Stargazers Theatre and Event Center

We were excited to learn about a Beatles tribute band playing at Stargazers on Valentine’s Day. We are new to the area and haven’t gotten the lay of the land quite yet, and reading the reviews (most from 2011) we were really excited to give this place a try.
The website said to come early because it’s mostly general admission. The doors opened at 6:30 for an 8:00 show. We got there around 7:00 and many of the seats were already taken. As some of the quick tips say, the seats are not in the best shape anymore so many people were going from seat to seat to try them out. You can feel the springs in the chairs so they are a little uncomfortable, though I bet they were amazing when they were first put in. There is enough room for people to squeeze by without the people sitting having to stand up. The seats also rock a little so you can lean back a bit.
We saved our seats with our coats and went to get dinner to take back to our seats. They didn’t have a menu online– I think it must change– so my husband got a Teriyaki chicken bowl which he thought was pretty good and I got the pulled pork sandwich with coleslaw on the side. I loved my sandwich– it was the perfect temperature and was really tasty– I would totally get the same thing next time. I think they also had nachos. The lines in the lobby for the food and drinks looked pretty overwhelming but they moved quickly. We also got some snack mix which was tasty. They also had chocolate covered strawberries for Valentine’s day but we didn’t try them. We only saw prices for the three main offerings– we didn’t see prices anywhere for drinks or snacks, but we were pleasantly surprised at how affordable it turned out to be.
The place was packed and every seat was taken and people were sitting on the steps and standing in the aisles too (not sure if that’s a fire hazard or not but we never saw any ushers). The view of the stage was great and the sound was pretty good. We were annoyed with how loud and rowdy some people were in the back row on stools– they were clearly enjoying the offerings at the bar but were so loud and disruptive and we wished someone had said something to them. Again, there were no ushers.
We were disappointed in the band– we have seen many Beatles tribute bands and this was the worst we have seen. That’s not the fault of the theater, though. The sound was a little uneven– it was harder to hear the guy who played Paul than the others.
There was a younger guy who danced the entire show, out of the way so he wasn’t blocking anyone, and I think that was my favorite part of the night– getting to watch him enjoy the show so much. :)
Parking was easy as they have a large lot. We do recommend you get there early to get the seats you want– you can get food and drinks and take them to your seat and eat and drink through the show or beforehand (though there are no cupholders or places to put anything).
Overall this is a fun small venue which seems to have a great variety of shows and also seems to have many loyal regulars. Hopefully they’ll be able to eventually repair or replace the seats. We’re glad we visited and would like to go back in the future.

Cindy and John Hooton owners of Stargazers are very friendly. They have a great venue, with many great shows .I have always enjoy myself when there.
Anne K

From comedy to music — the right show here is worth the tickets.

Wow! What a fantastic venue. Tonight was the first time I’ve ever stepped foot into Stargazers and it was quite the place. Will-​call was very quick, and the owners are over the top nice.
For being such an old building it has been thoroughly cared for. It is retro and charming, but not in the grandparent sort of way.
Tonight’s show was one of the best I’ve ever been to (Gregory Alan Isakov/​The Haunted Windchimes). Aside from the bands being incredible, Stargazers and their sound crew made this night awesome.
Lots of random acts come through here, but I’m definitely going to keep my eyes peeled for shows like tonight’s.
Oh! I almost forgot. If you call and order your tickets from them, they don’t charge any service fees!!! Take that Ticketbastard, um, Ticketmaster.

This is the coolest venue for a concert I’ve ever been to in Colorado Springs. It easily beats the Pikes Peak Center.
It used to be an Eastern Orthodox Church, but has been converted into a concert hall. You know how Churches are usually really funky buildings that would never be suitable for anything except… being a church? This one is not like that. There’s theater-​style seating, as well as tables you can sit at closer to the stage. The acoustics are very good, and there’s a bar open during shows. It’s the best-​kept secret in town for musical performances. I spent seven dollars here to see a local act (Jake Loggins Band) and was astounded at the whole show – the lighting was great, the sound was great, and it wasn’t too loud. Seven dollars! I spent $ 125 to see Van Halen a few years back at Pepsi Center and I had to use binoculars to see the stage, and needed earplugs.
Keep your eye on this place – there are some surprisingly big-​name acts that come through here every once in a while. But because the location is so obscure, it’s easy to miss. Several times, I’ve driven by and seen some top-​notch acts on the marquee that I just missed the day before. There is really something to be said for small venues, and as far as small venues go, Stargazers is crushing it.

Drove down from Denver to attend a Great Big Sea concert. The Stargazers is such a cute little venue with a homey feel. It is family owned and operated and they truly take pride. The acoustics in the theatre were great. The seating was comfortable and it was easy to see all areas of the stage. The best part was the affordable drinks and snacks. A Blue Moon beer was 5 dollars and even came with a fresh orange slice (I just payed $ 8.50 for a Miller Lite at the Fillmore the other night). The Stargazers Theatre is a great Place, I highly recommend seeing a show there!!!
Check out their website, lots of info and easy to navigate.

I will always know this venue as the Colorado Music Hall and have some fond memories of it.
I came to Colorado on vacation and while here was alerted of a burlesque show being held here by a friend and we decided to check it out. I was pleased to find this building in great condition. They are keeping it in good shape and it was decorated very cute for Mardi Gras.
The prices on refreshments were really fair. Beers were about $ 4 apiece and they offered food as well. I had a pulled pork sandwich that was somewhat forgettable but the coleslaw was amazing with chunks of fresh apple in it. Loved it SO much.
The owners were on site and looked really happy to be a part of the event. We had a great time. Glad to be a part of supporting a local venue and a local troupe of burlesque dancers.