Crucible invites you to a wicked evening of kink and dance.
Sensation provides space and equipment for play and DMs to help you do so safely, an open dance floor with go-go performers and sadistic dance beats courtesy of DJ...
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Oh, My! A Stand-Up & Burlesque Variety Show
Madison's sauciest variety show.
Doors: 6:30PM
$15 Advance | $20 DOS | $5 cash with student ID
18+
Crucible Madison and Cheshire Cat Comedy present Oh, My! A Stand-Up + Burlesque Variety Show. Our 2026 Pride edition celebrates queer acts from across the Midwest!
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With performances by:
Michael Kittelson
Lola Mischief
Emily Ogle
Jess Martinez
Hosted by...
Join DJ Nick Nice for a celebration of the end of the school year, with video hits from the 70s/80s/90s!
Go-go performers will set the mood, and the event is free for anyone who works in education - have a...
PARADE! is a 90-minute variety burlesque Pride spectacular.
Hosted by Plezher SSSea
Featuring Neimo Cristal, Sunflow Circus, Blaquestarr, Cherry Popper, Sunshine Raynebow
Choreography by Dance Fabulous, Mae Summers, Daniel the Fox, and LoLo(Oh)
Floats featuring Bonk the Clown, D'Amanda Tension...
June 13th
ANTI/SOCIAL presents the party of the CENTURY, nay the MILLENIA
DJs SEROTINE and CAUSTICMF dropping hot dark beats all night!
$5 before 10/$8 after
21 and up
Going to the burlesque before? Stay for no extra charge!
Sunday June 14th
1:00pm - 5:00pm
$5 at the door (No cover for children under 12)
Come and experience the revelry at our annual Fae & Fantasy Bazaar. This enchanting event features an incredible array of talented artists, vendors, and...
Every Tuesday Crucible Madison welcomes a rotating selection of local electronic talent.
The doors open at 6 and we start singing at 6:30.
Brain Monkeys Media's karaoke is proudly powered by Songbooks Online. Download the Songbooks Online app here: http://songbooksonline.com
Brain Monkeys Media uses the Show ID: SPIKE.
You can pre-search your...
Words with Nerds
TED Talks, but way funnier.
Doors: 6:30pm
$15 ADV | $20 DOS | $5 cash with student ID
Join us for Words with Nerds, an infotainment event that's like a PowerPoint party mixed with stand-up comedy. Think TED Talks, but way funnier. A great show for information sponges who love to laugh!
Speakers and topics at this...
Join DJ Serotine and DJ Whynothing for an evening of goth and darkwave dance music. Give in to the night. Baby bats welcome!
WE ARE BACK AT THE CRUCIBLE!
Cirquelesque is an artsy variety show featuring live singing, drag, burlesque, and your mom. We are here for a fun time, and this cast is excited to take you on that adventure.
Outside of...
Are you Like a Sponge? Do you You Take, Take, Take, And Drain Others Of Their Love And Emotion?
Join us for a showing of the legendary Rocky Horror Picture Show! Madison's own Velvet Darkness shadow cast will accompany the...
Elevated Art is a show celebrating the Art of Pole Dancing in all its forms. This show features a cast of local and regional pole dance performers for a very special themed show, Nerd Nite!. See characters from movies, television, video games, anime, and...
The fae shadows twist through summer firelight, and all are invited to attend the court of the faerie king for a midsummer revel!
Join us for an evening of revelry and mayhem, with music by DJ Ryan Parks and DJ...
Come and exist, be yourself, make friends, socialize. This is a low-pressure free social event.
6:00 PM, 21+, no cover
2nd and 4th Mondays
Every Tuesday Crucible Madison welcomes a rotating selection of local electronic talent.
The doors open at 6 and we start singing at 6:30.
Brain Monkeys Media's karaoke is proudly powered by Songbooks Online. Download the Songbooks Online app here: http://songbooksonline.com
Brain Monkeys Media uses the Show ID: SPIKE.
You can pre-search your...
So its official your next Blaque 💎 Entertainment production is here & this time were back at it in collaboration with the one and only Cherry Popper 🍒.... are yall ready for round 2 of...
Glitter & Grit
A Pride...
Assemblage 23 w/ Brittany Bindrim, Mari Kattman, Sensuous Enemy, and Lorelei Dreaming
Doors: 6:00 PM
$30/35
18+
Crucible is delighted to welcome back Assemblage 23, with support from a truly stellar lineup!
Assemblage 23
Brittany Bindrim
Mari Kattman
Sensuous Enemy
Lorelei Dreaming
Doors open at 6:00 PM, music starts at 7:00. Be prepared to dance.
Every Tuesday Crucible Madison welcomes a rotating selection of local electronic talent.
The doors open at 6 and we start singing at 6:30.
Brain Monkeys Media's karaoke is proudly powered by Songbooks Online. Download the Songbooks Online app here: http://songbooksonline.com
Brain Monkeys Media uses the Show ID: SPIKE.
You can pre-search your...
