Ogden Theatre

I've been to the Ogden at least 20 times. I prefer the smaller venue as you experience the performance in a more intimate setting. They have a reasonable bar, good shows and I've never had a bad time. Standing room on a tiered floor and balcony seating. Photo from the final Murder by Death show in Denver.

Love love love the Ogden. Staff is super efficient and friendly and security rocks. They're there to make sure you have a good time but keep bad apples out. I always feel safe going to a show here, and I got to a lot of 'em!

Great little venue in downtown Denver holding about 1600 people with a large, tiered pit and large balconies upstairs. The bar has a decent selection at reasonable prices (I got a double bourbon for ~$18) and the staff is super friendly. I would recommend taking a hat or putting on sunscreen if you line up for a show early as you'll be in the sun the whole time. The surrounding location is a little sketchy but if you're going early and want to grab a drink, go next door (to the right) to Crazy Mountain Brewing and try the stouts and play darts and foosball. There's not much else in walking distance. If you get there early there's free parking on the street in the neighborhood across from the venue, just pay attention to the signs.

I feel the Ogden is past it glory days. The theater was dirty and smelled old and musty; holes in the ceiling and the sticky floors scream "no one cares" but a good thing was the staff, they are nice and friendly. The thing I didn't not like at all was the beer is all cans! Not a single draft or tap beer and it wasn't cold and there are no water fountains, so you have to buy their overpriced water? I used to like coming here, but I don't anymore.

A standout local experience for me and my friend. What set this venue apart from some of the other excellent venues I’ve been to, (as I make my way through each one) in part, was the great light work. My friend and I loved the band, the hype was real. The venue had some large fans in the ceiling that kept the air moving. Drink prices were reasonable. The bathrooms were shaped weird for women but clean and line moved quickly. The line to get in moved efficiently and security did as well. Acoustics seemed great too. I think my friend and I lucked out with there being awesome fellow fans, great theater setup, and amazing light work. I paid for parking in advance which was a bit of a fee, but it was kind of nice to have the car nearby when we were ready to leave.