Tickets at Red Rocks for 2024 Events
The Red Rocks Amphitheatre is among of the most well-known concert venues in the world. Situated in a rock structure just outside of Denver, Colorado, the amphitheater is operated by the City of Denver and is in Red Rocks Park. Each season Red Rocks hosts an extensive calendar of shows from late Spring through late Fall. Fans come from across the country to attend those concerts & shows at Red Rocks. Ticket prices will vary greatly by show but there are often general admission tickets listed around $100 per ticket. The reserved seats often will start in price around $150 per ticket and go up to a few hundreds for tickets for the 1st 20 rows by stage. Find the show you want to check where ticket prices are today.
The earliest known performance at the venue was in 1906, but it is likely that it was used for concerts as early as the 1870s. The venue was transformed into what it looks like now in 1941 and has held concerts every years since 1947. One of the most notable and biggest rock shows at Red Rocks to date was The Beatles in 1964, which was the standard for year. A few years later rock concerts were banned (temporarily) from Red Rocks after a Jehtro Tull show resulted in a riot when concert goers blew threw a police blockade. Over the years huge acts like John Denver, U2, Rush and Jimi Hendrix have also played at the iconic venue.
In more recent years Red Rocks Amphitheater has remained as one of the most iconic concert venues featuring artists like The Avett Brothers, Big Head Todd & The Monsters, Dave Matthews Band, Dom Dolla, Glass Animals, Jason Isbell, John Mayer, Mumford & Sons, My Morning Jacket, Mt Joy, Phish, Ryan Bingham, and String Cheese Incident. In addition to concerts, Red Rocks will host top comedians like Nate Bargatze, Trevor Noah and more.
Red Rocks Amphitheatre Seating
The most popular outdoor amphitheater in the United States is Red Rocks Amphitheater in Morrison, Colorado. The venue is a short drive from Denver and has a capacity of just over 9,500 fans for a show. The majority of shows at Red Rocks offer tickets in a mix of reserved sections and then General Admission. The reserved sections start in the front with 4 rows of seats that are not transferrable for most shows. The main sections behind those include from row 5 to row 44 spread across areas from Left, Left Center, Right Center and Right. There is a large general admission area behind those reserved seats. The most popular seats are those in the center sections or in the G/A area.
The sightlines throughout the venue are fantastic. Aside from a small mixing board behind row 7, the venue is free of obstructions. The steep design of the amphitheater contributes unobstructed views from almost every seat. All of the seating is wooden benches without backs. The venue is very egalitarian with most shows offering all ticket holders one level of amenities. There is not a VIP or member’s only club. Red Rocks Amphitheatre is a truly open-air amphitheater, all of the seating is uncovered. In the absence of extreme weather, Red Rocks shows typically occur in all weather conditions.