Live music in Beloit, WI

Settle in at Cambridge Winery Tasting Room for an evening suited to a night out, with a welcoming vibe, shareable small plates, and a thoughtful selection of wines. Multi-instrumentalist and singer Tracy Jane Comer presents a polished, wide-ranging show, drawing on favorites from the 1960s to today. A recipient of the Madison Area Music Association’s Instrumentalist of the Year honor, she delivers refined arrangements, smooth vocals, and notable versatility, with a few surprises along the way.

An emo-themed bingo event from Bingo Loco arrives at The Apollo Theatre in Belvidere. It offers a show-style experience built around bingo with a distinctive emo twist.

FPC Live presents a co-headlining stop of The S&M Tour as Snail Mail and Soccer Mommy share the stage at The Sylvee, with Brennan Wedl opening. This is an all ages show. Presale is available through All Access with no code required. Tickets are available from The Sylvee box office.

ReDD's Line Up is bringing a Line Dance Party to the west with music from a wide range of genres and a friendly atmosphere for every skill level. Enjoy an energetic night on the dance floor with a $5 cover. A beginner class is available to help newcomers feel comfortable and ready to dance.

This seated performance features Zoso, a long-running Led Zeppelin tribute dedicated to capturing the power and nuance of the original band’s live shows, from iconic hits to deeper tracks. With more than three decades on the road, they have logged over 4,900 performances across all 50 states and internationally, earning consistent praise from critics and fans. Publications such as the LA Times and the St. Petersburg Times have recognized their precision and stature among tribute acts. Seating options are available at several price points: First Row Seating at $40 in advance or $45 day of show, General Admission Seating at $35 in advance or $40 day of show, and Reserved Balcony Seating at $25 in advance or $30 day of show.

Settle into a night built around Breaks and Bass at North of the Bayou Brewery in Madison, WI. A fish fry is available, and the Double Titos Blue Bull is offered for $8.50.

The Frequency Live presents Big Frequin' Weekend II with a first night focused on heavier sounds and a blend of local and regional talent. The lineup features Madison’s Which Songs, a power trio that mixes heavy metal and punk with shades of southern rock and blues, drawing influence from Corrosion of Conformity, Down, Dead Kennedys, and Black Flag. The band is made up of guitarist and lead vocalist Nate Oh, bassist and vocalist Nathan Arnold, and drummer and vocalist Tony Leskinen, longtime contributors to the Madison scene through projects like Rogue Rat, SirNoSir, Underculture, Dogs Blood, Uncle Eddie, Gridlock, Skintones, Peacemaker, and Mhos & Ohms. Chicago’s Lollygagger adds another regional voice to the night. From Iowa, Druids bring a trio-driven hybrid of classic stoner rock, sludge metal, and progressive complexity. Rounding things out, Madison’s Plant fires off towering riffs and embraces stoner rock and doom with their own Donerstoom twist.

This night at North of the Bayou in Madison centers on Breaks and Bass, with a fish fry available and the $8.50 Double Titos "Blue Bull" on offer.

A karaoke event at White Oaks Bar in Janesville, WI features Saber alongside Jon, Chris, Jake, and Sav for a round of singing.

Now in its second year, this UTV run in Delavan, WI sets off from TLTG and follows a social route with stops at Squiddys 2 in Palmyra, In Good Spirits in Rome, Knuckleheads in Eagle, and the Pit Stop in Abell’s Corners. The ride returns to TLTG for live music and Oktoberfest celebrations.

Soul 2 Soul delivers a powerhouse tribute to '70s classic rock, drawing on more than 22 years of experience with favorites from Boston, Styx, The Cars, Supertramp, Skynyrd, REO, Fleetwood Mac, and more. The lineup features Robby Demos on vocals and guitar, Tracy Jane Comer on keys and vocals, Curt Schreiner on drums, and Jeremy Toledo on bass. Expect a high-energy set focused on big melodies, tight harmonies, and a loud, fully live sound built to light up the room.

Brian Matteson performs at The Boar's Nest with a thoughtfully crafted mix of cover songs.

Mercyhealth Foundation’s House of Mercy Homeless Center Charity Ball is a celebration dedicated to compassion and community. The program features a social hour with hors d'oeuvres and cocktails, followed by a gourmet dinner, live music, and an exclusive auction. Individual tickets are $150 per person, and a couples package is $300. The House of Mercy Homeless Center is a 25-bed facility that offers short-term emergency shelter for homeless women and families, along with access to community resources, needs assessments, referrals, and action plans focused on achieving stable housing. Since 1996, the center has provided shelter and support to more than 9,300 people, nearly half of them children.

A costume-themed fundraiser supports the Harlem Music Boosters with playful spooky vibes, live music, and community giving. The event includes a raffle of prize baskets donated by local businesses and musicians, a contest for standout costumes, a spot to make contributions, and an acoustic set performed live by skilled Rockford area performers. The full lineup of artists will be shared soon.

