Opening Night
Friday Jul 31, 2026 7:00 pm
AVON PERFORMANCE PAVILION AT NOTTINGHAM PARK
Dancing in the Park invites audiences of all ages to enjoy this free summer tradition celebrating world-class dance and community. Pack a picnic, bring a blanket or lawn chairs, and gather with friends and family at the lakeside Performance Pavilion for a relaxed and memorable evening nestled in the beauty of the Colorado mountains. The program begins with joyful performances by the youth dancers of Celebrate the Beat, followed by Festival artists, Colorado Ballet, Rennie Harris Puremovement American Street Dance Theater, Cleo Parker Robbinson Dance, and more.
Generously Underwritten by Town of Avon. Presented by Slifer, Smith & Frampton.
Performance time, casting, and repertory are subject to change.
Photo credit: Dancing in the Park. Photo by Christopher Duggan.
Ticketing
THIS PERFORMANCE IS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
GETTING TO THE AVON PERFORMANCE PAVILION
Harry A. Nottingham Park is located at 1 Lake Street in Avon. From I-70, take exit 167 toward Avon. Take a sharp left on Avon Rd. At the traffic circle, take the 1st exit onto W Beaver Creek Blvd. Turn left on Lake Street, then turn right.
WHERE TO PARK
There is parking on the North and East sides of the park. Parking is limited though, so carpooling, walking or using the bus line is recommended.
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Community Arts Access
To learn more about attending a performance through our Community Arts Access program or providing support to eliminate socioeconomic barriers to the arts, please contact Martha Brassel ([email protected])