Department of Special Events
Auraria Campus is easily accessible by major highways, bike paths, bus stops, two RTD light rail stations, and there’s plenty of parking. We’re conveniently located within walking distance of downtown Denver attractions including Meow Wolf, Larimer Square, DCPA, Ball Arena, Empower Field at Mile High, fantastic restaurants, bars, hotels, and so much more.
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Testimonials
“The Tivoli has been the location for our annual event the past few years. The location, staff, and meeting rooms have been exceptional and fit our needs. The onsight staff are reliable, provide quick responses, and are easy to work with. Thank you for providing such a wonderful experience!”
— Kami T.S.
“Thank you, Savanna, for all your help throughout this process—we couldn’t have done it without you. Your dedication, professionalism, and ability to handle difficult situations have made our experience with Auraria incredibly positive. It’s been a pleasure working with you, and we hope to collaborate again in the future.”
— Laura Y., Asian Girls Ignite
Savanna and her team at Auraria Campus made hosting our Intrepid University client event at Tivoli Turnhalle seamless. As employee benefits advisors, this annual event is a full day of learning and collaboration for our clients, and 2024 was our first year at this venue. Every detail—from parking to AV to room setup—was flawlessly handled. Their attentiveness, organization, and professionalism made the entire process easy and stress-free!
– Amy D
“We want to take this opportunity to extend a big thank you for your invaluable assistance in making our event a resounding success. Savanna’s professionalism and dedication have been instrumental in ensuring everything ran smoothly.”
— Marlene B.
“Our wedding day was absolutely perfect thanks to this amazing venue and staff! The space is stunning and created such a beautiful atmosphere for our celebration. The staff went above and beyond every step of the way, and a huge shoutout to the facilities crew for being so helpful and attentive on the day of. Everything ran so smoothly, and we couldn’t be more grateful. Highly recommend!”
— Oliver G.
We work with Auraria for all types of events and sponsorships, including events with community partners, students/faculty and the wider MSU Denver audience. Auraria is our to-go source for event support, and the events team is always honest, attentive and helpful for any needs we have. Appreciate the variety of spaces and the support with our community partnerships – here’s to many more!
— Mike R
We really appreciated the professionalism of Kevin, Marcus, Parker, and the team when they helped us set up the Turnhalle for our annual Study Abroad Fair! Thanks for making sure everything went smoothly!
– Erica V
“Thank you so much for all of your assistance with VegFest! We are so impressed with your knowledge about the space, speediness with your responses, and appreciated your flexibility & grace with us. We are really grateful, and hope to work with you again in the future!”
— Natalie G., VegFest
I have had the pleasure of working with the event team on both large and small events, and each experience has been absolutely seamless. Their team is professional, detail-oriented, and truly committed to excellence. From the initial planning stages to the final execution, they make everything effortless. Whether you need a historic dance hall, an intimate meeting space, or a vast scenic outdoor setting for festivals, Auraria has options to suit every need. Five stars all the way!
— Dawn Williams
I have worked with the AHEC events team since 2011. We host an annual event that touches multiple venues across the campus, lots of children, many, many moving parts. From their thoroughness in planning assistance to day of event support to problem solving to creating the event possible, AHEC Events is so professional and easy to work with. They never panic, they always find solutions, and they make complicated events run smoothly! I would use them for any event of any size.
— Kate D
“I hope that we will be able to work with each other again. I love that place and y’all are great and easy to work with.”
— Ozzie P., Event 360
I wanted to share some great feedback we’ve had with the Special Events Department at Auraria Campus. Our Clients have praised their great service, noting that they are attentive to the needs of both vendors and clients. They have also highlighted a strong customer service orientation, the great value of their rentals, and the beauty and spaciousness of their venues. We truly enjoy working with everyone!
— Tim T.
Thank you so much for helping us put on our Department Chairs Retreat. The experience was very positive and rewarding from the initial planning stages to the final wrap-up, and everything came together smoothly. Big shoutout to the coordinating team at AHEC and their ease of communication, creating/setting up a spectacular venue for us to enjoy.
— Tracey Verhasselt