Red Rocks Amphitheatre: The Visitor Guide to the Rocks

What Red Rocks Amphitheatre is

Red Rocks Park & Amphitheatre sits at 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, CO 80465, and the venue phone number is 720-865-2494. It is an outdoor amphitheatre, so shows happen in whatever Colorado weather turns up, including full sun, strong winds and severe rain or snow.

The park is open from one hour before sunrise to one hour after sunset every day of the year, and the Red Rocks concert season runs from March through November. Red Rocks Park and its trails follow the same sunrise-to-sunset window.

On event days the amphitheatre is open one hour before sunrise to approximately 2 p.m. The amphitheatre usually closes to the public after lunch, around 2 p.m., for sound checks and other operations, and it may close at any time on a day when a concert is scheduled.

Two things are free to know before you go: admission and parking are free to visit Red Rocks Park, the Amphitheatre, the Visitor Center and the Trading Post. Access to the amphitheatre itself is subject to scheduled events, and a ticket may be required for admittance.

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• Address: 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, CO 80465; phone 720-865-2494
• Outdoor venue, shows take place in all kinds of Colorado weather
• Park open one hour before sunrise to one hour after sunset, every day of the year
• Concert season runs March through November
• Visitor Center hours: 7 AM-7 PM March-October, 8 AM-4 PM November-February
• Trading Post hours: 9 AM-6 PM March-October, 9 AM-5 PM November-February; closed Thanksgiving and Christmas

Getting to Red Rocks: carpools, drop-offs and shuttles

The official pages name the drop-off points rather than a rail or bus route. For a ride service, drop-off points are the Upper North Lot and the intersection of Red Rocks Park Road and Trading Post Road. If you are dropping off someone attending an event, you can use Top Circle Lot via Entrance 1, or the Red Rocks Park Rd/Trading Post Rd intersection via Entrance 2.

If you are dropping off someone with a disability that requires the accessible shuttle, drop off at the Upper South Lot via Entrance 3. Limousines may drop off at the Top Circle Lot or in the Upper North Lot at the discretion of Traffic Control Staff, and limo and shuttle bus drop-off is at the Top Circle Lot.

For carpooling, concertgoers can set up a carpool through the WayToGo Program from the Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG). After you enter the park, Traffic Control will guide you to a parking space. Plan for some walking either way: you may have to hike depending on where you are dropped off, and routes from parking lots to the gates may be partially dirt or uphill, so wear comfortable walking shoes.

Complimentary Red Rocks Shuttles run throughout the park during ingress, helping patrons from farther locations reach the amphitheatre entrance gates at no charge. The official pages do not state a walking distance or journey time from a main transit stop.

• Ride service drop-off: Upper North Lot and Red Rocks Park Road at Trading Post Road
• General event drop-off: Top Circle Lot via Entrance 1, or Red Rocks Park Rd/Trading Post Rd via Entrance 2
• Accessible shuttle drop-off: Upper South Lot via Entrance 3
• Complimentary ingress shuttles run throughout the park to the entrance gates

Entrances, seating and finding your spot

The pages name the park entrances by number: Entrance 1 serves the Top Circle Lot, Entrance 2 covers the Red Rocks Park Road and Trading Post Road area and holds the Box Office, and Entrance 3 leads to the Upper South Lot for accessible shuttle drop-offs. Inside, accessible seats are in Rows 1 and 70, with entry for Row 1 ticketholders at the Southeast entrance.

Seating is wooden benches with concrete walkways, so a cushion is a friend. Stadium seats and seat cushions are allowed if they are under 18 inches wide and have no legs. Seating charts vary by event, so reference your ticket for your specific seat location.

Wheelchair accessible seating is in Row 1 and Row 70, and folding chairs are provided for those rows. Rows 2 and 3, seats 6-13 are reserved for guests with limited mobility, and Rows 2 and 3, seats 14-21 are reserved for guests who have low vision, are blind, deaf or hard of hearing. All possessions must fit under your designated seat, which measures 18 by 12 inches.

• Entrance 1: Top Circle Lot
• Entrance 2: Red Rocks Park Road and the Box Office
• Entrance 3: Upper South Lot, for accessible shuttle drop-off
• All seating is on wooden benches with concrete walkways
• Seat cushions and stadium seats allowed if under 18 inches wide with no legs
• Cushion tip: your gear has to fit in an 18 by 12 inch space under your seat

Food and drink: what you can bring

You can bring food for personal consumption, but it has to travel tidy: all food must be in a clear plastic bag of one gallon or less, fruit and vegetables must be sliced, and only plastic utensils are allowed. Empty, reusable water bottles (Nalgene, aluminum or stainless steel) of 32 oz. or less are permitted, and non-alcoholic beverages in factory sealed plastic containers of 32 oz. or less are allowed unless the show prohibits them. Some shows may require the removal of lids when you enter.

