Hey, theater-loving muggles in Denver! Going to the theater can be expensive, so any opportunity to save money on tickets is music to the ears of theater lovers on a budget. And the next big show coming to the Mile High City is Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, with 27 performances total at the Buell Theatre from May 30 to June 21, 2026.
Image: Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Fans can “join the next adventure and experience the wizarding world like never before at this record-breaking hit and winner of six Tony Awards including Best Play”.
From DCPA: “When Harry Potter’s head-strong son Albus befriends the son of his fiercest rival, Draco Malfoy, it sparks an unbelievable new journey for them all—with the power to change the past and future forever.
Prepare for a mind-blowing race through time, spectacular spells and an epic battle, all brought to life with the most astonishing theatrical magic ever seen on stage.”
Here is the performance schedule for the Denver engagement:
Saturday, May 30 at 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, May 31 at 1 p.m.
Sunday, May 31 at 7 p.m.
Tuesday, June 2 at 7 p.m.
Wednesday, June 3 at 7 p.m.
Thursday, June 4 at 7 p.m.
Friday, June 5 at 7 p.m.
Saturday, June 6 at 1 p.m.
Saturday, June 6 at 7 p.m.
Sunday, June 7 at 1 p.m.
Sunday, June 7 at 7 p.m.
Tuesday, June 9 at 7 p.m.
Wednesday, June 10 at 7 p.m.
Thursday, June 11 at 7 p.m.
Friday, June 12 at 7 p.m.
Saturday, June 13 at 1 p.m.
Saturday, June 13 at 7 p.m.
Sunday, June 14 at 1 p.m.
Sunday, June 14 at 7 p.m.
Tuesday, June 16 at 7 p.m.
Wednesday, June 17 at 7 p.m.
Thursday, June 18 at 1 p.m.
Thursday, June 18 at 7 p.m.
Friday, June 19 at 7 p.m.
Saturday, June 20 at 1 p.m.
Saturday, June 20 at 7 p.m.
Sunday, June 21 at 1 p.m.
The discounted tickets are $40 each ($30 + $10 service fee). Regular ticket prices (with fees) are $58 to $188 for performances Monday to Thursday and $70 to $211 for Friday to Sunday.
Here’s how the ticket lottery works:
NOTE: Lottery seats may be located anywhere in the theater, including in the balcony. Seating is at the discretion of the venue.
All times are MST.
To enter the digital lottery, you will need to do the following:
Create a Lucky Seat account or login to an existing one.
Select which performances you want to enter or select them all.
Select whether you want one (1) or two (2) tickets.
Winners will be contacted via e-mail and text on each respective drawing date. Drawings begin at 10 a.m. and continue throughout the day as needed.
IMPORTANT: Winners have a limited window to purchase their tickets — usually just three hours after being notified that they have been selected. If you miss the window to purchase your tickets, you’re totally out of luck!
Be sure to check your inbox or texts often on each respective drawing date.
Entry Deadlines and Drawing Dates
Drawing #1
The first drawing is for the performances on May 30 and 31, 2026.
The entry deadline is Thursday, May 28 at 9:30 a.m.
The drawing takes place on Thursday, May 28 starting at 10 a.m.
Enter here.
Drawing #2
The second drawing is for the performances from June 2 to 7, 2026.
The entry deadline is Friday, May 29 at 9:30 a.m.
The drawing takes place on Friday, May 29 starting at 10 a.m.
Enter here.
Drawing #3
The third drawing is for the performances from June 9 to 14, 2026.
The entry deadline is Friday, June 5 at 9:30 a.m.
The drawing takes place on Friday, June 5 starting at 10 a.m.
Enter here.
Final Drawing #4
The fourth and final drawing is for the performances from June 16 to 21, 2026.
The entry deadline is Friday, June 12 at 9:30 a.m.
The drawing takes place on Friday, June 12 starting at 10 a.m.
Enter here.
Plus, Harry Potter fans in the Mile High City…
Harry Potter: The Exhibition comes to Denver this summer from June 26 to August 31, 2026. Tickets now on sale.
Looking for more frugal fun?
Look at our full events calendar, where you can type in any date, or check out what’s happening over the next few days right here:
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