Located in the heart of downtown Boulder, the Boulder Theater is a historic Art Deco venue that hosts concerts, film screenings, and festivals. Opened in 1906 as Curran Opera House and later known as Isis Theatre, it has been a fixture of Boulder’s cultural scene since 1936 as the Boulder Theater. With a flexible seating configuration that seats about 850 and can accommodate up to 1,000 total (standing on the main floor varies by event), it’s a versatile space perfect for intimate performances and cinematic experiences alike.

Whether you’re catching a band like DeVotchKa or screening BIFF 2025 selections, you’ll find a welcoming, no-nonsense ticket experience here. We’ve got you covered with dependable seating options, parking guidance, transit details, and great nearby hotel and restaurant partners to make your visit easy from start to finish.

Parking in downtown Boulder includes a paid garage and street parking, with free parking after 7pm in many areas. Use the City of Boulder interactive parking map for real-time options. The venue sits near Downtown Boulder Station and is well served by RTD buses, including HOP, SKIP, and BOLT routes, making multi-modal access straightforward. Nearby hotels such as Hotel Boulderado, The Bradley Boulder Inn, and St Julien Hotel & Spa offer comfortable stays just minutes from the theater. For dining and nightlife before or after a show, we’ve highlighted trusted affiliate partners in the area to ensure you’ve got great options close by. When you’re ready to secure your tickets, we’ll make the process simple—no fuss, just reliable access to the experiences you want.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

Address: 2032 14th Street, Boulder, CO 80302
Venue type: historic multi-use theater / concert venue (Art Deco)
Capacity: about 850 seated; up to 1,000 total (standing on main floor varies by configuration)
Seating/chart: configurations vary by event; main floor can be seated or standing; balcony exists
Parking: paid garage and street parking downtown; free after 7pm; interactive parking map via City of Boulder
Transit: near Downtown Boulder Station; served by RTD buses (HOP, SKIP, BOLT); multi-modal options
Nearby hotels: Hotel Boulderado, The Bradley Boulder Inn, St Julien Hotel & Spa
Notable events: hosts concerts, film screenings, and festivals; BIFF 2025 at Boulder Theater; acts include DeVotchKa, The Record Company, etc.
Renamed / renamed history: opened as Curran Opera House (1906); later Isis Theatre; renamed Boulder Theater in 1936