Summit Music Hall Is Getting a Big Renovation

Live Nation has announced it will renovate Summit Music Hall to "improve patrons' concert-going experience."

June 11, 2018

Image: Cradle of Filth performed at the Summit Music Hall on April 16.

Cradle of Filth performed at the Summit Music Hall on April 16. Brandon Thrift

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After Live Nation acquired Summit Music Hall in February, local music lovers were wondering how the mega-booker would change the traditionally independently run music venue.

We're getting our first indication today, June 11. Live Nation has announced that it will renovate Summit Music Hall to up its capacity to 1,350; upgrade the sound system; expand restrooms; improve sight lines from the balcony; and upgrade the artist dressing rooms to include en suite bathrooms and showers.

Summit will be closed from June 21 through early September, and the Marquis Theater will close from July 2 through August 12 (but will continue to sell pizza).

STS9 will welcome the new Summit at a concert on September 6 before its back-to-back shows at Red Rocks.

Ana Campbell has been Westword's managing editor since 2016. She has worked at magazines and newspapers around the country, picking up a few awards along the way for her writing and editing. She grew up in south Texas.

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