Flatirons, Pearl St.

Event venues in Boulder

Downtown Boulder, Pearl Street, CU, the Flatirons. 24 venues listed here, 16 of which welcome or work with outside AV teams, including 1 ECP Preferred room we know from direct production experience.

24 venues 16 outside-AV friendly 1 ECP Preferred

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Convention Hotel 5 Museum & Cultural 3 Restaurant & Private Dining 3 Theater & Performance 3 Boutique Hotel 2 Brewery, Winery & Distillery 2

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Hotel Boulderado

Boulder · Downtown Boulder

ECP Preferred — Client symposium produced by Earth Coast

Historic & Landmark Boulder

5–200 guests
AV: Open
In-house catering

Vibe: Historic character — the architecture does the work.
Best for: Boulder programs that want genuine historic character within walking distance of Pearl Street.

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Why it works for AV: Outside production is welcome, so you control the gear list and the AV budget.
Event spaces: 13 meeting spaces across the historic hotel
Size: 10,000 sq ft of meeting space
Capacity notes: Several rooms land squarely in the 50–150 range
Outside AV / production: Outside AV allowed — Earth Coast produced a client symposium here.
Catering: In-house catering with an F&B minimum.
Production notes: 1909 building. We know the power and rigging quirks from producing in the space.

AV specs

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AV & event services

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Venue line: [email protected] · 303-440-2880

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Avalon Ballroom

Boulder · East Boulder

Event & Banquet Center Boulder

up to 300 guests
AV: Flexible
BYO caterer

Vibe: Dedicated event building — built for this, not converted into it.
Best for: Community events and fundraisers on a real budget.

🎤 Live music & performance

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Why it works for AV: Outside teams work here in practice — get the terms in writing before you contract.
Event spaces: Main ballroom plus smaller studios
Outside AV / production: A vendor-friendly community venue; confirm terms.
Catering: Outside catering; confirm the current list.
Production notes: Sprung floors and simple staging.
Published rates: Economical

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Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art

Boulder · 13th Street / Civic Area

Museum & Cultural Boulder

Capacity — ask
AV: Confirm
Approved caterers

Vibe: Museum backdrop — the room itself is the talking point.
Best for: Creative receptions and workshops.

🏛️ Museum & exhibits

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Why it works for AV: We haven't confirmed the AV policy here — it's the first question to ask.
Event spaces: Gallery spaces
Outside AV / production: ❓ Confirm with venue
Catering: Approved caterers; confirm the current list.
Production notes: Art-forward backdrop next to the Farmers Market.

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Bookcliff Vineyards

Boulder · Boulder

Brewery, Winery & Distillery Boulder

Capacity — ask
AV: Flexible
Catering — ask

Vibe: Taproom character — casual, with the F&B story built in.
Best for: Small offsites that want a working winery instead of a conference room.

🍷 Tastings & tours

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Why it works for AV: Outside teams work here in practice — get the terms in writing before you contract.
Event spaces: Wine production room among barrels and tanks
Outside AV / production: A projector is available in the production room.
Catering: ❓ Confirm with venue
Production notes: Meetings happen surrounded by working winemaking equipment.

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Boulder Marriott

Boulder · Canyon Blvd

Convention Hotel Boulder

Capacity — ask
AV: Confirm
In-house catering

Vibe: Polished hotel ballroom — predictable, full-service, room blocks attached.
Best for: A Boulder hotel backup with predictable meeting space.

🥾 Hiking & trails

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Why it works for AV: We haven't confirmed the AV policy here — it's the first question to ask.
Event spaces: Ballroom and breakout rooms
Outside AV / production: ❓ Confirm with venue
Catering: 👨‍🍳 In-house catering only
Production notes: Standard full-service hotel stack.

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Boulder Theater

Boulder · Downtown

Theater & Performance Boulder

100–600 guests
AV: Open
In-house catering

Vibe: Purpose-built stage — real seating and a house crew.
Best for: Keynotes and screenings that should be livestreamed properly.

🎤 Live music & performance

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Why it works for AV: Outside production is welcome, so you control the gear list and the AV budget.
Event spaces: Main theater
Outside AV / production: A production venue — outside AV is normal here.
Catering: Concessions and bar.
Production notes: Stage, rigging, and house PA in a historic art deco room.

