It’s almost concert season in Madison and our calendar is already warming up with must-see shows and can’t-miss concerts. Here are our top recommendations.
April
Talib Kweli | Tuesday, April 22 | Majestic Theatre | $25+ | This artist stands as one of the most important figures in hip hop and rap as he’s worked with everyone from Mos Def to Pharrell Williams.
DJo | Friday, April 25 | 8 p.m. | The Sylvee | $115+ | Whether you know him as Joe Keery, Steve Harrington, or DJo, this talented musician is on the rise to stardom with viral hits like “End of Beginning.”
Reggie Watts is known to breakout his looping machine to create catchy beats and songs.
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May
Reggie Watts | Friday, May 2 | Majestic Theatre | $39+ | Spend an evening with this multi-instrumentalist, musician, comedian, beatboxer, and actor.
Rainbow Kitten Surprise | Saturday, May 17 | The Sylvee | $168+ | Don’t let the somewhat comical band name fool you — this indie group has been making serious folk hits since the mid-2010s.
Wiz Khalifa | Friday, May 23 | Majestic Theatre | $87+ | This Pittsburgh-born artist proved he was more than just an internet rapper after collaborating with greats like Snoop Dogg.
June
Megan Moroney + Clint Black | Friday, June 6 | Breese Stevens Field | $101+ | Grab tickets to see two country stars shine at the 2025 American Family Insurance Championship Concert.
Queens of the Stone Age | Friday, June 20 | Breese Stevens Field | $45+ | Relive the 1990s and 2000s with this Grammy-nominated heavy rock band.
Smino | Saturday, June 21 | The Sylvee | $39+ | Spend an evening with this smooth R&B singer and rapper who has 3.7 million monthly listeners on Spotify.
Morgan Wallen, Miranda Lambert + Ella Langley | Saturday, June 28-Sunday, June 29 | Camp Randall Stadium | $235+ | The Badgers’ stadium will be home to country music stars for two days so break out your best cowboy boots.
Coldplay earned a Grammy award for its first-ever album release “Parachutes.”
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July
Coldplay | Saturday, July 19 | Camp Randall Stadium | $519+ | Hear all of this iconic band’s top songs like “Viva La Vida,” “Yellow,” and “Paradise.”
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