Crucible is thrilled to welcome back Vivian Lark, who has crafted another magnificent edition of Cabaret Noir, a 90-minute cabaret show featuring professional Madison-area performers. An elegant evening of burlesque, drag and vocals with live accompaniment. Song selections explore themes...
Whatever happened to Fay Wray / That delicate satin-draped frame / As it clung to her thigh / How I started to cry / 'Cause I wanted to be dressed just the same...
Crucible invites you to slip into something...
Crucible Masquerade invites you to our annual Beltane Fires masquerade. Join us to celebrate passion, fire, lust, life, and the turning of the seasons! We encourage you to dress in red - we'll provide some red paint for the daring...
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 celebrates four years of bringing funny TED Talks to venues across the Midwest with headliner Eeland Stribling!
Eeland Stribling is a nationally touring stand-up comedian based between Denver, CO and New York. A headliner known as “your...
Crucible welcomes you to ring in World Goth Day with us (WGD is the 22nd). We'll have DJ Serotine and DJ Whynothing bringing you the very bleakest of musical delights. Come and embrace the bat with us!
This is a NO PICTURES OR RECORDINGS OF ANY KIND ALLOWED event. This includes the dungeon, taproom, patio, AND bathrooms. This also includes selfies. There are no exceptions! Violators will be escorted out by security.
Deviance is a 21+ monthly...
Submersive Presents:
Submerged Vol. III: Komprezzor, Auspex, Shanti
Tickets Available Now Below!
Saturday, May 23rd
21+ | ID Required | 9pm Doors
Crucible Madison
3116 Commercial Avenue
Madison, Wisconsin 53714
Boiler Room Style 360° Setup!
Void Acoustics Sound By Submersive...
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...
The next Brand Spankin’ Newbie Night is May 28th! We have a full cast of brand new performers trying out burlesque for either the first time, or with only a couple performances under their belt. Presented by Cherry Popper (yes...
EBM Worldwide and Crucible present:
Insidious: The The Hell Fire Ball
May 28, 2026
$5 cover, 21+, 9 PM doors
Welcome to a mid-week dance party that feels like a weekend!
Get your finest outfits out and come to the...
We got 4 killer Midwest Metal bands lined up with 2 more hoping to join the Bill. Doors Will be 6pm and First band hits the stage around 6:30.
$17 (physical Tickets at The Door)
$22 Day of Show
18+...
Let's kick of pride season with reign!!!!
Fitting the Crowns is a variety show featuring reigning titleholders around Wisconsin. It's a group coronation. From DRAG to BURLESQUE to CLOWNING, this show is a jam-packed experience filled mind-boggling talent. Immediately following...
Kick off Pride with Cheshire Cat Comedy's hit show featuring a scintillating lineup of queer stand-up, burlesque, and drag performers as they unite to MAKE AMERICA GAY AGAIN at Crucible Madison on Thursday, June 4.
Hosted by the mega-talented Chicago...
18+ || $25 Advance || $30 Door || Doors 7 Show 8
The Baby Bats Parade
Featuring Christian Death, Gene Loves Jezebel, Black Season Witch
A new dark ritual rises this fall as four generations of gothic and post-punk visionaries...
Saturday, June 6th Lace + Leather returns to Crucible, featuring the best hard dance beats and encouraging killer club attire!
Hosted by APOLLO MARQUEZ at Crucible nightclub in Madison Wisconsin, L+L features seamless, tag-team sets of hard dance beats, hand-chosen...
Join the Soapgirls and Mumbumper for an evening of ferociously high-energy punk!
The SoapGirls are not just a band — they are a movement. Formed by sisters Noemie and Camille Debray, this genre-defying alternative rock duo has been inseparable both...
Crucible welcomes Kazha and Reign of Z for a night of heavy metal! (Local support tba).
6:00 PM doors, 7:00 PM show, 18+, 12/15
Kazha is a rock band founded by a Japanese singer-songwriter Kazuha Oda (Kazha) and a guitarist...
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...
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.
Crucible presents:
Legendary metal band Anvil, w/ support from Midnite Hellion + TBA.
6:00 PM doors, 7:00 PM music
18+
$20/$25
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...
