Dr. Neil Degrasse Tyson - Search For Life In The UniverseMadison · Wed, Nov 11, 2026

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Neil deGrasse Tyson at Orpheum Theater: show day guide

Show starts

7:30 PM

Getting there

UW-Madison Intercity Bus, 830 m (14 min walk)

Parking

State Street Capitol Parking Garage 214 N Carroll St, Madison, WI 53703 Directly behind the theater.

Know before you go

Ticket limit

There is an overall 8 ticket limit for this event.

Please note

Doors open at 6:30 pm. There are no elevators in the Theater. CASHLESS VENUE - The Orpheum services all credit and debit payments only. No cash accepted. Bags (max size 12" x 6" x 12") are allowed and will be searched upon entry. Exceptions will be made for necessary medical equipment and bags for nursing mothers. We encourage you to pack light with only the necessities to make the entry process as smooth as possible. Advance tickets can be purchased online or at The Sylvee box office. Once the doors have opened, if tickets are still available, they can be purchased at the Orpheum Theater.

Line-up

• Neil deGrasse Tyson29 upcoming dates

Parking

State Street Capitol Parking Garage 214 N Carroll St, Madison, WI 53703 Directly behind the theater. $8-$10 event parking.

Accessible seating

Accessible seating is available online through Ticketmaster by filtering on the ADA Icon and selecting the Accessible Seats, or in person at The Orpheum Box Office during business hours.

Venue rules

CAMERAS: Cell-Phone Cameras are allowed. Professional cameras with a detachable lens are not allowed. RECORDING DEVICES: Are not permitted. PROHIBITED ITEMS: Bags or purses over 12 x 6 x 1 inches are not allowed. Coolers, food, cans, pets, lawn furniture, bikes, skateboards, fireworks, weapons and umbrellas are prohibited.

Children

Varies by event. For most events, children under age 2 do not need a ticket but must sit on a parent's lap. Certain shows may have different rules. Please contact the venue to confirm child rules for the event you are attending: OrpheumInfo@fpc-live.com

Box office

Box Office opens 2 hours prior to showtime - headlining act going on stage. Advances Sales - at The Sylvee Box Office (25 S Livingston St) Wednesday, Friday and Saturday: 10AM to 3PM

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