pay what you can performances

At Colorado Ballet, we believe the arts should be accessible to everyone. Our Pay What You Can program helps remove financial barriers and invites more members of our community to experience the beauty, power, and inspiration of live ballet.

For every production in our 2026/2027 season, Colorado Ballet will offer one designated Pay What You Can performance. Patrons may choose the ticket price that works best for their budget, making it easier for more people to enjoy world-class ballet in Denver.

Whether you're attending your first performance or continuing a lifelong love of dance, we welcome you to join us.

How It Works
- Pay What You Can tickets are available online beginning at 10:00 a.m. on the designated on-sale date listed below.
- Seating is subject to availability and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Ticket prices may be selected during the purchase process.

2026/2027 Pay What You Can Performance Schedule

Frequently Asked Questions

What does "Pay What You Can" mean?
Pay What You Can allows patrons to select a ticket price that fits their budget, helping make live ballet more accessible to our community.

Are these performances different from other performances?
No. Pay What You Can performances feature the same artists, production elements, and performance experience as any other scheduled performance.

Can I choose any seat?
Available seating will be offered based on inventory at the time of purchase.

Who is eligible?
Everyone is welcome to participate in Pay What You Can performances.

Performance Promo Codes

For Don Quixote, click here. Use code DQPWYC

For The Nutcracker, click here. Use code NUTPWYC

For Romeo and Juliet, click here. Use code RJPWYC

For The Wizard of Oz, click here. Use code OZPWYC

For MasterWorks, click here. Use code MWPWYC