Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre
Red Rocks Amphitheatre
A natural amphitheater nestled between two giant red sandstone monoliths. It is a pilgrimage site for world-class musicians, and visitors can climb the steps for free on days without performances.
The amphitheater sits in Red Rocks Park beside the town of Morrison. The two red sandstone monoliths, Creation Rock and Ship Rock, each about 90 meters tall, form a natural echo chamber. Roughly 9,500 seats face the plains and the Denver skyline. The Beatles, U2, and many others have performed here. When there is no concert, the amphitheater and park are free to visit. You can climb the seating steps for exercise, explore the Colorado Music Hall of Fame in the visitor center at the top, or walk the Trading Post Trail to see the red rocks. It is about 25 km from downtown and requires a car or a concert shuttle. The elevation is about 1,900 meters, so drink plenty of water when climbing the steps.
Opening hours
From 1 hour before sunrise to 1 hour after sunset; theater closed in afternoon on performance days
Nearby sights
- Dinosaur Ridge
- Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave
- Coors Brewery & Downtown Golden
- Meow Wolf Convergence Station
- Elitch Gardens Theme and Water Park
- Confluence Park
- Larimer Square
- Denver Union Station