Madison · events

Things to do in Madison, August 2026

Browse 31 upcoming events and things to do in Madison during August 2026. Highlights include Bit Brigade Performs "Mega Man X" LIVE, Jerry Garcia Birthday Celebration W/ Heads All Empty, Sapsucker, Quokka & Cause And Control and more. Each listing links to tickets, venue details and practical visitor info.

← All of MadisonAll Madison events
Bit Brigade Performs "Mega Man X" LIVE

Bit Brigade Performs "Mega Man X" LIVE

Madison · Majestic TheatreSun, Aug 2Music
Jerry Garcia Birthday Celebration W/ Heads All Empty

Jerry Garcia Birthday Celebration W/ Heads All Empty

Madison · High Noon SaloonSun, Aug 2Music
Sapsucker, Quokka & Cause And Control

Sapsucker, Quokka & Cause And Control

Madison · High Noon SaloonFri, Aug 7Music
Max McNown - The Summer Vacation Tour

Max McNown - The Summer Vacation Tour

Madison · The SylveeFri, Aug 7Music
The Talbott Brothers

The Talbott Brothers

Madison · High Noon SaloonSat, Aug 8Music
TRAIN - Drops of Jupiter: 25 Years in the Atmosphere

TRAIN - Drops of Jupiter: 25 Years in the Atmosphere

Madison · Breese Stevens FieldSun, Aug 9Music
Cha Cha Beauty & Barber Anniversary Party

Cha Cha Beauty & Barber Anniversary Party

Madison · High Noon SaloonSun, Aug 9Music
Nik Parr & The Selfless Lovers

Nik Parr & The Selfless Lovers

Madison · High Noon SaloonThu, Aug 13Music
Big Thief: Somersault Slide 360 Tour

Big Thief: Somersault Slide 360 Tour

Madison · The SylveeSat, Aug 15Music
Dale Watson and His Lone Stars

Dale Watson and His Lone Stars

Madison · High Noon SaloonSat, Aug 15Music
Work It! A 90s & 2000s R&b And Hip Hop Night (ages 18+)

Work It! A 90s & 2000s R&b And Hip Hop Night (ages 18+)

Madison · Majestic TheatreSat, Aug 15Music
Varsity Mac, Sheebie & The Lovemakers, Yolk And Alley Eyes

Varsity Mac, Sheebie & The Lovemakers, Yolk And Alley Eyes

Madison · High Noon SaloonSun, Aug 16Music
Shlump + Tiedye Ky

Shlump + Tiedye Ky

Madison · Majestic TheatreSun, Aug 16Music
The Okee Dokee Brothers

The Okee Dokee Brothers

Madison · High Noon SaloonSun, Aug 16Music
The Crane Wives - ACT III With special guest Brye

The Crane Wives - ACT III With special guest Brye

Madison · The SylveeMon, Aug 17Music
Raine Stern

Raine Stern

Madison · High Noon SaloonWed, Aug 19Music
Jeffrey Nothing

Jeffrey Nothing

Madison · High Noon SaloonThu, Aug 20Music
Club 90s Presents: MJ Night (ages 18+)

Club 90s Presents: MJ Night (ages 18+)

Madison · Majestic TheatreSat, Aug 22Music
The Pork Tornadoes

The Pork Tornadoes

Madison · High Noon SaloonSun, Aug 23Music
Bop To The Top (Ages 18+)

Bop To The Top (Ages 18+)

Madison · Majestic TheatreSun, Aug 23Music
Jay Webb-the Homesick Tour

Jay Webb-the Homesick Tour

Madison · High Noon SaloonMon, Aug 24Music
Nitzer Ebb Usa 2026

Nitzer Ebb Usa 2026

Madison · Majestic TheatreMon, Aug 24Music
Clovers Daughter W/ Cause & Control And Croix Du Nord

Clovers Daughter W/ Cause & Control And Croix Du Nord

Madison · High Noon SaloonTue, Aug 25Music
G. Love & Special Sauce-Lemonade 20th Anniversary Tour

G. Love & Special Sauce-Lemonade 20th Anniversary Tour

Madison · High Noon SaloonWed, Aug 26Music
Bonnie Raitt

Bonnie Raitt

Madison · Capitol Theater - Overture CenterWed, Aug 26Music
Them Dirty Roses

Them Dirty Roses

Madison · High Noon SaloonFri, Aug 28Music
Thee Chakari Daezhare Jamboree

Thee Chakari Daezhare Jamboree

Madison · High Noon SaloonSat, Aug 29Music
The Taylor Party: The TS Dance Party-Ages 18+

The Taylor Party: The TS Dance Party-Ages 18+

Madison · Majestic TheatreSat, Aug 29Music
The 30+ Party- Millennial Dance Night (Ages 21+)

The 30+ Party- Millennial Dance Night (Ages 21+)

Madison · Majestic TheatreSun, Aug 30Music
Dogstar: ALL IN NOW TOUR

Dogstar: ALL IN NOW TOUR

Madison · The SylveeSun, Aug 30Music
Alabama Shakes

Alabama Shakes

Madison · Breese Stevens FieldMon, Aug 31Music

More in Madison

Madison city guideAll Madison eventsOpen full events finder

Late-summer highlights

August tends to continue the peak outdoor season with festivals and city breaks, though some venues slow down as locals take their own summer holidays.

  • Catch the last of the season's open-air festivals and food markets
  • Look for late-summer concerts and outdoor film screenings
  • Some smaller venues run a lighter schedule mid-month — worth checking listings ahead