Arts & Entertainment across the Madison metro
Inclusive and diverse-owned arts & entertainment businesses across the Madison metro, not just the city itself.
Theaters, galleries, performers, studios and venues across the Madison metro. Schedules follow seasons and festivals rather than a standard week, so check a calendar before you plan a night around one.
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Where they are across the Madison metro
Each listing sits at its street address when the owner has shared one, otherwise at its ZIP or town.
Businesses on the map of Madison
- StageQ, Madison (town center)
Going out for the arts in Madison? Start here.
Guides to accessible, sensory-friendly and welcoming events, so you know what to look for and what to ask.
Guides for events that work for everyone
Reading picked for arts & entertainment and for the Madison metro.
Coming up
Where to be around Madison
Pride and cultural festivals nearby, and the heritage and awareness dates on the calendar.
Keep exploring
More across the Madison metro
Each photo is from a listing in that category.
Events & Weddings1 place Photo: Maureen Cassidy Photography
Bars & Nightlife1 place Photo: Delta Beer Lab
Retail & Shops2 places Photo: Fromagination
Pets & Veterinary1 place Photo: EarthWise Pet Madison
Real Estate1 place Photo: Erin Anderson Real Estate - First Weber
Restaurants & Food1 place Photo: Fair Trade Coffee House
Notes
Signed, dated pieces about the places where we spend our money, and who they are built for.
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How many arts and entertainment businesses are listed across the Madison metro?
One right now, in Madison. The list grows as businesses are recommended, checked and added.
What makes a business inclusive on Inclusivity.org?
Every listing shows why it is here, with a source you can check: the owner's own statement, a public listing such as a chamber directory, or a recognized certification. Some are owned by the communities they serve and some are allies who welcome everyone. We never list someone's identity without a source.
How do I find out what is on this week?
Theaters, galleries and venues post their own calendars, and schedules follow seasons and festivals rather than a standard week. Check before you plan a night around one.
Are there accessible and sensory-friendly performances?
Many venues offer captioned, audio-described or relaxed performances on set dates. Ask the box office about seating, captions and quiet spaces when you book.
Is it free to be listed?
Yes. A basic listing is free, and owners can claim and update theirs at any time. Featured and Enhanced listings get more room on the page, and being listed never depends on them.
How do I suggest an arts or entertainment business that is missing?
Use Recommend a business at the bottom of this page. We research every suggestion, and nothing goes live until it has been checked.
Know an arts or entertainment business we're missing?
Tell us who they are and we'll do the research. Nothing goes live until we've checked it, and we never list someone's identity without a source.