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Red Rocks Amphitheatre

4.6 (1.6k reviews)
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Joel H.

What can I say. It's Red Rocks Amphitheatre and it's world famous and always a good time. Some of the best musicians come through here and it's one of my personal favorite venues in the world. I always love coming early before a show and doing some tailgating. That's always a good time. This time we came to see Coheed and Cambria and it was an amazing show. These guys always sound like their album and always blow me away. Of course the sound sounds even more impressive at this venue. The music just bounces off the rocks perfectly to create some beautiful sound. Of course prices are always high. I had a drink for like $18 and a falafel for $16. The falafel was actually pretty good. The line was long but it moved fast and the employees were very nice. I also love grabbing a Chick-fil-A sandwich from the food tent on the way back to the parking spot. I love going here several times a year and it's one of my top 10 favorite things to do in Colorado. Seeing a show here should be on everybody's bucket list no matter where you live.

Lauren M.

One of the best concert venues in the world! We took a shuttle in and out of Red Rocks via Union Station. That is the way to go...leave the driving to some one else. The venue is clean and filled with food and drink options for all. If you arrive early enough be sure to explore the site gift shop and venue exhibition area on the lower floors. I hope to visit again for another awesome experience!

Jan K.

Wow! ...This place is amazing!...we were dropped off by Uber... so you must walk up the hill to the top ... if you drive you can park much closer... They have shuttles in some areas to help .... & it's kind of a steep hill to the top... after the walk, they're stairs... and after that you need to climb rows to find your seat... But it was SO Worth It... amazing artist... The main reason we were here is to see Mercy Me...... & worshipping the Lord.... The Stars are out... Five different Christian's artists... What a wonderful experience...

Hayley P.

This review is solely as someone who went to watch the sunrise at Red Rocks - which it seems like you can do any day of the week. It is free. I would recommend getting there about 45 minutes to an hour before sunrise, as parking and seating fills up fast. I had never been to Red Rocks before and now I get the hype. The sunrise was absolutely beautiful. A must do if you're in Denver!

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Rayce M.

Absolutely gorgeous place to see live music. I would absolutely recommend Red Rocks to anyone! We took a party bus to and from the venue, which is absolutely the way to go if coming in from Denver. Parking can be tough here, and getting out after a show is very challenging by car or bus. Food options are limited. Mostly concession-style food aside from the restaurant that's on site. Unfortunately, I did not get to check that out during my visit. Sound quality is great here. The natural amphitheatre helps create a great sound stage. The views are incredible. The layout is pretty easy to figure out once you're inside. This place is iconic, and whether you've lived in Denver all your life or are just visiting Denver, Red Rocks is worth adding to your itinerary. Whether you're here to see a show or just checking out the amphitheatre during the day, Red Rocks should be on absolutely everyone's bucket list.

Rocking happens at RR!
Mary C.

A random Wednesday, turned around to spectacular when I showed up at Red Rocks and saw a rainbow! The pot of gold is at RR! Illenium kinda night! No two concerts are the same at Red Rocks! Love the light show!

Alex L.

Do you want a transformational music experience? Well, you have come to the right place. Having seen The Fray, Mighty Mighty Bosstones, The Strokes and many other acts here over the years I can say my ears are very happy. Even the hike from the lower lot and up to our seats is well worth it. You can find concessions but also bring your own water bottle to fill up. On the very top they have concessions now where once stood an empty platform to corral people to one side or another to lead them to their seats. Always a great experience and the vibes are always on the up and up!

Beautiful venue.
Craig W.

