Events in Madison October




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Thu Oct 1 8:00pm
Cheekface
High Noon Saloon  •  Madison, WI
Fri Oct 2 7:30pm
Afro-Cuban All Stars
Overture Hall At Overture Center for the Arts  •  Madison, WI
Fri Oct 2 8:00pm
Haute & Freddy
Majestic Theatre Madison  •  Madison, WI
Fri Oct 2 8:00pm
Martina McBride
Crystal Grand Music Theatre  •  Lake Delton, WI
Sat Oct 3 3:30am
Wisconsin Badgers vs. Michigan State Spartans
Camp Randall Stadium  •  Madison, WI
Sat Oct 3 7:30pm
The Carpenters Songbook
Overture Hall At Overture Center for the Arts  •  Madison, WI
Sat Oct 3 8:00pm
Cracker
Majestic Theatre Madison  •  Madison, WI
Mon Oct 5 8:00pm
Our Lady Peace
The Sylvee  •  Madison, WI
Tue Oct 6 6:00pm
Vidura Bandara Rajapaksa
Comedy Club on State  •  Madison, WI
Tue Oct 6 7:30pm
The Wiz
Overture Hall At Overture Center for the Arts  •  Madison, WI
Wed Oct 7 7:30pm
The Wiz
Overture Hall At Overture Center for the Arts  •  Madison, WI
Thu Oct 8 7:30pm
The Wiz
Overture Hall At Overture Center for the Arts  •  Madison, WI
Fri Oct 9 7:00pm
The Princess Bride - An Inconceivable Evening with Cary Elwes
Orpheum Theatre  •  Madison, WI
Fri Oct 9 7:30pm
The Wiz
Overture Hall At Overture Center for the Arts  •  Madison, WI
Fri Oct 9 8:00pm
Stryper
Crystal Grand Music Theatre  •  Lake Delton, WI
Fri Oct 9 8:00pm
Zoso - Led Zeppelin Tribute Band
Atwood Music Hall  •  Madison, WI
Sat Oct 10 2:00pm
The Wiz
Overture Hall At Overture Center for the Arts  •  Madison, WI
Sat Oct 10 7:30pm
The Wiz
Overture Hall At Overture Center for the Arts  •  Madison, WI
Sat Oct 10 7:30pm
Colin Cloud
Capitol Theater At Overture Center for the Arts  •  Madison, WI
Sun Oct 11 1:00pm
The Wiz
Overture Hall At Overture Center for the Arts  •  Madison, WI
Sun Oct 11 6:30pm
The Wiz
Overture Hall At Overture Center for the Arts  •  Madison, WI
Sun Oct 11 8:00pm
Martin Sexton
Atwood Music Hall  •  Madison, WI
Sun Oct 11 8:00pm
Smashing Pumpkins
Kohl Center  •  Madison, WI
Tue Oct 13 8:00pm
Mike Dawes
Atwood Music Hall  •  Madison, WI
Tue Oct 13 8:00pm
Armand Hammer
High Noon Saloon  •  Madison, WI
Tue Oct 13 8:00pm
Paris Paloma
The Sylvee  •  Madison, WI
Thu Oct 15 8:00pm
Call of Cthulhu Live
Atwood Music Hall  •  Madison, WI
Thu Oct 15 8:00pm
Duane Betts & Palmetto Motel
Majestic Theatre Madison  •  Madison, WI
Fri Oct 16 7:00pm
Josh Johnson
Orpheum Theatre  •  Madison, WI
Fri Oct 16 8:00pm
Blake Whiten
High Noon Saloon  •  Madison, WI
Fri Oct 16 10:00pm
Josh Johnson
Orpheum Theatre  •  Madison, WI
Sat Oct 17 3:30am
UCLA Bruins vs. Wisconsin Badgers
Rose Bowl Stadium  •  Pasadena, CA
Sat Oct 17 5:00pm
Forward Madison FC vs. Portland Hearts of Pine
Breese Stevens Field  •  Madison, WI
Sat Oct 17 7:00pm
The Menzingers
The Sylvee  •  Madison, WI
Sat Oct 17 8:00pm
Justin Moore
Crystal Grand Music Theatre  •  Lake Delton, WI
Sun Oct 18 8:00pm
Eggy
High Noon Saloon  •  Madison, WI
Tue Oct 20 8:00pm
Tank and The Bangas
Majestic Theatre Madison  •  Madison, WI
Wed Oct 21 8:00pm
Adam Ray
Barrymore Theatre  •  Madison, WI
Fri Oct 23 8:00pm
Fruit Bats
Majestic Theatre Madison  •  Madison, WI
Fri Oct 23 8:00pm
Dice
High Noon Saloon  •  Madison, WI
Sat Oct 24 3:30am
Wisconsin Badgers vs. USC Trojans
Camp Randall Stadium  •  Madison, WI
Sat Oct 24 6:00pm
Forward Madison FC vs. Union Omaha
Breese Stevens Field  •  Madison, WI
Sat Oct 24 8:00pm
Sammy Rae and The Friends & Melt
The Sylvee  •  Madison, WI
Wed Oct 28 7:30pm
William Shatner Live After a Screening of Star Trek II: Wrath of Khan
Orpheum Theatre  •  Madison, WI
Sat Oct 31 3:30am
Iowa Hawkeyes vs. Wisconsin Badgers
Kinnick Stadium  •  Iowa City, IA


Events in Madison October 2026 schedule

Madison in October 2026 promises an exciting lineup of events catering to a wide range of interests. Music enthusiasts can look forward to performances by iconic bands such as Smashing Pumpkins, performing at the Kohl Center on October 11th, and the Fruit Bats at the Majestic Theatre on October 23rd. Fans of alternative and indie music will enjoy the lively shows at Madison’s premier venues, including the High Noon Saloon, hosting acts like Dice on October 23rd and Cheekface on October 1st, as well as Adam Ray at Barrymore Theatre on October 21st.

The city also features a vibrant theater scene, with performances of 'The Wiz' scheduled at the Overture Hall from October 6th to 11th, offering multiple showtimes. Comedy lovers can catch Lucas Zelnick at the Comedy Club on State across several dates early in the month. Sports fans are not left out, with the Wisconsin Badgers football games against Michigan State on October 3rd and USC Trojans on October 24th at Camp Randall Stadium, along with extensive parking options available.

Additionally, the month kicks off with a series of energetic events such as the 'Forward Madison FC' soccer matches at Breese Stevens Field on October 17th, featuring multiple games against Portland Hearts of Pine. For those interested in comedy, the Orpheum Theatre hosts Josh Johnson on October 16th, with performances at 7:00pm and 10:00pm. Overall, October 2026 in Madison offers a diverse array of concerts, theater, sports, and comedy shows, making it an ideal time to experience the city’s vibrant cultural scene.