Night two of the Big Frequin' Weekend at Gamma Ray Bar brings a fresh pulse with a three-act bill. QANZ arrives from Madison with a trip hop bent to set the mood. Chicago’s Pink Frost turns the volume up with a dense, melodic wall of sound. Dead Rider, also from Chicago, returns to this room to cap the night, a band active since 2009 and led by Todd Rittmann, formerly of U.S. Maple, with Matt Espy and White Christmas in the lineup. Known for a tightly honed live presence and bold use of space and dynamics across five albums, they anchor a lineup that moves from hypnotic grooves to a high-impact surge of sound.

The Droors return to Harmony Bar & Grill with a tribute to The Doors that celebrates the sound, spirit, and psychedelic energy of the late 60s and early 70s. Their last visit packed the dance floor, vintage outfits were everywhere, and the atmosphere felt like a trip to another era. For anyone who missed their show at High Noon Saloon, this appearance offers another chance to catch them in Madison. Vintage attire is welcome. The cover is $10.

An evening celebrating the synthpop giants Depeche Mode, New Order, Pet Shop Boys, and Erasure. DJs KOOB and CAUSTICMF lead a tribute dedicated entirely to the music of these four artists.

Grass Attack presents a broad mix of sounds, covering folk and country as well as newgrass and bluegrass.

Jumpstart Jam with Dan Kennedy at Cargo Coffee offers a friendly, low-volume space to explore live, collaborative music. It suits first timers, those returning after a break, and anyone who wants to play with others while building confidence in a supportive circle. In this session style format, everyone gathers in a circle and plays together. Participants may suggest songs or simply listen, strum, and sing along, and there are frequent chances for emerging soloists to take a few bars. All ages, skill levels, and instruments are welcome, including singers. If your instrument needs amplification, bring a small amp or plug into the house PA. A vocal mic will be available. Any genre fits, from blues and country to soul, jazz, pop, and more. Original material is encouraged as well, and those bringing a tune should have a chart or be ready to guide the group.

Presented by FPC Live, INOHA headlines an all-ages concert at the Majestic Theatre with Capital Soirée and Pretoria. Tickets are available at The Sylvee box office during business hours.

FPC Live presents Earl Sweatshirt and MIKE bringing the Home on the Range Tour 2026 to The Sylvee, with Harrison [Surf Gang] and Cletus Strap rounding out the bill. The show has been rescheduled, and tickets purchased for the original date will be honored. This is an all-ages event. Tickets are available through The Sylvee and at the box office during business hours.

The Smashing Pumpkins perform live at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin.

Martin Sexton brings a seated performance to Atwood Music Hall in Madison as part of a tour celebrating the 25th anniversary of Live Wide Open, his double vinyl live album. The set includes favorites from that release along with new material and unexpected covers. Seating options include front row seats at $60 in advance or $65 the day of show, and general admission seating at $40 in advance or $45 the day of show. A limited VIP upgrade is available for an additional $50, limited to 25, which offers early entry, a post-show meet and greet with signing of a purchased merchandise item, and a choice of a vinyl record or a tour poster.

A lively storytime and dance session for babies, toddlers, and their caregivers featuring music, movement, and read-aloud fun. Families with young children can connect with one another while little ones wiggle and giggle through songs and stories. During the move back into the expanded space, this program is taking place at the Delavan Council Chambers.

Created with UW–Madison students in mind, this well-being concert offers a restorative hour focused on relaxation and mindfulness. The setting is calm so attendees can settle into a live musical experience that supports self-care. Sit in a chair or lie on the floor with cushions and pillows available. A host will gently guide the audience with prompts to set an intention, relax the shoulders, breathe slowly, and stay present. The performance features Somi, who made history as the first African woman nominated for a Grammy in a jazz category, joined by her band to share music that balances energy with ease, blending joy with comfort.

It offers a supportive setting for songwriters and producers at any stage to collaborate and build their skills. Participants explore what makes a song effective through conversation, short performances, collaborative writing sessions, and presentations. The goal is to make the craft of songwriting approachable and community centered while creating space to learn from peers and share ideas. This program is hosted by the Rockford Public Library.

English guitarist Mike Dawes presents a seated performance that showcases his modern fingerstyle approach, building full arrangements on a single guitar. General admission seating is $20 in advance and $25 the day of show, with front row seating priced at $35 in advance and $40 the day of show. A limited Mike Dawes VIP Workshop Experience is available for $145 and includes one general admission ticket, a pre-show meet and greet with a photo opportunity, an intimate guitar workshop, a performance of a song not featured in the setlist, early entry, early access to merchandise, a VIP-exclusive pack of his personal D’addario XS DADGAD strings, and a commemorative VIP laminate. Recognized as a leading figure in modern fingerstyle guitar, Dawes earned Best Acoustic Guitarist in the World honors in consecutive years from Total Guitar Magazine and MusicRadar reader polls, and has been praised by Rick Beato as one of the finest acoustic players today. His solo arrangement of Gotye’s Somebody That I Used to Know became a viral breakthrough, followed by widely viewed releases like One, The Impossible, and Jump. He has collaborated with GRAMMY Award winner Tommy Emmanuel on the duet record Accomplice Vol. 3 and with the GRAMMY-nominated band Periphery on their 2024 double single. Dawes is featured on multiple Justin Hayward live releases, including Spirits…Live, which reached #2 on the US Billboard Chart. Beyond the stage he contributes as an educator and creator, writing for Guitar World and Acoustic Guitar, teaching masterclasses globally, developing apps, publishing advanced-level materials, and serving as a TV judge on SKY TV’s Guitar Star. Recent session work includes electric guitars for Mentrix and Gareth Coker on Ubisoft’s Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, with additional credits on shows such as AMC’s Better Call Saul. His third studio album, Galactic Acid, is anticipated for release in August 2024.

