Newman Center for the Performing Arts

10/21/2026

John Scofield's Electrospective is coming to the Newman Center on November 7!

10/20/2026

Celebrate women in bluegrass with Lindsay Lou!

For more than a decade, Lindsay Lou created an album that was inspired by the bluegrass trailblazers before her. In that time, she collaborated with almost 20 more songwriters for this album over the next 10 years, who helped give the songs a new light to a new generation of bluegrass listeners. This album was entirely produced by, written by, and recorded by women.

Come see this tribute to the women who paved the way of bluegrass on Thursday, November 17th at the Newman Center. https://bit.ly/4j7FnBh 🌹

📸 Aliegh Shields

10/15/2026

FAMILY FRIDAY ENDS TOMORROW, with special ticket offers designed to make it easier for families of all kinds to experience the performing arts together:

2 tickets for $20
4 tickets for $40

Choose your next family outing from:
❄️ ArtistiCO: Fiestas Navideñas on December 10
🎄 Christmas Dreaming with Stella Cole on December 17
🎶 123 Andrés on February 7
🐢 Lightwire Theater: Adventures of Tortoise and Hare on April 4

Access Family Friday savings: https://bit.ly/3WaWDff

Subject to availability.

10/14/2026

"The arts are such an important part of the city ... it gives us opportunities to learn about other people, it breaks down barriers, [and] it provides music education," -Executive Director Aisha Ahmad-Post.

Thank you CBS for having us on CBS Colorado to talk about our upcoming performances! 🌹

Check out the Newman Center Presents 2026-27 Season: https://bit.ly/4hu3WG8

10/13/2026

Family time deserves a place on the calendar. ❤️

To celebrate Family History Month, we’re making it easier to experience the performing arts together with Family Friday!

🎟️ 2 shows for $20
🎟️ 4 shows for $40

Choose from family-friendly performances like:

ArtistiCO: Fiestas Navideñas, December 10
Christmas Dreaming with Stella Cole, December 17
123 Andrés, February 7
Lightwire Theater: The Adventures of Tortoise & Hare, April 4

Tuesday through Friday only. Subject to availability.

Access offer here: https://bit.ly/3WaWDff

10/05/2026

John Scofield is bringing “Electrospective” to the Newman Center, and he’s bringing an incredible lineup with him!

If you’re a Lettuce fan, you’ll recognize drummer and producer Adam Deitch, a longtime member of Lettuce who has previously played with Scofield.

If you've heard of Scary Goldings ( Scary Pockets+Larry Goldings), keep an ear out for multidimensional keyboardist Larry Goldings.

And if you’re into Dead & Company, Tedeschi Trucks Band, or Allman Brothers Band, you already know legendary bassist Oteil Burbridge, joining Scofield and the crew for “Electrospective.”

Know the names? Hear them join forces for John Scofield's "Electrospective" on Saturday, November 7 at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets: https://bit.ly/4jGiJ33

10/02/2026

This week before debuting the Newman Center's 2026-2027 season, Ravi Coltrane had a brief Q&A session with Lamont School of Music & Theatre, University of Denver jazz students.

Did you know that any student of the University of Denver can see our performances for just $15 a ticket? What a great time to be a student! 🌹

09/29/2026

Gates Concert Hall will FILL tomorrow with jazz and jazz lovers as we kick off the season with Ravi Coltrane Quartet: Centennial Celebration.

Almost sold out:
Ravi Coltrane Quartet: Centennial Celebration, September 30 at 7:30pm
Paul Taylor Dance Company, October 17 at 7:30pm
Rhiannon Giddens, January 30 at 7:30pm

Discover world-class music, dance, jazz, and family shows in Denver at the Newman Center for the Performing Arts. See upcoming events and buy tickets.

09/24/2026

Yesterday we co-hosted a Wellness Concert in partnership with the Lamont School of Music & Theatre, University of Denver, Knoebel Institute for Healthy Aging - University of Denver, and the University of Denver 4D Experience team.

What a treat to take a relaxing moment in our day to enjoy the healing power of the arts!

09/18/2026

Rhiannon Giddens’ new album is out now!

"Hope Is a Thing with Feathers" takes its inspiration from Emily Dickinson’s beloved poem. Listen to the new album today, then experience Rhiannon Giddens live at the Newman Center on January 30: https://bit.ly/4ixvBbn

“Hope” is the thing with feathers -
That perches in the soul -
And sings the tune without the words -
And never stops - at all -

And sweetest - in the Gale - is heard -
And sore must be the storm -
That could abash the little Bird
That kept so many warm -

I’ve heard it in the chillest land -
And on the strangest Sea -
Yet - never - in Extremity,
It asked a crumb - of me.

Photo: Karen Cox