AV specs

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Rigging: Rigging points available — confirm capacity and attachment rules.
Ceiling: Confirm on walkthrough
Acoustics: House audio in place — worth a listen before you decide to bring your own.
Internet: Confirm on walkthrough

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Bounce Empire

Boulder · 1380 S. Public Rd.

Event & Banquet Center Boulder

Capacity — ask
AV: Confirm
Catering — ask

Vibe: Dedicated event building — built for this, not converted into it.
Best for: Straightforward events in a purpose-built room.

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Why it works for AV: We haven't confirmed the AV policy here — it's the first question to ask.
Outside AV / production: ❓ Confirm with venue
Catering: ❓ Confirm with venue

AV specs

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Colorado Chautauqua

Boulder · Base of the Flatirons

Boutique Hotel Boulder

30–150 guests
AV: Flexible
In-house catering
Lodging: On-site

Vibe: Retreat campus — sessions and lodging in one place.
Best for: Multi-day retreats where attendees sleep steps from the session room.

🥾 Hiking & trails
🎤 Live music & performance
🏛️ Museum & exhibits
🌿 Gardens & grounds
🤝 Team building

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Why it works for AV: Outside teams work here in practice — get the terms in writing before you contract.
Event spaces: Community House, auditorium, cottages
Size: Historic campus
Capacity notes: - Max capacity: 150 across 3 rooms in the Community House - Grand Assembly Hall: 100 theater / 80 banquet - Rocky Mountain Climbers Club: 60 theater / 40 banquet - Meadows Library: 16 (conference table only) - Multiple rooms can run simultaneously - Chautauqua Auditorium: larger space (1,000+ capacity), not yet available for private events - Expected to open for bookings within the year
Outside AV / production: Historic auditorium — -in-house AV available; outside AV accepted on a case-by-case basis - No insurance, load-in, or labor requirements for outside production companies
Catering: Catering: exclusive to the Chautauqua Dining Hall, required for all bookings - Food and beverage minimums vary by room, time of day, and day of week - Example: Grand Assembly Hall on a weekday, daytime: $2,400 venue rental + $2,300 F&B minimum
Lodging: On-site. Lodging: capacity to accommodate up to 150 event guests - Bookings 60+ days out require a minimum of 6 cottages of lodging - Within 60 days, lodging not required
Production notes: A National Historic Landmark with ADA facilities and lodging on the campus.

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CU Boulder — UMC & Folsom Field Club Spaces

Boulder · CU campus

ECP Approved

Retreat & Conference Center Boulder

100–1,000 guests
AV: Open
In-house catering
Lodging: On-site

Vibe: Retreat campus — sessions and lodging in one place.
Best for: Academic and research conferences that want to be on campus.

🎾 Court & racquet sports
🥾 Hiking & trails
🌄 Rooftop & views
🤝 Team building
🌿 Gardens & grounds

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Why it works for AV: Outside teams work here in practice — get the terms in writing before you contract.
Event spaces: UMC ballrooms, Folsom Field club levels
Capacity notes: - UMC manages most general campus event spaces; single point of contact for the majority - Glenn Miller Ballroom: ~9,700 sq ft, seats 500 in rounds, 1,000 theater style - Other UMC-managed spaces: - Outdoor tent (approx. 100x60 ft) on south patio - Academic classrooms (bookable 3 weeks into semester, before 5pm) - Multi-purpose rooms - Spaces NOT managed by UMC (separate contacts required): - Fiske Planetarium - CU Event Center (basketball/volleyball arena) - Folsom Field (Athletics Dept., facility rentals for outdoor fields) - Wolf Law building - Rec Center (limited/no outside access) - Alumni Center (manages own bookings) - Willville conference spaces (run by CU Conference Services) - UMC recommended as primary directory entry; they can redirect to other spaces as needed
Outside AV / production: - Outside production companies fully welcome, no outside vendor fees, no insurance minimums - One in-house AV tech required on-site for the duration: $26.75/hr flat rate - In-house AV is basic: single Logitech camera, 7,500-lumen projectors, wireless uplighting, stage lighting - Student orgs Program Council and Buff Vision have additional equipment available - Load-in/out handled within rental window; early access available at an hourly fee - Parking is the main logistical challenge: coordinate directly with CU Parking Services - Special effects (e.g., fog) require advance notice due to smoke detectors
Catering: Catering: in-house required for all major indoor spaces (UMC ballroom, Willville rooms) - No food and beverage minimums - High-quality chefs, competitive pricing - Outdoor or smaller spaces may have different rules
Lodging: On-site. Lodging: handled by CU Conference Services (CUCS), not UMC - Available only when school is not in session (summers) - Most residence halls have no AC - Contact CUCS directly for large conference lodging needs
Production notes: Institutional but genuinely capable, and the right fit for academic audiences.

