What arts & culture things to do are in Madison tonight?

There are 4 arts & culture events listed in Madison, Wisconsin tonight. Browse the listings for start times, venues, and ticket details.

What venues in Madison host arts & culture events?

Madison has 44 venues with upcoming arts & culture events, including Bayview Community Center, Madison Children's Museum, The Bur Oak and 41 more.

Are there free arts & culture events in Madison?

29 upcoming arts & culture events are explicitly listed as free in Madison. Price information can change, so confirm entry details on the event page or organizer source.

Arts & Culture in Madison, Wisconsin

Mon, Nov 9Literary

Shut Up & Write! Madison Lakeside Cafe

Lakeside St. Coffee House

· Madison, WI

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Mon, Nov 9Literary

November 9 book group -- "Rebecca"

Best Western Premier Park Hotel

· Madison, WI

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Mon, Nov 9Literary

Open Writing Discussion

Madison Public Library - Central

· Madison, WI

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Mon, Nov 9Literary

Madison StorySLAM

High Noon Saloon

· Madison, WI

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Tue, Nov 10Wellness

Zumba

Bayview Community Center

· Madison, WI

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Tue, Nov 10Film

Girl Winter Film Tour

Majestic Theatre

· Madison, WI

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Tue, Nov 10 · 8:00 PMComedy

The Argus Underground - Open mic comedy

Argus BarGrille

· Madison, WI

Stories Across Generations

Madison Children's Museum

· Madison, WI

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Wed, Nov 11Family

Monroe Street Arts (Registration Required)

Bayview Community Center

· Madison, WI

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Wed, Nov 11 · 5:00 PMArt

Visiting Artist Colloquium: Melanie Tallmadge Sainz

Conrad A. Elvehjem Building

· Madison, WI

Project Projection: Local AnimationNovember 11, 2026

Arts + Literature Laboratory

· Madison, WI

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Thu, Nov 12Literary

Shut up and Write! -- Madison North/East

Cafe Domestique

· Madison, WI

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Thu, Nov 12Family

Reading on the Rooftop

Madison Children's Museum

· Madison, WI

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Thu, Nov 12Family

Messy Art with Laurie

Madison Children's Museum

· Madison, WI

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Thu, Nov 12Workshop

Adult Arts & Crafts

Bayview Community Center

· Madison, WI

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Thu, Nov 12 · 5:30 PMWorkshop

Mastering your Speedlight

The Camera Company

· Madison, WI

· $55.20

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Thu, Nov 12 · 8:00 PMComedy

The Revolver at Rigby - Open mic comedy

The Rigby Pub, Grill, and Event Venue

· Madison, WI

The Capitol Social Presents: Rebulu

The Cardinal Bar

· Madison, WI

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Fri, Nov 13 · 10:00 AMArt

Talk and Tour Series

Chazen Museum of Art

· Madison, WI

Imagination Station

Madison Children's Museum

· Madison, WI

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Fri, Nov 13Family

Clay Day

Madison Children's Museum

· Madison, WI

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Fri, Nov 13Theater

The Moors

Bartell Theatre

· Madison, WI

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Sat, Nov 14Art

Native Art Market 2026November 14, 2026

Arts + Literature Laboratory

· Madison, WI

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Sat, Nov 14Literary

Shut Up & Write! Madison Central Library

Madison Public Library - Central

· Madison, WI

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Sat, Nov 14Film

Movie Swap

Madison Public Library - Pinney

· Madison, WI

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Sat, Nov 14 · 1:00 PMArt

First Nations Cultural Landscape Tour: November 14, 2026

UW Memorial Union

· Madison, WI

· Free

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Sat, Nov 14 · 2:00 PMArt

Curator Conversation: John Corbett and Paul Baker Prindle

Tandem Press

· Madison, WI

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Sat, Nov 14 · 6:00 PMArt

Paint Nite • The V, VFW Post 1318 • Madison

VFW Post 1318

· Madison, WI

Romeo and Juliet

Bartell Theatre

· Madison, WI

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Sat, Nov 14Nightlife

The Capitol Social Presents: La Rumba

The Cardinal Bar

· Madison, WI

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Sun, Nov 15Dance

Jumptown Swing Dance: Balboa

The Cardinal Bar

· Madison, WI

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Sun, Nov 15Literary

Ring Shout by P. Djèlí Clark

Goodman Ironworks Building

· Madison, WI

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Mon, Nov 16Literary

Shut Up & Write! Madison Lakeside Cafe

Lakeside St. Coffee House

· Madison, WI

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Mon, Nov 16Literary

November 16 book group -- "Rebecca"

Best Western Premier Park Hotel

· Madison, WI

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Mon, Nov 16Literary

Open Writing Discussion

Madison Public Library - Central

· Madison, WI

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Mon, Nov 16Literary

November Meeting: GHACHAR GHOCHAR

Madison Public Library - Central

· Madison, WI

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Tue, Nov 17 · 5:00 PMArt

Curator Tour: Pressing Issues with James Wehn

Chazen Museum of Art

· Madison, WI

Zumba

Bayview Community Center

· Madison, WI

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Tue, Nov 17 · 7:00 PMArt

The Declaration of Independence and Catholic Social Teaching

St Ambrose Academy

· Madison, WI

Stories Across Generations

Madison Children's Museum

· Madison, WI

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Wed, Nov 18Family

Monroe Street Arts (Registration Required)

Bayview Community Center

· Madison, WI

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Wed, Nov 18Workshop

Art with Amy

Bayview Community Center

· Madison, WI

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Wed, Nov 18 · 2:00 PMArt

Sci-prov: The Workshops - Stage Presence (Fall Session)

Discovery Building

· Madison, WI

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Wed, Nov 18 · 5:00 PMArt

Visiting Artist Colloquium: Raymond Thompson Jr

Chazen Museum of Art

· Madison, WI

· Free

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Wed, Nov 18 · 5:00 PMArt

Visiting Artist Colloquium: Raymond Thompson Jr.