Hydration packs are allowed up to 2L, must be emptied of all liquid, and can have no more than one pocket in addition to the one holding the water reservoir. Diaper bags and breast pumps are permitted.

Alcohol works differently inside and outside the gates. Red Rocks allows the consumption of full-strength beer and wine in the park and parking lots, but alcoholic beverages are on the prohibited list for the amphitheatre, along with glass bottles or objects and aluminum cans. Please do not bring glass bottles or other containers into the parking lots, park or amphitheatre. Beer kegs, hard liquor, vending, glass and large quantities of alcohol are prohibited, and State Laws still apply.

Tailgating must be confined to the rear of your vehicle and not interfere with the parking of other vehicles. Due to the risk of fire, open flame fires and charcoal grills are prohibited; small gas-controlled grills are allowed unless temporary fire bans are in effect.

• Food: clear plastic bag, one gallon or less; sliced fruit and veg; plastic utensils only
• Empty reusable water bottles: 32 oz. or less
• Sealed non-alcoholic plastic bottles: 32 oz. or less, unless the show prohibits them
• Hydration packs: 2L max, emptied, one extra pocket max
• Beer and wine allowed in the park and lots; alcohol, glass and cans prohibited inside
• Small gas grills allowed unless a temporary fire ban is in effect

Accessibility at Red Rocks

Last checked October 28, 2026. Row 1 and Row 70 are wheelchair accessible, and accessible seats must be selected at the point of purchase. Wheelchairs are not available for rental. You may remain in your wheelchair or transfer to a venue-provided folding chair, and folding chairs are provided for those rows. Rows 2 and 3, seats 6-13 are reserved for guests with limited mobility, and Rows 2 and 3, seats 14-21 are reserved for guests who have low vision, are blind, deaf or hard of hearing.

Patrons may purchase one accessible seat and up to three companion seats adjacent to their accessible seat pending availability, for a total of four tickets. All tickets purchased in the Row 1 accessibility section are non-transferable and must be used by the original purchaser. Every member of the original purchaser's ticketed party must arrive together at the Southeast entrance. Attendees arriving separately from the original purchaser will be denied entry. Once the entire party arrives, the original purchaser's photo ID will be verified, and AXS Mobile ID is the mandatory and only method of delivery for seats in that section.

Designated accessible parking during events is at the Top Circle Lot, 500 feet from Row 70, and the Upper South Lot, with the accessible shuttle to Rows 1, 2 and 3. The accessible shuttle begins running when event doors open and runs on a continuous loop from the Upper South Lot to a drop-off point approximately 275 feet from Row 1. Priority access is given to patrons with Row 1 tickets or mobility devices. A valid disability placard or license plate is required to park in an accessible space, and the person to whom the registration belongs must be in the vehicle, with identification required.

To request an ASL interpreter or reserve an assistive listening device, contact [email protected] no later than 7 days prior to your ticketed event date. Two I-MAG screens, one on each side of the stage, display magnified live video and important messages viewable from any seat. Staff are available to assist patrons in accessible seats (Rows 1 and 70) with food and beverage purchases.

If you experience any issues on site, locate a staff member in a yellow or blue uniform or text 720-466-1323 for assistance. Medical staff are in the first aid room at the South Ramp Entrance and at the Top Plaza trailer near the Visitor Center. Two accessible family restrooms are on the Top Plaza at the north and south ends, plus one in the North Concession Stand. A designated breastfeeding area with electrical outlets is in the Quiet Room in the Visitor Center at the top of the amphitheatre.

The official accessibility page does not cover every detail a visitor might want, including every entrance's step-free route. Ask staff on site or email the accessibility contact for anything beyond what is published.

• Accessible seating: Row 1 and Row 70, selected at purchase; folding chairs provided, no wheelchair rentals
• Companion seats: one accessible seat plus up to three companions, pending availability
• Row 1 tickets: non-transferable, party arrives together at the Southeast entrance, photo ID verified, AXS Mobile ID only
• Event accessible parking: Top Circle Lot (500 feet from Row 70) and Upper South Lot (accessible shuttle)
• ASL interpreter and assistive listening requests: [email protected], at least 7 days before the event
• On-site help: staff in yellow or blue uniforms, or text 720-466-1323

Parking and rideshare

For events, parking lots open two hours before doors open. For most shows, parking is included in the price of your ticket, with no additional fee charged at the venue on the day of a performance. Traffic Control will guide you to a space after you enter the park. Dependent on arrival times, overflow parking will be directed to the Jurassic Lot, located one mile from the South Gate.

