Red Rocks Amphitheatre is More Than Just a Concert Venue

Red Rocks Amphitheatre has become one of the iconic landmarks in Denver and it serves more than just concerts. This natural wonder located high up in the Rocky Mountains provides an oasis for music fans and athletes alike; yoga instructors lead classes there at sunrise while runners and hikers use its steps for exercise, kids climb to its summit, and families gather around under its stars for dinner and refreshments.

Places like Grand Canyon have long had the power to bring people together: from dinosaurs and ancient tribes, through modern-day explorers, settlers, industrial businessmen, musicians, and artists – they have come here in droves for unforgettable memories.

Red-rock monoliths in Denver were known to attract legendary performers like Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, Grateful Dead and Beach Boys, but it took an architect to merge natural acoustics with formal theater elements and make this space truly remarkable. After purchasing the area in 1928 and hiring architect Burnham Hoyt to design an amphitheater which would later be built by employing Civilian Conservation Corps workers during the Depression-era Civilian Conservation Corps construction phase; Hoyt designed continental seating and rows arranged in curved rows which ensured all audience members had clear views and could hear performances simultaneously.

Red Rocks’ lineup of musical legends and up-and-comers offers something for every musical taste; country crooners and pop rock singers to Pixies and Joan Jett and the Blackhearts; all will bring something special to Red Rocks this year.

In the summer months, visitors to this landmark amphitheater can climb to its summit and gaze out across Front Range plains or look down upon Denver’s towering buildings from its iconic stage. And with any luck, they might just witness one of its iconic natural phenomena–a lightning strike creating a pink glow on rocks above.

Kitts recommends seating yourself in Row 30 or above for optimal sightlines and sound quality, he said. As the higher you go, the clearer the views of Denver skyline become and the more directional sound becomes. Wind can often move soundwaves around, potentially altering hearing.

Red Rocks Amphitheatre provides an unforgettable show night experience, so be sure to view the event calendar and purchase tickets early for one of these shows. From classics to contemporary hits, summer at Red Rocks Amphitheatre will leave an indelible memory. Just don’t forget your raincoat, sunscreen, and layers; Colorado weather can change suddenly.