Frequently Asked
Questions.

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

The Calling is lit Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights from October 2 through November 1, 2026, with a final closing night on Monday, November 2. It is open from dusk until 11:00 PM.

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 hello@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 Calling remains free because of donors, sponsors, and volunteers. Visit the Support page to learn about ways to help.

Volunteers help welcome guests, care for the wall, support accessibility, and steward submitted names. Visit the Support page to express your interest.

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

No. Every eligible name is treated the same whether or not you donate. The donation portion of the form is completely optional.