Holiday Season

    Christmas & Holiday Light Displays in Madison (2026)

    Nov 20 – Dec 28, 2026

    Tree lightings, light displays, Christmas markets, Nutcracker shows and Santa bar crawls.

    Tree lightings
    Light displays
    Christmas markets
    Nutcracker
    Santa crawls

    Christmas & Holiday Season Events in Madison

    Children's Theater of Madison: A Christmas Carol

    Children's Theater of Madison: A Christmas Carol

    2026-12-12 · 19:00
    Overture Center for the Arts
    The MeatEater Christmas Tour

    The MeatEater Christmas Tour

    2026-12-16 · 19:30
    Barrymore Theatre
    Children's Theater of Madison: A Christmas Carol

    Children's Theater of Madison: A Christmas Carol

    2026-12-18 · 19:00
    Overture Center for the Arts
    Children's Theater of Madison: A Christmas Carol

    Children's Theater of Madison: A Christmas Carol

    2026-12-19 · 19:00
    Overture Center for the Arts
    Children's Theater of Madison: A Christmas Carol

    Children's Theater of Madison: A Christmas Carol

    2026-12-22 · 19:00
    Overture Center for the Arts

    More Things to Do in Madison That Week

    Wisconsin Badgers Hockey vs. Penn State Nittany Lions Mens Hockey

    Wisconsin Badgers Hockey vs. Penn State Nittany Lions Mens Hockey

    2026-11-21 · 18:00
    Kohl Center
    TRIVIUM: CROWN IN THE GRAVE WORLD TOUR

    TRIVIUM: CROWN IN THE GRAVE WORLD TOUR

    2026-11-22 · 18:30
    The Sylvee
    The Record Company-Give It Back To You 10th Anniversary Tour

    The Record Company-Give It Back To You 10th Anniversary Tour

    2026-11-22 · 19:00
    Majestic Theatre
    The Gringos

    The Gringos

    2026-11-22 · 20:00
    High Noon Saloon
    Maybe Happy Ending (Touring)

    Maybe Happy Ending (Touring)

    2026-11-24 · 19:30
    Capitol Theater - Overture Center
    Wisconsin Badgers Mens Basketball vs. Northeastern Huskies Mens Basketball

    Wisconsin Badgers Mens Basketball vs. Northeastern Huskies Mens Basketball

    2026-11-25 · 18:00
    Kohl Center
    Maybe Happy Ending (Touring)

    Maybe Happy Ending (Touring)

    2026-11-25 · 19:30
    Capitol Theater - Overture Center
    Wisconsin Badgers Football vs. Minnesota Gophers Football

    Wisconsin Badgers Football vs. Minnesota Gophers Football

    2026-11-27 · 18:30
    Camp Randall
    Wisconsin Badgers Hockey vs. Canisius Golden Griffins Hockey

    Wisconsin Badgers Hockey vs. Canisius Golden Griffins Hockey

    2026-11-28 · 18:00
    Kohl Center
    Maybe Happy Ending (Touring)

    Maybe Happy Ending (Touring)

    2026-11-28 · 19:30
    Capitol Theater - Overture Center
    Maybe Happy Ending (Touring)

    Maybe Happy Ending (Touring)

    2026-11-29 · 18:30
    Capitol Theater - Overture Center
    Wisconsin Badgers Womens Basketball vs. Western Michigan Broncos Womens Basketball

    Wisconsin Badgers Womens Basketball vs. Western Michigan Broncos Womens Basketball

    2026-12-02 · 18:30
    Kohl Center
    Daisy Grenade

    Daisy Grenade

    2026-12-03 · 20:00
    High Noon Saloon
    Brian Regan

    Brian Regan

    2026-12-03 · 20:00
    Barrymore Theatre
    Anthony Gomes

    Anthony Gomes

    2026-12-06 · 19:00
    High Noon Saloon
    Wisconsin Badgers Mens Basketball vs. Purdue Boilermakers Mens Basketball

    Wisconsin Badgers Mens Basketball vs. Purdue Boilermakers Mens Basketball

    2026-12-08 · 20:00
    Kohl Center
    Imminence - Axis Mundi Tour: North America 2026

    Imminence - Axis Mundi Tour: North America 2026

    2026-12-09 · 19:00
    The Sylvee
    Wisconsin Badgers Hockey vs. Nebraska Omaha Mavericks Hockey

    Wisconsin Badgers Hockey vs. Nebraska Omaha Mavericks Hockey

    2026-12-10 · 19:00
    Kohl Center
    Temples: The BLISS Tour

    Temples: The BLISS Tour

    2026-12-10 · 20:00
    High Noon Saloon
    Elmo's Got the Moves

    Elmo's Got the Moves

    2026-12-11 · 18:00
    Orpheum Theater
    Elmo's Got The Moves - Photo Experience

    Elmo's Got The Moves - Photo Experience

    2026-12-11 · 18:00
    Orpheum Theater
    An Evening With Patterson Hood (of Drive-By Truckers)

    An Evening With Patterson Hood (of Drive-By Truckers)

    2026-12-15 · 20:00
    High Noon Saloon
    Little High, Little Low w/ Solshade, Geoff Palmer, JF Zastrow & Bitter

    Little High, Little Low w/ Solshade, Geoff Palmer, JF Zastrow & Bitter

    2026-12-16 · 18:30
    High Noon Saloon
    Wisconsin Badgers Mens Basketball vs. Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons Mens Basketball

    Wisconsin Badgers Mens Basketball vs. Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons Mens Basketball

    2026-12-22 · 19:00
    Kohl Center

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