This concert venue is beautiful! My husband and I loved the VIP seating option! They had plenty of bars so lines weren't that long. The merch line was also very fast and efficient. There's plenty of bathrooms and you didn't have to wait in line long for them. However, I was unhappy that the security for the VIP section gave up halfway through and let people who didn't pay for the VIP seats like we did, sit next to us for free for half the concert. This was completely unfair to us and others who paid for the seats. In my option people who didn't have the VIP pass shouldn't have been allowed up there or even be allowed to use the bar in that section. This place also has zero parking that close to the venue, but it's Denver. The only other downside is that it got really hot even when we weren't down in the crowd. All in all though, I still enjoyed my time here. read more

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Saw $not & Night Lovell here. Great venue if your up close but mosh pits definitely aren't for everyone.

Horrible experience I did not know your not allowed to scream for the artist it is a concert security had me removed I was more then willing to leave but female security was over aggressive I was knocked down and got my knee stepped on they popped it out place didn't help me at all and left me out side of venue. I had to go to hospital I will be moving forward with legal action ! I WOULD POST ZERO STARS BUT IT WON'T ALLOW ME! read more

Fillmore Auditorium - Music Venues Near Me - Denver, Colorado

The age restrictions on shows here are ridiculous. Not being able to take my 15 year old to a folk band is puzzling. The GA has no tiers so unless you're over 6 foot your not seeing anything. You feel like cattle although a cattle yard has more thought and organization. Three people had to be taken out by medical staff. Not a great concert experience. read more

Just saw Alice In Chains here (9-13-18)with my son! Such an amazing venue. It's hard to not have a good time here with the ability to set yourself right up close to the action or to lounge balcony style just above. I had such a good time and can't wait to be back. The guest services is top notch getting people in and out quickly. The biggest complaints I hear are the costs of alcoholic beverages. I saw so many people buy one tall boy each and stop drinking. A good thing if you're out to have fun you should not have to ruin the experience for yourself and everyone around you by getting smashed! Alice In Chains blew the roof off and then some will gladly come back to the Fillmore! read more

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Had a blast during pouya till the security didn't do anything when I told them I was getting smashed and couldn't breathe. Blacked out woke up in the hospital later. sad I ain't get the real experience (gracie was one year old emt but took the best care of me. Thankful for her calm but progressive attitude. Helped me clam down hella. 7206123332 if she reading this read more

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Great venue for live music. Parking is easy and it's always a great time listening to great music and having a night out with friends.

Only reason why I gave you his a 2 star was because my friend literally was okay to walk and the didn't let her go ANYWHERE unless the car was out front. We were literally trying to to have a good time and the security did not let us have it. read more

I went to Airborne Toxic Event here years ago, and came here again for Awolnation on 3/6/18. The Fillmore hadn't changed at all! Same casual elegance, pictures of past bands/concerts on the east wall, and option to watch the concert on the floor or up in the balcony. It's a surprisingly large venue. It was definitely packed for Awolnation, but we weren't elbow-to-elbow and it also wasn't as hot as some other venues I've been to. I can't comment on parking in the area as I opted for pregaming then a Lyft. I wholeheartedly recommend both of these. Well drinks start at $9 and just from what I saw as we drove through the neighborhood to get to the Fillmore, parking did not seem abundant. read more

Fillmore Auditorium - Music Venues Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Their security threw me out of a show because the person next to me was smoking and they said I was. My wife and 10 year old son were with me. The artist took my son on stage and I missed it because they were wrong. LOVE this venue but their security is fucked read more

I went to see The Revivalists on Dec 1st 2017. The venue is awesome, lots of history. Before I went I did some research on The Fillmore but found there wasn't a lot of information out there so I hope the review helps. Food and Drinks: Fries, pretzel bites and hotdogs. Pepsi products, some mixed drinks (don't get to fancy) and beer. (Credit cards are accepted) Seating: Well it's standing room only unless you have purchased a seat on the side or a VIP table. You should understand that you will be standing no less than 4 yours if your concert has an opening act. For our concert people were standing 6 + hours, from opening the doors until the concert started. I will try to add pictures of the VIP table and the general seats on the side of the standing area. VIP: VIP Tables seat 4, if you buy two seats there will be two other people at your table, the other couple that was at our table were cool and it was an enjoyable night. The VIP section is in the balcony and has a great view. Doors open at 8pm and the lines move fast. Parking: There is none. However, many businesses close down and open their parking lots for $15-$20 cash only. Understand there are several venues in this small area and they usually have concerts/events going at the same time, with that said, we parked at Wendy's @7:45pm, there was still a lot of space open. We also had a VIP table so waiting in line wasn't important as there is a separate line for VIP and most show up late for the main band. I think that's all I have but check out the pictures to get a better idea of seating and the venue. read more

