Ogden Theatre

Knowing the house rules at Ogden Theatre will help make your visit smooth and stress-free.

• Re-Entry & Smoking: There is no re-entry once inside the venue. Smoking of any kind, including e-cigarettes, is not permitted.
• Payment Options: All concessions inside the venue are cashless; guests can use debit/credit cards or mobile pay.
• Prohibited Items: Outside food and drinks, weapons of any kind, and professional cameras or recording devices are not allowed.
• Age Restrictions: Most shows are 16 & up unless otherwise noted. Guests under 16 may attend if accompanied by a ticketed adult.

Be sure to check the official Ogden Theatre FAQs and policies page for the most up-to-date info.

Ogden Theatre is just one highlight of the live experience scene in Denver; Capitol Hill and the surrounding neighborhoods are also cultural hotspots.

Here are some other nearby venues that are definitely worth checking out:

• Bellco Theatre: Flexible venue seating up to 5,005, hosting everything from comedy to headline shows, just a few blocks away.⁴
• Mission Ballroom: Modern, 3,950-capacity tiered venue with excellent sight lines, cutting-edge sound, and full-service bars in the vibrant RiNo neighborhood.^5,6
• Ellie Caulkins Opera House: 2,225-capacity concert hall offering opera, dance, and symphony performances in the nearby arts complex.⁷

Ogden Theatre is centrally located and well-connected, whether you're driving or taking public transit.

Public Transportation: If you want to take the bus, RTD bus routes 12, 15, and 15L have stops very close to the Ogden Theatre.

Driving: The Ogden Theatre sits at 935 E. Colfax Ave. in Denver. Parking can be purchased as an add-on when you buy your ticket online, with the Preferred Parking Lot located directly behind the theatre.

Here are some other nearby parking options:

• Parking Garage – 1435 N Lafayette St
• Parking Garage – 1245 E Colfax Ave
• Parking Lot – 1480 Humboldt St

Get turn-by-turn directions to Ogden Theatre via Google Maps.

Ogden Theatre offers just a limited variety of concessions at its on-site bar. However, you’re only steps away from some of Denver’s most celebrated eateries — whether you’re craving tacos, craft brews, or a quick bite, you'll find options within walking distance.³

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Ogden Theatre has evolved alongside Denver through changes in entertainment while hosting generations of performers from Houdini to today’s touring acts like Passion Pit and Wolf Alice.⁸

After Ogden Theatre’s successful era as a leading Vaudeville House, it was converted to a movie theatre in 1937, and in the 80s, it was known for consistently showing The Rocky Horror Picture Show.¹

Since the theatre’s reopening in 1993, modern upgrades have improved lighting, staging, and production systems without altering the theatre’s historic integrity. What has remained the same, however, is the intimate connection between the audience and the stage that has defined Ogden Theatre for more than a century.⁸

Sources:

1. THE OGDEN THEATRE - AEG Worldwide
2. Venue Rental - Denver
3. THE 10 BEST Restaurants Near Ogden Theatre - Trip Advisor
4. Bellco Theatre - Denver.org
5. about mission ballroom - Mission Ballroom
6. Mission Ballroom Venue Info - Mission Ballroom
7. Ellie Caulkins Opera House - Denver Performing Arts Complex
8. The Ogden Theatre - Denver.org
9. FAQ / Policies - Ogden Theatres