MadHop Music Festival

04/08/2026

Who do you want to see at this year’s MadHop?! We have some open slots and we are open to any acts and any genres!

Go! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

04/06/2026

Thissssssss is arguably the besssssssst Tom Petty sssssong ever.

Ssssomethibg GOOD coming!!!

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03/03/2026

November 6 & 7, 2026

BEST.DAYS.EVER!

01/01/2026

Happy New Year to all our friends and family. Our artists, volunteers, fans and sponsors. We love you all and wish the best year ever for everyone!

11/12/2025

🔥 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗻 𝘂𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗱𝗛𝗼𝗽 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗰 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱! 🔥

We’re still buzzing from an incredible weekend of music, community, and pure Madison energy. Thank you to everyone who came out, to the local businesses who opened their doors, the volunteers who made it all run smoothly, and of course, the incredible artists who brought the music to life. 🎶

MadHop is a labor of love for our team, and seeing it all come together fills us with so much joy and gratitude. 💛

𝗦𝗔𝗩𝗘 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘: 𝗠𝗮𝗱𝗛𝗼𝗽 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 – 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟲 & 𝟳!
📸: Photo credits to Kevin Bell Photography

11/08/2025

Last night was one for the books 🔥

MadHop 2025 is officially underway - and we’re just getting started! Music kicks off today at 11AM all around historic downtown Madison, IN. Let’s go! 🙌

📸: Photo credits to Kevin Bell Photography

11/07/2025

Music will start at 6:10 at the Grote Stage!

11/07/2025

🎶 MadHop Artist Spotlight: Rusty Bladen 🎶

A true Hoosier rock & roll legend, Rusty Bladen returns to Madison for MadHop Music Festival 2025! Catch his high-energy set Saturday, November 8th at 2:30 PM at the Ohio Theatre.

With nine albums, over 5,000 live shows, and decades of stories from the road, Rusty has built a reputation as one of Indiana’s hardest-working and most beloved performers. His shows are pure, freewheeling fun — part rock concert, part hometown reunion, and always a party.

From heartfelt originals to rootsy rock anthems, Rusty brings the kind of passion and connection that can only come from a lifetime of making music with and for the fans who love it most.

🔥 Whether you’ve seen him a dozen times or it’s your first Rusty Bladen show, get ready — this one’s gonna rock.

11/06/2025

🎟️ LAST CHANCE! 🎟️
$70 MadHop Wristbands are only available until midnight tonight - prices go up to $80 tomorrow morning!

30+ performances.
One wristband.
A weekend of nonstop live music across downtown Madison. 🎶

Don’t miss out - grab yours now at tickets.madtixevents.com/e/madhop2025!

11/06/2025

🎶 MadHop Artist Spotlight: Whiskey Bent Valley Boys 🎶

Hold onto your hats, folks - The Whiskey Bent Valley Boys are bringing a whole lot of Kentucky soul to MadHop Music Festival 2025! Catch them Saturday, November 8th at 1:00 PM at Off Broadway Taproom.

Hailing from the backwoods of Bloomfield, Kentucky, this old-time string band will take you straight through the hills of ol’ Kentucky — sharing stories, songs, and foot-stomping traditions passed down for generations. With their high-energy performances, sharp musicianship, and unmistakable vintage flair (think overalls, straw hats, and plenty of twang), these boys honor history while setting it on fire.

Drawing inspiration from icons like Roscoe Holcomb, The Stanley Brothers, and Tommy Jarrell, plus crowd favorites like “Graveyard Blues” and “Old Kentucky,” The Whiskey Bent Valley Boys deliver a show that’s as timeless as it is electrifying.

🎻 Whether you’re a lifelong bluegrass lover or just ready for a good time, this is one MadHop set you won’t want to miss.

11/05/2025

MadHop wouldn’t be possible without the incredible support of our sponsors! 💛

These local people, businesses, & organizations help make the magic happen. Thank you for keeping live music alive in Madison!

11/05/2025

🗺️ PLAN YOUR MADHOP WEEKEND 🎶
The full weekend schedule and festival map are here! Use them together to plan your perfect MadHop route - notice how set times are staggered so you can catch as many performances as possible.

P.S. The colors on the schedule match the map to make it easy to navigate!

Still need tickets? Get 'em here: https://tickets.madtixevents.com/e/madhop2025