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The worst service. The worst staff. Seats are not marked as reserved. We were sitting in reserved seats that were not clearly marked. They should check tickets. I'd gladly move. The ticket holders came right at the headliner. Then we had to scramble to find a spot. This place sucks ... Two thumbs down avoid this place read more

Great venue! The location was a little sketchy, especially at night, but the venue itself is clean and spacious.

Another great indoor venue ruined by Live Nation. Took my son to his first concert there when he was 4. It was a 16 (or 18) and older show. My buddy and I walked in with 3 preteen kids. No problem. Today...10 years later.... the same band comes to the same venue...and we watched NUMEROUS paying kids get turned away. A friend bought him and his son "meet and greet passes"...they let a younger kid in to meet the band...then kicked him out because he wasn't old enough...yet he was old enough to meet them? 2nd venue Live Nation has ruined... basically staying that future generations will have to wait for those bands to play outdoors..where there are NEVER age restrictions. I also feel like they are telling us how to raise our kids. Done with Live Nation and their venues. Thx for ripping off the kids... And disappointing the ones that were excited to see their favorite artist play. read more

It was a different and cool venue. It had an old school feel with a retro sign and framed black and white photos of the bands that came through the Fillmore over the decades. At the same time the sheer size reminded me of large venues I've been to in Los Angeles. It was surprising to me and I really liked the purple chandeliers. In front of the stage was a huge flat floor and it was tighter down there than the tent I was recently in at a major music festival. Up by the bars there was a lot more room to dance and the view was pretty clear, although farther. We saw Lane 8 and Rufus Du Sol. A woman behind me was commenting how she loves Lane 8 but he had already started while we waited in line. We were in that line at least half an hour so if you really want to see someone, leave plenty of time for that. read more

I went here to see a concert (Slash) and liked the venue a lot. It was very convenient to my hotel and I walked to the venue. I did note that parking was expensive for those who drove. I think the venue is laid out nicely. The entry is easy and security is reasonable. The sound system was excellent and the mixing was perfect. There are some VIP tables to the side but most of the tickets are general admission so you stand. I did not really mind, although by the end of the concert my back kind of ached. The worst thing about GA standing is that short people (women) hold up their iPhone Plus to record whole songs which blocks the view of everyone behind them. But they are mostly oblivious because they got what they wanted. Anyway, not to rant: it's a great place to see a concert and I would return. I did not check out the drink prices but lots of people were carrying BIG beers. read more

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Came here for a fairly full show, not quite sold out. I parked about 3 blocks away on Washington and it wasn't too difficult to find a spot. There is a pat-down as you enter so be aware of that. Once inside, the venue is much larger than I expected from seeing the pictures and the outside of it walking up. The theatre old time feel is there. The outside of the "pit" is raised and runs around the entire venue. Down below is a hardwood floor that is deep. By that I mean that if you are in the back of the lower section, it would be extremely hard to see. You pretty much have to be in the front half of the lower section to get a decent view. That said, there sides are nice to hang out and stand against the rail for. There is VIP seating in the balcony to the left. There are bars spaced throughout the venue and the bathrooms were in decent shape. A good venue with the old time feel, they also do Roller Derby competitions here. read more

CONCERT PARKING SCAM at WENDY'S - There's a person who you can pay for parking in the Wendy's parking lot for the Fillmore - they will tow your car, it's a scam - it apparently happened to other people, too: "The man helping the tow truck driver was the same man who was taking people's money at the beginning of the night." https://www.coloradomusic.org/buyer-beware-use-caution-parking-wendys-next-door-fillmore-denver/ Venue is great :) read more

I decided the last time we we went to a show at the Fillmore (Chevelle) that apparently I am just too old to see a show at the Fillmore :) Or that is how I felt! I mean yes, it has nice chandeliers and some tables off to the side, but that is it! In essence it is a big open floor that people pack into elbow to elbow crammed at the front of the stage. It is always sweltering - January, July, Anytime! No AC - hell no fans! Insane. The booze is expensive (but that is universal anymore). But the biggest turn off is that you spend so much time bumping into people and stepping over them that you don't see the show! Bleck, I say! Never again! read more

