Free arts Events and Things to do in Madison, WI

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Improv Comedy with Monkey Business Institute -- Grown-up Show
Today at 8:00 PM + 58 more
Madison · Glass Nickel Pizza Co. - Madison East
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Improv Comedy with Monkey Business Institute -- Grown-up Show
Today at 8:00 PM + 58 more
Madison · Glass Nickel Pizza Co. - Madison East
Back to School Bash
Mon, Aug 31, 2:30 PM
Madison · Chazen Museum of Art
Back to School Bash
Mon, Aug 31, 2:30 PM
Madison · Chazen Museum of Art
YOWK at Yahara Bay Distillers
Sat, Jun 27, 7:30 PM
Madison · Yahara Bay Distillers
YOWK at Yahara Bay Distillers
Sat, Jun 27, 7:30 PM
Madison · Yahara Bay Distillers
Madison Art Fair
Sat, Jul 4, 10:00 AM
Madison · Capitol Square
Madison Art Fair
Sat, Jul 4, 10:00 AM
Madison · Capitol Square
Of Clowns and Artistic Depth opening reception
Fri, Jul 10, 5:00 PM
Madison · 221 King St suite 102
Of Clowns and Artistic Depth opening reception
Fri, Jul 10, 5:00 PM
Madison · 221 King St suite 102
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The Argus Underground - Open mic comedy
Tuesday at 8:00 PM + 26 more
Madison · Argus BarGrille
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The Argus Underground - Open mic comedy
Tuesday at 8:00 PM + 26 more
Madison · Argus BarGrille
The Revolver at Rigby - Open mic comedy
Thursday at 8:00 PM + 87 more
Madison · The Rigby Pub, Grill, and Event Venue
The Revolver at Rigby - Open mic comedy
Thursday at 8:00 PM + 87 more
Madison · The Rigby Pub, Grill, and Event Venue
Swing Dance Lesson and Open Dance
Thu, Jul 9, 7:00 PM
Edgerton · Coachman's Golf Resort
Swing Dance Lesson and Open Dance
Thu, Jul 9, 7:00 PM
Edgerton · Coachman's Golf Resort
Peony Art Contest Exhibit at the DCCA
Today at 11:00 AM
Beaver Dam · Dodge County Center for the Arts
Peony Art Contest Exhibit at the DCCA
Today at 11:00 AM
Beaver Dam · Dodge County Center for the Arts
2026 Harry Whitehorse International Wood Sculpture Festival
yesterday at 5:00 PM
Monona · 4123 Monona Dr
2026 Harry Whitehorse International Wood Sculpture Festival
yesterday at 5:00 PM
Monona · 4123 Monona Dr
Alison Hayes in conversation with Diane Milner at Books & Company
Tue, Jun 30, 6:30 PM
Oconomowoc · Books & Company
Alison Hayes in conversation with Diane Milner at Books & Company
Tue, Jun 30, 6:30 PM
Oconomowoc · Books & Company
Four Seasons Poetry Open Mic - Summer 2026
Sat, Jul 18, 6:30 PM
Oconomowoc · Books & Company
Four Seasons Poetry Open Mic - Summer 2026
Sat, Jul 18, 6:30 PM
Oconomowoc · Books & Company
Kristine Hansen author talk for her new book, FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT'S ILLINOIS
Mon, Jul 13, 6:30 PM
Oconomowoc · Books & Company
Kristine Hansen author talk for her new book, FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT'S ILLINOIS
Mon, Jul 13, 6:30 PM
Oconomowoc · Books & Company
Art by NCS - Every piece of artwork has a story.
Sat, Aug 8, 9:00 AM + 4 more
North Lake · Merton Town Hall Library
Art by NCS - Every piece of artwork has a story.
Sat, Aug 8, 9:00 AM + 4 more
North Lake · Merton Town Hall Library
ENCORE Artist Showcase
Wed, Jul 1, 8:00 PM
Rockford · District Bar and Grill
ENCORE Artist Showcase
Wed, Jul 1, 8:00 PM
Rockford · District Bar and Grill
Word Of Mouth - Open Mic
Tue, Jul 7, 6:00 PM + 6 more
Rockford · 213 N 3rd St
Word Of Mouth - Open Mic
Tue, Jul 7, 6:00 PM + 6 more
Rockford · 213 N 3rd St
Art In The Park Fine Art & Craft Fair
Sat, Aug 8, 10:00 AM
Lake Geneva · Flat Iron Park
Art In The Park Fine Art & Craft Fair
Sat, Aug 8, 10:00 AM
Lake Geneva · Flat Iron Park
Woodstock Art Fair on the Square
Sat, Oct 3, 10:00 AM + 1 more
Woodstock · 121 W Van Buren St
Woodstock Art Fair on the Square
Sat, Oct 3, 10:00 AM + 1 more
Woodstock · 121 W Van Buren St
The Beauty of Surrender Solo Exhibition
Sat, Aug 22, 7:30 PM
Milwaukee · Uplifting Mansion
The Beauty of Surrender Solo Exhibition
Sat, Aug 22, 7:30 PM
Milwaukee · Uplifting Mansion
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Workshop Series: Over the Prairie//Under the Prairie with Lily Lalios
Sat, Jul 18, 2:00 PM
River Hills · Lynden Sculpture Garden
Going fast
Workshop Series: Over the Prairie//Under the Prairie with Lily Lalios
Sat, Jul 18, 2:00 PM
River Hills · Lynden Sculpture Garden

