It’s another art-deco triumph, opened in 1925, although updated a bit more aggressively with moody pools of light, an open floorplan on the first level, and tiered, movable balcony seating. Indie, metal, hip-hop and bluegrass - it’s all there. It’s worth the short drive or bus ride along South Broadway to visit this gem, which has consistently offered some of the best sound mixing and stage production in Colorado while supporting huge names on their way up (Lady Gaga, anyone?). (Photo by Seth McConnell/The Denver Post) Gothic Theatre
Sleigh Bells perform at the Gothic Theatre on March 24, 2017, in Englewood. There’s nothing else like it in town, but consider the nearby, poetry-and-jazz-driven Mercury Cafe to be its spiritual progenitor. Colorful and intimate, with an impressively diverse lineup of genres and cabaret-style events, it also goes big with parties and themed happenings.
With stellar booking (for a non-corporate-owned venue) and comfy capacity of around 400, it’s also a “gastro-brothel” (restaurant and former brothel/porn shop) with multi-level floors and a funky aesthetic. Ophelia’s Electric SoapboxĬompeting with big-dog promoters in Denver is rough, but the purposefully moody Ophelia’s feels like another game entirely. James Florio, Provided by Edible BeatsOphelia’s Electric Soapbox reopened in Denver in April 2022 after a long pandemic closure and a redesign of the interior.
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It’s also right off the 16th Street Mall, where the free shuttle runs all day and into the night, and close to other rideshare options and hotels. Comfy seats - minus the folding chairs often at the very front - and solid sightlines from the balcony make this 1,700-capacity venue as cozy as it is immaculately preserved. Opened in 1930, its heavy curtains back up touring musicians, stand-ups (dozens of whom have taped comedy specials there), authors, chefs, movies, musicals, drag queens and politicians.
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The slim, Art Deco façade and pulsing vertical signage of this downtown theater belie a grand old movie house inside. (Photo by Seth McConnell/Special to the Denver Post) Paramount Theatre Fans line up as they wait for doors to open before the Avril Lavigne concert at the Paramount Theatre on Septemin Denver. The park is free to visit during the day, so be sure to snap a pic on the same stage once occupied by Jimi Hendrix, the Grateful Dead and U2. Playing there is a badge of honor for musicians, for everyone from the Beatles and Steve Martin to Bjork and Phoebe Bridgers.
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When the waves of wooden benches are full to 9,500 capacity, it feels like an otherworldly sea of humanity - especially flanked by towering stone formations, Creation Rock and Ship Rock. This icon, which opened in 1941, is not only the best-looking venue in Colorado, it’s also arguably the world’s best (trust us when we say that). Monday, August 29th 2022 Home Page Close Menu
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