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Dairy Arts Center

Boulder · Walnut Street

Theater & Performance Boulder

50–250 guests
AV: Open
Approved caterers

Vibe: Purpose-built stage — real seating and a house crew.
Best for: Screenings, performances, and nonprofit galas.

🎤 Live music & performance

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Why it works for AV: Outside production is welcome, so you control the gear list and the AV budget.
Event spaces: Theaters, galleries, studios
Outside AV / production: An arts venue — production-friendly.
Catering: Approved caterers; confirm the current list.
Production notes: Real theaters with house technical staff.

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Embassy Suites Boulder

Boulder · Canyon Blvd

Convention Hotel Boulder

20–400 guests
AV: In-house preferred
In-house catering

Vibe: Polished hotel ballroom — predictable, full-service, room blocks attached.
Best for: Conferences that need a Boulder room block under one roof.

🥾 Hiking & trails

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Why it works for AV: House AV is the default. Ask what a waiver or buyout costs before you design the show.
Event spaces: 11 meeting and event rooms
Capacity notes: 50–150 is well covered
Outside AV / production: Hilton property — often has an in-house AV partner. Confirm exclusivity.
Catering: 👨‍🍳 In-house catering only
Production notes: The newest large-format hotel in Boulder.

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eTown Hall

Boulder · Downtown (Spruce Street)

Theater & Performance Boulder

75–220 guests
AV: Flexible
BYO caterer

Vibe: Purpose-built stage — real seating and a house crew.
Best for: Podcast recordings, livestreamed events, and anything where audio quality is the point.

🎤 Live music & performance

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Why it works for AV: Outside teams work here in practice — get the terms in writing before you contract.
Event spaces: 220-person live event hall plus a professional recording studio
Capacity notes: Up to 220; ideal at 75–200
Outside AV / production: A production venue by design — a state-of-the-art multimedia facility. Confirm outside-production terms.
Catering: Outside catering; confirm the current list.
Production notes: Broadcast-grade infrastructure with recording and livestream native to the building. The strongest AV-forward venue in Boulder.

AV specs

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Acoustics: House audio in place — worth a listen before you decide to bring your own.
Internet: Confirm on walkthrough

Primary contacts

Booking & planning

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AV & event services

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Greenbriar Inn

Boulder · US-36 foothills, north of town

Restaurant & Private Dining Boulder

20–200 guests
AV: Confirm
In-house catering

Vibe: Restaurant energy — food-forward and low-lift.
Best for: Executive dinners and the good meal inside a longer retreat.

🌿 Gardens & grounds

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Why it works for AV: We haven't confirmed the AV policy here — it's the first question to ask.
Event spaces: Dining rooms and gardens
Outside AV / production: ❓ Confirm with venue
Catering: In-house fine dining.
Production notes: Estate gardens in the foothills.

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Jill's Restaurant in the St Julien Hotel & Spa

Boulder · 900 Walnut St.

Convention Hotel Boulder

Capacity — ask
AV: Confirm
Catering — ask

Vibe: Polished hotel ballroom — predictable, full-service, room blocks attached.
Best for: Conferences needing meeting space and guest rooms under one roof.

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Why it works for AV: We haven't confirmed the AV policy here — it's the first question to ask.
Outside AV / production: ❓ Confirm with venue
Catering: ❓ Confirm with venue

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Limelight Boulder

Boulder · University Hill / CU

Convention Hotel Boulder

10–1,200 guests
AV: Confirm
In-house catering

Vibe: Polished hotel ballroom — predictable, full-service, room blocks attached.
Best for: Nonprofits, thanks to the subsidy angle, and any client whose sustainability story needs to match the room.