Went to the roller derby here... what a fun venue. Lots of places to sit and action packed. Don't be surprised though when they charge you $10 for a beer.. ouch! Be careful where you park around this venue too. read more

Not my favorite concert venue, but it's adequate. I have seen some pretty BA shows here as some of the bigger names come through the Fillmore. The VIP area just isn't worth the upcharge. You'd have a seat but the acoustics can't be all that great sitting off on the side and upstairs. Drinks are outrageously priced and restrooms tend to be pretty nasty. read more

Great venue! Most GA seating so you can get as close as you want. Beer lines move fast. Parking is a little tricky. Solid choice of restaurants and bars for pre-gaming and post-gaming within 2 blocks. Pro tip, I've been a few times, the beer line on the dance floor stage left once you come down the steps ALWAYS has the shortest line read more

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Fillmore is surprisingly large inside. You can't tell from walking by the front door. Overall, I thought that this was a really good venue. They can take a ton of people. There's food inside. Drinks are reasonably priced for what you'd expect at a concert venue. Security is pretty proud of their positions though. I totally understand that repeatedly dealing with drunk people and those who don't listen could really set a bad mood. They get a little excited, so this is the reason for 4 stars instead of 5. Pretty good place. I'd definitely go to watch a show again. read more

We had no tickets to see Tech N9ne and Krizz Kaliko, and it was probably the best concert experience I could have asked for. The VIP entrance allowed us to show up ten minutes before the doors opened and be one of the first people to enter the venue. We had a private bathroom that meant no huge wait between performance, and the cocktail service was nice. My only real complaint was the pricing model for drinks. My husband ordered a Pepsi while I got a diet. Both were priced at $5 each. My husband received a 20 oz bottle while I got a 12 oz can poured into a cup with an insane amount of ice. I know that's how these places make as much money as possible, but that doesn't mean I have to like it. Parking is also extremely limited and only on the street, which isn't great. read more

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Went and saw Lizzo on 10/16/2019. The whole experience was AMAZING. Loved the venue, the security was friendly and responsive and the show itself was top-notch. It was easy to get beverages (no lines) and the event was well-run overall. I would highly recommend going to a show at Fillmore!!! read more

A-OK. The Fillmore falls somewhere between the small, historic theaters in town (think Bluebird, Ogden, etc) and the big stadium-type rooms. Had never been here until this past weekend and had no idea how HUGE the Fillmore is! Was here for a show + beer fest and this space is definitely conducive to large-scale events. Security is *super* tight, which I'm okay with, but the entry wasn't the smoothest process ever. I got through security and realized that will call is in a different area, so I had to leave, grab my tickets, and come back through security a second time. The venue itself is pretty cool and as I mentioned, huge. They had a few bars open throughout the space and I like that there's a main floor + raised surrounding walkways. The ladies room wasn't very clean and it felt like there was water everywhere. Drinks are also pretty pricey here--$10 for canned wine, especially when their varietals are "red" and "white," feels a little steep. Sound was just fine--not the best in Denver, but certainly not the worst. It seems like a lot of big name acts come through here, so it's nice to have an option that's not a convention center. Would definitely be back for the right show, although I'll still hold a special place my heart for the smaller venues in Denver. read more

Bummed to see this venue get poor reviews. This is one of the best venues I've been to in the US. Denverites must have it made to complain about this space. Staff (bartenders and security) are so friendly which is RARE in a music venue. This venue is MASSIVE with 6+ bars, food options and plenty of different vantage points each offering stellar views. There was no line getting in and was never a line in the bathroom (again, unheard of in a music venue, especially for a sold out show like this one). I also have to mention that the artists absolutely killed it - G Jones is a legend. read more

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Great venue! I've been here a few times and am always happy with the show, the sound, the crowd and the space. Its a great place to dance, although it gets crowded at front, as per usual. They usually have a selection of Budweiser products, including tall boys and canned margaritas (which are $12 and WORTH IT if you are a light drinker). They accept both printed and mobile tickets and do a non invasive search prior to entering the building to ensure safety - but believe me, the place is no stranger to a joint or two ;) Parking can be found more easily behind the Fillmore and up a few streets. You might have to pay a small fee at a lot but its better than the ridiculous amount it costs to pay parking tickets in Cap Hill. read more

