The mission of the Lincoln Center is to be a leader in cultural experience and make it an essential value to the community.

The Lincoln Center is one of Colorado’s largest and most diverse presenters of professional theatre, dance, music, visual arts and children’s programs. It features two performing art spaces (a 1,180-seat performance hall and a 220-seat theatre), three galleries, and an outdoor sculpture/terrace/performance garden. It also has three conference/special events rooms available for rentals.

The Lincoln Center as a presenter brings in approximately 70 performances each year through its Showstoppers, Anything Goes, Classical Music, Dance, Adventure Cinema and Imagination Series. In addition, the Lincoln Center is “home” to many local arts groups, as well as being a favorite venue for many national promoters -- creating a total of more than 300 performances per year. (Although the Lincoln Center may handle the ticketing and facilities management for these outside events, sound levels, technology arrangements and other production details are determined by the promoters.)

The Lincoln Center brochure focuses on the performances that Lincoln Center presents, about 70 each year. Local arts groups that host a season at Lincoln Center are included on their own page. Other performances are added throughout the season and may not be included in the brochure.

Lincoln Center staff works with community committees to make programming decisions. Committee members are typically series subscribers who are representative of the audiences from that particular series. In addition, staff evaluates which shows are touring and how their schedules fit into the season, the cost of the show, whether the show can be performed on the Lincoln Center stage, and the quality of the company producing the show. In addition, any individual or organization can rent Lincoln Center rooms for any private or public performance or other use.

Tickets for Lincoln Center-sponsored shows are determined largely by production costs and the number of seats in the performance hall (1,180). Local arts groups, promoters and others renting the performance spaces establish their own ticket prices.

There are several ways to buy tickets:

1. In person: Tickets are available at the Lincoln Center Box Office, 417 W. Magnolia, during regular business hours. Box Office hours of operation are 12:30 and 5:30 p.m, Monday through Saturday. (The Box Office is closed Saturdays between June and August.
2. By phone: Tickets are available during Box Office hours at 970/221-6730.
3. Online: Tickets are available online at www.lctix.com anytime.
4. By fax: Ticket requests may be faxed to the Box Office at 970/416-2725.
5. By mail: Ticket requests can be mailed in with payment. Please enclose a stamped, self-addressed envelope so your tickets can be mailed to you.

Single tickets are typically on sale 6 – 8 weeks before an event. On sale dates for Lincoln Center presented performances are available online at www.lctix.com or by calling the Box Office at 970/221-6730. Series subscribers and those who select the new Pick 5 or More Package (where you purchase tickets to 5 or more shows in advance and get a 10% discount) can purchase single tickets at any time once season renewals have been completed in August. (On-sale dates by community groups and other promoters may vary.)

Box office (tickets and event information): 970/221-6730. Scheduling Office (room rentals and information): 970/221-6733. Administration Office (APP/Visual Arts, Technical Services and general information): 970/221-6735, ext. 3.

Starting times for all shows are determined by the presenters. Evening performances for most Lincoln Center-sponsored shows begin at 7:30 p.m. and matinees begin at 2:00 p.m. Visit www.LCTIX.com or call the Box Office at 970/221-6730 between 12:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. to confirm curtain times. Ticket information also is updated each Friday on CITYLINE, a 24-hour information service at 970/416-2489 (Tape #5095).

Not for all events. The Lincoln Center Showstoppers Series offers matinees for all 7 performances. Other Lincoln Center-sponsored series do not offer matinees, but some shows (such as this year’s Jungle Jack Hanna on October 6 and If You Give a Pig a Party on April 20) are offered during the daytime. Visit www.LCTIX.com or call the Box Office at 970/221-6730 between 12:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. to confirm the availability of matinee performances.

A parking brochure is currently being created and should be available soon. Until the brochure is available you can learn more by visiting our parking page.

There are certain shows and series, such as the Imagination Series, that are perfect for families and children of any age. Other Lincoln Center shows (such as Annie, Blast, Jungle Jack Hanna, and others) are appropriate for children over 6 years old. Some shows do contain mature content and are not appropriate for children. Please contact the Box Office at 970/221-6730 for information on specific shows. Tickets are required for all ages entering the theatres, and there are no refunds. Please consider age-appropriateness when purchasing tickets. Also, some outside presenters do not allow babies and young children in the theatres for their events.

The lost and found is located in the Box Office and is available during regular Box Office Hours.

The Lincoln Center is generally accessible to patrons with disabilities. Please inquire when ordering your tickets. In addition to wheelchair seating, a hearing enhancement system is available in both theaters. If you have other needs that would help make your visit to Lincoln Center more enjoyable, please let us know by contacting the Box Office at (970) 221-6730.

Flash photography is typically not permitted during performances. In the event a performer chooses to allow photographs, an announcement will be made prior to the start of the show. Videotaping is not permitted.

The Lincoln Center conducts two volunteer training sessions each year. For more information, contact Ruth Smith at 970/221-6260.

The Lincoln Center is located at the 417 W. Magnolia, Fort Collins, Colorado, 80521 (map it). We are on the northwest corner of Mulberry Street and Meldrum Street.