🥾 Hiking & trails
🌿 Gardens & grounds

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Why it works for AV: We haven't confirmed the AV policy here — it's the first question to ask.
Event spaces: Flatirons Ballroom (15,000 sq ft, divisible), Meadows (3,432 sq ft), Bear Peak (1,000 sq ft), Trailhead (792 sq ft), Lawn, Deck
Size: 26,000 sq ft
Capacity notes: Meadows and Bear Peak are the natural 50–150 rooms
Outside AV / production: The newest in-house AV in Boulder — confirm exclusivity terms.
Catering: In-house, with group incentives available.
Production notes: All-electric LEED Gold building with a B-Corp story, opened 2025. A city fund subsidizes nonprofit use — genuinely unusual and worth asking about.

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Moxy Boulder

Boulder · Downtown Boulder

Boutique Hotel Boulder

Capacity — ask
AV: Flexible
In-house catering

Vibe: Design-led boutique — intimate scale and strong service.
Best for: Casual Boulder networking and small team events downtown.

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Why it works for AV: Outside teams work here in practice — get the terms in writing before you contract.
Event spaces: Flexible meeting spaces and bar
Outside AV / production: Small property — outside AV typically fine; confirm terms.
Catering: 👨‍🍳 In-house catering only

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Museum of Boulder

Boulder · Pine Street

Museum & Cultural Boulder

50–150 guests
AV: Confirm
Approved caterers

Vibe: Museum backdrop — the room itself is the talking point.
Best for: Community and story-driven events at 50–150.

🏛️ Museum & exhibits

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Why it works for AV: We haven't confirmed the AV policy here — it's the first question to ask.
Event spaces: Galleries and event spaces
Outside AV / production: ❓ Confirm with venue
Catering: Approved caterers; confirm the current list.
Production notes: Exhibit backdrop in the middle of downtown.

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Rayback Collective

Boulder · North Boulder

Restaurant & Private Dining Boulder

50–300 guests
AV: Flexible
In-house catering

Vibe: Restaurant energy — food-forward and low-lift.
Best for: Casual networking and community events that shouldn't feel corporate.

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Why it works for AV: Outside teams work here in practice — get the terms in writing before you contract.
Event spaces: Indoor hall plus a large outdoor yard
Outside AV / production: A casual venue — outside production is workable; confirm terms.
Catering: Rotating food trucks plus an in-house bar.
Production notes: Relaxed format with built-in food variety and no catering contract to negotiate.

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Rembrandt Yard

Boulder · Downtown

Gallery & Creative Boulder

20–200 guests
AV: Flexible
BYO caterer

Vibe: Creative white-box — modern, flexible, and vendor-friendly.
Best for: The gallery alternative to a Boulder hotel ballroom.

🏛️ Museum & exhibits

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Why it works for AV: Outside teams work here in practice — get the terms in writing before you contract.
Event spaces: Five divisible areas
Size: 8,000+ sq ft
Outside AV / production: Vendor-friendly; confirm terms.
Catering: Outside catering; confirm the current list.
Production notes: Exposed brick and hardwood — warm rather than white-box.

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The Kitchen Lounge / Rosetta Hall

Boulder · Pearl Street

Restaurant & Private Dining Boulder

40–145 guests
AV: Flexible
In-house catering

Vibe: Restaurant energy — food-forward and low-lift.
Best for: Casual networking dinners and small presentations at 40–100.

🌄 Rooftop & views

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Why it works for AV: Outside teams work here in practice — get the terms in writing before you contract.
Event spaces: Kitchen Lounge (40 seated presentation / 145 reception), Rosetta rooftop (100)
Outside AV / production: House projector, screen, and microphone are complimentary at the Kitchen Lounge.
Catering: In-house restaurant catering.
Production notes: Simple turnkey AV — the right amount for a small event.

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Venue line: [email protected] · 720-295-5762

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Shelby American Collection

Boulder · Boulder

Museum & Cultural Boulder

20–85 guests
AV: Flexible
BYO caterer

Vibe: Museum backdrop — the room itself is the talking point.
Best for: Distinctive Boulder receptions for automotive and enthusiast audiences.

