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About Downtown Artery - CO

Downtown Artery in Fort Collins, Colorado is a historic, multi-use arts complex offering a mix of live music, gallery exhibitions, a cafe, and artist studios across a 14,000 square foot space. While the downstairs music venue (capacity 300) is no longer active as a dedicated live music venue since 2019, the upstairs gallery and studios continue to contribute to the vibrant Old Town arts scene. This page provides practical details for visitors and guests, including seating information, parking guidance, transportation options, and nearby hotel and dining recommendations to help you plan a smooth visit.

Seating and accessibility for events historically varied; public seating charts were available for Downtown Artery events when the venue hosted performances. For current visitors, we recommend checking the latest venue programming and any public event notices. The surrounding Old Town area offers reliable transit via the Fort Collins Transfort bus system, convenient street parking (with two-hour limits) and city garages like the Old Town Parking Structure, Civic Center, and Firehouse Alley, which offer ParkMobile options and free parking during certain hours, including Sundays. Nearby hotels within walking distance include Armstrong Hotel and The Elizabeth Hotel, providing convenient stays for guests attending local arts events. While Downtown Artery itself may not be hosting ongoing live music shows, Fort Collins remains a thriving center for arts and culture, with many venues and events to explore. For the most current details, confirm upcoming events and any venue-specific access information prior to your visit.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Capacity: 300 (downstairs music venue) per Westword reporting.
  • Address: 252 Linden St, Fort Collins, CO 80524 (Old Town Fort Collins).
  • Venue type: mixed-use arts space including venue, cafe, gallery, and artist studios (14,000 sq ft complex).
  • Seating chart: public interactive seating charts existed historically for Downtown Artery events.
  • Parking: downtown Fort Collins parking includes two-hour street parking; city garages (Old Town Parking Structure, Civic Center, Firehouse Alley) with first hour free and ParkMobile options; Sundays free.
  • Transit: served by Fort Collins Transfort bus system.
  • Nearby hotels: Armstrong Hotel and The Elizabeth Hotel are within walking distance of Downtown Fort Collins.
  • Notable events hosted: acts like Mountain Goats, Kevin Morby, In the Whale, Wheelchair Sports Camp, Wilderness; Brick + Mortar’s 2019 show was among the last events.
  • Demolished/renamed: the downstairs venue was closed in 2019; upstairs gallery/studios remained and the building has been repurposed; Downtown Artery as a live music venue is not active.