Tickets

Tickets for Festival 2013 go on sale to Festival Members on April 2. Members save $10 per ticket during the presale period.

Tickets on sale to the general public on April 16. Ticketing services provided by the Shubert Theater in New Haven.

Ticketed Events

How to buy tickets:

ONLINE

Click here to select an event, then follow the Buy Tickets links. Nominal service fees apply.

BY PHONE

Call (203) 562-5666. Phone sales are handled by the Shubert Theater box office. Nominal service fees apply.

IN PERSON

Visit the Shubert Theater box office at 247 College Street in downtown New Haven. No service fees apply to window sales. Hours are Mon–Fri 9:30am–5:30pm, Sat 10am–3pm, Sun closed.

If available, tickets may also be available at the door for the event: venue box office opens one hour before the event's published start time.

Free Events

No tickets required for most free events. Just show up!

Some free events require reservations

Check the event page to confirm whether or not a reservation is required (mostly for tours and certain master classes).

Events may reach capacity

Arrive early to secure a space! Popular events reach maximum capacity well in advance of the published start time. Once the venue reaches capacity, we cannot admit additional guests. We strongly advise you to arrive early to avoid disappointment.

Ideas Events

Ideas events are free for everyone, but like many of our popular free events, they often reach capacity. To guarantee your seat, and to support the Ideas Program, you may purchase an Ideas Fast Pass. Fast Pass holders are allowed into Ideas events to grab a seat before doors open to the general public. More information about the Ideas Fast Pass

Ticket Discounts

The Festival prides itself on providing low ticket prices to many events. 80% of events are FREE! For ticketed events, the following discounts are available:

FESTIVAL MEMBERS

Save up to 30% on each ticket and support the Festival at the same time! Click here to join now!

GROUPS

Groups of 10 or more receive a 10% discount per ticket, plus one free ticket per 10 tickets purchased. Click here for group ticket information.

TICKET PACKAGES

Purchase 3 or more tickets and save 10%! Either choose any combination of shows, or stay for the day. Click here for more information about packages

STUDENTS

$20 tickets in advance only for full-time students with valid identification, subject to availability, for certain events and sections only. Discount not available on premium price tickets. At the venue door, student tickets are $25.

YOUTH

$20 tickets in advance only for youth age 3-17, subject to availability for certain events and sections only. All youth must have a ticket. Discount not available on premium price tickets. Youth under age 3 are not admitted to ticketed events. At the venue door, youth tickets are $25.

SENIORS

10% discount in advance only for seniors age 65 and above, subject to availability and for certain sections only. Discount not available on premium price tickets. At the venue door, senior discount is 5%.

PAY WHAT YOU WISH

For L'Homme Cirque and Freewheelers, a select number of tickets will be available on a Pay What You Wish basis beginning one hour before the performance (you may pay whatever amount you'd like for the ticket, from $0.01 to the moon!). Tickets will be available at the venue box office only, line begins at the door. One ticket may be purchased per person, first-come, first-served.

Ticket Policies

All ticket purchases are final, no refunds or exchanges. Dates, times, and venues are subject to change. Check Artidea.org for the latest information about all events, including weather delays and cancellations.

Popular events may sell out!

We recommend that you purchase tickets as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Late Seating

Late seating is at the sole discretion of management, and is prohibited entirely at many performances; refunds will not be given for late arrivals.

Children

Children under the age of 3 are not permitted at many ticketed events. All children must have a ticket. Not all events are suitable for children. Please inquire when purchasing.

Accessibility

All Festival venues and most tour locations are wheelchair accessible. Please notify the box office when purchasing tickets so that we can reserve an accessible seat location for you.

Seating Charts

Venue seating charts are available for the following venues (pdf files):