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About Citylights Pavilion

Citylights Pavilion, also known as City Lights Pavilion or Universal Lending Pavilion in historical references, was an open-air amphitheater seating about 5,000 guests. Located in the Pepsi Center parking area in Denver, CO, this temporary venue operated in the mid-2000s before closing in 2007 and being dismantled. While the site has since been repurposed for parking, the footprint remains a memorable chapter in Denver’s live-music history. If you’re researching past shows or planning a visit to nearby venues, here’s what you need to know about seating, parking, transit, and nearby places to stay and eat.

For guests attending events in the Ball Arena area, Citylights Pavilion was conveniently connected to surrounding parking lots, with typical event parking costs ranging from the best available price to the best available price depending on the show. The venue’s location near Ball Arena and Elitch Gardens station provided RTD access for attendees, making transit a practical option. Nearby hotels such as The Curtis, SpringHill Suites Denver Downtown, Limelight Hotel Denver, and The Crawford Hotel offer convenient stays for fans and visitors. When you’re booking, consider secure, straightforward arrangements through trusted partners to keep your plans simple. If you’re looking for dining before or after a show, the Denver riverfront and Union Station neighborhoods host a variety of restaurant options.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Venue type: temporary, open‑air pavilion housed in the Pepsi Center parking area (Denver, CO).
  • Capacity: reported around 5,000 seats for the open‑air amphitheater.
  • Operational period and status: operated mid‑2000s, closed by 2007 and dismantled; site repurposed as parking.
  • Aliases/names: City Lights Pavilion; Universal Lending Pavilion (per historical sources).
  • Addresses seen in sources include 1000 Chopper Circle (primary listing), with other listings showing 2001 Steele Street or 1700 7th Street.
  • Parking: event parking typically in surrounding Pepsi Center lots, often $6–$15 depending on event.
  • Transit/location context: located near Ball Arena/Elitch Gardens station area; accessible via RTD with the Ball Arena transit options.
  • Nearby hotels for attendees: The Curtis, SpringHill Suites Denver Downtown, Limelight Hotel Denver, The Crawford Hotel (Union Station).
  • Notable events/acts: Kenny Rogers, Matisyahu, Guster, and Los Lobos were among acts associated with the venue during its brief run.