Live Entertainment Venues

Appleton, Wisconsin

Fox Cities Performing Arts Center presents touring Broadway productions and concerts, the largest performing arts venue in the Fox Valley region.

400 W College Ave 54911

East Troy, Wisconsin

Alpine Valley Music Theatre in East Troy is a 37,000-capacity outdoor amphitheater presenting major touring concerts, one of the largest venues in the Midwest.

W2699 County Rd D 53120

East Troy, Wisconsin

Alpine Valley Music Theatre is one of America's most important outdoor amphitheaters — a beautifully situated East Troy outdoor venue where Stevie Ray Vaughan played his final concert (August 26, 1990, the night before his fatal helicopter crash) and where major touring acts play for 37,000 fans against a backdrop of rolling Wisconsin hills. Alpine Valley's extraordinary place in rock history and its remarkable natural hillside setting create a concert venue of genuine American rock music historical significance.

E Troy Rd, East Troy, WI 53120

Eau Claire, Wisconsin

Pablo Center at the Confluence presents touring concerts and theater at the meeting point of the Chippewa and Eau Claire rivers.

128 Graham Ave 54701

Green Bay, Wisconsin

Lambeau Field is the most sacred venue in American sports — the home of the Green Bay Packers (the NFL's winningest franchise with 13 championships) where "The Frozen Tundra" (temperatures regularly below zero) and the most passionate fans in football create game-day experiences of almost religious sporting significance. Lambeau's extraordinary history (the 1967 Ice Bowl, the most famous game in NFL history, was played here at -13°F) and the Packers' community ownership create a sporting venue of unique American civic and athletic cultural significance.

1265 Lombardi Ave, Green Bay, WI 54304

Green Bay, Wisconsin

Meyer Theatre in downtown Green Bay is a restored 1930 Art Deco theater presenting touring concerts and comedy.

117 S Washington St 54301

Green Bay, Wisconsin

Resch Center is Green Bay's primary entertainment arena — a 10,000-seat venue serving as northeastern Wisconsin's anchor for major concerts, AHL Green Bay Gamblers hockey, and large-scale events. Green Bay's identity as Titletown USA (Packers) creates a sports-and-entertainment culture that the Resch Center serves as complement to Lambeau Field, providing climate-controlled concert experiences for a market that draws visitors from throughout the Fox Valley and Door County tourism corridor.

1901 S Oneida St 54304

Madison, Wisconsin

Alliant Energy Center presents concerts, the Wisconsin State Fair, and community events in Madison's largest multi-purpose entertainment venue.

1919 Alliant Energy Center Way 53713

Madison, Wisconsin

Camp Randall Stadium is the University of Wisconsin's football cathedral — an 80,321-capacity venue where the Badgers' famous Fifth Quarter post-game celebration (Jump Around) with Domo Arigato has become one of the most joyous traditions in all of college football. The stadium's Civil War training camp history, reflected in its name, gives it a historical significance that matches its status as one of the Big Ten's most atmospheric game-day environments.

1440 Monroe St, Madison, WI 53711

Madison, Wisconsin

Camp Randall Stadium is home to the Wisconsin Badgers football team — a 76,000-capacity Madison stadium whose historic "Jump Around" tradition (where 76,000 fans simultaneously jump between the third and fourth quarters to the song "Jump Around," creating the most seismically active sporting event in the Big Ten) creates one of the most extraordinary collective experiences in all of sports.

1440 Monroe St, Madison, WI 53711

Madison, Wisconsin

High Noon Saloon is Madison's beloved independent music venue — a 600-capacity East Washington Avenue club that has been booking the best touring indie, folk, alt-country, and Americana acts for Madison's passionate music community since 2004. Consistently named Madison's best music venue in local reader polls, the High Noon's commitment to independent artists, affordable tickets, and community atmosphere has made it the cultural heart of Madison's alternative music scene.

701 E Washington Ave 53703

Madison, Wisconsin

Kohl Center is Madison's premier arena — a 17,200-seat facility on the University of Wisconsin campus that serves as home to the Badgers men's basketball team and the primary large-format concert venue for south-central Wisconsin. Madison's position as both a major university town and the state capital creates a dual entertainment market of students and government professionals who support a robust events calendar at the Kohl Center throughout the academic year.

601 W Dayton St 53715

Madison, Wisconsin

Kohl Center is the home of Wisconsin Badgers basketball and hockey — a Madison arena where the Badgers' remarkable Final Four runs have established Wisconsin as one of college basketball's premier programs. The Kohl Center's extraordinary college hockey culture (Wisconsin ice hockey is among the finest in the NCAA) and Madison's passionate sports fan base create athletic events of genuine Big Ten sporting significance.