FPC Live presents Paris Paloma with The Fatal Flaw Tour at The Sylvee. This all ages event is in partnership with PLUS1, with $1 from every ticket going to organizations protecting reproductive rights. Tickets are available at The Sylvee box office during business hours.

A community song circle gathers for group singing with the Rise Up Singing and Rise Again songbooks, drawing from a collection of 2,400 folk and traditional songs from the past hundred years. Singers and acoustic players of any experience level can take part as much or as little as they like. Bring guitars, mandolins, banjos, fiddles, or accordions, and make use of the standup bass along with guitars and ukuleles available on site. The songbooks provide chords to support accompaniment, though they do not include melody lines. The gathering takes place at Muso Madison in Madison, Wisconsin.

Brain Monkeys Media brings a karaoke event powered by the Songbooks Online app using Show ID SPIKE. Browse songs ahead of time, build a favorites list, submit multiple selections to the DJ, and tip directly through the app. Please treat all microphones, monitors, tablets, and cables with care. Microphones are sanitized after every performance, and the stage ramp should be used for entering and exiting. Sign up for songs using the exact same name each time so your place in the rotation stays intact, with names automatically returning to the queue after each turn. When a singer finishes, everyone cheers to celebrate them. Tracks are provided in .CDG format, and advance requests for new downloads are welcome with a $2 contribution to cover the cost of new tracks.

Mania the ABBA Tribute presents the music of Sweden’s iconic pop group with a production that has reached audiences around the world. The show has played more than 3,000 concerts across over 35 countries on every continent. Notable milestones include a month-long return to London’s West End at the Shaftesbury Theatre in May 2021 and an 80-date sold-out U.S. tour in 2022 and 2023. Expect a high-energy homage to timeless hits that continues to connect with longtime listeners and newcomers alike.

Beat the midweek blues with an evening that starts with an early dinner and flows into late night karaoke, with Saber DJs keeping the music going.

North Mississippi Allstars perform at Atwood Music Hall in Madison, presenting the sound they call Modern Mississippi Music. Formed in 1996 by brothers Luther and Cody Dickinson, the group began as a flexible gathering of North Mississippi players, shaped by the influence of their father Jim Dickinson and community mentors including RL Burnside, Junior Kimbrough, Otha Turner, and Fred McDowell. Luther’s early national road work with RL Burnside’s Ass Pocket of Whiskey tour, alongside Kenny Brown and Cedric Burnside, helped launch years of steady touring. Since 1998, the band’s live lineup has featured collaborators such as Cedric, Duwayne and Garry Burnside, Chris Chew, Berry Oakley Jr, and Oteil Burbruidgem, with the current show highlighting Joey Williams of the Blind Boys of Alabama and Ray Ray Hollowman, guitar player for Eminem and Nee-O. Over the years they have shared stages with Phil Lesh, Mavis Staples, Robert Plant, John Hiatt, the Allman Brothers, the Black Crowes, Buddy Guy, Snoop Dogg, and Jon Spencer, earning multiple Grammy nominations along the way. General admission standing room only is $25 in advance and $30 day of show. Reserved balcony seating is $35 in advance and $40 day of show.

Milwaukee-based guitarist Tommy Odetto, originally from Marin County, California, brings a passionate and dynamic blues rock sound shaped by the 60s scene. His set celebrates vintage blues and classic rock, drawing on music associated with Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix, the Rolling Stones, BB King, and Stevie Ray Vaughan. He also includes a few original songs inspired by these traditions.

A happy hour performance with Tony Castañeda’s Latin Jazz Band spotlights the vibrant spirit of classic Latin jazz. For more than two decades, this Wisconsin mainstay has honored the golden era of the genre. The group has received fourteen Isthmus Madison Favorite Jazz Band awards and has shared the stage with Poncho Sanchez, John Santos, Giovanni Hidalgo, and John Benitez. This is a free event.

Presented by FPC Live, this concert at Majestic Theatre features Duane Betts & Palmetto Motel with Rianna Marie. The event is open to all ages. Tickets are available through the Majestic Madison website or in person at The Sylvee box office during posted business hours.

bLAck pARty, a longtime favorite within the industry, steps forward to share his unmistakable style and swagger on a broader stage. This appearance centers on the distinctive presence and creative flair that have earned him lasting recognition.