-5d54fcd89069-rimg-w1200-h514-dc181415-gmir.jpg?v=1783479800
- **Event Name**: NASCAR Cup Series
  - **Venue**: World Wide Technology Raceway at Gateway
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- **Event Name**: Florida Gators at Wisconsin Badgers Womens Volleyball
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Wisconsin Field House
🏠 Address: 1450 Monroe Street, Madison, WI 53706
🌆 City: Madison
📍 Location: 43.0685, -89.4127✨ Experience the magic of Florida Gators at Wisconsin Badgers Womens Volleyball, where moments become memories t
  - **Venue**: Wisconsin Field House

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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Performances events in Madison?
  - **A:** Madison Symphony Orchestra: Opening Night with Joshua Bell (Thu Sep 17 2026 at 06:00 pm at Overture Hall At Overture Center for the Arts), Jonathan Van Ness (Fri Sep 11 2026 at Barrymore Theatre - Madison), Mumford and Sons at Kohl Center (Wed Sep 23 2026 at 07:30 pm at Kohl Center), Jonathan Van Ness at Barrymore Theatre-WI (Fri Sep 11 2026 at 08:00 pm at Barrymore Theatre-WI), Charley Crockett (Mon Sep 14 2026 at 06:00 pm at The Sylvee - WI).
- **Q**: What Performances events are happening in Madison this weekend September 4–6, 2026?
  - **A:** Ian Fidance (Sat Sep 05 2026 at Comedy Club on State).
- **Q**: What Performances events are happening in Madison in September 2026?
  - **A:** Madison Symphony Orchestra: Opening Night with Joshua Bell (Thu Sep 17 2026 at 06:00 pm at Overture Hall At Overture Center for the Arts), Jonathan Van Ness (Fri Sep 11 2026 at Barrymore Theatre - Madison), Mumford and Sons at Kohl Center (Wed Sep 23 2026 at 07:30 pm at Kohl Center), Jonathan Van Ness at Barrymore Theatre-WI (Fri Sep 11 2026 at 08:00 pm at Barrymore Theatre-WI), Charley Crockett (Mon Sep 14 2026 at 06:00 pm at The Sylvee - WI).
- **Q**: How can I find Performances events in Madison?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Performances 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 Performances 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 Performances events in Madison?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Performances events in Madison include Overture Hall At Overture Center for the Arts, Barrymore Theatre - Madison, Kohl Center.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Performances events in Madison?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Performances events in Madison include Ticket Network Events, Vivid Events, Seat Geek.
- **Q**: Are there any online Performances events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Performances 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 Performances events in Madison?
  - **A:** Follow the Performances category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Performances events are listed in Madison.

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