Red Rocks Amphitheatre
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Carved into the rust‑red sandstone of Morrison, Colorado, Red Rocks Amphitheatre is the world’s only naturally formed, acoustically perfect outdoor music venue. Officially dedicated in 1941, the open‑air bowl — guarded by the towering Ship Rock and Creation Rock monoliths — has a seating capacity of 9,525 and is open for concerts, film screenings, and other live events.¹ Legends from The Beatles to U2 have immortalized performances here, and today the calendar ranges from chart‑topping tours to annual Film on the Rocks nights.
Grab your Red Rocks Amphitheatre tickets through AXS and experience a show where geology, skyline views, and stellar sound converge.
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Yoga on the Rocks Schedule:
May 30, June 6, 13, 20 & 27 – presented by The River Yoga.
July 11 (bilingual) & July 18 – presented by Better Buzz Yoga.
July 25 – presented by Rooted Heart Yoga & Wellness.
Aug. 1 (bilingual) & Aug. 8 – presented by Better Buzz Yoga.
Aug. 15 & Aug. 29 presented by Rooted Heart Yoga & Wellness.
All sessions from 7-8 a.m.
Six Pack (first 6 or last 6 sessions): $138
Single Session: $23
Experience one of the most extraordinary venues in the world from a different perspective - Downward Dog. Start your day with an exhilarating workout at the most awe-inspiring venue in the world - Red Rocks. After the event, visit the Top Plaza for goodies from participating sponsors. Please note, tickets are available online only. No drop in sales at the door. By entering the venue, all participants agree to accept and assume all risks associated with participating at Yoga on the Rocks and hereby release and discharge event organizer, sponsors, partners and the venue owner from any liability arising from all activities during Yoga on the Rocks. For full text of the release and waiver of liability, please visit http://www.axs.com/yogaontherocks_waiver.
Vendor Village, presented by HCA HealthONE, will also be returning to the Top Plaza. Attendees can visit partner booths and activations for merchandise, giveaways, games and samples from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. Yogis this year also have the option to fuel up after class with brunch at Ship Rock Grille, located in the Red Rocks Visitor Center. Reservations for brunch are available via OpenTable, with walk-ins also being accepted as capacity allows.
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Venue Policies
To keep your experience at Red Rocks as enjoyable as possible, please review these policies:
- Bags: Please refer to the venue's policy page for the most up-to-date bag policy information.
- Prohibited Items: Alcohol, glass, umbrellas, weapons, hard‑sided coolers, drones, and multi‑pocket backpacks.
- Re-Entry & Smoking: No re‑entry. Smoking and vaping are restricted to designated areas; marijuana is prohibited.
- Payment Options: All food, beverage, and merch points are cash‑free — credit/debit or mobile pay only.
- Age Restrictions: Most shows are all‑ages; diaper bags and pumping equipment are allowed, but strollers are not.
- Tailgating Policy: Guests can enter the parking lot before the show and participate in unofficial tailgating, but this must not interfere with other guests or impact the natural surroundings.
Read the full list of Red Rocks Amphitheatre policies before the event.
Discover other Venues in the Area
Set just 15 miles west of downtown Denver, Red Rocks keeps you close to the city’s vibrant live‑music scene. If you’re looking to extend your night out, check out these nearby venues:
- Mission Ballroom: Cutting‑edge 3,950‑capacity venue in RiNo features a movable stage, immersive LED panels, and sound engineering guaranteeing perfect sightlines every show.3
- Fiddler's Green Amphitheatre: Expansive 18,000‑seat outdoor amphitheatre in Greenwood Village offers lawn views for summer headliners, movie nights, and symphony performances under open skies.4
- Ogden Theater: This historic 1,500-capacity theatre operates as a live-music venue, hosting shows that span rock, pop, hip-hop, electronic, and other genres, plus the occasional special or comedy event.6
Red Rocks Amphitheatre Parking and Directions
Red Rocks offers multiple free, first‑come parking lots surrounding the venue. Free, first‑come lots open two hours before doors and include ChargePoint stations for EVs.5
Public Transportation: While there is no direct light‑rail stop, seasonal shuttles run from Denver Union Station and select downtown pickup points; rideshare drop‑off is available at Lower South Lot .2
Driving: From Denver, hop on I‑70 W and exit at 259, then simply follow the well‑marked park roads right up to the amphitheatre. Need turn‑by‑turn directions? Use this Google Maps link for turn‑by‑turn directions straight to the amphitheatre.
Food & Drink at Red Rocks Amphitheatre
Arrive hungry — Red Rocks pairs Colorado flair with crowd‑pleasing concert staples. These range from the Ship Rock Grille’s locally inspired entrées and craft brews to terrace stands slinging fresh pizza slices, street‑style tacos, barbecue plates, specialty coffees, and rotating food‑truck pop‑ups serving vegan and gluten‑free bites.
Menus change with the season and show, but every quick, tasty option — whether it’s a loaded green‑chile burger, a peach‑bourbon ice cream sandwich, or a decadent churro sundae — is built to power you through encores. Our reusable cup stations help keep the mountain clean.
About Red Rocks Amphitheatre
Long before amplifiers, Indigenous peoples recognized the site’s natural acoustics and gathered for ceremonies among the sandstone monoliths.1 Denver purchased the land in 1927, and parks manager George Cranmer enlisted architect Burnham Hoyt and the Civilian Conservation Corps to sculpt a permanent venue into the existing geology.
Construction began in 1936, and Red Rocks officially opened on June 15, 1941.1 Countless milestones followed — The Beatles’ first mountain‑state show in 1964, Jimi Hendrix in 1968, and U2’s rain‑soaked 1983 performance that became the concert film, “Under a Blood Red Sky.” Today, the amphitheatre hosts more than 150 ticketed events each year while remaining a designated National Historic Landmark.
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