REVERB is beyond stoked to present one of a very small number of US appearances from the UK hard electronic powerhouse ESA! Choke Chain from Milwaukee and Absynthe of Faith from Minneapolis round out the line-up for what will be...
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Emcee Lola Mischief presents the most star-studded monthly burlesque show in Wisconsin: Full Moon Burlesque is a 90 min review featuring nationally acclaimed, award winning headliners alongside your local and regional favorites. Performances showcase the classic to the comedic, the...
Anti/Social presents the ultimate musical grudge match: Goth vs Industrial. Do you swoop? Do you stomp? Do you embrace the bat or do you shriek at the bat accompanied by a vulgar distorted beep-boop music? This battle will decide. 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...
This month, we're hoping for warmer weather, and trying some messier fun. We're doing calling this one body/paint - encourage folks who feel like it to wear body paint (or perhaps clothes that evoke that vibe), and we'll turn on...
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: 4-Year Anniversary Edition with Eeland Stribling
TED Talks, but way funnier.
Doors: 6:30PM
$15 Advance | $20 DOS | $5 cash with student ID
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...
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...
MAKE AMERICA GAY AGAIN: A Comedy Show
Doors: 6:30PM
$20 Advance | $22 DOS | $10 cash with student ID
21+
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...
The Baby Bats Parade - Featuring Christian Death, Gene Loves Jezebel, Black Season Witch
Doors: 7:00 PM
$25/30
18+
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...
Join the Soapgirls and Mumbumper for an evening of ferociously high-energy punk!
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...
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...
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.
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...