Federal Theatre Denver Reopens With Free Concerts in Sunnyside

Historic Federal Theatre Denver exterior photo of the building and marquee before reopening

Federal Theatre Denver will celebrate its grand reopening with a weekend of free concerts on Friday, September 19. The Federal Theatre is a historic entertainment venue located at 3830 Federal Blvd. in Denver’s Sunnyside neighborhood. Originally opened in 1923 as a movie house, the theatre has been revitalized and is poised to become a premier destination for live music and events.

The restoration project is being managed by Scott Happel, Andy Bercaw, and Peter Ore, the acclaimed team behind the successful Oriental Theater. Their goal is to create a vibrant, mid-size venue that will host a diverse mix of local and national touring acts, comedy shows, and other community events.

Grand Reopening: Free Concert Weekend

The Federal Theatre will celebrate its grand reopening with a weekend of free, all-ages concerts next week. This is the main event generating significant buzz around the venue.

  • Dates: Friday, September 19, and Saturday, September 20, 2025.
  • Location: 3830 Federal Blvd, Denver, CO.
  • Cost: Free admission (advance ticket reservation is recommended).

Concert Lineup:

Key Venue Details:

Impact: The reopening is a significant cultural addition to northwest Denver, filling a need for a modern, mid-sized performance space.

Capacity: 648 people.

History: Opened in 1923 as a cinema, closed in the 1970s, and has now been fully renovated.

Programming: The venue will feature a wide range of genres, similar to its sister venue, the Oriental Theater.

Federal Theatre Denver grand opening poster featuring iZCALLi and Los Mocochetes on September 19, 2025

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