Freakin' Halloweekend
media release: 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 30, The Bur Oak. Doors open at 6:00pm, and the show begins promptly at 7:00pm.
$15 ADV/DOS
10:20pm – Jimi Hendrix (Up From the Skies https://www.facebook.com/upfromtheskies)
10pm Costume Contest
9pm - The Offspring (Silence The Sirens: Melissa Kieler, Eric Radke, Ethan Rupp, Andrew Olszewski)
8pm - Pearl Jam (Exchange)
7pm – Elvis (MELVIS)
Saturday, October 31, Atwood Music Hall. Doors open at 6:00pm, and the show begins promptly at 7:00pm.
$15 ADV/DOS
12:00pm TLC (featuring Nikko Murphy & Raquel Aléman of The Periodicals, Wild Violets, DOSES and others)
11:45pm Costume Contest
11:00pm Violent Femmes (Kitty Butler)
10:00p Madonna (M Shays and The Earthlings)
9:00pm The Hives (members of Gridlock, The Earthlings, Brainerd)
8:00pm Cheap Trick (Rocket Bureau)
7:00pm Tom Petty (featuring Jeff Burkhart, members of BingBong, Shabelles, Rare Element & Dick the Bruiser)
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.
Whether you come as a rock icon, a ghoul, a superhero, or simply yourself, you’ll find yourself part of a tradition that celebrates the very best of the city’s artistic heart. Don’t miss your chance to experience one of Madison’s most beloved nights—a freakin’ good time awaits.
Tickets available at theburoakmadison.com and atwoodmusichall.com
