A little gritty, always electric. Magic Rat is Fort Collins’ premier live music venue, showcasing local talent and big-name acts in the heart of Firehouse Alley.
Hours: wEDNESDAY – sATURDAY, 5 pm–11 PM
Check out our lineup of rock, folk, pop, and everything in between. No cover, no pretense, just the best live acts in town.
Award-winning singer-songwriter, Christine Alice delivers a powerful blend of soulful vocals, heartfelt songwriting, spins on your favorite covers, and electrifying live energy with her acoustic guitar. Proud to claim Fort Collins as her hometown, she can bring the audience to a hush or a roar.
“The purity of Dori Freeman’s voice and the directness of her songwriting reflect not only her Appalachian hometown — Galax, Va. — but also a determined classicism, a rejection of the ways modern country punches itself up for radio and arenas.” – Jon Pareles, The New York Times
Heligoats: He may be a lone guy with an acoustic guitar, but Chris Otepka gives fans a lot of ideas to unpack.
Jake McKelvie: Jake McKelvie has traveled the DIY touring circuit in the US and UK for over a decade, carving out a niche for himself as a songwriter and performer.
Born in 2017 from the solid bedrock of Fort Collins’ thriving Irish scene at Mulligan’s Pub, Once Upon a Tune is a lively, traditional, Celtic trio featuring Janel Vanderwarf, Scott Steidley, and Mary Ellen Watterson.
Magic Rat is open to the public Wednesday through Saturday for live music. Enter through The Elizabeth Hotel’s first floor near the front desk or use the side entrance.
Throw a party that hits the right notes. With an indoor-outdoor setup, a built-in stage, and a marquee with your name on it, this is the perfect setting for a celebration to remember.
Magic Rat is located adjacent to The Elizabeth in Old Firehouse Alley.
Call: (970) 493-4120
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Ready to bring your band’s magic to The Elizabeth Magic Rat? We’re always on the lookout for new artists. Fill out our Band Inquiry Request Form and let us know about your sound.
