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!

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!

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.

ADMISSION

$35 General Public

$30 Olbrich Member

Pre-sale Tickets

Pre-sale tickets will go on sale online (on this page) starting on Wednesday, September 7, 2022 at 10 a.m.

Day of Event Tickets

If the weather is good the day of the event, an additional 250 tickets will be sold online (on this page) starting at 2 p.m.
Member ticket allowances

Below notes the number of CRACKLE tickets that can be purchased at the member price.

Garden Friend – 1

Garden Friend Plus One & Family Memberships- 2

Family & Guests Memberships & Contributors – 4

Patrons & Benefactors – 6

Angel & Circle Memberships -8

Questions on ticket purchases?

Missy Jeanne, Special Projects Manager – mjeanne@cityofmadison.com

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, October 7 & Saturday, October 8.