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Ticket links are below for most of our ticketed events. Please click the event name, or "buy tickets".
If you would like to buy tickets in-person, the River Arts Center Box Office typically opens 30-60 minutes before a scheduled performance, and is staffed by volunteers or representatives of the performing organization.
While most event ticketing is managed by the River Arts Center, some events are ticketed by the event presenter. Events we support will be through the ticket vendor "Ludus" and credit card charges may display that. We are unable to support ticket sales beyond links below for other events.
Email the Box Office: tickets@riverartscenter.com
Call the Box Office: 608-643-5676
Theater Seating
Theater Seating
The standard seating chart for the Theater. Some events may use different configurations.
Leola Hall Seating
Leola Hall Seating
The standard seating chart for the Leola Hall. Some events may use different configurations.
Presented by Sauk Prairie Theatre Guild's Midstage Theatre Troupe
Friday, July 10th @ 7pm
Saturday, July 11th @ 7pm
Sunday, July 12th @ 2pm
Leola Hall
Long after returning from Neverland, Wendy decides that she must find Peter in order to reclaim her kiss and move on with her life. Along the way, she meets other girls who went to Neverland and learns she is not alone. A coming-of-age exploration of first love and lasting loss, Lost Girl continues the story of J.M. Barrie’s beloved character – the girl who had to grow up.
Presented by the River Arts Center
Monday, July 27t at 7pm
Leola Hall
$25
Of Heart and Home, the new album from Sam Ness, tells the story of a decade-long journey.
Songs like the album’s single, Slotty Road, trace the feeling of leaving home and small town life
to travel and pursue something greater. The story continues with behind-the-scenes songs
about what it’s like to actually live on the road and the duality that sometimes accompanies that
life. Walmart Parking Twilight and Seasons show the stark contrast between the highs and lows
of a life of transience, and the difficulty of maintaining relationships, friendships, and mental
health. The album wraps up with a snapshot of Sam’s life now and the gratitude for every trial
along the path.
Come hear the stories behind the songs in an intimate, listening-room environment. It will be the
first and last time some of these songs will be shared live as Sam Ness closes this chapter of
his life and turns towards the future.
Buy your tickets early!
For more information on Sam, check out his website!
Presented by Sauk Prairie Theatre Guild
Friday, August 7th at 7pm
Saturday, August 8th at 7pm
Sunday, August 9th at 2pm
Friday, August 14th at 7pm
Saturday, August 15th at 7pm
Sunday, August 16th at 2pm
Leola Hall
This hilarious musical comedy about ice fishing is sure to be loved by everyone! Set right out on "da big bay" in beautiful Door County, this show is sure to make you laugh! Sauk Prairie Theatre Guild produced Guys on Ice in September of 2023 as the first theatrical production in Leola Hall. We're bringing it back with the same "guys".
Presented by World CF
Saturday, October 3rd, 2026
Theater
Sons of the legendary Statler Brothers!
Wilson Fairchild is a dynamic country music duo known for their rich harmonies and authentic storytelling. With roots deeply planted in the traditions of classic country, Wilson Fairchild brings a fresh, modern twist to their sound that resonates with fans of all age
BUY TICKETS - On sale Thursday, June 25th at 10am
Presented by River Arts Inc.
Sunday, October 4th, 2026 - 2pm
Theater
$31/Adults, $11/Students (ages 4-18)
Tickets sold by River Arts Inc, not the River Arts Center: For Tickets visit River Arts on Water Gallery or call 608-643-5215)
Founded in 1997, The MadHatters are the oldest a cappella group at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Easily identified by their trademark red jackets, the ‘Hatters entertain audiences all across the Midwest with their goofy antics, dashing looks, and musical talent. These boys have reached incredible heights, with previous iterations of the group performing at distinguished venues like the White House for former President Barack Obama, the state capitol for Governor Tony Evers, Camp Randall for UW commencement ceremonies, and even Lambeau Field for the Green Bay Packers!
Presented by River Arts Inc.
Saturday, November 21st, 2026 - 7pm
Leola Hall
$30
Tickets sold by River Arts Inc, not the River Arts Center: For Tickets visit River Arts on Water Gallery or call 608-643-5215)
Sprig of That is a tabla, fiddle, cello, and guitar quartet playing a hearty Midwest-raised and globally inspired acoustic stew. Pushed by producer Jayme Stone, the band stakes new sonic terrain for itself on Foragers, their upcoming full-length featuring guest appearances by Sierra Hull, Olov Johansson (Väsen), Simon Chrisman, Rohith Jayaraman, and Wes Corbett (who produced their 2023 release bloom).
Formed in Minneapolis, MN in 2018, the group has played legendary venues from Portland’s Old Church Minneapolis’ Cedar Cultural Center and NYC’s Rockwood Music Hall; warmed up stages for artists like Chris Eldridge/Kristen Andriessen, the Andrew Marlin String Band, and Charlie Parr; performed at festivals like Pickathon and Blue Ox; and collaborated with organizations like Carnegie Hall and Minnesota Public Radio to give educational workshops across the country.