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Why it works for AV: Outside teams work here in practice — get the terms in writing before you contract.
Event spaces: Historic car museum floor
Capacity notes: # Event Spaces and Capacity - Main event room: max 80 seated, library-style walls lined with car books - Typical setup: mix of high tops and round tables for reception/dinner - Adjacent “Wheel Room” used for buffet (hubcap-lined walls, cars moved out for events) - Average event size: 40-50 people - Conference/breakout room: 15 seated, AV screen, Zoom/multi-conference capable - Tucked inside the main museum building, separate from event room - Both rooms can run simultaneously (wall divides them) - All rentals include: tables, chairs, black linens, setup, and cleanup - All rentals include guided museum tours (groups of 12-15, scheduled flexibly) - New third building purchased: 250-person event space planned - Target opening: spring/summer 2027 - Still in design phase; actively seeking AV/production and rental partners - Mary flagged need for flexible, high-tech setup (screens on both long walls, not one permanent central screen)
Outside AV / production: Small museum — confirm what production the floor supports.
Catering: Outside catering; confirm the current list.
Production notes: Racing-history collection — the cars are the room.

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St Julien Hotel & Spa

Boulder · Pearl Street / 900 Walnut

Convention Hotel Boulder

10–400 guests
AV: Flexible
In-house catering

Vibe: Polished hotel ballroom — predictable, full-service, room blocks attached.
Best for: The most polished room in Boulder, and the strongest answer when a client loves the Boulderado but not its F&B minimum.

💆 Spa & wellness
🎤 Live music & performance
🌿 Gardens & grounds

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Why it works for AV: Outside teams work here in practice — get the terms in writing before you contract.
Event spaces: Xanadu Full Ballroom (4,088 sq ft — 400 theater / 300 banquet / 360 reception, 14-ft ceilings), Xanadu II/III (2,856 sq ft), Xanadu I (1,232 sq ft), Pre-Function (2,870 sq ft), Calypso and Fandango (560 sq ft each), Tagger boardroom, 3 hospitality suites, Redgarden Lawn (2,400 sq ft) and Court
Size: 9,708 sq ft indoor + 6,810 sq ft outdoor (16,518 total)
Capacity notes: Xanadu II/III at 2,856 sq ft is a near-perfect symposium fit
Outside AV / production: No published AV exclusivity, which for an independent property is a good sign — confirm on the call.
Catering: Excellent in-house program. Published averages: breakfast buffet ~$51, dinner buffet ~$99, coffee break ~$22 per person.
Production notes: Complimentary WiFi throughout the meeting space, 650-car underground garage, and 14-ft ceilings — plan low-profile or ground-supported rigging.

AV specs

Power: Confirm on walkthrough
Load-in: Confirm on walkthrough
Rigging: Rigging points available — confirm capacity and attachment rules.
Ceiling: 14 ft — plan low-profile or ground-supported.
Acoustics: Confirm on walkthrough
Internet: WiFi throughout — confirm a hardline if you're streaming.

Primary contacts

Booking & planning

Ask for the Director of Sales / Sales Manager / Catering Sales Manager.

AV & event services

Ask for the Event Services Manager / Convention Services Manager / Director of Event Technology.

Venue line: 720-406-9696

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The Riverside

Boulder · Downtown / 1724 Broadway on Boulder Creek

Historic & Landmark Boulder

10–150 guests
AV: Open
In-house catering

Vibe: Historic character — the architecture does the work.
Best for: An exact fit for the vendor-friendly 50–150 ask, and the only Boulder venue directly on the creek.

