The Ogden Theater was built in 1919 by the same designer of the Bluebird Theater. The Ogden Theater originally hosted live performances such as weekly organ recitals, dances, lectures and vaudeville acts - most notably, the legendary Harry Houdini. By 1937 it had been converted to a movie theater featuring the classics to the avant grade and in the '80's featuring the cult movie classic, the Rocky Horror Picture Show. The Ogden Theater was re-opened in 1993 featuring a wide variety of live performances. The theater found it's niche and has become Denver's premier concert venue featuring approximately 150 concerts per year. The Ogden Theater is an official Denver landmark and a national historic landmark.
A variety of performers have graces the Ogden Theater stage including John Hiatt, No Doubt, Green Day, Ben Harper, Allman Brothers Band, Blink 182, Smashing Pumpkins, and the Goo Goo Dolls.