I doubt I can add anything to the discussion other than this is a wonderful concert/entertainment venue, possibly the most interesting and nicest one I have ever visited. It was crazy hot all day in downtown Denver and then somewhat chilly at the amphitheater that same night. Incredibly, I found myself wanting a sweatshirt a few times so know that the weather can be quite fickle. Parking was a breeze. Inside the venue, the line for food and drinks was very reasonable. Unfortunately, the line for the "main" merch area, near the entrance, was ridiculously long. So if you want merch, get in line sooner rather than later. I doubt there is a bad seat in this place. We were seated about 35 rows from the stage and the view was excellent. Plus, smartly, it is all stadium seating with a highly angled slope so you shouldn't worry too much if a tall person sits in front of you. We heard exiting was a horror show but it really was not that bad. The venue cleared within about 10 minutes and we probably had to wait in our car another 15 minutes before finally getting out of the lot. Talk to me about waiting multiple hours to get out of the Rose Bowl parking lot, if you really want to hear about long waits. People (me included) come from all over the country (perhaps the world) to see shows here. Is the venue spectacular? It really is. Is the sound incredible? I probably can't judge it properly but it sounded great to me. Is it worth the trip? Yes.

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Renee N.

To celebrate this holiday I have selected the most incredible concert venue in the country to Yelp about. I had only dreamed for many years about seeing a concert here. Last year my husband surprised me and bought tickets to see my favorite band Incubus perform here in July. I could not believe it and was so very, very excited! We arrived a little early which gave us time to hike and explore the park portion and to learn more about the history of this place (another review). Upon arrival, we had made reservations to dine in their restaurant before the show. Promptly at six, we were let in. This place is massive and is an open air amphitheater that holds approximately 9,500 people. The city of Denver owns and operates it. It is well known due to the huge monolith rocks that surround it. They are called "Ship Rock" and "Creation Rock". In the upper level, there are plenty of vendors selling food, beer, merchandise etc. Once you begin the ascent down to your seats you see how big this place really is. We had terrific seats down low but high enough to still have a view of the city of Denver in the distance. The sound is so well preserved due to the surrounding sandstone formations. The concert was fantastic and I got to hear all my favorite songs. At one point in the show I had to pinch myself just knowing I had finally achieved the goal of seeing a concert here. We also were lucky enough to have a huge full moon come up during the show. The night was indeed magical and I will never forget it. If you haven't been here for a show/concert, I cannot recommend enough what a unique experience it is. You must do it! I am hoping to come back again in the future. To me America shines here with this amazing park and amphitheater. Thank you Colorado!

Toby B.

As someone who was in the music industry for almost 30 years, I can't believe I've never seen a show at this iconic outdoor venue. I have heard and talked about Red Rocks for decades, but had never been. My wife and I were in Colorado visiting friends and saw online that one of my favorite female voices of all time, Sarah McLachlan was playing a show at the same time we were in the area. It was a no-brainer! I could potentially make this one of my longest reviews ever, but I'll try to keep it short by saying this venue was everything I wanted it to be and more. Parking was easy as there were people directing you from the bottom of the hill up to the venue the entire way. I recommend getting there early like we did, so you don't have to shuttle from one of the outer lots. We had a short and simple walk from our parking lot to the entrance. I also recommend bringing some sort of rain gear just in case because of the random storms that show up in that area. The good news is they're gone almost as quick as they arrive, which was the case for us. After about 30 minutes of rain, the sun came back out, and it turned into a perfect summer night in Colorado. As for the concert, I've never been to a place where the venue gets talked about almost just as much as the artist. Sarah McLachlan is always incredible (still amazing after all these years) but our group talked about Red Rocks almost just as much as her. The view is amazing, there really isn't a bad seat in the entire place, and the acoustics seem to be almost perfect. We actually really liked their food options as well. That said, I wish I would've done my homework because a lot of people have brought their own into the venue and that's something. We probably would've done as well. Check their website for details before you arrive. One last note, don't forget to stop by their visitor center. I'm so glad we didn't skip it because not only does it share the history of this incredible venue, but they also have an area where they list off by year every single artist who has ever played there from the beginning to now. That was super cool! Truthfully, my entire Red Rocks experience was perfect. People who live in the area know what I'm talking about and if you ever visit Colorado, do yourself a favor and cross this amazing place off your bucket list. By the way, concerts are amazing here but it's also open to the public during the day just to check out. So cool!

This amazing cloud was with us until nightfall
Coco G.