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One of my favorite places to go see a show in Denver. I live about a mile from here so I can typically walk to/from each show. Parking in this area can be really bad so I encourage you to take a cab or walk if it's an option. They remodeled the inside of the Fillmore and it has a lot more places to sit, the lines are faster to get drinks and a lot more tables/areas to lean on during the show. Even if the security line is really long, they have it down and it moves very fast. Be sure not to bring chapstick or mace because they'll take both of those whenever you go through security. Most every alcohol stand takes credit card too so you don't need to take out cash beforehand. Have fun! read more

I loved this venue! Compared with some of the other Denver venues (Gothic, Bluebird, Ogden), this place is huge! It is long and spacious. There are elevated areas to the left and right of the space. Parking is free-for-all street-parking. I saw Girrafage and Porter Robinson here and was surprised by how spacious the space was and how the crowd was all pretty spread out. I got to be smack in the front of the concert without having to be smushed into the space and without fighting to see the stage. I think the interior decor is cool too. They have some cool chandeliers, pictures on the wall, and colorful lighting. I think there were restrooms upstairs and I didn't have to wait in a huge line to get to it. read more

Great place to catch a show. Not too big or too small. Sound quality was good. Lots of bars. Neat memorabilia hanging on the walls.

Went to an EDM type concert on 2/25. We paid for VIP and boy do I regret it. The sound in the "VIP" area upstairs is a JOKE. Neither of us could stand staying up there, the sound was so horrible, all we could hear was rumbling and it literally hurt our ears. We went down to the VIP area in lower level and the sound was better because it was front facing but still awful. Lots of candy kids running around. I guess I'm spoiled with the venues in SF. The upside, 1UP is right next door. Ended the night with PACMAN and whiskey. Oh I almost forgot, since I had never been to this venue, I thought, hey I paid for VIP surely all these empty seats past this crowded, side-bar area, is included, so I walked towards that and I feel a tight grip on my arm and a woman in my face asking me if I bought BOX SEATS. While irritated I respond no, and ask her how to purchase those and she just shewed me away. Okay, guess I won't upgrade my tickets... P.S. Probably shouldn't put your hands on people, a simple tap on the shoulder would have done just fine. read more

I actually had the pleasure of checking out my first two concerts at The Fillmore Auditorium this past weekend so this review carries some extra weight! I've been to plenty of shows at the Gothic and Odgen, but didn't realize how much larger The Fillmore is than both of them. I think the capacity is somewhere around 4,000, making it a decent location for your larger than average musicians. We saw NF (sold out!) and Mat Kearney (probably around 3,000 showed up). I appreciated the thorough security checks even though it took a little extra time for the line to get moving. I didn't think that the outside or inside of the Fillmore was very aesthetically appealing. They had some cool chandlers inside, but it was pretty bland other than that. Parking for this location is going to be hit-and-miss with street parking. Friday night we have to park about a 1/2 mile away, but Saturday night we were able to find a spot 2 blocks from the Fillmore. read more

Of all the venues in Denver, I like the Fillmore the least and considering that I used to skate there for bouts, you would think I'd be a big fan. Nope. The Fillmore sucks for short people. If you want to stand remotely near the stage, good luck seeing, even if you're standing outside of the pit. For short people, the best place to actually see the artists is all the way at the back of the venue. While I can certainly appreciate the history of the venue and I always like browsing the photos of artists that have played at the Fillmore, I'm always bummed to learn that an artist is playing the FIllmore and not the Ogden, Bluebird or Gothic. read more

Gone to multiple concerts here, great venue overall. Staff is nice and lines go fast enough. I saw people complaining about sound issues, I've never heard anything weird or wrong sounding and voices sounded normal to me. read more

Size matters. If Goldilocks taught us one thing, it's that you don't want things too hot or too cold, you want things just right. The same thing can be said about size. Size matters and it needs to be just right. The Fillmore Auditorium is the right size. Not too large, not too small. The Fillmore Audtorium is located on Colfax and is one of the many historic concert venues in Denver. Some of it srecent shows have been Fergie, Snow Patrol, Nelly, Hinder, etc. Great venue to catch some of those larger acts that are starting to perform at more intimate locations. Here's a tip: Get there early, the venue is all General Admission. Here's a better tip: Sit to the seat to the right of the stage. This is a good tip because, not only will you get a seat and wait service, but the opening acts and headline performers usually walk right by this area to enter/exit stage. I've run into Matt Costa and James Blunt doing this! See ya there! read more

