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Wisconsin Union Theater

About Us

As the premier performing arts presenter at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, the Wisconsin Union Theater (WUT) brings extraordinary music, dance, and theater to life through its annual season. More than a stage, it serves as a learning lab for student leaders. Through the Wisconsin Union Directorate, students gain hands-on experience in artistic curation, artist services, and event promotion, honing invaluable skills with guidance and mentorship from professional staff.

Beyond presenting a vibrant season, WUT welcomes university departments, student organizations, and the greater Madison community, who rent our state-of-the-art venue for performances, symposiums, graduations, and conferences. WUT also owns and operates Campus Arts Ticketing, which provides seamless ticket sales and box office services for the arts on campus.

Whether bringing world-class artists to the stage or empowering students behind the scenes, WUT is at the heart of Madison’s cultural scene.

See the 2025-2026 Season Lineup

WUT's performance spaces include Shannon Hall, Play Circle, and the Festival Room, a large rehearsal space/dance studio. All spaces have fully sprung stage floors, state-of-the-art lighting, and comprehensive sound and video systems.

The Wisconsin Union Theater is committed to creating an inclusive place for the staff, crew, and students who work in the WUT and for the performers, artists, and audience members who engage with the WUT through our programming, events, and activities.

Upcoming Events

Jun
14
Jun 14 2025 | 1 - 10:30pm
Terrace at Memorial Union
Celebrate the final weekend of the Madison Jazz Festival with FREE performances on the Terrace throughout the afternoon and evening.
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Jun
14
Jun 14 2025 | 7 - 8:30pm
Terrace at Memorial Union
Join "the Next Sax Giant" (Downbeat), Isaiah Collier and his ensemble as part of the Madison Jazz Festival!
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Jun
15
Jun 15 2025 | 1 - 8:30pm
Terrace at Memorial Union
Celebrate the final weekend of the Madison Jazz Festival with FREE performances on the Terrace throughout the afternoon.
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Jun
15
Jun 15 2025 | 7 - 8:30pm
Terrace at Memorial Union
Join 6x GRAMMY-winning pianist Arturo O'Farrill and the Afro Latin Jazz Ensemble on the Terrace for the Madison Jazz Fest finale!
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Sep
25

Luedji Luna

Music
Sep 25 2025 | 7:30 - 9:30pm
Wisconsin Union Theater
Ticketed Event
Singing her truth as a Black Brazilian woman, Luedji Luna combines samba and afoxé with jazz and R&B to create a style with universal appeal.
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Oct
02
Oct 2 2025 | 7:30 - 9:30pm
Wisconsin Union Theater
Ticketed Event
With Hiromi’s explosive piano, Adam O’Farrill’s cool melodic trumpet, Gene Coye’s frenetic drums, and Hadrien Feraud’s funky bass, supergroup HIROMI’S Sonicwonder shocks, awes, and entertains.
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Oct
04
Oct 4 2025 | 8 - 10pm
Wisconsin Union Theater
Ticketed Event
TikTok sensation and rapper redveil, has already mastered a lyrical prowess that positions him well on his way to becoming a phenomenon.
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Oct
15
Oct 15 2025 | 7:30 - 9:30pm
Wisconsin Union Theater
Ticketed Event
After her 2021 album, "KIDS," and an epic string of singles featuring the likes of Missy Elliott, Noga Erez dropped a sixteen-track full-length album, "The Vandalist," and launched an international tour.
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Oct
17
Oct 17 2025 | 7:30 - 9:30pm
Wisconsin Union Theater
Ticketed Event
Inspired by Shakespeare’s "Macbeth," shadow-puppet wonders Manual Cinema’s "The 4th Witch" tells the story of an orphaned girl who becomes an apprentice to the three Weird Sisters.
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Oct
23
Oct 23 2025 | 7:30 - 9:30pm
Wisconsin Union Theater
Ticketed Event
A leader in American classical piano for decades, Richard Goode returns to Beethoven’s piano sonatas—repertoire that earned him a GRAMMY nomination.
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