Loved every minute, from when we walked around to explore at about 5:30 ( we parked at the lower south lot 1), to standing in line to enter at 6 (saw a rainbow!), to walking to the top of the amphitheater to take in the view, to the concert: Opening band The Original Wailers, Bob Marley's band with the original guitarist , played all the classics and all 9,000 audience members sang along! Feature band :Michael Franti and Spearhead: what showmanship and charm! He had multiple participants come up on stage to sing and dance with him throughout the 2 hour concert, and spent as much time in the crowds on the first 3 levels as on stage. He played mostly newer songs last night and shared some stories about what inspired him to write some of them. The changing twilight to night sky with full moon was also captivating. The acoustics of Red Rocks is phenomenal! And they try to ensure that smokers stay off to the side and not in the sitting area (some scofflaws always rebel but mostly people abided by the rules). A night to remember! Highly recommend! We'll be back!

Joe Bonamassa
Joe M.

Absolutely stunning venue. No words can add to what has already been written. Must be in fairly good shape to ascend from the lower parking lot to the upper levels of the amphitheater.

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Tomas R.

One of the most famous music venues to discover and attend a show in my opinion. The acoustics and scenery is unlike anything. There are ample bars and bathrooms + it's pretty fun to tailgate ahead of a show. You can walk the grounds for free when they don't have a concert which is cool.

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I'm going to my first show here this week (late June). How cold does it get at night? Is a flannel enough coverage? Are there any other necessities I should absolutely plan to bring?

A lightweight jacket and a cheap plastic poncho were what we brought. I recommend the plastic poncho in case of rain and a hat if your jacket has no hood. Some people brought blankets to sit on and in case they got cold. Also a great attitude and… 

So this week headed to the Rock, for first concert there and first time there..I want to leave early enough to park in upper north lot So does access to the lot begin two hours before concert start,Or two hours before the gates open,or when???? Thank

You can access upper North Lot anytime during the day. There are a lot of hikers and site see'ers throughout the day. We enjoy tailgating...take snacks or sub sandwiches and cold drinks, and sit on a camping chair and enjoy the atmosphere. Turn… 

How much is parking at red rocks?

It's free! There are multiple lots and parking along the mountain road. If you go to a concert they will direct you to parking, if going for another event and just to hike you can park anywhere you see a spot

Is there anywhere to camp near here?

Check out https://www.redrocksonline.com/plan-your-visit/where-to-stay/ They have a listing of… 

The two upper parking lots. About how many cars do they hold. Will be first concert in Aug and trying to figure out when to get there, in order to park in one of the upper lots?

Check out https://www.redrocksonline.com/plan-your-visit/getting-here/ If you want capacity info,… 

How is row 7 in the center?

Very close to the stage. I recommend a little bit higher. I have sat in row 12 and 15 before and shows have been amazing!

How much do the Stadium seats cost at Red Rock?

It depends on the performer usually!

Do you have an Events schedule?

https://www.redrocksonline.com/ There is the website and they list the events.

Are you allowed to take in water bottles?

Hi Carrie, Thanks for asking! As of June 2018 water bottles are permitted, unless prohibited by the show or event. We allow non-alcoholic beverages in factory sealed plastic containers (32 oz. or less); some shows may require the removal of lids… 

What is the best seats/ section to see a concert at Red Rocks? I have tickets on Row 37 for Joe Bonamassa. Obviously I want to maximize our first Red Rocks concert experience. Thanks for your feedback.

It depends on what your wanting? In my experience, the hardest tickets to get are the first 20 rows. We know scalpers exist and they are a pain!!! However, handicap access is row 1 and 70. The top center has the BEST views of the venue AND Denver.… 

Considering the weather today, would this venue be recommended?

If there is a scheduled event, it happens rain or shine (or snow). Events will be delayed if there is lightening in the area. Otherwise if you head up today, dress warm and bring a rain poncho

When is the best time of the day to visit Red Rocks Amphitheater? 7am? 8am? Is there fee to get in if we want to just look around?

There is no fee to enter unless there is a special event happening. Best time of day depends on the season and whether an event is scheduled that day, but weekdays are generally less crowded than weekends. Check the calendar here:… 

What's the easiest means of transportation to get there from downtown?

Shuttle

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“I prefer the lower South lot but if you need to go back to Denver afterwards, the lower North lot is good too.”

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