The Newman Center is home to some of our community's premier arts organizations and events such as Friends of Chamber Music, Denver Brass, and the Denver Post's Pen & Podium series just to name a few.
Check out the entire calendar of performances presented by performing arts organizations here at the Newman Center.
Friends of Chamber Music present Michelle Cann, the recipient of the 2022 Sphinx Medal of Excellence, the highest honor bestowed by the Sphinx Organization, dedicated to the development of Black and Latino classical musicians. Her program reflects her commitment to and passionate advocacy of music by underrepresented composers.
After a sell-out crowd and roaring audience, the JOHN DENVER "The Tribute" concert is returning to the Newman Center to fill up your senses once more with an all new song list. John Adams takes the stage, leading his John Denver tribute band, which consists of top-rated professional musicians who elevate the audience experience to an unmatched performance from any tribute concert they've ever heard. Each John Denver song is performed effortlessly as audience members can relax and reminisce about an age long ago.
Hear two legendary performers, trumpet icon Herb Alpert and his wife Lani Hall, Grammy winning vocalist and former lead singer of Sergio Mendes & Brasil '66. Expect an eclectic mix of classic Tijuana Brass, Brazilian jazz, standards and surprises.
Friends of Chamber Music present Jean-Yves Thibaudet on piano, Lisa Batiahvili on violin and Gautier Capucon on cello, performing one of Haydn's later piano trios, as well as masterpieces by Ravel and Mendelssohn.
A part of the World Ballet Series, Cinderella is performed live by a multinational cast of 40 professional ballet dancers gathered to bring the most celebrated fairy tale to life. An enchanting story for all ages with a wonderful dose of humor, majesty of classical ballet and the promise of “happily ever after.” Enjoy this visually stunning production accompanied by Sergei Prokofiev’s passionate celebrated score, with over 150 hand-sewn radiant costumes, and richly detailed hand-crafted sets and sparkling choreography by Marina Kesler.
Experience the Arapahoe Philharmonic's powerful renditions of Rachmaninoff's Symphonic Dances, Brahm's Violin Concerto featuring Igor Pikayzen and Anna Clyne's Masquerade.
Kick off the holiday season with a feast of the senses. Fiestas Navideñas is a Mexican folk dance spectacular featuring original choreography and traditional holiday dances from Denver's own celebrated Latinx dance ensemble ArtistiCO.