RPAA NIGHT
Experience live performance, on us.
RPAA Night connects Greater Richmond community members with free tickets to a wide range of live performances throughout the region. Through partnerships with Broadway in Richmond, RPAA’s resident companies, and other local arts organizations, participants can experience everything from Broadway productions at Altria Theater to performances by Richmond’s own theatre, music, and dance companies.
This program is specifically designed for individuals and families for whom the cost of attending a live performance would otherwise be a barrier. By removing that financial barrier, RPAA Night creates opportunities for more people to experience the arts and feel connected to Richmond’s performing arts community.
Applications are now open!
Request tickets for the opportunity to attend Richmond Symphony’s Brahms & Strauss or Halloween Spooktacular Family Concert.
Upcoming Shows
Explore this season’s RPAA Night performances. Ticket requests open at select times throughout the season, and availability varies by performance.
Richmond Symphony
Richmond Symphony
If you are an organization providing services to underserved communities or youths in the Greater Richmond Area and would like to participate in RPAA Night please email education@rpaalliance.com.
How RPAA Night Works
1. Find a show
Explore upcoming RPAA Night performances and find an experience you’d love to attend.
2. Request tickets
Ticket requests open at scheduled times throughout the season. During each application period, you’ll have the opportunity to request tickets for one or more upcoming performances.
3. Ticket recipients are selected
Because the number of requests often exceeds the tickets available, eligible recipients are selected at random.
Our goal is to provide access to as many community members as possible. If selected, you will receive tickets to one RPAA Night performance from that request period. If you aren’t selected, you’re welcome to request tickets during a future request period. Submitting a request does not guarantee tickets.
4. Check your inbox
Selected participants will be notified by email and asked to RSVP by a specific deadline. Tickets that are not confirmed by the deadline may be offered to another participant. Once you’re confirmed, we’ll send you the details you need for your RPAA Night experience, including information about the performance, venue, and any special pre- or post-show opportunities.
Ticket Request Schedule
MAMMA MIA! & FLOYD COLLINS
September 8 – 22, 2026
BRAHMS & STRAUSS & HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR FAMILY CONCERT
September 24 – October 15, 2026
HAMILTON
January 26, 2027 – February 9, 2027
FINDING NEMO & HELL’S KITCHEN
March 18, 2027 – April 1, 2027
JUST IN TIME & AVENUE Q
May 11, 2027 – May 25, 2027
Questions about RPAA Night?
Who can participate in RPAA Night?
RPAA Night is an access program designed for individuals and families for whom the cost of attending a live performance would otherwise be a barrier. Individuals requesting tickets must be 18 or older and currently live or attend college in the Greater Richmond or Tri-Cities area.
By requesting tickets, you are confirming that your request aligns with the program’s purpose of reducing financial barriers to experiencing the performing arts.
How do I request tickets?
Select an upcoming RPAA Night performance and submit the ticket request form during its application window. Please submit only one request per household for each performance. Duplicate entries will be deleted.
Submitting a request does not guarantee tickets. Due to high demand and the limited number of tickets available, eligible recipients are selected at random.
How are ticket recipients selected?
Eligible requests are selected at random based on the number of tickets available for each performance. Because the number of requests often exceeds the number of tickets available, submitting a request does not guarantee that you will receive tickets.
When will I know if I’ve been selected?
Selected recipients will be notified by email after the request period closes. Your email will include a deadline to RSVP and confirm that you plan to attend.
If you do not RSVP by the deadline or decline the tickets you were selected to receive, we cannot guarantee that you will be selected for a future RPAA Night performance.
What if I’m selected but can no longer attend?
We understand that plans change. If you can no longer attend, please let us know as soon as possible so we can make those tickets available to another community member.
Because RPAA Night tickets are limited and demand is high, no-shows will not be considered for tickets to future RPAA Night performances.
Can I bring children to an RPAA Night performance?
Yes, when the individual performance is appropriate for their age. Some performances may contain content that is not suitable for all ages, so please review the individual event page before requesting tickets.
Parents and guardians should use their discretion when deciding whether a performance is appropriate for their children.
What are the RPAA Night pre-show and post-show events?
Each RPAA Night may include a special pre-show or post-show experience for confirmed ticket holders. These events are an opportunity to connect with the performance, artists, or other members of the RPAA Night community.
We hope you’ll join us, but participation in these events is not required to attend and enjoy the performance.
Are RPAA Night tickets transferable?
RPAA Night tickets are intended for the individuals and households selected through the ticket request process. If you can no longer use your tickets, please contact RPAA rather than giving them to someone else so we can make them available to another community member.
Who do I contact if I have questions?
Have a question that isn’t answered here? Email Bri Allen, Education Coordinator, at ballen@rpaalliance.com.
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