Doors 6pm / Show 7pm

$15

Freakin Halloweekend is marking its 20th anniversary by returning to its origins with a two-night event. Friday night, October 30th, at The Bur Oak and Saturday night, October 31st, at The Atwood Music Hall.

Each autumn, as leaves turn to gold and the air grows crisp, Madison’s music lovers and Halloween fans prepare for one of the city’s most exhilarating annual celebrations. Freakin’ Halloweekend is now celebrating its 20th year! It’s much more than a concert—it’s a creative spectacle, a tribute to musical legends, a showcase of costume creativity, and a joyous ode to the spirit of Halloween.

The event has grown into a cherished local tradition, eagerly anticipated by musicians, fans, and newcomers alike. It's also almost legal to drink.

Friday, October 30th – The Bur Oak 

• 10:20pm – Jimi Hendrix

• 10pm Costume Contest

• 9pm - The Offspring

• 8pm - Pearl Jam

• 7pm – Elvis (Melvis)

Saturday, October 31st  – The Atwood Music Hall 

• 12:00pm TLC

• 11:45pm Costume Contest

• 11:00pm Violent Femmes

• 10:00p Madonna

• 9:00pm The Hives

• 8:00pm Cheap Trick

• 7:00pm Tom Petty

The Costume Contest

Creativity is celebrated and the spirit of community shines with our annual costume contest. This year, the excitement has reached new heights, with prizes exceeding $1,000— including a special $200 cash award for outstanding originality.

Sponsored prizes from the Silgman Team-Lauer Reality Group, B-Side Records, MadCity Music, 89.9 WORT, Starkweather Tattoo, Madison Mallards, Sooper Dooper, Madison Forward FC, Four Star Video, Massage East, Dapper Cadaver.