601 W Dayton St, Madison, WI 53715

Madison, Wisconsin

Majestic Theatre is Madison's finest live music venue — a 900-capacity restored theater in the State Street / Capitol Square area that books national and international touring acts across all genres for Wisconsin's most culturally sophisticated small city. The venue's combination of a historic ballroom aesthetic, excellent sound production, and knowledgeable Madison music audience makes it one of the most respected concert rooms in the entire Midwest.

115 King St 53703

Madison, Wisconsin

Majestic Theatre in downtown Madison is Wisconsin's oldest operating theater, presenting touring indie and rock acts since 1906.

115 King St 53703

Madison, Wisconsin

Orpheum Theater on State Street presents touring concerts and comedy in a restored 1927 movie palace at the heart of downtown Madison.

216 State St 53703

Madison, Wisconsin

Overture Center for the Arts is Madison's most ambitious cultural investment — a seven-venue performing arts complex on State Street presenting the Madison Symphony, Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra, and Broadway touring productions in a $230 million Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation-designed complex. Its extraordinary scale for a mid-size city reflects Madison's identity as Wisconsin's most culturally sophisticated community, driven by the University of Wisconsin's presence and the state government's professional population.

201 State St, Madison, WI 53703

Madison, Wisconsin

Overture Center for the Arts is Madison's most important performing arts facility — a 2,251-seat downtown theater presenting outstanding concerts, Broadway touring shows, and cultural events in a beautifully designed complex. Overture's remarkable programming breadth and its role as the cultural anchor of one of America's most highly educated cities create a performing arts venue of genuine Wisconsin cultural significance.

201 State St, Madison, WI 53703

Madison, Wisconsin

Overture Center's multiple theaters present Madison Symphony Orchestra, Madison Opera, Madison Ballet, and major touring shows — making it the most important performing arts complex in Wisconsin outside Milwaukee. Madison's extraordinary educational culture (the University of Wisconsin creates one of the most arts-literate audiences in America) and Overture's remarkable programming breadth create a performing arts center of genuine Wisconsin educational and cultural significance.

201 State St, Madison, WI 53703

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

American Family Field is the home of the Milwaukee Brewers — a retractable-roof baseball stadium whose weather-protection capability allows year-round events in one of the Midwest's most challenging climates. The stadium's famous tailgate culture (Bernie Brewer's slide, the sausage race, and the Brewers' die-hard Wisconsin fanbase) creates one of baseball's most uniquely Midwestern entertainment experiences alongside one of the league's most consistent contenders.

1 Brewers Way, Milwaukee, WI 53214

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

American Family Field is home to the Milwaukee Brewers — a retractable-roof ballpark known for its legendary tailgating culture, the famous Bernie Brewer slide, and the remarkable sausage races that have become one of baseball's most beloved fan entertainment traditions. The Brewers' passionate Wisconsin fan base and Milwaukee's extraordinary baseball culture create game-day experiences of genuine Wisconsin sporting community character.

1 Brewers Way, Milwaukee, WI 53214

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Eagles Ballroom is Milwaukee's largest historic concert venue — a 1927 Eagles Club ballroom with a 4,100-capacity dance floor presenting major rock, hip-hop, and country touring acts. Milwaukee's extraordinary German-American heritage created a ballroom dancing culture that produced some of the finest large ballrooms in America, and Eagles Ballroom's remarkable scale and historic character create a concert venue of genuine Milwaukee entertainment historical significance.

2401 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53233

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

First Stage is one of the largest professional theater companies for young audiences in America — a Milwaukee institution producing world-class theatrical productions that engage children and families throughout Wisconsin. First Stage's extraordinary commitment to creating high-quality theater accessible to diverse family audiences and its remarkable production quality create a theater company of genuine Wisconsin educational and performing arts significance.

325 W Walnut St, Milwaukee, WI 53212

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Fiserv Forum is a 17,341-seat arena in downtown Milwaukee — home to the NBA Bucks (2021 NBA Champions) and one of the most cutting-edge arena designs in the country. Surrounded by the Deer District outdoor entertainment complex, Fiserv Forum anchors Milwaukee's downtown entertainment revival and serves a Wisconsin gaming market that spans Potawatomi and Ho-Chunk tribal casinos across the state.

1111 Vel R. Phillips Ave 53203

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Fiserv Forum is the home of the Milwaukee Bucks — a magnificent 17,341-capacity arena where Giannis Antetokounmpo's 2021 NBA championship created the most joyous sports moment in Milwaukee history. Fiserv Forum's extraordinary new Deer District entertainment campus and the Bucks' remarkable championship run create a sports and concert venue of genuine Wisconsin sports significance.

