The Newman Center for the Performing Arts in Denver rents its halls, lobby and reception rooms for private and public events, with seated capacities from 50 to 971. An organizer can book a 971-seat concert hall for a company gathering or keynote, a flexible black box theater for up to 350 people, or a smaller room for a lecture, a recital or a reception. The center is at 2344 E Iliff Ave in Denver, Colorado. Its rental page says the building is available for any event or occasion.
Seminars and company events
Three rooms suit speakers and presentations. Gates Concert Hall seats 971 and has a stage 45 feet 10 inches deep and 48 feet 9 inches wide, an orchestra pit and a fly tower. Byron Theatre is a black box that seats up to 350 and offers more than 40 seating and stage configurations. The official site lists speakers and receptions among its uses. Hamilton Recital Hall seats up to 224 and is listed for speakers as well as concerts. Williams Salon seats up to 89 in theater-style seats with writing tablets, and has a projector with a retractable screen and a built-in sound system with a microphone, which makes it the closest match for a lecture or a training session.
Rooms and capacities
Gates Concert Hall: 971 seated. Byron Theatre: up to 350 seated, depending on the stage layout. Hamilton Recital Hall: up to 224 seated. Williams Salon: up to 89 seated. Joy Burns Plaza, the main lobby: 210 seated or 300 standing, in a space about 38 feet wide and 46 feet long with a high vaulted ceiling and a marble floor. Spencer Reception Room: 50 seated or 40 to 60 standing, with a small prep kitchen and windows toward the Rocky Mountains. Instrumental Rehearsal Hall: up to 160. Vocal Rehearsal Hall: up to 120. The two rehearsal halls are described as suitable for receptions and extra staging.
Renting Gates Concert Hall includes Joy Burns Plaza on the event day, a green room and dressing rooms. A Byron Theatre rental includes the Byron Studio rehearsal room and a green room. Joy Burns Plaza can also be rented on its own, subject to availability.
Catering
The center works with Flavours Catering by Sodexo. The official page names a catering contact and a booking link. It does not say whether outside caterers are allowed, so confirm this with the rental team before you plan the menu.
Getting there
The center is on East Iliff Avenue in southeast Denver. The official rental pages do not describe transit or parking, so ask the rental team about access and parking for your guests when you send your request.
