Red Rocks Amphitheatre

Red Rocks Amphitheatre

Red Rocks concerts offer music lovers a truly unforgettable experience. Boasting stunning acoustically perfect, natural splendor of ochre sandstone formations, Red Rocks is an acoustically brilliant National Historic Landmark worthy of repeated visits for concerts, hikes, dine-in events and gazing upon its unique geological formations – no other venue compares!

As soon as you set foot inside this astounding natural venue, your senses will be overwhelmed. The 300-foot slabs of rock that make up this amphitheater are geological marvels designed to absorb sound rather than reflect it back outward. And with a history that spans from Jimi Hendrix to Grateful Dead performances spanning back more than fifty years – making this destination must-see destination for music fans of any kind!

As one of nature’s premier amphitheaters, what truly sets it apart are its acoustics and atmosphere. Nowhere else can you experience being part of thousands of music enthusiasts gathered together in one majestic yet intimate location to share a love for their favorite musical performances – something many acclaimed musicians aspire to play here while fans dream of seeing their favorite band perform here at such an iconic location.

Get tickets to an amphitheatre show if you haven’t done so already – 2023’s schedule features big names like Chelsea Handler, Michael Franti and Big Head Todd and the Monsters of Comedy! If you can’t make one of the performances live, visit the visitor center and view walls that display all acts that have performed here over time.

Before attending a concert, enjoy tailgating in the parking lots ahead of the amphitheater to meet fellow music fans and make lasting memories of your night under the stars. Bring a picnic or order food from the Ship Rock Grille onsite – there is plenty of dining options from pizza and charcuterie boards to hamburgers and fries available to please any palate!

After your experience at the amphitheater, enjoy exploring its trails ranging from easy to moderate difficulty. Don’t miss stopping by Dinosaur Ridge exhibit to view footprints and fossils of dinosaurs that once roamed this region.

Red Rocks Amphitheatre lies approximately 15 miles outside Denver and can easily be reached with the Red Rocks Shuttle, departing from Union Station with round-trip options available; check their website for current availability.