It almost feels blasphemous to give a low rating to a Fillmore, but as much as I hate to do it, I have no choice. It bums me out for so many reasons, not the least of which is the fact that I'm originally from Northern California and the Fillmore West has so much history attached to it. Another reason... the Denver Fillmore opened mere days after I moved here and I was there at the very first show (Trey Anastasio, which rocked). I really, really want to love the Fillmore... but I don't. Here are FIVE REASONS why: 1. If you're shorter than, say, 5' 5", you won't see a damn thing on stage. You'll also get to smell people's pits and cracks all night. Yes, it sucks being short... but would it have killed the designers to have put even the slightest incline on the floor? Or at least a few different floor levels (like the Bluebird or Ogden)? I get that it used to be a roller rink... but why preserve such a giant, flat expanse of stupidity? 2. $7-$8 for schwag beer. Yes, it's cool that you offer microbrews too... and I'll even concede that it's reasonable (but not really) to charge $8 for a crappy little keg cup for those. But for Miller Lite? Not cool. Especially when some flailing jackass knocks the FULL BEER that I just spent 40 MINUTES IN LINE waiting for and spent EIGHT DOLLARS on, straight to the floor and then just brushes me off with an "oh well, sorry!" Jerk. 3. And speaking of those 40 minutes, the bars SUCK. Some of them are cash-only, and not clearly posted as such. Then, when you finally get to the front of the line, the dimwit bartender informs you that not only are they out of half the offerings, but they don't take credit cards anyhow. Dummy, it's called a dry-erase board. Emphasis on the ERASE. If you're out of something, take it off the menu! 4. Lame bathrooms. I'm pretty small (see point #1) and relatively slender... and even *I* have a hard time squeezing into those teeny tiny stalls. The doors open inward and clonk against the toilet bowl so you have to really squish past them just to get inside. I feel sorry for the Larger Ladies out there... because you'll probably have to hold it until after the show. 5. Ticketmaster. Okay, it's not really the Fillmore's fault... but still. I hate Ticketbastard and the monopoly they rode in on. I know there are contracts and agreements and back-room dealings to take into account, but how cool would it be if the Fillmore went rogue and decided not to use Ticketbastard anymore? I'll answer that... it'd be VERY cool. I'll continue to see shows at the Fillmore because they'll continue to get good acts... but I'll cry a little bit inside each time. And for the jerk who spilled my beer at the Rock the Vote show last night? You'll get yours. It's called Karma. read more

I'm not really a big fan of this place, and wish that places like the Ogden and Bluebird had more national acts... oh well. The first thing that I don't care for is that they never open the doors on time... it's no fun standing out in the freezing cold 15-45 minutes longer than planned. The inside is just not the best setup for concerts... the main area is just one big, flat floor with the sound guy in the middle for some reason. The balcony is, for the most part, very far away from the stage. I just don't care for the layout much. The acoustics are ok, but nothing special. The drinks are severely overpriced like most concert venues. The bathrooms can get pretty scary. It's not a horrible place, but overall I'd rather not go here if I could at all help it. Edit: Oh yeah, and the $5 charge for buying tickets AT the box office? WTF is that? What is so "convenient" about having to go to the window instead of doing it online? Just raise the prices $5 if you must, but that fee is total BS. read more

I can't even count how many times I've gone to this place in the 6 months or so that I've called Denver my home. It's not the best place I've ever been to for a show, but definitely not the worst. It gets very hot and humid in here. Feels like there is no ventilation in the entire place. I usually stick to the 21+ area of the venue, which sucks because it is only the top floor (of course this is for all ages shows) The drinks are ridiculously expensive. They are also very cheap on the drinks so it feels like you aren't even drinking alcohol, which is a total rip because each drink's something like $8 apiece. Do yourself a favor and predrink before coming here. Parking is a b***ch over here as well, so I try to take the Mall Ride then foot it all the rest of the way up Colfax. Ever try to parallel park a Honda Passport? It is totally not fun. read more

Does isis own the Fillmore? You are not allowed to bring in a pocket knife. Including the small itty bitty Swiss pocket knives. Hell, I had to throw away a sharpie. I guess I freaking look like John Wick. Don't get me wrong, I'm all about people doing what they please with their own property and businesses, but I'm getting to believe idiots don't need to own businesses. I guarantee you, the best thing about my time at the Fillmore will be the band I came to see. read more