This Month
WHEN: July 18, 2026
WHERE: Trinity United Methodist Church
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Denver. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Hans Zimmer at Trinity United Methodist Church under the gentle glow of candlelight.
WHEN: July 18–19, 2026
WHERE: Historic Elitch Theatre
A Denver Story on a national stage. Four high school girls. Two have papers. Without papers, the other two are told they’re “illegal.” In this eye-opening and poignant true story about the experiences of four young Mexican women coming of age in Denver. This play explores themes of identity and friendship and poses difficult questions about what makes us truly American.
WHEN: Thru July 26, 2026
WHERE: Garner Galleria Theatre & Bar in the Denver Performing Arts Complex
Based on one audience suggestion (a title of a show that has never been written), The Improvised Shakespeare Company creates a new, fully improvised, Shakespearean masterpiece right before your eyes. Nothing has been planned out, rehearsed, or written. All of the dialogue is said for the first time, the characters are recreated as you watch, and if you’re ever wondering where the story is going…so are they! You’ve never seen the Bard like this before!
WHEN: July 29–Aug. 2, 2026
WHERE: Buell Theatre in the Denver Performing Arts Complex
This vibrant and romantic tale of Maria and the von Trapp family features beloved songs like “Do-Re-Mi,” “Sixteen Going on Seventeen” and “Edelweiss.”
WHEN: July 30, 2026
WHERE: Museo de las Americas
In collaboration with Museo de las Americas, Motus Playback will present an interactive performance inspired by Accidentally on Purpose to celebrate the history, resilience, and cultural contributions of Denver’s Chicano community. Playback Theater is an improvisational form where professional artists bring real-life stories to life on the spot. Audience members are invited to share their own stories and responses to the exhibition and the Chicano movement, which are then reenacted live through Playback improv.
WHEN: Thru Sept. 6, 2026
WHERE: Saint John’s Cathedral
"Celestia" is a seated, multisensory arts experience that transforms Saint John’s Cathedral into a living canvas through a visually stunning and emotionally rich narrative of light, projection and music.
Coming Soon
WHEN: Aug. 4–9, 2026
WHERE: Buell Theatre in the Denver Performing Arts Complex
Based on Tim Burton’s dearly beloved film, this hilarious musical tells the story of Lydia Deetz, a strange and unusual teenager whose whole life changes when she meets a recently deceased couple and a demon with a thing for stripes.
WHEN: Aug. 11–23, 2026
WHERE: Buell Theatre in the Denver Performing Arts Complex
Based on the classic film, "Monty Python and the Holy Grail," this dramatic live version features flying cows, killer rabbits and tons of international humor.
WHEN: Sept. 5, 2026
WHERE: Boettcher Concert Hall in the Denver Performing Arts Complex
This enchanting concert by the Colorado Symphony features a lineup of unforgettable hits, including beloved songs from "Wicked," plus music from "Jersey Boys," "The Phantom of the Opera," "Hamilton" and more.
WHEN: Sept. 8–27, 2026
WHERE: Buell Theatre in the Denver Performing Arts Complex
This classic coming-of-age story takes you to Tulsa, Okla., in 1967, where Ponyboy Curtis, his best friend Johnny Cade, and their family of Greaser “outsiders” dream about who they want to become in a world that will never accept them.
WHEN: Sept. 23, 2026
WHERE: Paramount Theatre
Celebrate the 40th anniversary of "Little Shop of Horrors" with a screening hosted by Ellen Greene, the original Audrey! This is a rare appearance by Greene, who originated the role in the stage musical and continued on to star in everyone's favorite film adaptation. There will also be exclusive meet-and-greet packages, including a piece of signed memorabilia and photo-ops!
WHEN: Oct. 11, 2026
WHERE: Ellie Caulkins Opera House
Guests are invited to gather for a spooky and spirited tea featuring traditional tea service, hauntingly charming desserts, themed cocktails and beverages, interactive experiences, and a spellbinding live opera performance inspired by Shakespeare’s most infamous witches.
WHEN: Oct. 20–Nov. 7 (on select days), 2026
WHERE: Buell Theatre in the Denver Performing Arts Complex
It's Disney’s first North American touring production of the beloved musical in more than 25 years. This enchanting and timeless tale, filled with the romance and grandeur audiences know and love, has been brought to life like never before, with spectacular new sets and dazzling costumes.
WHEN: Nov. 7, 10, 13, 15, 2026
WHERE: Ellie Caulkins Opera House
In Verdi’s "Macbeth," whispers become prophecy, and ambition is fueled by the stories we choose to believe. This haunting production set in 11th-century Scotland asks what happens when rumor turns into power — and how our voices help shape the rise and fall of leaders.
WHEN: Nov. 13–15, 2026
WHERE: Ball Arena
Get ready to discover the hero inside us all! This action-packed adventure features beloved characters from Encanto, Moana, Frozen, and more, bringing timeless tales of courage and heart to life right on the ice.
WHEN: Nov. 27–29, 2026
WHERE: Buell Theatre in the Denver Performing Arts Complex
In this Broadway-touring musical, meet Jenna, a waitress and expert pie-maker who dreams of a way out of her small town and rocky marriage. Pouring her heart into her pies, she crafts desserts that mirror her topsy-turvy life such as “The Key (Lime) to Happiness Pie” and “Betrayed By My Eggs Pie.” When a baking contest in a nearby county — and a satisfying encounter with someone new — show Jenna a chance at a fresh start, she must find the courage to seize it. Change is on the menu, as long as Jenna can write her own perfectly personal recipe for happiness.
