We know how to throw a party!
We’ve been doing this since 1809 – there is ALWAYS something to do when you come to Madison. There are home tours, music events, garden tours, holiday events, parades, arts & crafts shows, 5Ks, car shows, food & wine tastings, and beer on tap – just to name a few.
Our largest events include Madison Regatta and Roostertail Music Festival, Madison Ribberfest BBQ & Blues, Unbroken Circle Music Festival, Madison Chautauqua Festival of Art, Soup Stew Chili & Brew, MapHop Music Festival and the Nights Before Christmas Candlelight Tour of Homes.
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Here’s also a quick 2025 Event Dates calendar for our main events happening in 2025!
Events
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Week & Weekend To-Dos | 1/21 – 1/27
. Wednesday 1/21: ▪️Lanier Mansion State Historic Site Tours | 10AM-12PM-2PM-4PM ▪️Buy 1 Lane, Get 1 Free at Vintage Lanes 4-9PM ▪️Shop LIVE with Fine Threads 5PM ▪️Happy Hour & Wing Wednesday at Mad Paddle Brewstillery ▪️Open Mic at 1st Street Saloon . Thursday 1/22: ▪️Lanier Mansion Tours | 10AM-12PM-2PM-4PM ▪️Open Mic with Matt Red Moore at Mad Paddle Brewstillery […]
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The Creatives: January Meetup
Gallery @ the SPOT 324 Mulberry Street, Madison, IN, United StatesHead to the SPOT for a brand new year of Creatives Meetups! Jensen Bowker will kick things off with a fabulous watercolor workshop! Highlighting his unique style as he shares his favorite tips and tricks, we will dive in and explore this fascinating medium! Good vibes, yummy snacks, and fun times. Donation-based event: support the arts in Madison and make […]
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Schocolade Celebration
Lanthier Winery 123 Mill Street, Madison, IN, United StatesSchocolade Celebration - Always Valentines Day or the Saturday Before! Schocolade Celebration: the great chocolate fest returns to Lanthier Winery. Join us for “sweet indulgence.” Bring your sweetheart for cocoa treats of all types and tastes. Gather friends, family or someone special for a sweetly fun day of chocolate, wine and laughter. Discover this tantalizing, chocolate frenzy just in time […]
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Sealed with a Sip
Shrewsbury-Windle House 301 W. First Street, Madison, IN, United StatesJoin Historic Madison, Inc. for a romantic evening on February 12, 2026, from 6:30 to 8:30 at the Shrewsbury-Windle House as they celebrate love through time. Sealed with a Sip: A Night of Wine, Letters & Love invites couples to step into the past with heartfelt stories and hands-on creativity. Tickets are $50.00 ($45 for HMI members) per couple and […]
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Madison Performing Arts Foundation | Michael & Starla Raley
Madison Presbyterian Church 202 Broadway Street, Madison, IN, United StatesThe Madison Performing Arts Foundation presents this local Madisonian duo as they perform an array of classical repertoire including Sonata for Trombone and Piano (2015), composed and dedicated to them by Joe Alexander.
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Madison Performing Arts Foundation | Young Musicians’ Concert
Madison Presbyterian Church 202 Broadway Street, Madison, IN, United StatesThe community is proud to support our talented, young musicians from the county. The young people will present solos and ensembles that were prepared for ISSMA and State Contests.
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🍀Madison’s St. Patrick’s Party Week 🍀
Downtown Madison Madison, Indiana🍀Madison’s St. Patrick's Party Week | Check Back Soon for Details! 🍀
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Hoosier Heroines: A Community Celebration
Hoosier Heroines: A Community Celebration Weekend Join our community-wide celebration honoring amazing Hoosier women whose stories are part of the past, present and future of our community. Women Veterans Leading the Way To honor Hoosier female veterans, Scarlet Begonia will highlight their stories, feature art and products, and provide resources from the Jefferson County Veteran Service office. Ask about a […]
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Madison Performing Arts Foundation | Kirill Gliadkovsky, Concert Pianist Performance
The Picker House 110 St. Michaels Ave, Madison, IN, United StatesWe are looking forward to Kirill's return to Madison! Josef Woodard, a critic at the Los Angeles Times, wrote: "...the intensity and a nicely honed musicality left the audience stunned...enthralling...all in all, a gripping and masterful performance". Free - Donations Accepted
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Madison Performing Art Foundation | Pianist Junwen Liang
Madison Presbyterian Church 202 Broadway Street, Madison, IN, United StatesAcclaimed Chinese pianist Junwen Liang, a laureate of major international competitions and performer at Carnegie Hall and the Kimmel Center, invites you to rediscover the meaning of American music from the perspective of an artist who brings a global lens to the stage "Step into an evening where music becomes a bridge across cultures, eras, and stories." Praised for his […]
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30th Annual Hot Luck & Fiery Foods Marketplace
Thomas Family Winery 208 East Second Street, Madison, IN, United StatesA weekend-long celebration of Hot and Fiery Foods! Spicy gathering of Chileheads, Foodies, & Cooks! Taste and trade recipes, buy sauces, salsas & other ingredients. Salsa contest and music. Friday Night 7pm Hot Luck-Bring your spicy dishes and recipe cards to trade! Saturday Noon-6pm Fiery Foods Marketplace: Sample and purchase salsas, sauces, dried and fresh spices, hot breads, chili powder, […]
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Andrew Winner – Classical Guitarist
First Christian Church 512 W. Main Street, Madison, IN, United StatesOn Friday, May 8th, fill your evening with the soothing sounds of classical guitar with Andrew Winner at First Christian Church! Andrew, from Bowling Green, Kentucky, will return to Madison where his performance several years ago was thoroughly enjoyed by an appreciative audience.
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