Freakin' Halloweekend
Date & Time
Fri, 30 Oct, 2026 at 07:00 pm
UTC-05:00
Location
The Bur Oak | Madison, WI
Details
Doors 6pm / Show 7pm
$15
21+ (See our FAQ)
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.
$15
21+ (See our FAQ)
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.
Event Location
The Bur Oak, 2262 Winnebago St, Madison, WI 53704-5321, United States