Presented by River Arts Inc.
Tuesday, December 15th, 2026 - 6:30pm
Leola Hall
$35
Tickets sold by River Arts Inc, not the River Arts Center: For Tickets visit River Arts on Water Gallery or call 608-643-5215)
Vicki Quade is president of the theatrical production company, Nuns4Fun Entertainment. She’s also one of the creators of the international hit comedy, Late
Nite Catechism, and has performed regularly on a national tour. Her line of bingo comedies has received rave reviews, including Bible Bingo: An Act of Charity in
Two Acts, along with Christmas Bingo: It’s a Ho-Ho-Holy Night. She added a Halloween show called Holy Ghost Bingo, and a Lenten comedy called Easter
Bunny Bingo. She also has Be My Valentine Bingo! Her latest creation is an interactive game show called, “Are You Smarter Than Your 8 th Grade Nun?,”
which has been performed in several cities and featured on the Chicago Archdiocese radio and TV program.
She is also the author of a collection of stories called Close Encounters of a Chicago Kind, published by Eckhartz Press. Obviously, she was raised Catholic. Vicki grew up thinking that the nuns in her school were the product of a dangerous liaison between humans and angels. Later, when four nuns picked her up while she was waiting for a late night bus, she knew they were OK! Big hugs to her three great kids: Michael, David, and Catherine, all products of the Chicago Catholic school system!
Presented by River Arts Inc.
Friday, January 8th, 2027 - 7pm
Theater
$35/Adults, $10/Students (ages 4-18)
Tickets sold by River Arts Inc, not the River Arts Center: For Tickets visit River Arts on Water Gallery or call 608-643-5215)
Bizhiki presents a multidisciplinary performance aiming to educate, engage, and empower audiences around contemporary Ojibwe culture and lifeways.
The music of Bizhiki blends the ethereal vocals and visceral drumming of Dylan Bizhikiins Jennings (Bad River Ojibwe) and Joe Rainey Sr. (Red Lake Ojibwe) with contemporary soundscape multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and producer S. Carey. Connecting the songs is a lyrical narrative in which Jennings and Rainey share pieces of the Anishinaabe experience around identity, loss, and revitalization.
The talented performers’ diverse instrumentation – including powwow drums, percussion, drum programming, electric bass, synthesizers, guitars, piano, and vocals – expertly evoke the lived Anishinaabe experience in a unique format. Audiences are welcomed to gather in intimate community to connect experientially and emotionally to Ojibwe culture, all through the crisp lens of art and collaboration.
Presented by River Arts Inc.
Sunday, January 24th, 2027 - 2pm
Leola Hall
$30
Tickets sold by River Arts Inc, not the River Arts Center: For Tickets visit River Arts on Water Gallery or call 608-643-5215)
Trevor Stephenson, Artistic Director of the Madison Bach Musicians, will bring for this concert his 18th-century style Viennese fortepiano to play and discuss masterworks by Mozart, Haydn, and Beethoven.
Trevor Stephenson is a harpsichordist, fortepianist, and pianist. In 1990, he received a Doctor of Musical Arts degree in Historical Performance of 18th-Century Music from Cornell University, where he studied fortepiano with Malcolm Bilson. He has served as artistic director of the Madison Bach Musicians since the group was founded in 2004. With his colleague, Norman Sheppard, he has made and refurbished a series of historical keyboard instruments ranging from Italian Renaissance harpsichords to Victorian pianos. He has released sixteen recordings on the Light & Shadow label and tours throughout the United States as performer and lecturer.
Presented by River Arts Inc.
Saturday, February 6th, 2027 - 7pm
Theater
$35/Adults, $10/Students (ages 4-18)
Tickets sold by River Arts Inc, not the River Arts Center: For Tickets visit River Arts on Water Gallery or call 608-643-5215)
Four Guyz in Dinner Jackets: Moments to Remember
With their signature style and charisma, the Four Guyz in Dinner Jackets deliver Moments to Remember, a heartfelt tribute to classic Americana that spans the genres of doo-wop and rock ‘n’roll. With over 20 years of performing together, they have become a favorite for music lovers of all generations across the Midwest. The Four Guyz continue to do what they do best.
Packed with unforgettable harmonies, infectious humor, and spirited choreography, this endlessly entertaining show promises to rekindle fond memories of the musical moments you remember.
Their Background:
Four Guyz in Dinner Jackets have been harmonizing since 2003, tracing their humble roots to Broadway Baby Dinner Theatre and a gloriously successful run of FOREVER PLAID. Since then, they’ve written numerous musical reviews chock full of 50’s and 60’s music with a little bit of ‘shtick’ thrown in for fun. Over the past 20 years they have presented their retro romp all over Wisconsin, Michigan and Illinois, including gold-plated cherry runs at the Marcus Center for Performing Arts, Sunset Playhouse, Oconomowoc Arts Center, Waukesha Civic Theatre, Skylight Theatre, Sharon Lynne Wilson Center and more.