Chazen Museum of Art

· Madison, WI

LOCAL MOVIE PREMIERE: The Fable of the Oplose

Lola's Hilo Lounge

· Madison, WI

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Thu, Nov 19Family

Reading on the Rooftop

Madison Children's Museum

· Madison, WI

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Thu, Nov 19Family

Messy Art with Laurie

Madison Children's Museum

· Madison, WI

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Thu, Nov 19Workshop

Adult Arts & Crafts

Bayview Community Center

· Madison, WI

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Thu, Nov 19Literary

Book Discussion: Blood Over Bright Haven by M.L. Wang

leopold's books bar caffe

· Madison, WI

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Thu, Nov 19Music

The Capitol Social Presents: La Combi

The Cardinal Bar

· Madison, WI

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Fri, Nov 20Family

Clay Day

Madison Children's Museum

· Madison, WI

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Fri, Nov 20 · 1:30 PMArt

First Nations Cultural Landscape Tour: November 20, 2026

Dejope Residence Hall

· Madison, WI

Movie Viewing: Samurai Cop

Sequoya Public Library

· Madison, WI

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Fri, Nov 20Dance

4 Lakes Polka Club – Lessons & Social Club

The Bur Oak

· Madison, WI

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Fri, Nov 20Theater

Romeo and Juliet

Bartell Theatre

· Madison, WI

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Sat, Nov 21Literary

Shut Up & Write! Madison Central Library

Madison Public Library - Central

· Madison, WI

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Sat, Nov 21 · 12:00 PMNightlife

2026 Burlesque Gotz Skillz (Head to head Dance battle)

Crucible

· Madison, WI

· From $20

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Sat, Nov 21 · 2:00 PMLiterary

Book Club Tour – Soul Patrol

Wisconsin Veterans Museum

· Madison, WI

· Free

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Sat, Nov 21 · 3:00 PMArt

Night Shift

Madison Museum of Contemporary Art

· Madison, WI

· $35

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Shut Up & Write! Madison Lakeside Cafe

November 9 book group -- "Rebecca"

Open Writing Discussion

Madison StorySLAM

Zumba

Girl Winter Film Tour

The Argus Underground - Open mic comedy

Stories Across Generations

Monroe Street Arts (Registration Required)

Visiting Artist Colloquium: Melanie Tallmadge Sainz

Project Projection: Local AnimationNovember 11, 2026

Shut up and Write! -- Madison North/East

Reading on the Rooftop

Messy Art with Laurie

Adult Arts & Crafts

Mastering your Speedlight

The Revolver at Rigby - Open mic comedy

The Capitol Social Presents: Rebulu

Talk and Tour Series

Imagination Station

Clay Day

The Moors

Native Art Market 2026November 14, 2026

Shut Up & Write! Madison Central Library

Movie Swap

First Nations Cultural Landscape Tour: November 14, 2026

Curator Conversation: John Corbett and Paul Baker Prindle

Paint Nite • The V, VFW Post 1318 • Madison

Romeo and Juliet

The Capitol Social Presents: La Rumba

Jumptown Swing Dance: Balboa

Ring Shout by P. Djèlí Clark

Shut Up & Write! Madison Lakeside Cafe

November 16 book group -- "Rebecca"

Open Writing Discussion

November Meeting: GHACHAR GHOCHAR

Curator Tour: Pressing Issues with James Wehn

Zumba

The Declaration of Independence and Catholic Social Teaching

Stories Across Generations

Monroe Street Arts (Registration Required)

Art with Amy

Sci-prov: The Workshops - Stage Presence (Fall Session)

Visiting Artist Colloquium: Raymond Thompson Jr

Visiting Artist Colloquium: Raymond Thompson Jr.

LOCAL MOVIE PREMIERE: The Fable of the Oplose

Reading on the Rooftop

Messy Art with Laurie

Adult Arts & Crafts

Book Discussion: Blood Over Bright Haven by M.L. Wang

The Capitol Social Presents: La Combi

Clay Day

First Nations Cultural Landscape Tour: November 20, 2026

Movie Viewing: Samurai Cop

4 Lakes Polka Club – Lessons & Social Club

Romeo and Juliet

Shut Up & Write! Madison Central Library

2026 Burlesque Gotz Skillz (Head to head Dance battle)

Book Club Tour – Soul Patrol

Night Shift

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Shut Up & Write! Madison Lakeside Cafe

November 9 book group -- "Rebecca"

Open Writing Discussion

Madison StorySLAM

Zumba

Girl Winter Film Tour

The Argus Underground - Open mic comedy

Stories Across Generations

Monroe Street Arts (Registration Required)

Visiting Artist Colloquium: Melanie Tallmadge Sainz

Project Projection: Local AnimationNovember 11, 2026