The ReelWorks Building

Why are we called ReelWorks?

On the spot ReelWorks now resides, the Lindquist Cracker Company built a three-story, brick factory in the 1890’s. In the 1920’s, that factory was sold to Goldberg Brothers Tinners. At the time, “the factory on Walnut” – as it was referred to informally – was one of several factories owned and operated by Goldberg Brothers, who at the time was the second largest employer in the state of Colorado, behind only the Adolf Coors Brewing and Manufacturing Company. Goldberg Brothers manufactured thousands of different metal items but eventually became best known as the largest manufacturer of movie reels in the world. Not the film itself, but the metal reels on which movies were stored. If you ever saw a movie played on film, it almost certainly was kept safe on a Goldberg Brothers metal reel.

In the 1940’s, the factory on Walnut burned to the ground due to a fire that started in the factory. Less than three years later, Goldberg Brothers rebuilt the factory as the one-story structure you see today that has become ReelWorks Denver. Goldberg continued their manufacturing operations in the building into the 1970’s, and at that time they moved to a different factory but retained ownership until they sold the factory building to the EXDO Group in 1999 who adaptively repurposed the building into the EXDO Event Center (later to be named ReelWorks Denver).

Goldberg Brothers is a historic Denver business icon still located in the metro area, and we are honored to give their former factory life with the hundreds of events that we host every year.

Concerts at ReelWorks

We’ve had the best talent in the world perform at our venue

From Carl Cox to Maceo Plex, Train to Tyler Childers, Camelphat to Deorro, we’ve had and continue to have some of the worlds best artists play their music to sold out crowds at ReelWorks. ReelWorks is a fully immersive concert and events venue. With a custom room-tuned JBL Sound System, block rocking bass, intelligent lighting design, and a fully projection mapped room, every show is an auditory and visual experience.

Private Events at ReelWorks

We’re not just a music venue, we’re perfect for your next event

As Denver’s most versatile events space, no two events in ReelWorks are ever the same. ReelWorks’ team of seasoned event production specialists is equipped to handle any and all event needs from start to finish.

Whether an event is meant to enthrall, entertain or inspire, we are passionate about producing unforgettable experiences.

THE REELWORKS EXPERIENCE INCLUDES:

-Accommodation for up to 2,000 guests in ReelWorks, 3,500 full venue, and more with our outdoor space
-Concert level audio visual production, including 3D mapping technology on all the walls.
-Gigabit fiber backbone internet access, including enterprise grade wifi and networking.
-Located three blocks from DIA Commuter Rail Station.
-Dedicated, full-time designers and staff making planning your event easy.
-Outside caterers and event planners welcome.