Wisconsin Union Theater

05/30/2026

🎭 Our 2026–27 Season special events showcase the breadth of live performance today, spanning theater, international music, holiday performances, and much more! Mix and match your favorites in a Build-Your-Own Subscription!

Bundle 3-5 performances to save 15%, and bundle 6 or more performances to save 20% off single ticket prices!

📅 Mark your calendars:
Sep 17 | Angélique Kidjo
Oct 8, 9, 10 | THE POISONER: A play by M. M. Haney
Oct 16 | Raveena
Oct 23 | Manual Cinema's "Frankenstein"
Dec 5 | A Guaraldi Holiday
Feb 21 | Selected Shorts
Apr 8 | The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain
Apr 16 | Pilobolus: Trips
AND MORE...

Explore the full lineup and subscribe today at bit.ly/3whsQ2q

Single tickets are on sale starting June 1.

05/29/2026

🎻 From celebrated chamber ensembles to visionary contemporary performers, the 2026–27 Classical Series features artists shaping what’s next in classical music.

📅 Mark your calendars:
Sep 16 | Cantus & Imani Winds
Nov 20 | Academy of St Martin in the Fields Chamber Ensemble
Dec 4 | Canadian Brass
Jan 27 | Bang on a Can All-Stars: 90/90
Feb 12 | Orpheus Chamber Orchestra with Isata Kanneh-Mason, piano
Apr 10 | Yuja Wang, piano

Save 20% with a Classical Series Subscription, or add any combination of classical concerts to a Build-Your-Own Subscription to save 15-20%! Explore the full lineup and subscribe today at bit.ly/4tQys0W

Single tickets are on sale starting June 1.

05/28/2026

🎺 Jazz is constantly evolving, and the 2026–27 Jazz Series captures that spirit with internationally celebrated artists pushing the genre in bold new directions.

📅 Mark your calendars:
Sep 10 | Linda May Han Oh
Oct 1 | Michael Mayo
Nov 21 | Terri Lyne Carrington + Social Science
Mar 4 | Zohar & Adam
Apr 1 | ARTEMIS
May 1 | Joshua Redman Quartet

Save 20% with a Jazz Series Subscription, or add any combination of jazz performances to a Build-Your-Own Subscription to save 15-20%! Explore the full lineup and subscribe today at https://bit.ly/3yHCvnv

Single tickets are on sale starting June 1.

05/26/2026

Jazz up your summer at the Terrace! 🎶 Madison Jazz Festival returns to The Wisconsin Union Terrace on June 26-27, featuring two jam-packed days of FREE programming from local favorites and artists from across the country. Enjoy headliners Nate Smith on Friday, June 26, and Wycliffe Gordon on Saturday, June 27, for the finale of Madison Jazz Festival.

☀️ We look forward to seeing you on the Terrace! Learn more at bit.ly/4dVpPvM

05/19/2026

Black Box Sessions are back! This season, turn down the volume and turn up the message with artists who blend R&B, soul, hip-hop, jazz, and more. 🎟️ Save 15% off single ticket prices when you add all three shows to a Build-Your-Own Subscription at bit.ly/4oocTTY

🎶 The lineup:
Friday, September 18 | anaiis
Thursday, October 15 | bLAck pARty
Friday, February 19 | Isaia Huron

Single tickets available starting June 1.

05/16/2026

A message every generation will understand: Subscriptions are on sale now for the 2026–27 Season! 🎉

Choose from Classical Series, Jazz Series, and Build-Your-Own subscriptions at: https://bit.ly/4u9zYfL

05/15/2026

✨ Discover the Wisconsin Union Theater’s 2026–2027 Season! ✨

This season's lineup delivers best-in-class artists with a fresh, forward-looking perspective across music, dance, and theater.

Subscriptions are officially open for our Classical Series, Jazz Series and Build-Your-Own packages! Save up to 20% off and secure some of the best seats in the house! Subscribe today at uniontheater.wisc.edu.

Single ticket sales open June 1, 2026, at 10 AM.

05/13/2026

🚨 Subscriptions open in less than 2 days! Are you ready!?

Save the date: On Friday (May 15) at 10 AM, 2026-2027 subscriptions go on sale, and we want you to be the first to secure yours! We have three options to choose from: Classical Series, Jazz Series and a Build-Your-Own package (3+ performances).

Subscribing saves you 15-20% on tickets, gets you early access to the best seats in the house, gives you exclusive access to special events and more. Explore all the subscription options at: https://bit.ly/4u9zYfL

A series subscription provides the best seat in the house, discount on single tickets prices, and more.

05/02/2026

🎉 The 2026–2027 Season is here! Explore a variety of events showcasing a fresh, forward-looking perspective across music, dance, and theater.

Save the dates:
- Subscription renewals for current subscribers are open now.
- Subscription sales open to the public at 10 AM on May 15.
- Single ticket sales open on June 1 at 10 AM.

Preview the season NOW at bit.ly/3whsQ2q

05/01/2026

The Madison Jazz Festival returns June 19–27, 2026! 🎷Enjoy nine days of citywide jazz events, including two days of FREE concerts on the Memorial Union Terrace with headliners Nate Smith (6/26) and Wycliffe Gordon (6/27).

It’s the perfect time to grab a brat and a cold beverage while enjoying world-class music by the lake. Mark your calendars and learn more at https://bit.ly/4dVpPvM

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