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About Auraria Campus

Welcome to the Auraria Campus, a tri‑institution urban campus in downtown Denver serving the University of Colorado Denver, Metropolitan State University of Denver, and the Community College of Denver. Our venue page covers the key performance spaces, practical details to secure your seats, and nearby lodging and dining options. Whether you’re attending a campus performing arts program at the King Center or an event in the Tivoli Turnhalle, we’ve got you covered with easy, reliable ticket access and practical planning tips.

Key venues include the King Center (Kenneth King Academic and Performing Arts Center) with the Concert Hall, Recital Hall, and Eugenia Rawls Courtyard Theatre, and Tivoli Turnhalle inside the Tivoli Student Union. Box office hours and rental spaces are managed by the King Center, with spaces available for external clients. Transit connections, parking options, and nearby hotels and restaurants help you plan a smooth visit.

Pro tip: secure your seats early to ensure the best access to popular campus performances. When planning your trip, consider using public transit—Colfax at Auraria Station and Auraria West Station are convenient access points, with multiple bus connections to downtown Denver. If you’re driving, Auraria Campus parking includes several garages and lots, with ParkMobile options and typical daily rates published for campus visitors. For accommodations, affiliate partner recommendations nearby include SpringHill Suites Denver Downtown and The Curtis, ideal for groups and event attendees. Explore official social channels and venue pages for the latest event information and rental opportunities.

Official venues and resources:

  • King Center Box Office & Rentals: 855 Lawrence Way – Concert Hall, Recital Hall, and Courtyard Theatre
  • Tivoli Turnhalle: located in the Tivoli Student Union, configurations up to 350 seated, ~700 standing
  • Transit: RTD Colfax at Auraria Station, Auraria West Station, plus campus bus connections
  • Nearby hotels: SpringHill Suites Denver Downtown, The Curtis
  • Nearby dining and local services: partner restaurants and campus eateries

Note: The Auraria Event Center has had historical updates and public listings of closures or renaming in various sources. For current event listings and rental availability, check the official King Center and Tivoli venues pages or contact the King Center Box Office.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Auraria Campus is a tri‑institution urban campus serving the University of Colorado Denver, Metropolitan State University of Denver, and the Community College of Denver, located in downtown Denver at the Auraria campus complex.
  • The King Center (Kenneth King Academic and Performing Arts Center) on campus houses six spaces, including the Concert Hall (520 seats), Recital Hall (192 seats), and Eugenia Rawls Courtyard Theatre (up to 150, configuration‑dependent).
  • Tivoli Turnhalle is inside the Tivoli Student Union at 900 Auraria Parkway; Turnhalle configurations accommodate up to 350 seated and about 700 standing (typical banquet/theater setups vary).
  • King Center Box Office and Rentals operate from 855 Lawrence Way; rental spaces include Concert Hall, Recital Hall, and Courtyard Theatre with published hourly rates for external clients.
  • Parking on the Auraria Campus is limited with multiple garages and lots; typical daily rates and ParkMobile options are published, with the Tivoli Garage and other structures serving campus visitors.
  • Transit access includes RTD light rail at Colfax at Auraria Station and Auraria West Station, with additional bus connections; the campus is integrated with downtown Denver transit networks.
  • Nearby hotels include SpringHill Suites Denver Downtown (MSU Denver campus on Auraria Parkway, 1190 Auraria Parkway) and The Curtis (1405 Curtis Street), both commonly used by event groups.
  • Notable events on campus include campus performing arts programming at the King Center and Tivoli venues; the King Center is used by CCD, CU Denver, and MSU Denver, while other historic spaces (e.g., St. Cajetan’s) have hosted events; the campus also hosts larger city events and accessing venues via transit.
  • The Auraria Event Center has publicly been listed as CLOSED/renamed in various sources, indicating venue changes on campus.