Live Acoustic Music Near Madison, Wisconsin

If you've never experienced hearing talented musicians perform in a small, intimate environment, you are in for a treat.

House concerts are a growing trend across the country, where people invite friends and neighbors into their homes for an up-close concert experience. And there are several house concerts being held in and around the Madison area that you can check out - you just need to contact the host and ask to be invited.

Churches and non-profit community groups around Madison host occasional coffeehouses that feature traditional folk musicians and other acoustic artists as a way of bringing the community together.

In addition, live acoustic music can be heard in several listening rooms and small theaters in Madison. Local vineyards and restaurants and cafes in the area sometimes host nationally touring musicians as well.

Below you can find a listing of upcoming shows in these smaller venues by nationally and internationally touring artists.

Upcoming Acoustic Shows

March 27
Steep Canyon Rangers
Grammy award winning Bluegrass/Americana band from Asheville, NC.
Stoughton Opera House (Small Theater)
Stoughton, WI
March 29
Genevieve Heyward
Majestic Theatre (Small Theater)
Madison, WI
March 29
Mark Croft
Bailey's Run Vineyard (Vineyard)
New Glarus, WI
March 29
My Politic
Lyrically driven Americana/Folk music. Unique, mid-western storytelling drenched in sibling-like harmony. You might laugh, you might cry & you are certain to hav a good time.
Cafe Carpe (Listening Room)
Fort Atkinson, WI
April 1
The Cactus Blossoms
High Noon Saloon (Nightclub)
Madison, WI
April 3
Basia Bulat
Majestic Theatre (Small Theater)
Madison, WI
April 3
Ben Sollee
Kiki's House of Righteous Music (House Concert)
Madison, WI
April 4
Grace Morrison
If folk, roots, and Americana were on a Venn diagram, Grace Morrison would be squarely in the center. With a career that began as a backup singer for rock icons like Eddie Money and Joey Molland (of
Cafe Carpe (Listening Room)
Fort Atkinson, WI
April 4
Brother Elsey
High Noon Saloon (Nightclub)
Madison, WI
April 4
Glen Phillips
Stoughton Opera House (Small Theater)
Stoughton, WI
April 8
Skerryvore
Epic of melody, intimate of feeling and plugged into the roots of Scotland but blasting out to the world
The Bur Oak (Listening Room)
Madison, WI
April 10
Caroline Cotter
Cafe Carpe (Listening Room)
Fort Atkinson, WI
April 10
Michael Glabicki
The Bur Oak (Listening Room)
Madison, WI
April 11
Mark Croft
Northleaf Winery (Vineyard)
Milton, WI
April 12
Kyran Daniel
Guitarist, Composer, Producer and Musical Director, Berklee College of Music trained Kyran Daniel began his career performing alongside Grammy Nominee Tommy Emmanuel on stages spanning the globe.
Cafe Carpe (Listening Room)
Fort Atkinson, WI
April 12
Della Mae
Stoughton Opera House (Small Theater)
Stoughton, WI
April 12
Pieta Brown
Kiki's House of Righteous Music (House Concert)
Madison, WI
April 16
Kyran Daniel,  Gareth Pearson
Guitarist, Composer, Producer and Musical Director, Berklee College of Music trained Kyran Daniel began his career performing alongside Grammy Nominee Tommy Emmanuel on stages spanning the globe.
The Bur Oak (Listening Room)
Madison, WI
April 17
Kray Van Kirk
An evening of folk Americana with Celtic roots on 6 & 12-string guitar, so that absolutely everyone, of any identity or history, can know that they are not alone but have a verse in the shouted poetry of dawn.
Cafe Carpe (Listening Room)
Fort Atkinson, WI
April 17
Dawes
Majestic Theatre (Small Theater)
Madison, WI
April 17
Big Richard,  Caleb Caudle
High Noon Saloon (Nightclub)
Madison, WI
April 18
John Gorka
The wit and honesty of this renowned Minnesota-via-New Jersey guitarist and songwriter have made him one of the most beloved artists currently carrying on the folk tradition.
Madison Folk Music Society (Mad Folk) (Folk Music Society)
Madison, WI
April 18
Mark Croft
Balanced Rock Winery (Vineyard)
Baraboo, WI
April 18
John Gorka
The wit and honesty of this renowned Minnesota-via-New Jersey guitarist and songwriter have made him one of the most beloved artists currently carrying on the folk tradition.
North Street Cabaret (Listening Room)
Madison, WI
April 19
Martin Sexton
The Bur Oak (Listening Room)
Madison, WI
April 20
Cheryl Wheeler
The Bur Oak (Listening Room)
Madison, WI
April 23
Corb Lund,  Hayes Carll
An affable country rocker exploring his roots as a rancher and rodeo rider while striving to adapt this traditional identity to the challenging modern world
Majestic Theatre (Small Theater)
Madison, WI
April 25
Keller Williams
Stoughton Opera House (Small Theater)
Stoughton, WI
April 25
Cassie and Maggie
Our House (House Concert)
Madison, WI
April 25
Gaines and Wagoner
Lakeside St Coffee House (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Madison, WI
April 26
Penny and Sparrow
Majestic Theatre (Small Theater)
Madison, WI
April 26
Good Morning Bedlam
Good Morning Bedlam is the folk-rock duo from Minneapolis, MN. In 2019 they claimed the first-place title at the John Hartford Memorial Festival Band Competition. Their shows are known for their wild energy and stunning harmonies.
High Noon Saloon (Nightclub)
Madison, WI
April 26
Bryant Switzky
An award-winning singer-songwriter who performs soulful acoustic music that blends folk, blues, Americana, and pop
Hop Garden Brewery (Brewery)
Belleville, WI
April 26
Mark Croft
Bailey's Run Vineyard (Vineyard)
New Glarus, WI
April 30
Seth Walker
Stoughton Opera House (Small Theater)
Stoughton, WI
May 1
The Arcadian Wild
Stoughton Opera House (Small Theater)
Stoughton, WI
May 2
Chris Trapper
The Bur Oak (Listening Room)
Madison, WI
May 3
Them Coulee Boys
Stoughton Opera House (Small Theater)
Stoughton, WI
May 3
Tim Grimm
Tim Grimm is a bit of a Rennaisance man in the performing arts world. He has for the past 20 years, blended his love for songwriting, travel, and the storytelling of acting.
Cafe Carpe (Listening Room)
Fort Atkinson, WI
May 4
Brett Newski
Slowpoke Lounge and Cabaret (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Spring Green, WI
May 4
Dan Rodriguez
The Bur Oak (Listening Room)
Madison, WI
May 7
Bruce Cockburn
Stoughton Opera House (Small Theater)
Stoughton, WI
May 8
Asleep at the Wheel
Stoughton Opera House (Small Theater)
Stoughton, WI
May 8
Jess Klein
Cafe Carpe (Listening Room)
Fort Atkinson, WI
May 9
Wattle & Daub
Hey Madison folks. Come on over to one of the longest running venues in Madison. We are happy to be returning to be part of the Wild Hog's 45 year history.
Wild Hog In The Woods (Folk Music Coffeehouse)
Madison, WI
May 9
Asleep at the Wheel
Stoughton Opera House (Small Theater)
Stoughton, WI
May 10
Ari Hest
The Bur Oak (Listening Room)
Madison, WI
May 10
Corky Siegel
Corky Siegel is known internationally as one of the worlds great blues harmonica players, blues pianist, singer-songwriter, and the sole pioneer/composer of award-winning revolutionary works that weave blues and classical forms together.
North Street Cabaret (Listening Room)
Madison, WI
May 10
Asleep at the Wheel
Stoughton Opera House (Small Theater)
Stoughton, WI
May 14
Bruce Molsky
Grammy-nominated “an absolute master” (No Depression), Molsky transports audiences with his authentic & personal interpretations of rarities from the Southern Appalachian songbook & musical traditions from around the globe.
North Street Cabaret (Listening Room)
Madison, WI
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Places to see live acoustic music in and around Madison, Wisconsin

