Fox Theatre (Boulder, Colorado)

For other uses, see Fox Theatre (disambiguation).

Exterior of Fox Theater

The Fox Theatre is a live music venue in Boulder, Colorado.

Location

The Fox Theatre ^[1] is located on "The Hill", a commercial, restaurant, and bar district in Boulder. The theatre is located on 13th Street next to the Tulagi's building. The Fox is located across the street from the University of Colorado campus. The Theatre can seat just over 600 people. ^[2]

History

The Fox Logo

Before the Fox became a music venue, it served as the Rialto Theater, the Buffalo Dancing Club, the Anchorage Bar & Grill, Ted’s Buff Cafe, and most recently, The Fox Movie Theater. The movie theater opened in 1961 and could seat up to 500 movie goers. Demolition of the Fox Movie Theater began in 1991 after a liquor license was acquired by the property owners. The demo began to uncover the roots of the building, dating back to 1926. The marquee sign and iconic Fox sign still on the building today are original from the movie theater era. ^[3] The Fox Theatre first opened its doors to the public on March 6, 1992, with a performance from The Meters.

On March 6, 2022, the Fox Theatre celebrated its 30th anniversary, with a declaration from Governor Jared Polis. ^{[4] [5]}

Notable acts who have played there

• Adele
• Bonnie Raitt
• The Chainsmokers
• Dave Matthews Band
• Deadmau5
• Fishbone
• The Fray, who signed their first record deal on the stage in 2004 ^[6]
• GRiZ
• Heavyweight Dub Champion
• Hunter S. Thompson
• Jack Johnson
• John Mayer
• The Killers ^[7]
• Lyle Lovett
• Mac Miller
• Method Man
• Michael Kang
• Mickey Hart Band
• Phish
• The Samples
• Sheryl Crow
• Skrillex
• Snoop Dogg
• Sublime
• Sugarcult
• Umphrey's Mcgee
• Widespread Panic
• Willie Nelson
• Wu Tang Clan
• YBN Nahmir

The Fox has also hosted local acts including Air Dubai, Yonder Mountain String Band, Leftover Salmon, Kyle Hollingsworth's Band, The Drunken Hearts, West Water Outlaws, Jet Edison, The Magic Beans, Technicolor Tone Factory, Summa, Hot Soup, and many more.

References

1. "Fox Theatre". www.bouldercoloradousa.com. Retrieved 2022-03-18.
2. "Fox Theatre – Boulder, CO | Live Concert Venue". www.uncovercolorado.com. Retrieved 2022-03-18.
3. "Complex Origins of Boulder's Fox Theatre | About Boulder County Colorado - Visitor and Local Guide to Boulder County Colorado" . Retrieved 2022-03-18.
4. Solomon, Jon. "The Fox Theatre Celebrates Thirty Years of Music in Boulder". Westword. Retrieved 2022-03-18.
5. "The Fox Theatre - Yesterday, Governor Jared Polis proclaimed March 6, 2022 as FOX THEATRE 30TH ANNIVERSARY DAY! We appreciate the recognition of being an invaluable community cornerstone of the beautiful State of Colorado. ❤️ | Facebook". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 2022-03-18.
6. "Out Of The Ground And Into The Sky A Brief History of Denver's Own The Fray". The Oredigger. 2006-10-04. Retrieved 2025-12-10.
7. "Would you kill to see the killers?". The Royal Banner. 2009-02-13. Retrieved 2025-12-10.

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