From the hi-dive all the way to the Gothic, South Broadway is where Denver bands get their start.
Denver’s live-music scene has a lot to offer, and many of the city’s most reputable venues can be found in the Baker neighborhood along South Broadway. The area, long home to a slew of eclectic restaurants, bars and unique shops, stands at the southern edge of downtown Denver and offers a walkable area with a number of live-music venues to choose from.
The Gothic has been home to several notable touring acts over the years. But it was originally built as a movie theater in the 1920s, and was the first in the area to show talking movies. It became a porn theater in its later years before closing in the ’80s. That's also when it first became a music venue, with rock bands mounting covert shows there, including Nirvana, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Soundgarden, Sonic Youth, Skinny Puppy and more.
You can expect to see a wide range of touring and local bands at the hi-dive, which welcomes all genres, from post-punk, punk, hard rock and metal to electronic, folk, Americana and much, much more. Those looking for a hip dive bar with an impressive event lineup will find it at the hi-dive, which showcases live music for 21+ show-goers almost every night of the week., causing significant flooding to the venue.
The venue has a capacity of about 250 people, hosting local and touring shows, dance parties, DJs, drag shows and more almost every night of the week. Its bathrooms are also significantly cleaner and more comfortable than those at most of Denver’s small- to mid-sized dive bars, in case a bad bathroom is a deal-breaker for you.Formerly known as Syntax Physic Opera, the Roxy opened under new owners in 2019.
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