1111 Vel R. Phillips Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53203

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Fiserv Forum in downtown Milwaukee is home to the Milwaukee Bucks, presenting major touring concerts in an 18,000-seat arena anchoring the Deer District entertainment area.

1111 Vel R Phillips Ave 53203

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Henry Maier Festival Park on Milwaukee's lakefront hosts Summerfest, the 'World's Largest Music Festival,' presenting hundreds of touring acts across multiple stages each summer.

200 N Harbor Dr 53202

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Marcus Center for the Performing Arts is Milwaukee's most important performing arts complex — a Uihlein Hall facility presenting Broadway touring shows, Milwaukee Symphony, Milwaukee Ballet, and major cultural events. The Marcus Center's extraordinary role as Wisconsin's premier performing arts destination and its consistent programming of world-class entertainment create a performing arts complex of genuine state cultural significance.

929 N Water St, Milwaukee, WI 53202

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Marcus Performing Arts Center is Milwaukee's primary Broadway and cultural arts venue — a four-theater complex presenting Broadway touring productions, the Milwaukee Symphony, and major performing arts events for Wisconsin's largest city. The complex's role as Milwaukee's cultural anchor alongside Fiserv Forum and American Family Field creates a comprehensive entertainment infrastructure that serves both Milwaukee residents and the state's most important cultural visitor market.

929 N Water St, Milwaukee, WI 53202

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Milwaukee Ballet is Wisconsin's most important professional dance company — presenting outstanding classical and contemporary ballet in Milwaukee's finest theatrical venues. Milwaukee Ballet's extraordinary commitment to artistic excellence and its remarkable presentation of world-class dance create a ballet company of genuine Wisconsin performing arts significance.

504 W National Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53204

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Milwaukee Repertory Theater is one of America's most important regional theater companies — a Downtown Milwaukee institution producing outstanding theatrical productions that have been consistently recognized among the finest in the Midwest. The Rep's extraordinary commitment to producing professionally excellent theater for all of Wisconsin and its remarkable production of important new American plays create a theater company of genuine national regional theater significance.

108 E Wells St, Milwaukee, WI 53202

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra is one of the finest American orchestras — presenting world-class concerts from Bradley Symphony Center (Milwaukee's new permanent home in the magnificent renovated Warner Grand Theatre). The MSO's extraordinary 80-year history and the newly renovated Bradley Symphony Center's remarkable acoustic quality create a classical music experience of genuine Wisconsin cultural significance.

929 N Water St, Milwaukee, WI 53202

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Pabst Theater is Milwaukee's most beautiful concert venue — a 1,400-seat 1895 Flemish Renaissance landmark in downtown that is one of the finest preserved Victorian-era performance halls in America. Under the same management group that also runs Turner Hall Ballroom and The Riverside, Pabst books an exceptional range of concerts, comedy, and special events in a gilded interior that represents Milwaukee's Gilded Age civic ambition. Consistently ranked among the best concert venues in the Midwest.

144 E Wells St 53202

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Pabst Theater in downtown Milwaukee is a beautifully restored 1895 German Renaissance theater presenting touring concerts and comedy in one of the city's most historic venues.

144 E Wells St 53202

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Potawatomi Hotel & Casino's entertainment venues in Milwaukee include the Northern Lights Theater (1,400-seat) and the Fireside Lounge for live music — making it the premier gaming entertainment complex in Wisconsin. Located on Milwaukee's near west side, Potawatomi serves the Milwaukee metropolitan area and attracts visitors from Chicago who use the casino as a weekend destination.

1721 W Canal St 53233

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Riverside Theater in downtown Milwaukee is a restored 1928 movie palace presenting major touring concerts and comedy along the Milwaukee River.

116 W Wisconsin Ave 53203

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

The Rave/Eagles Ballroom is Milwaukee's historic multi-venue entertainment complex — a converted 1926 Eagles Club fraternal building housing several distinct concert rooms including the 4,000-capacity Eagles Ballroom, The Rave concert hall, and the Eagles Club Bar. The complex's rich history includes an early Nirvana show in the Eagles Ballroom and decades of national touring acts, making it a pilgrimage site for Milwaukee music fans who appreciate venues with genuine rock and roll history.

2401 W Wisconsin Ave 53233

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Turner Hall Ballroom is Milwaukee's beloved mid-size concert venue — an 850-capacity room in a 1882 Turner Society hall that combines Wisconsin's German-American heritage with contemporary live music programming. Part of the Pabst Theater Group, Turner Hall books indie, folk, and alternative acts in an intimate upstairs ballroom with original hardwood floors, creating one of the most characterful small concert experiences in the Midwest.

1040 N 4th St 53203

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Turner Hall Ballroom presents touring indie and rock acts in a historic 1882 German-American athletic clubhouse next to the Pabst Theater.

1034 N 4th St 53203