Red Rocks Amphitheatre Seating Chart
Red Rocks Amphitheatre is the outdoor concert venue at 18300 West Alameda Parkway in Morrison, Colorado, set between Ship Rock and Creation Rock about 10 miles southwest of Denver. It opened on June 15, 1941, after five years of work by Civilian Conservation Corps and WPA crews, to a design by architect Burnham Hoyt. The City and County of Denver owns and runs it, and it seats 9,525 on wooden benches.
Quick answer
Red Rocks Amphitheatre holds 9,525, according to the venue. All seats are wooden benches in rows 1 to 69, plus an accessible Row 70 at the top. The venue counts 193 steps from the stage to the top plaza and a 100-foot rise from the stage to the top row.
- Seating charts vary by show, so check your ticket.
- Parking is included for most shows.
- Umbrellas aren't allowed.
- The venue sits at 6,450 feet.
Sections at Red Rocks Amphitheatre
Red Rocks is one long bowl of wooden bench rows between two giant sandstone rocks. The row and seat details below are read off the venue's official seating map and its accessibility rules.
- Rows 1 to 69 — wooden bench rows climbing from the stage to the top
- Row 1 and Row 70 — wheelchair accessible rows with folding chairs
- Rows 2 and 3, seats 6 to 21 — held for guests with limited mobility or who are blind, low-vision, deaf or hard of hearing
- Mix area — the sound desk near the center, about halfway between Row 1 and Row 24 on the map
Best seats at Red Rocks Amphitheatre
We found no official best-seat guide, and Red Rocks says seating charts vary by event, so check your ticket. On the official map, the bench rows run from 1 at the stage to 69 at the top. Row 50 is the longest labelled row, ending at seat 153, read off the map. Some shows are general admission, and seat saving isn't allowed. Tickets in rows 1 to 4 are non-transferable, and some shows extend this to more rows, so check your order.
Tips before you go
Single-pocket bags can be up to 13 by 15 by 8 inches, or a small purse up to 6 by 9 inches, and umbrellas and strollers aren't allowed. You can bring food in a clear bag of one gallon or less, and non-alcoholic drinks in factory-sealed plastic bottles up to 32 ounces, unless the show bans them. Stadium seats under 18 inches wide with no legs are allowed. There is no re-entry, except in weather or medical emergencies.
How to read the Red Rocks Amphitheatre seating chart
Row 1 is at the stage and Row 69 is at the top, with an accessible Row 70 above it. Ship Rock is on the south side, Creation Rock on the north, and the audience faces east toward the stage.
Seat numbers run along each long row, and the labelled rows are widest around Row 50, which ends at seat 153, read off the map. In Rows 2 and 3, seats 6 to 13 are held for guests with limited mobility. Seats 14 to 21 are for guests who are blind, low-vision, deaf or hard of hearing.
Wheelchair seats are in Row 1 and Row 70, with folding chairs. Accessible parking is in the Top Circle Lot, 500 feet from Row 70, and in the Upper South Lot. From there, an accessible shuttle runs to a stop about 275 feet from Row 1.
Building a seating chart for an event at Red Rocks Amphitheatre
Burnham Hoyt's own report put Creation Rock at 300 feet and Ship Rock at 200 feet, and the venue counts 2.5 miles of seating. The amphitheater sits at 6,450 feet, so the venue suggests drinking water and taking the stairs slowly. Behind the top plaza is the Row 71 Bar.
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Open the seating chart generatorFrequently asked questions
- What is the capacity of Red Rocks Amphitheatre?
- Red Rocks Amphitheatre holds 9,525, according to the venue. All seats are wooden benches in rows 1 to 69, plus an accessible Row 70 at the top. The venue counts 193 steps from the stage to the top plaza and a 100-foot rise from the stage to the top row.
- What are the best seats at Red Rocks Amphitheatre?
- We found no official best-seat guide, and Red Rocks says seating charts vary by event, so check your ticket. On the official map, the bench rows run from 1 at the stage to 69 at the top. Row 50 is the longest labelled row, ending at seat 153, read off the map. Some shows are general admission, and seat saving isn't allowed. Tickets in rows 1 to 4 are non-transferable, and some shows extend this to more rows, so check your order.
- What sections does Red Rocks Amphitheatre have?
- Main sections include: Rows 1 to 69 — wooden bench rows climbing from the stage to the top; Row 1 and Row 70 — wheelchair accessible rows with folding chairs; Rows 2 and 3, seats 6 to 21 — held for guests with limited mobility or who are blind, low-vision, deaf or hard of hearing. Full breakdown in the sections list above.
- Where is Red Rocks Amphitheatre located?
- Red Rocks is at 18300 West Alameda Parkway, Morrison, CO 80465. Parking is included with most tickets, lots open 2 hours before doors, and overflow parking goes to the Jurassic Lot about a mile from the South Gate. Rideshare pickup after shows is in the Jurassic Lot near Entrance 2.
- How do I plan a private event at Red Rocks Amphitheatre?
- The concert season runs from March through November, and tailgating must stay behind your vehicle. Plan your group's pre-show dinner tables in our free chart maker.