History
June Haver was the first, but over the years the Coliseum hosted many celebrities or soon-to-be celebrities in performance: Elvis Presley (twice), The Rolling Stones, Lovin’ Spoonful, The Monkees, Cream, CSNY, Ike & Tina Turner, The Moody Blues, Santana, The Eagles, Bob Dylan, Eric Clapton, Rammstein and many more. Recently the Coliseum completed an interior make-over to the concourse areas plus the construction of a new box office, new windows, doors and floors. The Historic Denver Coliseum is proud to continue hosting entertainment and special events for the Denver community. There is something for almost everyone at the Historic Denver Coliseum!
It was the host of WCW's Spring Stampede in 1998 and the Colorado Wildcats, of the PIFL. It also hosted the ABA's Denver Rockets.
The Coliseum also hosts rodeos during the annual National Western Stock Show.
Beginning with the 2012-2013 Central Hockey League season, the Coliseum will host the Denver Cutthroats an expansion team of the league.
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