Be inspired by the beauty of a crisp fall evening in Olbrich's outdoor gardens! Watch the flames from bonfires dance on the Great Lawn, groove to live music, enjoy a variety of food offerings provided by some of Madison's favorite food carts, and sip frothy Wisconsin micro-brews!

 

Admission

$20 Members / $25 Non-members

Pre-sale Tickets

• Pre-sale tickets will go on sale online starting on Tuesday, September 8, 2020 at 9 a.m.

• Pre-sale tickets guarantee admittance on the day of the event, not priority entrance.

• Pre-sale and day of event ticket purchasers will be admitted at the same time when doors open at 6:45 p.m.

Day of Event Tickets

• If the weather is good the day of the event, an additional 250 tickets will be sold online starting at 2 p.m.

Questions on ticket purchases?

Contact Brown Paper Tickets directly - 24/7 Customer Service - 1-800-838-3006

Tickets are non-refundable - Event is held rain or shine

• Music, bars, and food vendors will be moved inside in the event of heavy rain.
• Viewing GLEAM during a CRACKLE event is an extra benefit offered only during the CRACKLE event times.
• If you decide not to attend CRACKLE, you would need to purchase a GLEAM ticket to see the exhibit on another night.

Other Info

• Must be 21+ to attend
• Patrons are encouraged to bring lawn chairs; no seating will be provided outdoors

GLEAM, Art in a New Light will be viewable for CRACKLE attendees only on Friday, September 27 and Friday, October 4.

 

Local Music

CRACKLE features fully staged, live performances on the Great Lawn from some of the area's hottest acts from all across the genre spectrum. Get up and groove or kick back and take in the show! Past performers have included:

2019 - Cash Box Kings & Craig Baumann & The Story

2018 - Better Yeti & Coyote

2017 - Wheelhouse

2016 - The People Brothers Band

2015 - Newport Jam

2013 - Natty Nation

2012 - The Blue Olives

2010 - Cash Box Kings

 

Food & Drinks

No bonfire is complete without plenty to eat and drink! Sample a host of tasty local fare created just for CRACKLE by some of Madison's favorite local food vendors.    

• Food and beverage offered at an additional cost
• Bar service available in the Atrium
• NO carry-in food or beverages

  

2019 CRACKLE Supporters

BMO Private Bank

Reinders, Inc. / FX Luminaire

 

In-Kind Supporters

2019 Event Photos

 

UPCOMING Events

Cocktails in the Conservatory | Friday, November 15

Holiday Concert Series | Sundays in December at 2 p.m.

Member Preview: Holiday Express | Friday, December 6

Holiday Express Flower & Model Train Show | Daily, Dec. 7 - Dec. 31

Rainforest Rhythms | Friday, January 24