10–12SEP
Alliant Energy Center
The Great Wisconsin Quilt Show
Three days of quilts, exhibits, shopping and educational programs just minutes from the hotel.
Official event details →
Plan your Madison trip
Madison events,
September–December 2026
Stay near Alliant Energy Center, Camp Randall Stadium, downtown Madison and UW–Madison.
Check availabilityUpdated September 9, 2026
What’s happening in Madison
This guide highlights major events happening this week and during the next three months. Our hotel on West Beltline Highway is a convenient home base for campus games, conventions and downtown celebrations.
This week in Madison
September 10–12
12SEP
Willow Island
Madison Water Lantern Festival
An evening gathering and lantern launch on Willow Island at the Alliant Energy Center campus.
Official event details →12SEP
Camp Randall · 6:15 PM
Wisconsin vs. Western Illinois
The Badgers’ 2026 home opener and Stripe Out game at Camp Randall Stadium.
Official schedule →Coming up
Next three months
19SEP
Camp Randall · 11:30 AM
Wisconsin vs. Eastern Michigan
Badgers football returns to Camp Randall for a Saturday home game.
Official schedule →29–2SEP–OCT
Alliant Energy Center
World Dairy Expo 2026
The global dairy industry gathers in Madison for cattle shows, exhibits and networking.
Official event details →3OCT
Camp Randall · Homecoming
Wisconsin vs. Michigan State
A Big Ten home game during UW–Madison Homecoming weekend.
Official schedule →9–11OCT
Alliant Energy Center
Madison Tattoo Festival
More than 200 artists gather for three days of tattooing, art and merchandise.
Official event details →15–18OCT
Alliant Energy Center
Gamehole Con XIII
A major tabletop gaming convention with role-playing, board and miniature games.
Official event details →24OCT
Camp Randall
Wisconsin vs. USC
The Badgers host USC in Big Ten football action in Madison.
Official schedule →31–1OCT–NOV
Alliant Energy Center
Madison Hmong New Year
A weekend of Hmong food, cultural exhibits, family activities, shopping and competitions.
Official event details →7NOV
Camp Randall
Wisconsin vs. Rutgers
Another fall Saturday of Big Ten football at Camp Randall Stadium.
Official schedule →7–8NOV
Monona Terrace
Winter Art Fair Off the Square
Shop pottery, painting, photography and more from over 135 Wisconsin artists.
Official event details →14–31NOV–DEC
Olin Park
Holiday Fantasy in Lights
A free seasonal drive-through light display and a favorite Madison holiday tradition.
Official event details →15NOV
Downtown Madison
Madison Marathon 2026
Full marathon, half marathon and 10K races centered around Wisconsin’s capital city.
Official race details →27NOV
Camp Randall · 6:30 PM
Wisconsin vs. Minnesota
The Badgers close their regular-season home schedule with a rivalry game.
Official schedule →5DEC
Monona Terrace
Fair Trade Holiday Festival
A festive marketplace for unique, socially responsible and handmade gifts.
Official event details →Event dates, times and details can change. Please confirm current information with the official organizer before traveling. Super 8 Madison South is not affiliated with the listed events.
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Enjoy free light breakfast, Wi-Fi and parking, plus an indoor pool and hot tub open until midnight.