Freezing Man Benefit Concerts 2026: A Musical Celebration for Epilepsy Research
The upcoming Freezing Man benefit concerts are set to take place on January 9 and 10, 2026, in Madison, Wisconsin. These two-day events aim to support the Joey’s Song charity, which focuses on raising funds for epilepsy research. The lineup for the concerts includes renowned musicians like Rick Nielsen and Daxx Nielsen from Cheap Trick, Vicki Peterson and Debbi Peterson from The Bangles, Jane Wiedlin from The Go-Go’s, Butch Vig and Duke Erikson from Garbage, and Jody Stephens and Jon Auer from Big Star. Butch Vig will also serve as the music director for the concerts.
The Freezing Man concerts will be held at The Sylvee, a popular music venue in Madison. The first day will feature an intimate seated show with artists performing unplugged and sharing stories behind their songs. The second day will kick off with a "Battle of the Bands" between the Vig-led Know-It-All Boyfriends and an all-female group called the "Know-It-All Girlfriends." The electric show will include on-stage collaborations and end with an all-star jam. Other performers at the event include Steve Porcaro from Toto, Brian Aubert and Nikki Monninger from Silversun Pickups, and many more.
Tickets for the Freezing Man concerts will go on sale to the general public on September 12 at 9 a.m. ET on JoeysSong.org. Pre-sale tickets will be available starting on September 10. The proceeds from the concerts will benefit CURE Epilepsy, select Epilepsy Foundation affiliates, and Wisconsin Badger Camp. Joey’s Song, a nonprofit organization founded by Mike Gomoll in memory of his son Joseph, uses music events to raise funds for epilepsy research and education.
Since its inception in 2010, Joey’s Song has hosted annual events to support epilepsy research and education. Freezing Man is the latest addition to these events and promises to bring together a diverse group of musicians for an unforgettable experience. The concerts aim to honor Joey's memory and provide hope and connection to families impacted by epilepsy. The support from artists and fans has helped raise over $1.75 million for the organization through benefit concerts. Additional funds will be raised through auctions of autographed memorabilia at next year's events.