Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts

Welcome to UW's Buchanan Center's Box Office page!


The Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts serves as a dynamic hub for live entertainment at the University of Wyoming and houses the University’s academic Theatre & Dance and Music departments. The Buchanan Center hosts a wide range of performances, events, and high-profile programming, including the renowned Buchanan Center Special Events presenting series. It provides a premier venue for engaging live experiences, educational opportunities, and meaningful community connection. UW students, staff, faculty, and the broader community have access to high-quality entertainment that brings globally recognized performers and unique events to campus. With a focus on collaboration, innovation, and audience engagement, the Buchanan Center plays a key role in enriching campus life and the regional entertainment landscape.


Take A Look At Our Upcoming Events!

Master Calendar

 

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Fränder - January 30, 2026

FRÄNDER blends Swedish and Estonian folk traditions with a modern twist, creating a contemporary "heavy folk" sound. The result is a driving, robust, utterly unique sound, ready for the great stages. FRÄNDER conjures an expressive musical landscape, evocative of the mystery and beauty of the ancient Scandinavian woodlands and they have wowed audiences worldwide, from Scandinavia to Japan, Canada and USA.


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Performing Arts Degrees

The Buchanan Center is the proud home to the University of Wyoming’s Music and Theatre & Dance programs. These programs are the cultural cornerstones at UW and bring in vibrant performances for UW students, staff, faculty and community to enjoy!

Theatre and Dance

UW’s Theatre and Dance department is known for its captivating performances, but it also provides students with a comprehensive education in the arts. Combining academic rigor and creative opportunity leads to a truly enriching education. Prospective students can choose from several undergraduate majors. Additionally, graduate students gain advanced training through practicum courses, senior projects and theses, preparing them for professional careers in the arts.

Music

The UW Department of Music welcomes students from diverse backgrounds and encourages self-discovery through performance, studio and classroom experiences. With innovative and challenging curriculums, our programs foster collaboration, skill development and artistic growth. Our department is small enough for personal attention, yet large enough to support musical growth to the highest level.

 

 

Support the Performing Arts at UW

Donating to performance arts at the University of Wyoming supports the development of future artists, performers and educators. Your gift helps provide students with state-of-the-art facilities, including the Main Stage, Thrust Theatre and Studio Theatre, where they can bring their creative visions to life. These contributions fund scholarships, ensuring that talented students from all backgrounds have access to a world-class education in the arts. An investment in UW performing arts is an investment that pays off again and again as we continue this tradition of excellence.

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Buchanan Center Beyond the Stage

The Buchanan Center is not just the primary venue for performing arts productions; it's a versatile space that also serves as a hub for education and growth. It provides a platform for student learning, skill development, experimentation and collaborative projects, all contributing to a vibrant creative community and mesmerizing performances.

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Number of performance venues within the Buchanan Center and available within Fine Arts Outreach.
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Number of available areas of concentration for theatre, dance and music students.
3300+
Number of seats between Concert Hall, Recital Hall, Main Stage Theatre, Thrust Theatre, and Studio Theatre, and Arts & Sciences Auditorium.
Meet the Box Office

Our student workers are ready to help with all your ticketing needs.

2025-2026 Symphony Season

2025-2026 Music Season

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Student Recitals & Performances

Find all undergraduate and graduate student recitals and performances listed here throughout the 2025-2026 academic year!

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FAQ

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A service fee is assessed per ticket in order to pay our box office student workers and everyday box office operations. This fee is applied whether you purchase online, in-person, or over the phone. 

The Buchanan Center Box Office has moved to E-Tix! Upon purchase of your tickets, you will recieve an email from "Tix". Once you open the link, there will be a yellow box allowing you to view, save, and/or print your tickets. Once opened you will see a QR code for each ticket which allows you to enter the venue. You do not need to print your tickets!

Yes you do! In order to complete a transaction (whether online, in-person, or over the phone) we require a First Name, Last Name, Email, and Phone number.

If you have already made a purchase with us, then you will not need to provide this information again!

Yes! If you need a password reset, please reach out to the box office who will send you a reset link. On your account you will have access to current/past tickets, orders, and account information.

In this case, your billing/shipping address MUST be the same as the card you are using to complete the transaction. As a University entity, we have strict fraud detectors, and the system will decline you if the addresses do not match. Please reach out to the Box Office should you have any questions!

On the main navigation above, please click "Buy Tix Here". You will be directed to our ticketing platform Tix.