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Madison Concerts in December 2026

Madison concerts in December 2026 are here—check the live show calendar below now and grab the hottest gigs before they sell out.

Dec 03Thu • 8:00 PM

Daisy Grenade

Daisy Grenade · Boyish

High Noon SaloonMadison, WI

Dec 03Thu • 8:00 PM

Brian Regan

Barrymore TheatreMadison, WI

Dec 04Fri • 7:30 PM

Canadian Brass

Wisconsin Union TheaterMadison, WI

Dec 04Fri • 8:00 PM

Scorched Waves + Varsity Mac W/ Velvet Blue & In Ropes

Varsity Mac · Blue Velvet

High Noon SaloonMadison, WI

Dec 04Fri • 8:00 PM

Joel Paterson

The Bur OakMadison, WI

Dec 04Fri • 7:30 PM

Madison Symphony Orchestra: A Madison Symphony Christmas

Overture Hall at Overture Center for the ArtsMadison, WI

Dec 04Fri • 7:30 PM

Steely Dane

Orpheum TheaterMadison, WI

Dec 05Sat • 7:30 PM

Madison Symphony Orchestra: A Madison Symphony Christmas

Overture Hall at Overture Center for the ArtsMadison, WI

Dec 06Sun • 7:00 PM

Anthony Gomes

High Noon SaloonMadison, WI

Dec 06Sun • 2:30 PM

Madison Symphony Orchestra: A Madison Symphony Christmas

Overture Hall at Overture Center for the ArtsMadison, WI

Dec 09Wed • 7:00 PM

Imminence - Axis Mundi Tour: North America 2026

Imminence · Dying Wish

The SylveeMadison, WI

Dec 10Thu • 8:00 PM

Temples: The BLISS Tour

Temples · Gift

High Noon SaloonMadison, WI

Dec 10Thu • 7:00 PM

Sam Morril

Comedy Club on StateMadison, WI

Dec 10Thu • 8:00 PM

Jordan Jensen

Barrymore TheatreMadison, WI

Dec 11Fri • 6:30 PM

Candlelight: Christmas Classics

Monona Terrace - Lecture HallMadison, WI

Dec 11Fri • 8:45 PM

Candlelight: Tribute to Queen & The Beatles

Monona Terrace - Lecture HallMadison, WI

Dec 12Sat • 8:00 PM

Kip Moore - Reason To Believe Acoustic Tour

Kip Moore · Alyssa Flaherty

Orpheum TheaterMadison, WI

Dec 12Sat • 8:00 PM

Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band

Atwood Music HallMadison, WI

Dec 12Sat • 7:00 PM

Shauncey Ali Quartet

The Bur OakMadison, WI

Dec 13Sun • 8:00 PM

A John Waters Christmas

Atwood Music HallMadison, WI

Dec 15Tue • 8:00 PM

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

High Noon SaloonMadison, WI

Dec 16Wed • 6:30 PM

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

Geoff Palmer · Little High Little Low

High Noon SaloonMadison, WI

Dec 17Thu • 8:00 PM

Social Cig & Paperback w/ James Norcross

Social Cig · Paperback

High Noon SaloonMadison, WI

Dec 18Fri • 8:30 PM

Jamie Lissow

Comedy Club on StateMadison, WI

Dec 19Sat • 8:00 PM

The Bad Plus

Atwood Music HallMadison, WI

Dec 19Sat • 8:30 PM

Jamie Lissow

Comedy Club on StateMadison, WI

Dec 19Sat • 8:00 PM

Jed And Company

Majestic TheatreMadison, WI

Dec 19Sat • 8:45 PM

Candlelight: Christmas Classics

Monona Terrace - Lecture HallMadison, WI

Dec 20Sun • 4:00 PM

Wheelhouse and Lucas Cates Band 12th Annual Ugly Sweater Party

High Noon SaloonMadison, WI

Dec 23Wed • 8:00 PM

Joel Paterson

The Bur OakMadison, WI

Top Artists Coming to Madison in December 2026

Kip Moore tickets in Madison — Dec 12, 2026 →

Kip Moore

Multi-PLATINUM country singer/songwriter Kip Moore broke through with 2012 double-PLATINUM hit Somethin’ ’Bout a Truck, later scoring No. 1 singles Hey Pretty Girl, Beer Money and More Girls Like You. His fourth album is WILD WORLD.

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Imminence tickets in Madison — Dec 9, 2026 →

Imminence

Imminence is a Swedish metalcore band from Trelleborg, formed in 2009. They are known for their distinctive blend of aggressive metal and classical string arrangements, featuring vocalist and violinist Eddie Berg. Their discography includes albums like 2024's The Black and 2025's The Return of The Black. Popular songs include "The Sickness" and "God Fearing Man". The band released the single "The Sword That Never Bends" in 2026.Read more

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Daisy Grenade tickets in Madison — Dec 3, 2026 →

Daisy Grenade

NYC alt-pop duo led by Dani Nigro and Keaton Whittakker. Known for diary-like songs mixing heartbreak and rebellion, blending bubblegrunge with distortion and glitter. Joined Atlantic Records and toured with Pierce the Veil and Sleeping with Sirens.

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Temples tickets in Madison — Dec 10, 2026 →

Temples

Temples are a British band formed in Kettering, England, featuring James Bagshaw, Thomas Walmsley, Adam Smith, and Rens Ottink. Their fifth album, BLISS, ventures into electronic and late ’90s dance music alongside psych-tinged riffs and loops.

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Popular Venues for Concerts in Madison in December

Orpheum Theater

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The Sylvee

The Sylvee is a 2,500-capacity modern concert hall located in Madison's Capitol East neighborhood, opened in 2018 and named in honor of Sylvia Frank, co-founder of the influential Frank Productions. Its three-story, industrial-chic design ensures an intimate experience with excellent sightlines and sound, consistently attracting a diverse array of major touring artists to its dynamic stage.Read more

Venue typeConcert Hall

Capacity2,500

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High Noon Saloon

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Barrymore Theatre

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FAQ

What Concerts Are Coming Up in Madison in December 2026?

See what's coming to Madison in December 2026, with upcoming artists and performance dates including Kip Moore (December 12, 2026), Imminence (December 9, 2026), Daisy Grenade (December 3, 2026), and Temples (December 10, 2026). We keep the listings regularly updated; explore the current concert schedule and check ticket options for shows you'd like to attend.

What Venues Host Concerts in Madison in December 2026?

The concert schedule for Madison during December 2026 includes performances at High Noon Saloon, Comedy Club on State, Atwood Music Hall, and The Bur Oak, among other locations. Browse listings for these selected venues to find scheduled shows, or explore the wider calendar for more places hosting concerts.

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