🚣 Lake, creek & water
🎤 Live music & performance
🌄 Rooftop & views

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Why it works for AV: Outside production is welcome, so you control the gear list and the AV budget.
Event spaces: Agora (1,320 sq ft — 150 standing / 120 seated), Patio (2,050 sq ft on the creek — 150/100), Loft with Flatiron views (50/35), Cafe (40/30), Creek Room (20/18), plus full buyouts
Size: ~5,000+ sq ft across five spaces
Capacity notes: Runs multi-track summits — plenary plus breakouts under one roof
Outside AV / production: Full AV support included, capable of live music and concert lighting. The venue offers everything from white-glove to total autonomy — a strong outside-production signal. Confirm terms.
Catering: Full in-house farm-to-table kitchen and bar, with bundled packages.
Production notes: Included AV and modular staging. It is a 1914 building, so verify power before you load in heavy production. 15-car lot plus downtown parking.
Published rates: Rental approximately $2,500–$4,500 for 5 hours (published); corporate on request

AV specs

Power: Historic building — plan distribution rather than assuming it.
Load-in: Confirm on walkthrough
Rigging: Confirm on walkthrough
Ceiling: Confirm on walkthrough
Acoustics: House audio in place — worth a listen before you decide to bring your own.
Internet: Confirm on walkthrough

Primary contacts

Booking & planning

Ask for the Director of Sales / Sales Manager / Catering Sales Manager.

AV & event services

Ask for the Event Services Manager / Convention Services Manager / Director of Event Technology.

Venue line: [email protected] · 720-443-2322

Full profile Venue site Plan production here

Twisted Pine Brewing Company

Boulder · Boulder

Brewery, Winery & Distillery Boulder

Capacity — ask
AV: Flexible
In-house catering

Vibe: Taproom character — casual, with the F&B story built in.
Best for: Small Boulder team events where the venue handles the setup for you.

🍷 Tastings & tours

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Why it works for AV: Outside teams work here in practice — get the terms in writing before you contract.
Event spaces: 1,500 sq ft of flexible event space
Size: 1,500 sq ft
Outside AV / production: A multimedia projector is available as an event add-on.
Catering: On-site catering available.
Production notes: Tables, chairs, linens, and decor are provided, and private brewery tours can be added.

AV specs

Power: Confirm on walkthrough
Load-in: Confirm on walkthrough
Rigging: Confirm on walkthrough
Ceiling: Confirm on walkthrough
Acoustics: Confirm on walkthrough
Internet: Confirm on walkthrough

Primary contacts

Booking & planning

Ask for the Director of Sales / Sales Manager / Catering Sales Manager.

AV & event services

Ask for the Event Services Manager / Convention Services Manager / Director of Event Technology.

Full profile Venue site Plan production here

Counted from the profiles on this page

Planning an event in Boulder

Every figure below is computed from the 24 event venues listed on this page and changes when the dataset does. Where a venue has not confirmed a policy or published a number, it is counted as unconfirmed — not estimated.

Venues listed: 24
Publish a capacity figure: 17 of 24
Outside AV welcome or flexible: 16
Bring your own caterer: 4
Approved caterer list: 3
In-house catering only: 14
ECP Preferred: 1
On-site lodging confirmed: 2

Questions planners ask

Boulder event venues, answered from the data

01 How many event venues are in Boulder?

24 event venues are listed in Boulder in the current dataset. The most common venue types here are Convention Hotel (5), Museum & Cultural (3) and Restaurant & Private Dining (3). 1 of them carries the ECP Preferred badge, which marks a room Earth Coast Productions has produced in and names the production behind it.

02 Which Boulder event venues allow outside AV or your own production team?

16 of the 24 event venues listed in Boulder: 5 confirm outside AV is welcome and 11 work with outside teams in practice, so confirm terms in the first call. Of the rest, 1 defaults to in-house AV (outside teams usually possible for a fee) and 7 have not confirmed a policy with us yet. Each profile states the policy and the note behind it; where it says unknown, ask before you budget for production.

03 What sizes of events can Boulder event venues host?

17 of the 24 event venues listed in Boulder publish a capacity figure; across those, the smallest published minimum is 5 guests and the largest published maximum is 1,200. The other 7 show "ask us" rather than an estimate — the directory does not guess a number. Use the headcount filter on the home page to match your guest count against the published bands.

04 Can I bring my own caterer to a Boulder venue?

At 4 of the 24 venues listed in Boulder, yes — they allow you to bring your own caterer. 3 work from an approved caterer list, 14 are in-house catering only and 3 have not confirmed a policy with us yet. Each profile carries the catering policy and any note the venue gave us.

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