Comedian, writer and producer Mo Amer will bring his comedy to the Wisconsin Union Theater’s (WUT’s) Shannon Hall in Memorial Union on Feb. 25, 2026, at 8 p.m. as part of a UW–Madison students-only show.
The Wisconsin Union team will host “MLK Celebration: Stone of Hope,” a Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. event series, Jan. 27–29. The series features events and activities focused on reflection and dialogue that explore King’s legacy and the relevance of his efforts and words today.
Drawing inspiration from King’s words, “With this faith, we will hew out of the mountain of despair a stone of hope,” the series invites participants to consider the question: What stones of hope are we carving today?
The Wisconsin Union has released the lineup for the 2026 Winter Carnival, an annual winter-themed event series that will bring more than 30 events to Madison from Feb. 5-7, 2026, in collaboration with campus and community partners. The schedule includes outdoor recreation, live music, bringing a full-scale replica of parts of the Statue of Liberty to a frozen lake, and more.
The 2026 Winter Carnival series lineup currently includes:
Through Jan. 19, 2026, the Wisconsin Union Theater (WUT) team is accepting applications for the André De Shields Fund, which provides seed grants of $1,000-$3,000 to University of Wisconsin–Madison undergraduate students to develop, design, produce, and perform original artistic works that inspire transformation.
The Wisconsin Union Theater (WUT) will welcome jazz guitarist and composer Pat Metheny to Shannon Hall on April 9 for a Side-Eye III+ Tour performance, which features new music with Metheny’s band, Side-Eye.
llowing multiple Grammy wins, internationally acclaimed vocalist Samara Joy will perform in Madison on Nov. 15 for a Wisconsin Union Theater Jazz Series performance in Shannon Hall at Memorial Union.
Joy’s Grammys include Best New Artist and Best Jazz Vocal Album. At 23, Samara Joy is one of the youngest artists to receive the Best New Artist honor.
The Hoofer Ski and Snowboard Club will be hosting its 61st Annual Ski and Snowboard Resale in Union South’s Varsity Hall on Dec. 6 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Dec. 7 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
This long-running event offers the opportunity for individuals to buy and sell discounted gear for all ages for the upcoming winter season. This includes downhill skis, nordic skis, snowboards, boots, jackets, helmets, goggles and more.
Drag queen, artist, activist and Wisconsin native Trixie Mattel will share her journey as an entertainer and advocate in Memorial Union's Shannon Hall Nov. 20 at 8 p.m., as part of the Wisconsin Union Directorate (WUD) Distinguished Lecture Series (DLS) Committee's free lecture lineup.
he Wisconsin Union and UW–Madison’s University Veteran Services (UVS) invite the public to a free Veterans Day celebration on Nov. 11 at Memorial Union, featuring refreshments, a Veterans Day program and a centennial Memorial Union groundbreaking ceremony.
Doors to the Main Lounge open at 1:30 p.m. with refreshments provided by the Wisconsin Union and a performance by the Wisconsin Brass Quintet.
Online ordering for the Wisconsin Union’s house-made, heat-and-serve Thanksgiving meals, called Thanksgiving To Go, returns Nov. 3 at 9 a.m. through Nov. 18 at 9 a.m. or earlier, if meals sell out.
Thanksgiving To Go features chef-crafted menu options, including group-sized meals, personal-sized meals, and à la carte add-ons.
