Press Releases

The Alliant Energy Center strives to feature the most current news on events happening on the campus with the latest press releases.

2012

January- Cure for Cabin Fever

January- Explore One-of-a-Kind Antique Treasures

February- Legendary Elton John to Perform in Coliseum

2011

November- Feel the Thunder of Monster Trucks in the Coliseum

November- Epic Night of the Horse at AEC

October- Country Star Brad Paisley to Perform at Coliseum

June- WIAA Hockey Tournaments at Coliseum through 2017

May- CeleBRATe Memorial Day Weekend at Willow Island

March- Exhibition Hall Awarded 2011 Best Convention Center

2010

December- Alliant Energy Center Will Rumble With Thunder From Over 60,000 Pounds of Monster Trucks

September -Rockettes to Dazzle Coliseum Crowds in Christmas Spectacular Performance

August - World Dairy Expo Leading the Whey at the Alliant Energy Center

April - Star Wars: In Concert Coming to the Coliseum

2009

September - 30 Years, 100 Tours of "Sunny Days"! - VEE Corporation Sets the Stage to Present the 100th Tour of Sesame Street Live

August - The Promotion Company - Family Events to Acquire Monster Nationals Series from Image Promotions

July - Conventioneers Stream into Madison

June - Alliant Energy Center Receives Prime Site Award

June - Brava Magazine and Madison Women's Expo Announce Relaunch

May - Metcalfe Sentry set to help nearly 4,000 volunteers raise more than $100,000 for local charities and non-profits

January - Sunday Monster Truck Show Cancelled

January - Antiques Roadshow returns to Exhibition Hall

2008

August - Alliant Energy Center Launches New User-Friendly Web Site

August - National Pheasant Fest 2009 Flocks to Exhibition Hall

June – Skaters Swarm the Coliseum for Derby in Dairyland

June – Willow Island Gears Up for Hot Rod and Custom Car Show

June – 2008 National Women’s Music Festival to be Held at Exhibition Hall

June – World Stem Cell Summit Brings Industry Leaders to Madison

2007

August – Exhibition Hall to Host Ultimate Holiday Shopping Experience

August – Indoor Beach Volleyball National Tour Comes to the Coliseum

April – “Where a Guy Can be a Guy”: First-Ever Mad City Men’s Expo Comes to Alliant Energy Center

April – Alliant Energy Center Receives Travel Green Certification

2006

December – Good Guys Rod & Custom Car Show Coming to Madison

October – Wisconsin to Host 2007 World Clydesdale Show

July – Exhibition Hall’s Energy Efficiency Saves Money, Resources

June – Alliant Energy Center Sponsors CowParade

2005

September – Exhibition Hall Celebrates 10th Anniversary

2003

June – Willow Island Kicks Off Inaugural Season June 7!

2000

May - Dane County Expo Center To Be Renamed Alliant Energy Center