The Arvada Center produces, curates, and creates national-caliber arts, humanities, education, and entertainment that are designed to help you see, hear, feel, and think a little deeper. Here, there’s truly something for everyone. You’ll find something you can not only relate to, but something that resonates—no matter who you are, no matter where you’re from.
We're located at 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. Arvada, CO 80003. Have questions before your visit? Contact our Box Office at 720-898-7200.
The Arvada Center is located 2-1/2 miles north of the I-70/Wadsworth exit, just 20 minutes from downtown Denver.
Please enter the lot from Wadsworth north of 68th Avenue and follow the drive to the west side of the building. Parking at the Arvada Center is free, and close to the entrance of our building.
ADA parking is located in spots closest to our main entrance.
Soul-stirring plays, dazzling musical theatre, and colorful productions just for kids. Find inspiration and escape from the everyday with theatre at the Arvada Center.
Whether you’re looking to learn something new, hone your existing skills, or introduce your children to the arts, education at the Center will expand your mind and nourish your creativity.
Classical virtuosos, swingin’ big band, and a diverse outdoor concert series bring a wide range of harmony to the Arvada Center.
10,000 square feet of exhibition space focused on representing artists from Colorado and the western region - all free and open to the public.
Kids and adults alike delight in the colorful spectacle of these productions. With these shows running under an hour, kids will leave the theatre with lasting and cherished memories.
The Center's main entrance is on the ground level. There is an additional entrance to the second floor on the North side of the building, with automatic doors and no stairs or steps.
The Box Office, Main Gallery, ballroom rental space and some studios and classrooms are on the first floor of the Arvada Center. The Main Stage Theatre, Black Box Theatre, ceramics studio and classrooms, and both Upper and Theatre Galleries are located on the second floor. There are two elevators to move between floors.
Seating for patrons who use wheelchairs is available in the Black Box Theatre, Main Stage Theatre, and Outdoor Amphitheatre. Please make your seating needs and preferences known when you purchase your tickets.
The Arvada Center welcomes designated service animals only. As a courtesy to other patrons attending events at the Arvada Center, please do not bring non-service animals.
At the Arvada Center, we want you to come as you are. While some people may think that they need to dress up to the nines to attend theatre, they don’t - what’s important is that you are here. Read more about what to expect when you come to the theatre for a show!
The Arvada Center is just up the road from beautiful Olde Town Arvada. Pay them a visit to enjoy shops, boutiques, galleries, restaurants, breweries and a winery.
A night out at the Arvada Center isn’t complete without a great meal or a delicious cocktail with your loved ones. Check out our dining partners to view exclusive discounts for Arvada Center patrons with their event tickets.
The Arvada Center Box Office, its phone center, and the Arvada Center website, are the only authorized official ticket providers of Arvada Center ticketed events. We are not responsible for tickets purchased from any other sources, such as brokers or secondary market websites. We encourage patrons to purchase tickets only from the Arvada Center. By purchasing from the official ticket provider, you are assured that the ticket you receive is valid and being sold to you at face value.
Purchasing from an outside broker:
How to get a refund from an outside broker if your tickets are invalid:
The only way to guarantee a safe purchase is by purchasing through the official Arvada Center website.
Due to the nature of live theatrical bookings - dates, titles, availability and prices are subject to change.
The Arvada Center charges scaled fees for walk-up, over the phone, and website transactions of all kinds. These fees support the Arvada Center in covering the cost of live events, providing quality service at our Box Office, maintaining our building, credit card processing costs, and operating our website. Fees scale depending on the kind of ticket or event you are purchasing, and how you’re buying it.
Walk-Up Fees (in person at the Box Office):
Theatre season events, professional music, and summer cultural concerts: $3 per ticket
Education classes: $5 per order
Education ticketed events, including Theatre for Young Audiences: $4 per order
National touring summer concerts: $8 per ticket
Over the phone transactions:
Theatre season events, professional music, and summer concerts: $8 per ticket
Education classes: $10 per order
Education ticketed events, including Theatre for Young Audiences: $4 per order
Online purchases:
Theatre season events and professional music: $14 web fee per order
Education classes: $10 per order
Education ticketed events, including Theatre for Young Audiences: $4 per order
Summer concerts: $8 per ticket
Subscribers and Arvada Center donors at a $500+ level have the perk of waived fees* restrictions apply - contact our Box Office to learn more about these benefits. If you have any questions, please contact the Box Office - info@arvadacenter.org.
The Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities is a non-smoking facility. This includes cigarettes, e-cigarettes, vaporizers, pipes, and any other smoking or "vaping" device.
Unauthorized recording of performances, including but not limited to, musical theater productions, strait play productions, concerts, dance concert performances, guest speaker presentations, panel discussions, and/or children's theater productions, is prohibited. This includes photos/video taken on your personal cell phone camera.
Arvada Center welcomes designated service animals only. As a courtesy to other patrons attending events at the Arvada Center, please do not bring non-service animals.
Adult Theater
Our theater performances are not recommended for children under the age of 6 years. Some exceptions may apply in regards to family-oriented productions. Everyone attending must have a ticket. No children in laps, seat sharing, or infants in carriers or arms will be permitted.
The Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities strives to inform audiences about the content of any given production prior to purchasing tickets. However, to help you make an informed decision on whether a production is appropriate for your child, we encourage you to seek additional information on each production you consider attending. Children disturbing the enjoyment of other theatre patrons may be removed from the venue at the discretion of the theatre’s management. No refund will be given.
Please ask the Box Office staff any questions you might have regarding children attending our productions. 720-898-7200 or info@arvadacenter.org
Children's Theater
Children age two and under are free when sharing a seat or lap. Infants in carriers are not allowed unless a seat has been purchased to accommodate the carrier.
Please ask the Box Office staff any questions you might have regarding children attending our productions. 720-898-7200 or info@arvadacenter.org
Outdoor Concerts
Families are welcome at our outdoor events. All children regardless of age will need a ticket to enter. We do not recommend bringing children under the age of 6 years, and no strollers, please. To ensure the enjoyment of all patrons attending the event, disruptive patrons, including adults and/or children, will be asked to leave.
Please ask the Box Office staff any questions you might have regarding children attending our productions. 720-898-7200 or info@arvadacenter.org
Jeffrey Siegel Coffee Concerts and Keyboard Conversations®
Due to the format of Jeffrey Siegel's concert series, children under the age of 6 are not recommeded to attend.
A group is 10 or more people who wish to see an event at the Arvada Center. If your group drops below 10 people, you must pay the full price rate for your tickets. Group rates vary depending on the size of the group. We hold tickets for you while you organize your group. We allow group numbers to fluctuate until payment is received. All group orders must be paid in full 30 days prior to the event. No group rates are available on Children's Theater events. No exchanges or refunds are given on group orders.
The Arvada Center is generously supported by:
