NEWS & PRESS RELEASES

Alliant Energy Center to get renovation, expansion beginning as soon as next year

Dane County is planning an expansion of the Alliant Energy Center’s Expo Hall and a renovation of the Veterans Memorial Coliseum with construction to begin as soon as 2026.

Read More
Alliant Energy Center Director Floats Seeking Private Partner to Manage or Book the Coliseum

Alliant Energy Center executive director Kevin Scheibler shares ideas on how to fund a $150 million Veterans Memorial Coliseum renovation project.

Read More
Venue Visionary: The New Executive Director at Alliant Energy Center Wants to Create Event Spaces That Make Memories

Kevin Scheibler wants to do something special with the last decade of his career – namely, modernize the Alliant Energy Center's older facilities.

Read More
Alliant Energy Center unveils new outdoor plaza

The Alliant Energy Center held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday to unveil its newly renovated outdoor plaza.

Read More
New Alliant Energy Center Director Announced

Dane County Executive Jamie Kuhn announced the hiring of Kevin Scheibler as Director of the Alliant Energy Center (AEC).

Read More
Committee gets back to work on plans to transform Alliant Energy Center property

The committee focused on long-term redevelopment and expansion plan at the Alliant Energy Center is moving ahead after it paused work during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Read More
Madison’s Muslim community closes out Ramadan with family fun at Alliant Energy Center

Madison’s Muslim community closed out Ramadan, a holy month in Islam, with its celebration of Eid Al-Fitr today at the Alliant Energy Center.

Read More
Alliant Energy Center COVID-19 testing and vaccination clinics will close in April

Public Health Madison and Dane County announced Tuesday it will close its testing and vaccination clinics at the Alliant Energy Center next month.

Read More
ALABAMA TO PLAY HIGHLY ANTICIPATED 50TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT AT ALLIANT ENERGY CENTER

Alabama to return to Madison Wisconsin on January 14, 2022

Read More
Alabama 50th Anniversary Tour Rescheduled to January 14

The Friday, Aug. 27, 2021, show has been officially rescheduled for Friday. January 14, 2022.

Read More
Alliant Energy Center to require proof of COVID-19 vaccination or negative test at ticketed Coliseum events

The Alliant Energy Center, beginning Tuesday, Aug. 17, will require proof of vaccination for all of its indoor ticketed events at the Veteran’s Memorial Coliseum.

Read More
Alliant Energy Center announces adjustments to Dane County Fair admissions

Fair to close earlier, those under 18 years old need adult accompaniment

Read More
Wisconsin FFA Convention marks beginning of Alliant Energy Center busy season

Dane County Fair, NOBULL CrossFit Games, World Dairy Expo to follow

Read More
Alliant Energy Center roars back to life with busy weekend

Graduations, farmers’ market and more mark return to normal

Read More
Alliant Energy Center Features Food Truck Fridays

Willow Island to showcase rotating food truck options through October

Read More
Alliant Energy Center Clean Slate Program

Our response to COVID-19 and what we are doing to keep you and our employees safe!

Read More
Alliant Energy Center Supports Community Food Source Organizations

Read More
Alliant Energy Center COVID-19 Statement

Read More
Change to redevelopment plans for the Alliant Energy Center

Changes to the redevelopment plans are in the works at the Alliant Energy Center.

Read More
PCMA features Alliant Energy Center in their Convene magazine

A Sponsored Message from Destination Madison

Read More
Local Artist Sought to Design a Customized Mural at Alliant Energy Center for Public Art Showcase

Read More
County Board Going Greener on Veterans Memorial Coliseum Upgrades

High-efficiency lights, plumbing fixtures could be incorporated into redevelopment at Alliant Energy Center

Read More
Alliant Energy Center Coliseum could be 'calling card' for Dane County, consultants say

Consultants recommend renovating the Alliant Energy Center’s Memorial Coliseum and investing in private development in an approximately $400 million strategic plan, according to a preliminary report presented to a county committee Friday.

Read More
Preliminary Market Study Highlights Opportunities for Alliant Energy Center Campus Revitalization

County Leaders Encouraged by Ideas to Activate Gateway to Region, Expand Iconic Coliseum and Engage the Community

Read More
Dane County Hires National Firm to Lead Concert & Event Sales at Veterans Memorial Coliseum

New Partnership to Bring More Acts, Shows to Alliant Energy Center

Read More
Dane County Executive Joe Parisi Announces Continued Improvements At the Alliant Energy Center Campus

Focusing on Cost Effective Strategies and Private Development

Read More
County Announces Alliant Energy Center Comprehensive Master Planning Committee

Read More
County Board Overrides Veto of Alliant Energy Center Planning Resolution

Master Planning Process Will Move Forward, Engage Community

Read More
County Board Approves Alliant Energy Center Market Study and Master Planning Process

Read More
Committee recommends moving ahead with dramatic Alliant Energy Center rehab

A committee voted Wednesday to recommend Dane County move ahead with a plan to gut and redevelop the Alliant Energy Center campus.

Read More
New Madison arena pitched by developer

The Veterans Memorial Coliseum at Madison’s Alliant Energy Center should be replaced by a more modern facility that could better serve touring musical acts and ice shows, according to a study prepared by a Wisconsin-based developer.

Read More
Alliant Energy Center Wins Prestigious Construction Awards

Read More
Dane County Alliant Energy Center Grounds to Get New Look by Night

More than 200 Brand New LED Lights to Illuminate Campus, Cut Energy Use and Costs

Read More
Isthmus Beer and Cheese Fest

Read More
Garden Expo Offers Spring-like Respite in February

As winter settles over Wisconsin, the 22nd-annual Wisconsin Public Television Garden Expo brings a bit of spring-like warmth to the Exhibition Hall at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison

Read More
Lucas Oil Monster Truck Nationals 2015

Read More
Bacon Festival Announces Ticket Sales Date and Largest Bacon Showcase to Hit Wisconsin, Ever…Seriously Dudes, Seriously!

Read More
Foundation for Black Women’s Wellness to Host 6th Annual Black Women’s Wellness Day, September 20th

The Foundation for Black Women’s Wellness, a Madisonbased non-profit organization committed to eliminating health disparities and other barriers impacting African American women and girls, announces the 6 th Annual Black Women’s Wellness Day (BWWDAY)

Read More
10th Annual Quilt Expo – A Time to Escape, Create and Celebrate

Quilters of all skill levels, aspiring quilters and even a few non-quilters will gather in Madison, Wis. this September to delight in an array of color and patterns at the 10th annual Quilt Expo.

Read More
Hammes Company to Perform Comprehensive Alliant Energy Center Study

Read More
LAST CHANCE OPPORTUNITY TO BE PART OF HISTORY, PUT NAME ON NEW HOLLAND PAVILLIONS

Read More
Bacon Fellowship Will Be Celebrated in Madison, Wisconsin

Madison Bacon Festival, a Blue Ribbon Bacon Festival Event, will take place on November 1, 2014 at the Alliant Energy Center

Read More
Dane County Sheriff’s Office 175th Anniversary and Annual Awards Ceremony

Dane County Sheriff David Mahoney is pleased to announce a celebration in recognition of the 175th Anniversary of the Dane County Sheriff’s Office.

Read More
Historic Partnerships Make State-of-the-Art Expansion Reality

The county and its project partners have broken ground on the New Holland Pavilions at the Alliant Energy Center (AEC), Dane County Executive Joe Parisi announced today.

Read More
County Offers Public Chance to Be a Part of History, Put Name on New Holland Pavilions at the Alliant Energy Center

Read More
PBR Bucks Into Wisconsin

Read More
County Moves Forward on Construction of Alliant Energy Center Expansion

County Intends to Award Miron Construction Nearly $20.7 million Bid to Construct Two New Multi-Use Pavilions

Read More
Madtown Hockey, LLC Announces New United States Hockey League Club for Madison, Wisconsin Market and Name of Team

Read More
Isthmus Beer & Cheese Fest – January 18, 2014

Taste Wisconsin’s Best at Isthmus Beer & Cheese Fest on January 18th at the Alliant Energy Center’s Exhibition Hall.

Read More
MONSTER TRUCK NATIONALS

Read More
County Executive Announces Naming Rights Agreement with New Holland Agriculture & Construction for New AEC Pavilions

Executive’s 2014 Budget Reflects Additional Public/Private Partnerships to Aid, Enhance Expansion on Alliant Energy Center Grounds

Read More
WINTER JAM 2014 TOUR SPECTACULAR REVEALS STAR-STUDDED LINE-UP LED BY NEWSBOYS AND LECRAE

Read More
DISCOVER THE DINOSAURS ROARS INTO MADISON!

Read More
Eat, Drink, and Be Madison!

Join us for the 2013 Isthmus Food & Wine Festival

Read More
Annual Quilt Expo Provides Inspiration, Education and Entertainment

Read More
Supporting Susan G. Komen South Central Wisconsin Race for the Cure® Supports Low Resource Women Locally!

Providing Breast Health and Breast Cancer Services to Low Resource Women in Dane and Rock and Sauk Counties

Read More
AEC Announces New Director of Operations

Previous Director of Operations and Events at BMO Harris Bank Center, Julie Gallagher brings 20 years of industry experience to Alliant Energy Center

Read More