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Ticket Discounts

Learn more about discounts and special ticket programs available through CU Presents.

College Students

CU Boulder Students

CU Boulder student discounts are available anytime online, in person and by phone.

If tickets are purchased over the phone or in person, CU Boulder students must have a valid BuffOne Card in hand.

25% off up to four (4) tickets per performance

  • Artist Series
  • Takács Quartet (in-person tickets only)
  • Colorado Shakespeare Festival
  • Eklund Opera Program
  • Music Theatre Program
  • CU Theatre & Dance

60% off for groups of 10+ CU Boulder students

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Non-CU Boulder college students

Non-CU Boulder college student discounts are available online or by phone.

$5 off single tickets for

  • Colorado Shakespeare Festival

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CU Boulder Faculty and Staff

CU Boulder faculty/staff discounts are available online, in person and by phone after single tickets go on sale.

If tickets are purchased over the phone or in person, faculty and staff must have a valid BuffOne Card in hand.

25% off up to four (4) tickets per performance

  • Artist Series
  • Takács Quartet (in-person tickets only)
  • Eklund Opera Program
  • Music Theatre Program
  • Colorado Shakespeare Festival
  • CU Theatre & Dance

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Youth (Ages 5-18)

Youth discounts and tickets are available online, in person and by phone.

$5 off single tickets for all College of Music events

  • Artist Series
  • Takács Quartet (in-person tickets only)
  • Eklund Opera Program
  • Music Theatre Program

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All youth tickets $5 for

  • CU Theatre & Dance

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Colorado Shakespeare Festival

  • Youth ages 5-12: $10 tickets in all sections
  • Youth ages 13-18: $20 tickets in all sections

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Seniors (Ages 65 and Older)

Senior discounts are available online, in person and by phone.

$2 off single tickets for

  • Artist Series
  • Eklund Opera Program
  • Music Theatre Program
  • CU Theatre & Dance
  • Colorado Shakespeare Festival

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Active Military

Active military discounts are available in person and by phone only.

$5 off single tickets for

  • Colorado Shakespeare Festival

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Volunteer Ushers

Volunteer to usher a performance for the Colorado Shakespeare Festival and you will get to see the show for free. Check back for more details.

Season tickets

Save up to 25% and get great benefits with season tickets!

Learn more - Season tickets

Group sales (for groups 10+)

Save 10% for 10 or more patrons and 25% for 25 or more patrons to most shows!

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Discount Restrictions

  • There are no discounts for the Holiday Festival or for Takács Quartet virtual events.
  • CU Presents will only honor one price reduction per ticket; double discounts are not allowed. We are happy to help you determine which discount will help you save the most money on each ticket. Call 303-492-8008 or email us at [email protected] for assistance.
  • Colorado Shakespeare Festival previews have a flat 25% discount on all sections. No other discounts apply to these performances.