Denver is a world-class city, when it comes to the arts and so much more. And, fortunately for theater lovers on a budget, the city makes the arts more affordable for all. Among the Denver Center for Performing Arts’ discount programs, the most popular is its DCPAccess. The much-loved program provides affordable access to its shows — even the occasional Broadway production.
For more than 30 years, taxpayers have supported the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD), which enables the DCPA to offer award-winning theatre and inspiring educational programs.
As part of the partnership, each organization offers free or discounted tickets to the public for select performances.
PRICE INCREASE: For the second time this year, The Denver Center for the Performing Arts has increased the DCPAccess tickets from as little as $15 to $20.
In addition, the service fee has increased from $2.25 flat rate to an 18% service fee. Tickets will now be as little as $23.60. (Previously, it was $17.25.)
Comment below and let us know how your feel about the price increase. Does anyone remember when the tickets were totally FREE?
How does DCPAccess work?
The discounted ticket price varies by show — with an additional 18% service fee per ticket. Limit four tickets per show. (All sales are final. No refunds.)
Other shows may also be available at a discounted price throughout the year. Discount and availability varies by show.
If a DCPAccess ticket is available for a show date, the option to purchase will show as “DCPAccess.”
The discounted tickets can only be purchased online at DCPA — click here.
You can also check show dates here for when discounted tickets are available.
A special announcement will be made, when discounted tickets are available for one of the touring Broadway shows.
If you want to be in-the-know first, sign up for DCPA’s e-mail alerts here.
Here’s what’s on the DCPAccess schedule:
Tickets go on sale at noon on the following dates in 2026:
More shows are expected to be announced for each on-sale date.
January 6, 2026
March 17, 2026
April 7, 2026
The discounted tickets can only be purchased online at DCPA — click here. (NOTE: If a performance or show is no longer displayed on the DCPA site, it is sold out.)
What shows are included in this sale?
NOTE: Ticket price includes all taxes and fees.
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Jeydie W says
I’m a bit disappointed with how things are being managed at the DCPA when it comes to discounted tickets. They recently cancelled a showing of Sweet & Lucky: Echo, which I had bought with a BOGO code, without sending an email as to why. The positive spin, is that I was refunded the money and they rarely do that. So the rise in ticket price for the DCPAccess is appalling.
stephanie says
I remember when they offered FREE tickets because of the SCFD tax funding they receive. The taxes are still being collected but now DCPA just offers occasional “discounted” tickets. It is very disappointing.
Hope says
When you compare it to community theater tickets which are more than the discounted DCPA tickets, then it is a deal. However, I do miss the free tickets lottery!
Todd says
DCPAccess,
Ticket prices going up, just like everything else, even faster than inflation, while still receiving SCFD funding, real nice.
Shannon says
Along with what others have said, the most disappointing part is making the service fee a % amount instead of a flat fee. It isn’t any different to process a ticket for a $30 show vs a $50 show. And I’ve never understood why I have to pay the fee on each ticket if it’s only one order that’s being processed.