Located in Morrison, Colorado, Red Rocks Amphitheatre opened in 1941 and seats 9,525 people. Red Rocks Amphitheatre, an open-air venue built between two 300 foot tall monoliths - Ship Rock and Creation Rock, is the only naturally-occurring, acoustically perfect amphitheatre in the world. At 6,450 feet elevation, Red Rocks Park sits where the Great Plains meet the Rocky Mountains and its rock formations have created an incredible natural music venue. Here you’ll find deer, dinosaur fossils, marine fossils, pines, majestic rock formations, and many hiking trails. Red Rocks Park is a stunning 738 acre park of geological wonders and spectacular vistas. The Grateful Dead played Red Rocks a total of 20 times between 19. The Grateful Dead made their Red Rocks debut with two back-to-back concerts on July 7 and the July 8 show is widely considered one of their best ever.
We were only in town for the weekend to go to Dead & Company‘s two-night run at Folsom Field in Boulder, so naturally we wanted to stop in and see the one of the Grateful Dead’s favorite places to play first-hand. (Red Rocks does NOT allow tarps.After visiting Dinosaur Ridge to see dinosaur fossils and huge dinosaur bones in the side of the mountain, Brian and I headed across the street to check out Red Rocks Amphitheater. Technically, you cannot save seats for friends – so make sure you have a good-sized group with you. You’ll want a long-sleeved layer, even if it’s just for the walk out.Ĭash: It’s way easier to grab a beer from the vendors walking right by your seat than to have to stand in line, so bring cash!īlanket: If you are with a large group, you’ll want to head in early and mark off your space with a blanket or sheet. Long-sleeved shirt or hoodie: Once the sun goes down behind those rocks, the temperature can drop significantly. They are probably one of the most commonly lost items at Red Rocks. Also, don’t bring your favorite rain jacket. Whether it says it or not, always plan on the chance of rain. Rain Jacket: It seems like Red Rocks Amphitheatre has its own eco-system, and you can never trust the weather forecast. (Red Rocks does NOT allow whole fruits – so slice up that apple before heading in!) Plus, food inside is pretty pricey, and you could waste a lot of time standing in line. Snacks: It’s wise to pack a sandwich or something substantial to eat in the show – especially if you get in early to see the opening bands (which you should). You may set your water bottle down and never see it again once the lights go down. However, don’t bring something you don’t want to lose. Empty camelbacks and reusable water containers are also allowed. If you are with a large group, consider carrying a few gallons of water to keep everyone hydrated. Water: You can bring non-alcoholic sealed beverages into Red Rocks, so bring water. (Wet tickets are worthless if they can’t be scanned!) And then double-check for your ticket again. Your Ticket: Make sure you have your concert tickets, and then make sure your friends have their tickets.
You’ll be up on your feet dancing all night, so take a moment to let those feet rest up!
You’ll make friends with the people parked next to you, since they probably didn’t bring shade.Ĭhairs: Sit a spell – under your shade canopy. Put on some sunblock, and enjoy your beers under your canopy. Sunblock and Shade: If you’re doing it right, you’ve gotten to the Red Rocks parking lot when the sun is still pretty hot. Between the altitude and the alcohol, concert goers party so hard in the lot that they don’t even make it to the show (or they don’t remember making it to the show). Remember, folks, Red Rocks sits at about 6,500 feet in elevation. This seems like the dumbest thing to tell people, but people forget to eat all the time. They will confiscate your drinks, and that would be a total bummer. Just remember, Red Rocks does NOT allow glass. Cold beverages: Pack a cooler filled with a few tasty beverages to enjoy.
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