The Arts Complex houses three iconic theatres - Ellie Caulkins Opera House, Temple Hoyne Buell Theatre and Boettcher Concert Hall - and many other performance venues and multi-use spaces. Please select a venue below for seating charts, directions, parking and other information.
Boettcher Concert Hall is the nation’s first symphony hall in the round designed to bring the audience in while maintaining exceptional symphonic sound quality. It is home to the Colorado Symphony and is also utilized for touring concerts, graduations and private events. The Colorado Symphony Box Office is located inside the concert hall.
Chambers Grant Salon is an extraordinary event space within the Ellie Caulkins Opera House and also home to Kevin Taylor's at the Opera House. The restaurant serves pre-theater cocktails and dinner on select evenings when performances are in the main theatres.
Champa Arts Studio is an affordable event and performance space located inside the Champa Arts Building, next door to the Arts Complex. The flexible studio is available for rehearsals, private events and cultural programs.
CU Denver Experience Gallery is an immersive gallery created by the University of Colorado Denver and Denver Arts & Venues. Shows are curated by the University of Colorado Denver's College of Arts & Media every few months highlighting new technology in art and design.
Dazzle now joins the Arts Complex at 1080 14th Street. Producing unique musical experiences, Dazzle provides the stages upon which artists share their craft, reflecting the beautiful diversity that Colorado has to offer. The roots lie in jazz, but expands to other genres, with a variety of national and international touring acts spicing up the calendar.
Ellie Caulkins Opera House is a world-class hall inside the historic shell of the Quigg Newton Denver Municipal Auditorium. Designed in the lyric style with acoustical excellence and clean sightlines, the Ellie hosts many performances by Opera Colorado, Colorado Ballet, and Denver Center for the Performing Arts, as well as top touring artists and shows from around the world.
The Galleria is outdoor space under the Arts Complex's distinctive glass roof. It is the main corridor of the campus for pedestrians to access theatres, restaurants, parking and Sculpture Park and a unique place for special events, festivals, cultural programming and more.
Garner Galleria Theatre is a cabaret-style theatre operated by the Denver Center for the Performing Arts, a resident company of the Arts Complex. Boasting a night club vibe, reasonably-priced seats and table service, audiences can enjoy casual and lively comedic and musical performances with a refreshing drink in hand.
Helen Bonfils Theatre Complex is operated by the Denver Center for the Performing Arts, a resident company of the Arts Complex. Within the Helen Bonfils Theatre Complex, there are multiple theatres including Kilstrom Theatre, Singleton Theatre, Wolf Theatre and Jones Theatre. Additional meeting and event spaces include the Seawell Ballroom, Directors Room, lobby and more.
The Founders Room is a small event and meeting space in the Ellie Caulkins Opera House. With a modern design, private bar, casual seating and a state-of-the-art media system, it's perfect for board meetings, pre-theater VIP events and smaller functions.
Located across from the Buell Theatre, Prelude + Post offers an upscale casual neighborhood vibe focused on shared plates for an upbeat social dining experience. The menu features Colorado fresh sustainable ingredients; many seasonally harvested from the Blue Bear Farm located next door at the Colorado Convention Center.
Randy Weeks Conservatory Theatre is operated by the Denver Center for the Performing Arts, a resident company of the Arts Complex. It's located adjacent to the Arts Complex at the corner of 13th and Arapahoe streets in the Robert and Judi Newman Center for Theatre Education. The Weeks Conservatory Theatre houses theatre education classes and Theatre for Young Audiences productions.
Sculpture Park is a unique outdoor venue and public space at the edge of the Arts Complex. This distinguished park space is well known for its iconic 60-foot high "Dancers" that can be seen traveling along Speer Boulevard. Sculpture Park hosts many large outdoor festivals, concerts, private receptions, workouts and high-profile events.
Studio Loft is a flexible performance and private event space located on the top floor of the Ellie Caulkins Opera House. It features a beautiful cathedral ceiling, exposed brick, 3,000 sq. ft. wood dance floor, pre-function space, high-quality sound and lighting, and a private entrance on 14th and Champa streets. Studio Loft hosts many smaller performances and cultural events.
Temple Hoyne Buell Theatre is designed to provide the audience with a first-rate theatrical experience featuring incredible acoustical enhancements. The Buell presents most of the high-profile, traveling Broadway shows brought in by the Denver Center for the Performing Arts and provides an ideal setting for touring artists and shows from around the world.
Located inside Buell Theatre on the mezzanine level is the lavishly decorated Wolf Room. This room was graciously donated by Marvin and Judi Wolf, who are avid theatregoers and supporters of the Denver Center for the Performing Arts. The aesthetic was designed to resemble the view from the Wolf’s California residence.