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  • 35th Annual Folk Ball Festival

    UW Madison Memorial Union 800 Langdon St, Madison, United States

    The 35th Annual Folk Ball Festival will take place January 24-26, 2025 in the UW Memorial Union, 800 Langdon Street. Folk Ball is Madison’s largest public participation international dance festival, powered by eight bands . Find up-to-date information, register online, and reserve optional dinner spot at madfolkball.org. You can also email info@madfolkball.org or call (608) 571-4389. […]

    Freewill Donation

  • Ritt & Wilder Deitz (with Host of Sparrows)

    North Street Cabaret 610 North Street, Madison, WI

    With ten albums under his belt, Wisco-Kentuckian acoustic roots rocker Ritt Deitz returns to North Street Cabaret with his son Wilder Deitz. Madison’s Isthmus said Ritt “resembles Tom Waits in his ability to marry sophistication with down-homeness.” Fort Thomas, KY house concert series Parlor and Patio called the father-son duo’s sound “rivers of harmony.” Wilder […]

    $15

  • House Concert with Radoslav Lorkovic

    Our House Concerts 451 North Few Street, MADISON, WI, United States

    Rad is a classically trained blues and folk performer from Chicago who was born in Croatia. He is a master on the piano and accordion, whose music draws from the […]

    $20

  • Chuck Prophet & His Cumbia Shoes

    When a stage four lymphoma diagnosis forced him off the road and into the hospital, Chuck Prophet didn’t know if he’d live long enough to see the end of the […]

    $35

  • Charlie Parr

    Charlie Parr is an incorruptible outsider who writes novelistic, multi-layered stories that shine a kaleidoscopic light on defiant, unseen characters thriving in the shadows all around us. Parr has a […]

    $30

  • Midwest Gypsy Swing Fest

    The 2025 Midwinter Midwest Gypsy Swing Fest is a celebration of the music of Django Reinhardt. This 21st annual event, hosted by Harmonious Wail, welcomes Ferench Gypsy Jazz Guitarist, Stephane […]

    $40

  • Madison Folk Music Society presents: David Francey

    North Street Cabaret 610 North Street, Madison, WI

    David Francey is a Scottish-born Canadian carpenter-turned-songwriter, who has become known as “one of Canada’s most revered folk poets and singers” (Toronto Star). Born in Ayrshire, Scotland to parents who […]

    $25

  • BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet

    Stoughton Opera House 381 East Main Street, Stoughton, Wisconsin, United States

    For the past 50 years, BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet has been making some of the most potent and popular Cajun music on the planet. Born out of the rich Acadian ancestry of its members, and created and driven by bandleader Michael Doucet’s spellbinding fiddle playing and soulful vocals, BeauSoleil is notorious for bringing even the […]

    $40

  • Madison Flute Club Chili Fundraiser

    Bethany United Methodist Church 3910 Mineral Point Rd, Madison

    The Madison Flute Club would like to invite you to join us on Sunday Feb. 16th 2025 from 11:00-1:00 pm at Bethany United Methodist Church for a chili luncheon and small group performances. This is a ticketed event as we are raising money to purchase a new contra-alto flute for the club. You will find […]

    Free – $25

  • Songwriters Showcase Featuring Weary Ramblers

    Galena Center for the Arts 971 Gear St, Galena, Illinois, United States

    Songwriter Showcase encourages the creation and sharing of original music by regional singer songwriters. Iowa folk duo, Weary Ramblers bring years of experience to the stage with award-winning songwriting and chemistry. Chad Elliott and Kathryn Fox showcase multi-instrumental performances with tight harmonies and great storytelling. This concert is free and open to the public, donations […]

    free, with donations appreciated

  • Joe Hill: Alive As You and Me

    Muso Madison 2040 Winnebago, Madison, United States

    One man play featuring Tom Kastle on the life, songs, and time of Joe Hill

    Free. Donations accepted

  • Folk Arts Festival

    Chippewa Valley Museum 1204 E. Half Moon Dr., Eau Claire, United States

    Ready to engage your curiosity? Attend our Folk Arts Festival to enjoy live demos, talented artisans showcasing their craft, and hands-on activities for all ages on Saturday, February 22 from […]

    $5 – $12