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About Colorado Springs City Auditorium
Welcome to a straightforward, friendly guide to Colorado Springs City Auditorium. Nestled at 221 East Kiowa Street in downtown Colorado Springs, this historic, multi-purpose venue blends classic character with modern event use. Inside, the Lon Chaney Theatre seats about 235, while the main arena accommodates roughly 2,400 guests for concerts, sports, conventions and more. Whether you’re securing seats for a classic show or checking trivia on the venue, we’ve got you covered with practical tips on seating, parking, transit, and nearby hotel and dining options.
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Venue details ensure you’re prepared for a comfortable visit. Event-specific seating can vary: many performances use general admission in the main arena, while some shows offer reserved loge seating. For parking, there’s a lot on the south side of the building, on-street meters, and nearby city garages such as 127 E Kiowa St. and 130 S Nevada Ave. The city provides updated parking information and incentives. Transit access is straightforward via Mountain Metro with a free downtown shuttle, The Zeb, running along Tejon Street, making it easy to reach the venue from transit centers and parking garages.
Hotels and dining options nearby are strong selling points for visitors. Hyatt Place Colorado Springs sits directly on the City Auditorium block (northwest corner of the block). Additional downtown hotels and a range of eateries within walking distance offer convenient choices for before or after performances. For dependable recommendations, we highlight partner hotels and restaurants that align with a smooth, value-driven experience.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: 221 East Kiowa Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80903.
- Venue type: historic multi-purpose municipal auditorium; contains the Lon Chaney Theatre (approx. 235 seats) inside the building; main arena seating approx. 2,400.
- Seating chart: event-specific; many shows are general admission in the main area, with some events using reserved loge seating (see Event-specific seating details).
- Parking: lot on the south side, on-street parking/meters, and nearby city garages (e.g., 127 E Kiowa St.; 130 S Nevada Ave.); parking info and incentives are published by the city.
- Transit: downtown access via Mountain Metro; free downtown shuttle (The Zeb) along Tejon St; proximity to transit centers and parking garages.
- Nearby hotels: Hyatt Place Colorado Springs (City Auditorium Block) on the northwest corner of the block; other downtown hotel options are nearby.
- Notable events hosted: Harlem Globetrotters, concerts (e.g., Jimi Hendrix, Van Morrison), wrestling/boxing, roller derby, and conventions; capacity and historical use documented by city sources and news coverage.
- Renaming/demolition: not demolished or renamed; historically known as City Auditorium; renovations and usage have been debated, with status updates in 2021–2025; as of 2025 there were lease proposals to reopen as an event space.