Closing at the end of March 2025. According to the , Denver’s oldest venue… Since 1975, the Mercury Cafe has been a home to poets, punks, rebels, and artists from all walks of life. The Merc is built on the inclusion of spirit, character, free opinion and heart. These walls are Denver’s greatest muse, they are alive with generations of stories from the wonderers and wanderers who have performed here. There is nowhere quite like it.
Their events calendar overflows with everything from lindy hop dance classes and poetry slams to jazz jams and one-night only performances. Most are very affordable.
Large events are held in the Ballroom. Smaller ones in the Jungle Room or Rose Room.
Check out their for upcoming events and ticket prices.
2199 California St., Denver.
Here are just a few of the upcoming low-cost events:
Friday nights in the Jungle Room
6 p.m. to 9:15 p.m.
$5
Friday, February 28
7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
$15 (Advance)
Saturday, March 1
10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
$5
Saturday, March 8
7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
$15 (Advance)
Tuesday, March 18
8 p.m. to 12 a.m.
$13
This event also falls on a free sticker night, all visitors (while supplies last) can get one limited edition sticker for free if they come to the event.
Friday, March 28
7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
$15 (Advance)
Mercury Cafe
2199 California St.
Denver, CO