Getting ready fora sensory friendly symphony concert.
A short holiday concert with a string quartet and actors, dimmed (not dark) house lights, fewer people, captions, free fidget tools and a quiet room. Two dates in December. Two different venues, so check which one you booked.
Sensory supports. Dec 5 and Dec 8, quiet room, fidgets.
Hours
Two one-time concerts, about 45 minutes each: Sat Dec 5 2026 at 2:00 pm (Aurora) and Tue Dec 8 2026 at 7:00 pm (Lone Tree). Lone Tree box office: 10 am to 4 pm Monday to Friday and two hours before shows.
Dec 5: Larry D. Carter Theater, Community College of Aurora, 16000 East CentreTech Parkway, Aurora 80011. Dec 8: Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons Street, Lone Tree 80124
Each show has “dimmed house lights during the concert”, “reduced venue capacity”, captions, “an adapted program”, and “an available quiet room”. “Complimentary fidget tools are available for all attendees.”
“Performers modify shows to ensure there are no startling noises or visually over-stimulating components.” lonetreeartscenter.org
Both concerts are the same holiday cabaret: a Colorado Symphony string quartet with actors from Phamaly Theatre Company, sing-along songs and short stories. The symphony says about 45 minutes; the 2024 edition at Lone Tree ran closer to an hour, so plan for 45 to 60.
The symphony doesn't say whether the sound is turned down. Lone Tree says its own sensory inclusive shows keep sound lower than normal; call 720-509-1000 to ask if that holds on Dec 8. For the Aurora show, confirm the $13 price at checkout or call the Box Office at (303) 623-7876.
Lone Tree Arts Center also runs its own sensory inclusive shows, all Sundays at 4 pm: Nov 1, Nov 15, Jan 10, Feb 21, Mar 14 and Jun 13. Tickets start at $9. Those aren't symphony events.
Call 303-623-7876More about Colorado Symphony Sensory Friendly Concerts
Louder, in the venues' words
Light applause after each song (Lone Tree, Dec 8) (“we will encourage light applause” “at the end of each number”)not stated
Quieter
Quiet room at both concerts; ask staff where it isquiet zone
All ages welcome. Financial aid is not available for these concerts.
Lone Tree parking: a large free lot on the south side of the building; the free garage across the street at Target if it fills up. The Aurora venue doesn't post parking details.
Lone Tree's staff let people come and go during sensory inclusive shows; its social narrative says “When I am ready, I can return to my seat and continue watching the show.”
At Lone Tree, ask staff where to find headphones, ear plugs or fidgets. Drinks are allowed in the theater; snacks stay in the lobby.
Lone Tree has its own social narrative about visiting the theater (PDF); the symphony has none for these concerts.
Assisted listening devices from Phamaly at all performances: email info@phamaly.org.
Aurora (Dec 5) tickets come from the symphony: you get a confirmation email, then reminders a month and a week before. Changes: (303) 623-7876 or tickets@coloradosymphony.org. Lone Tree (Dec 8) tickets come from Lone Tree Arts Center: call its box office at 720-509-1000.
Program questions: CEILearning@coloradosymphony.org.
