Frequently Asked
Questions.

Yes. The Calling is free and open to everyone. No ticket, registration, reservation, or fee is required to visit or to submit a name.

The Calling is lit for four consecutive nights, Friday, October 30 through Monday, November 2, 2026. It is open from dusk until 11:00 PM. Projection sequences begin every 30 minutes from approximately 7:00 PM, with the final sequence at 10:30 PM; the illuminated naming wall remains visible between sequences.

No. The Calling is a walk-up installation with no timed entry. Online name submissions will open soon; visit our Coming Soon page for the latest.

There is no fixed route or timed program. Your visit can be brief, or you can stay and read names, reflect, and spend time with the installation at your own pace.

Absolutely. The wall grows as new names are added, and the experience can feel different with each evening's light, weather, and community. You are welcome to return as often as you like.

AfterLight takes place at the Denver Performing Arts Complex (DPAC), located at 1000 14th Street, Denver, CO 80202. The submitted names are displayed in light on the Ellie Caulkins Opera House and viewed from the surrounding outdoor plazas. See Plan Your Visit for full details.

Several public parking garages are within two blocks of the DPAC, including the Denver Performing Arts Complex Garage (access via 13th Street). We also encourage guests to use public transit — the 16th Street Free MallRide stops directly adjacent to the venue.

Yes. The Calling is located on paved, level outdoor plazas with routes suitable for wheelchairs and mobility aids. Accessible parking is available in the DPAC garage. If you have specific accessibility needs or questions, please contact us in advance and we'll do our best to help.

The Calling is outdoors in October and early November, and Denver evenings can be cold. We recommend layers and comfortable shoes. There is no dress code; come as you are.

Yes, AfterLight is a family-welcoming event. The experience is designed around themes of memory, connection, and honoring lives — content is gentle, contemplative, and appropriate for all ages. Strollers are welcome on all pathways.

Leashed dogs are welcome. Please be mindful that the plaza can become busy and the illuminated wall may not be comfortable for every animal. Service animals are always welcome without restriction.

Yes — personal photography and video are warmly encouraged. Please be mindful of other guests, avoid flash, and respect the reflective atmosphere. Commercial or press photography requires advance credentialing — contact us at hey@afterlightexperience.com.

On-site food and drink offerings will vary from night to night — some evenings will have light refreshments and warm beverages, others may not. Outside food and non-alcoholic drinks are always welcome. The DPAC neighborhood also has numerous restaurants within a short walk if you'd like a sit-down meal before or after.

AfterLight is designed to operate in typical October and November Denver evening conditions. In the event of severe weather — lightning, heavy snow, or unsafe conditions — the event may be paused or shortened. Updates will be posted on our website and social channels.

The primary way to take part is to share a name through this website and visit The Calling in person. You can also help by sharing the experience with friends and family.

Volunteers may help welcome guests, support accessibility, and steward submitted names. Email hey@afterlightexperience.com to ask about current needs.

Online name submissions are not open yet. Visit our Coming Soon page and check back for the announcement.