Every Tuesday Crucible Madison welcomes a rotating selection of local electronic talent.
The doors open at 6 and we start singing at 6:30.
Brain Monkeys Media's karaoke is proudly powered by Songbooks Online. Download the Songbooks Online app here: http://songbooksonline.com
Brain Monkeys Media uses the Show ID: SPIKE.
You can pre-search your...
Crucible presents:
Legendary metal band Anvil, w/ support from Midnite Hellion + Sabotage.
6:00 PM doors, 7:00 PM music
18+
$20/$25
Oh, My! A Stand-Up & Burlesque Variety Show
Madison's sauciest variety show.
Doors: 6:30pm
$15 ADV | $20 DOS | $5 cash with student ID
18+
Crucible Madison and Cheshire Cat Comedy present Oh, My! A Stand-Up + Burlesque Variety Show. Featuring hilarious and saucy acts from across the Midwest!
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With performances by:
Saku Yanagawa
Amara Sky
David Donnick
Kana Kano
Special guests!
Hosted...
Come and exist, be yourself, make friends, socialize. This is a low-pressure free social event.
6:00 PM, 21+, no cover
2nd and 4th Mondays
Every Tuesday Crucible Madison welcomes a rotating selection of local electronic talent.
The doors open at 6 and we start singing at 6:30.
Brain Monkeys Media's karaoke is proudly powered by Songbooks Online. Download the Songbooks Online app here: http://songbooksonline.com
Brain Monkeys Media uses the Show ID: SPIKE.
You can pre-search your...
Every Tuesday Crucible Madison welcomes a rotating selection of local electronic talent.
The doors open at 6 and we start singing at 6:30.
Brain Monkeys Media's karaoke is proudly powered by Songbooks Online. Download the Songbooks Online app here: http://songbooksonline.com
Brain Monkeys Media uses the Show ID: SPIKE.
You can pre-search your...
Come and exist, be yourself, make friends, socialize. This is a low-pressure free social event.
6:00 PM, 21+, no cover
2nd and 4th Mondays
Every Tuesday Crucible Madison welcomes a rotating selection of local electronic talent.
The doors open at 6 and we start singing at 6:30.
Brain Monkeys Media's karaoke is proudly powered by Songbooks Online. Download the Songbooks Online app here: http://songbooksonline.com
Brain Monkeys Media uses the Show ID: SPIKE.
You can pre-search your...
Every Tuesday Crucible Madison welcomes a rotating selection of local electronic talent.
The doors open at 6 and we start singing at 6:30.
Brain Monkeys Media's karaoke is proudly powered by Songbooks Online. Download the Songbooks Online app here: http://songbooksonline.com
Brain Monkeys Media uses the Show ID: SPIKE.
You can pre-search your...
Every Tuesday Crucible Madison welcomes a rotating selection of local electronic talent.
The doors open at 6 and we start singing at 6:30.
Brain Monkeys Media's karaoke is proudly powered by Songbooks Online. Download the Songbooks Online app here: http://songbooksonline.com
Brain Monkeys Media uses the Show ID: SPIKE.
You can pre-search your...
Every Tuesday Crucible Madison welcomes a rotating selection of local electronic talent.
The doors open at 6 and we start singing at 6:30.
Brain Monkeys Media's karaoke is proudly powered by Songbooks Online. Download the Songbooks Online app here: http://songbooksonline.com
Brain Monkeys Media uses the Show ID: SPIKE.
You can pre-search your...
Every Tuesday Crucible Madison welcomes a rotating selection of local electronic talent.
The doors open at 6 and we start singing at 6:30.
Brain Monkeys Media's karaoke is proudly powered by Songbooks Online. Download the Songbooks Online app here: http://songbooksonline.com
Brain Monkeys Media uses the Show ID: SPIKE.
You can pre-search your...
Funny Bachelors is the perfect blend of romance and hilarity! We arrange pre-planned blind dates for singles, held in front of a live audience. Throughout the date, our panel of talented comedians adds their own humorous commentary.
We encourage...
Blades of Steel Metalfest 2026
Expect around 20 bands over 3 days at Crucible in Madison, Wisconsin from September 17th to 19th, 2026
Thursday lineup:
Ensiferum (Thursday Headliner)
Firewind (Co Headliner)
Avernus
TBD - Announced in May
TBD - Announced...
Blades of Steel Metalfest 2026
Expect around 20 bands over 3 days at Crucible in Madison, Wisconsin from September 17th to 19th, 2026
Friday lineup:
Sanctuary (Friday Headliner)
Crimson Glory (Co Headliner)
Vicious Rumors
Gammacide
Interceptor
Sadistic Force
Electrocutioner
P.I.L.A.U...
Blades of Steel Metalfest 2026
Expect around 20 bands over 3 days at Crucible in Madison, Wisconsin from September 17th to 19th, 2026
Saturday lineup:
Metal Church (Saturday Headliner)
Raven (Co Headliner)
Artillery
Coven6669
Castle
Wanted
Bray Road
Trencher
Celestrial...