Presented by River Arts Inc.
Friday, March 5th, 2027 - 7pm
Theater
$30/Adults, $10/Students (ages 4-18)
Tickets sold by River Arts Inc, not the River Arts Center: For Tickets visit River Arts on Water Gallery or call 608-643-5215)
Wisconsin Brass Quintet: Regarded as one of the “superb brass ensembles in the USA” (Musicweb International) and praised for “remarkable musicianship and versatility” (International Trumpet Guild Journal), the widely acclaimed Wisconsin Brass Quintet (WBQ) has maintained a position at the forefront of brass chamber music since the group’s founding in 1972. In addition to its regular concert series on the campus of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, the Quintet performs extensively throughout the Midwest and nationally, including appearances in New York at Weill Recital Hall and Merkin Concert Hall. Its players have been members of the Seraph Brass, Empire Brass Quintet, and Meridian Arts Ensemble.
The WBQ’s commitment to commissioning and performing new music has attracted the attention of many renowned composers, including Verne Reynolds, Jan Bach, Karel Husa, John Harbison, and Daron Hagen. The Quintet’s premiere recordings of works by these composers and others can be found on the Summit, Mark, and Crystal record labels. American Record Guide reviewer Barry Kilpatrick writes: “The WBQ is a remarkable ensemble that plays with more reckless abandon, warmth, stylistic variety and interpretive interest than almost any quintet in memory.”
In demand for its engaging educational programs and master classes, the WBQ has presented clinics and residencies at such prestigious institutions as The Juilliard School, the Yale School of Music, the University of Michigan and Northwestern University. The WBQ has hosted several Brass Festivals, featuring concerts, master classes, and seminars held at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Guest artists have included Stockholm Chamber Brass, Western Brass Quintet, Axiom Brass Quintet, tubist Øystein Baadsvik and composer Anthony Plog.
The Wisconsin Brass Quintet, with a graduate student on second trumpet, is one of three faculty chamber ensembles in-residence at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Music. Deeply committed to the spirit of the Wisconsin Idea, the group travels widely to offer its concerts and educational services to students and the public in all corners of the state.
Current members of the Wisconsin Brass Quintet are Jean Laurenz and John Wagner, trumpets; Daniel Grabois, horn; Mark Hetzler, trombone; and Tom Curry, tuba.
Presented by River Arts Inc.
Tuesday, April 20th, 2027 - 7pm
Theater
$30/Adults, $10/Students (ages 4-18)
Tickets sold by River Arts Inc, not the River Arts Center: For Tickets visit River Arts on Water Gallery or call 608-643-5215)
For nearly 25 years, Eric “Diamond” has been performing as Neil Diamond and has been Wisconsin’s Favorite Neil Diamond Tribute Artist since 2009. He has been told on countless occasions that he “sounds more like Neil than Neil Diamond does”. Primarily focusing his solo shows around his home base of southeastern Wisconsin, for the last seventeen years Eric has toured the casinos, theaters and festivals of the Midwest as a headliner with the Ultimate Legends show.
Presented by River Arts Inc.
Saturday, May 22nd, 2027 - 3pm & 7pm
Leola Hall
$25
Tickets sold by River Arts Inc, not the River Arts Center: For Tickets visit River Arts on Water Gallery or call 608-643-5215)
Lindsey Giese and Friends: Broadway & Beyond bio: Join Lindsey Giese and a lineup of special guest performers for an unforgettable afternoon of music, spanning Broadway favorites, timeless American Songbook standards, beloved oldies, and more. Backed by a live band, this joyful concert celebrates the power of music to connect us, inspire us, and touch our hearts.
Ticketing for events:
Most events at the River Arts Center are ticketed by the River Arts Center. Some events will use different ticketing systems or arrangements, including River Arts Inc events, and some dance studios. Events not ticketed by the River Arts Center will be noted above. For those events, the River Arts Center is unable to offer support, refunds, or transers of tickets.
A note about ticketing fees:
Most events will have a small ticketing fee on top of the ticket price. Ticketing services for small venues offer ticketing for free to us, and these fees cover their costs, and the costs of taking credit cards. Most ticket fees are less than $2.50 per ticket. While we understand that ticketing fees can be frustrating, unlike the big "master ticketing" company, these fees aren't used to make additional profit, they are what allows us to offer professional ticket services for our shows.
We partner with the company Ludus*, which charges 80 cents, plus 5%. The 5% mostly ends up covering the credit card processing fee that Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and American Express charge to take their cards. Ludus in turn provides us with 24/7 customer support, and a reliable program for ticketing, as well as free ticketing for free events, which allows us to ensure we aren't over capacity for those events.
We also include a 50 cent "seat maintenance fee", which is specifically set aside to help with maintenance of the seats in our spaces. For many of our performances, this is the only source of money from a show to the facility to help cover the wear and tear of the event, as show revenue goes to the presenting organization.
We appreciate your understanding.
*Events hosted by other groups may have different ticketing companies, different fees, and different policies.
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