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Frequently asked questions about Madison

What are the best free events to attend?

According to Eventbrite, the best free events are:

Back to School Bash

YOWK at Yahara Bay Distillers

Madison Art Fair

Of Clowns and Artistic Depth opening reception

Which events are currently trending in Madison?

The trending searches this month in Madison are:

mothers day

memorial day weekend events

memorial day weekend

job fairs

Which free events are coming up?

Discover the best free events happening soon – you don't want to miss them:

2026 Harry Whitehorse International Wood Sculpture Festival

Peony Art Contest Exhibit at the DCCA

Improv Comedy with Monkey Business Institute -- Grown-up Show

The Argus Underground - Open mic comedy

Improv Comedy with Monkey Business Institute -- Grown-up Show

Improv Comedy with Monkey Business Institute -- Grown-up Show

Back to School Bash

Back to School Bash

YOWK at Yahara Bay Distillers

YOWK at Yahara Bay Distillers

Madison Art Fair

Madison Art Fair

Of Clowns and Artistic Depth opening reception

Of Clowns and Artistic Depth opening reception

The Argus Underground - Open mic comedy

The Argus Underground - Open mic comedy

The Revolver at Rigby - Open mic comedy

The Revolver at Rigby - Open mic comedy

Swing Dance Lesson and Open Dance

Swing Dance Lesson and Open Dance

Peony Art Contest Exhibit at the DCCA

Peony Art Contest Exhibit at the DCCA

2026 Harry Whitehorse International Wood Sculpture Festival

2026 Harry Whitehorse International Wood Sculpture Festival

Alison Hayes in conversation with Diane Milner at Books & Company

Alison Hayes in conversation with Diane Milner at Books & Company

Four Seasons Poetry Open Mic - Summer 2026

Four Seasons Poetry Open Mic - Summer 2026

Kristine Hansen author talk for her new book, FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT'S ILLINOIS

Kristine Hansen author talk for her new book, FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT'S ILLINOIS

Art by NCS - Every piece of artwork has a story.

Art by NCS - Every piece of artwork has a story.

ENCORE Artist Showcase

ENCORE Artist Showcase

Word Of Mouth - Open Mic

Word Of Mouth - Open Mic

Art In The Park Fine Art & Craft Fair

Art In The Park Fine Art & Craft Fair

Woodstock Art Fair on the Square

Woodstock Art Fair on the Square

The Beauty of Surrender Solo Exhibition

The Beauty of Surrender Solo Exhibition

Workshop Series: Over the Prairie//Under the Prairie with Lily Lalios

Workshop Series: Over the Prairie//Under the Prairie with Lily Lalios

Things to do around Madison

Trends in Madison

1. Mothers day

2. Memorial day weekend events

3. Memorial day weekend

4. Job fairs

5. Monona terrace rooftop concerts

6. Speed dating

7. Singles party

8. Classic car show

9. Drag

10. Cinco de mayo party

11. Comedy show

12. Memorial day events

What are the best free events to attend?

Which events are currently trending in Madison?

Which free events are coming up?