We are excited to announce the return of our Gilpin County Local Gold Rush Tickets! At Central City Opera, we believe great opera should be accessible to everyone in our community, especially the local Gilpin County residents who help make what we do possible. That’s why, once again this year, Gilpin County residents can purchase $10 tickets to any performance with any unsold seats, one hour before curtain time.
For the entirety of the 2026 Central City Opera Summer Festival, Gilpin County residents can purchase rush tickets for just $10. Simply visit our box office one hour before the show begins with your Gilpin County ID or a piece of mail showing your local address. If there is an unsold seat in the opera house, it can be yours for just $10. Terms and conditions apply.
This program is our way of saying “thank you” to our local community and ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to experience live performance, regardless of budget constraints.
Thanks to Rick’s Steakhouse for their generous support of Central City Opera, and Gilpin County Gold Rush.
Terms and conditions:
- $10 price includes 5% Central City Admissions Fee.
- Must present a valid, government-issued photo ID or piece of mail showing Gilpin County address to qualify.
- Limit 2 tickets per household, per performance.
- Gold Rush tickets are only valid for CCO Summer Festival Mainstage performances, including the Nina Odescalchi Kelly Training Artists Matinee (July 24) and CCO in Concert (July 10 and 11).
- Subject to seating availability and box office discretion, on a first-come, first-serve basis.