House Concerts

Kiki's House of Righteous Music (Madison)
Our House (Madison)
The Wisconsin Room (Madison)

Listening Rooms

Cafe Carpe (Fort Atkinson)
North Street Cabaret (Madison)
Shitty Barn (Spring Green)
Sugar Maple Concert Series (Madison)
The Bur Oak (Madison)

Folk Music Societies

Madison Folk Music Society (Mad Folk) (Madison)

Folk Music Coffeehouses

Wild Hog In The Woods (Madison)

Vineyards & Breweries

Bailey's Run Vineyard (New Glarus)
Balanced Rock Winery (Baraboo)
Brix Cider House (Mount Horeb)
Bullquarian Brewhouse (Monroe)
Edwin Brix Winery (Juneau)
Northleaf Winery (Milton)

Cafes, Restaurants & Coffee Shops

Crossroads Coffeehouse (Cross Plains)
Harmony Bar and Grill (Madison)
Lakeside St Coffee House (Madison)
Slowpoke Lounge and Cabaret (Spring Green)

Small Theaters

Barrymore Theatre (Madison)
Majestic Theatre (Madison)
Stoughton Opera House (Stoughton)

Outdoor Music Series

Garver Feed Mill Patio (Madison)
Terrace at Memorial Union (Madison)

Bars & Nightclubs

Up North (Madison)