2025-2026
Performing Arts & Events
VOLUNTEER
Support the arts by volunteering during performances. We have opportunities for ushering and bartending. Contact anna@thepumphouse or 608-785-1434 for details or to inquire.
An Evening with Norman
Event by WPR celebrating the retirement of Norman Gilliland. Live classical music, mysteries and more!
May 13, 2026
sib Concert
Artspire
Feral Apparel Fashion Show
Presented by The Artsiders
August 22, 2026
DETAILS & TICKETS to be announced
UPCOMING EVENTS FOR THE 2026-2027 SEASON
DARK LA CROSSE EXPERIENCE
Presented by Explore La Crosse
Guided Trolley Tour
7 Dates – Fridays sat 5pm– September-October
KING DANCE SHOW
Presented by Gabriel Gara Lonning
Saturday, September 5
DETAILS TO BE ANNOUNCED
LA CROSSE STORYTELLING FESTIVAL
Presented by the Bluff Country Tale Spinners
Friday, September 11 & Saturday, September 12
DETAILS AND TICKETS TO BE ANNOUNCED
MIGHTY RIVER ART STUDIO TOUR
Take the Tour
September 12 & 13, 2026
10 am – 5 pm
The Mighty River Art Studio Art Tour is a self-guided studio tour taking place in the Greater La Crosse Area along the Mighty Mississippi River.
Art studios and galleries participating in the tour are located in Wisconsin starting at Stoddard to the South of La Crosse to Holmen to the North of La Crosse along the Mississippi River Valley.
TALES OF THE CREEPY AND SCARY
Presented by the Bluff Country Tale Spinners
Saturday, October 17
DETAILS AND TICKETS TO BE ANNOUNCED
STRING TIES HOLIDAY SHOW
Wednesday, December 16 & Thursday, December 17
DETAILS AND TICKETS TO BE ANNOUNCED
STORYTELLING FOR KIDS
Presented by Bluff Country Tale Spinners
Saturday, February 20
DETAILS AND TICKETS TO BE ANNOUNCED
CELTIC STORIES AND SONGS
Presented by Bluff Country Tale Spinners
Saturday, March 13
DETAILS AND TICKETS TO BE ANNOUNCED
STAY TUNED. MORE EVENTS FOR THE 2026-27 SEASON TO BE ANNOUNCED
PAST EVENTS
What we’ve shown in the past
Take a look at our past season’s featured concerts and performances
FERAL APPAREL
Presented by The Artsiders
August 16, 2025
A runway showcase featuring original fashion sets with upcycled and reworked designs by a talented collective of artists.
MIGHTY RIVER ART STUDIO TOUR
Take the Tour
September 13 & 14, 2025
10 am – 5 pm
The Mighty River Art Studio Art Tour is a self-guided studio tour taking place in the Greater La Crosse Area along the Mighty Mississippi River.
Art studios and galleries participating in the tour are located in Wisconsin starting at Stoddard to the South of La Crosse to Holmen to the North of La Crosse along the Mississippi River Valley.
EVERY BRILLIANT THING
A play by Duncan MacMillan with Jonny Donahoe
Directed by Pete Rydberg
Presented by Grey Area Productions
Sept 11-14 & Sept 18-21
TIGRE! TIGRE!
LA CROSSE ADVENTURE FILMS SCREENING
October 8, 2025
Wild Women Wednesday – Celebrate women in adventure at The Pump House
CHOPPA SINGS FESTIVAL
Presented by Broken Wrist Records
Oct 10-11, 2025
SPARK ON THE GO
By EndAlz
Oct 13
DETAILS to be announced
EVERY BRILLIANT THING IN VIROQUA
A play by Duncan MacMillan with Jonny Donahoe
Directed by Pete Rydberg
Presented by Grey Area Productions
Oct. 24 & 25 – 7:30 PM
At The Landmark Center, Viroqua
TALES OF THE CREEPY & SCARY
By Bluff Country Tale Spinners
OCT 25, 2025
7:00 PM
DARK LA CROSSE EXPERIENCE
Presented by Explore La Crosse
Guided Trolley Tour
7 Dates – Fridays sat 5pm– September-October
HEART OF LA CROSSE
Sketch Comedy, Improv & Song Parody
Nov 6-8 & 13-15
NICHOLAS DAVID CONCERT
November 22, 2025
HYPE CLUB: LIVE, LOUD, HYPE
8:00 PM
THE SEASON FILM SCREENING
January 10 & 17, 2026
1:30 PM
“The Season” follows the La Crosse Area Youth Symphony Orchestra through their 2024 spring season
A film by Blue Tie Productions LLC
COCKTAILS & CABARET: A HOLLY JOLLY HOLIDAY
December 9, 10, 12 & 13, 2025
STRING TIES HOLIDAY CONCERT
THE SEASON FILM SCREENING
January 10 & 17, 2026
1:30 PM
“The Season” follows the La Crosse Area Youth Symphony Orchestra through their 2024 spring season
A film by Blue Tie Productions LLC
PUMP UP THE JAM DANCE PARTY
Saturday, January 17
21+
BARDATHON
In partnership with Viroqua Shakespeare
January 18 – 25, 2026
Free to join – In person and on Zoom
PUMP UP THE JAM DANCE PARTY
Friday, February 13
21+
THE NUNNERY + JOE WESTERLUND + TREVER HAGEN CONCERT
Friday, February 20
7:30pm
STORYTELLING FOR KIDS
By Bluff Country Tale Spinners
Sat. February 21, 2026
Tom Thibodeau & Larry Long in Story and Song
Community of Goodness Podcast Live
Filmed and Recorded by Brett Huus
Sponsored by MOKA
Sat. February 28, 2026
CELTIC STORIES & SONGS
By Bluff Country Tale Spinners
March 14, 2026
7:00 pm
POOL (NO WATER)
Presented by Grey Area Productions
March 19-22 & 26-29, 2026
Mason Jennings Concert
April 9 and 10, 2026
7:30 pm
Cocktails & Cabaret: Pop & Rock Piano Artists
April 14, 15, 17 & 18, 2026
7:30 pm
FLOW STATE LITERARY SERIES