Rideshare works in two directions. Ride service drop-off points are the Upper North Lot and the intersection of Red Rocks Park Road and Trading Post Road. At the end of the night, passenger pickup for private vehicles, taxis, Uber and Lyft is in the Jurassic Lot, just inside Entrance 2 off of Hwy 93. Vehicle entry ends nightly at 8:30pm or earlier at the discretion of operations staff; after that cut-off, all passenger pickups must take place in the Jurassic Lot. The recommended route there is via the Will Call Trail across from the Trading Post and down Red Rocks Park Road.

Limited complimentary Red Rocks Shuttle Service runs at the end of shows from the Top Circle Lot and the Trading Post to the Jurassic Lot. Four ChargePoint charging stations for electric vehicles are in the Trading Post parking lot and the Upper North parking lot.

Size matters in these lots. Any vehicle 6'5" wide (front or back) counts as oversized, including all RVs, buses, party bus limos, or any vehicle with a trailer; oversized vehicles cannot be left overnight and must park in Lower South Lot 2. Articulated and dual-deck buses are not eligible for reservations and must park in Lower South Lot 2. Drivers of vehicles with a capacity of at least 24 passengers that are at least 85% full may reserve the Upper North Parking Lot, with reservations made at least 48 hours prior and not assured.

Vehicles left overnight must be unoccupied, there is no overnight camping in vehicles, and vehicles parked incorrectly or left overnight without relocating before 10 AM the following day may be ticketed or towed.

• Lots open two hours before doors
• Parking included in the ticket price for most shows, no extra fee at the venue
• Oversized vehicles (6'5" wide or more, RVs, buses, trailers): Lower South Lot 2, no overnight
• End-of-night pickup: Jurassic Lot near Entrance 2 only
• Vehicle entry ends at 8:30pm nightly, or earlier at staff discretion
• Four ChargePoint EV stations in the Trading Post and Upper North lots

Bag policy, prohibited items and re-entry

Multi-pocket bags are not permitted. Single-pocket bags and clear bags no larger than 13 inches wide, 15 inches tall and 8 inches deep can come in. Small purses and fanny packs 6 by 9 inches or smaller are allowed, as are hydration packs 2L or smaller. Any bag larger than 13 by 15 by 8 inches, and any bag with multiple pockets, is prohibited. Upon arrival at the gate entrances, bags must be open and available for inspection, and Red Rocks management reserves the final decision on items brought into the venue.

Beyond bags, the prohibited list includes alcoholic beverages, marijuana and unlawful drugs, glass bottles or objects and aluminum cans, umbrellas, aerosols such as hairspray, sunscreen and oxygen canisters, animals other than ADA service animals (emotional support animals included in the ban), drones, weapons of any kind, laptops and tablets, audio or video recording devices, Go Pros, 360-degree cameras and cameras with removable lenses. Yoga mats and camping or sleeping mats are prohibited except for Yoga on the Rocks events.

Some rules live at the discretion of the show or the performer. Whether fans may bring cameras or recording equipment is decided by each individual performer, not by Red Rocks, and most do not. Smoking of any kind, including vape pens, is strictly prohibited in the seating area; designated smoking areas are along the outside rail of exterior stairs. All marijuana products are prohibited at Red Rocks. If you encounter marijuana use in the seating area, contact uniformed guest services personnel or text your location to 720-466-1323.

Prescription medication should come in the original container with the patient's name and dosage on the label, and only the amount needed for the show. Excess medication should be stored in vehicles or can be stored with medical staff in the first aid room at the South Ramp Entrance. Event staff reserves the right to deny entrance or eject impaired or intoxicated guests or underage drinkers.

Once you enter the venue and your ticket has been scanned, you cannot leave and re-enter; re-entry is only permitted in weather-related or medical emergencies. Private vending is prohibited, including the sale of merchandise, food, beverages and tickets. Overnight camping is prohibited in all parking lots, roadways and natural areas at Red Rocks Park & Amphitheatre.

Weather is part of the deal at an outdoor venue. Text "RRWEATHER" to 67283 for day-of weather updates. Shows typically occur in all elements of Colorado weather, so prepare for full sun, strong winds and severe rain or snow.

• Bags: single-pocket or clear, 13" x 15" x 8" max; no multi-pocket bags
• Small purses and fanny packs 6" x 9" or smaller allowed
• Bags open and ready for inspection at the gates
• No re-entry after your ticket is scanned, except weather or medical emergencies
• No smoking or vape pens in the seating area; use designated areas along the exterior stair rails
• Day-of weather updates: text RRWEATHER to 67283

Show times, doors and the Box Office

The Red Rocks Box Office and Will Call opens four hours before the show start time. The standard time for the Box Office to open is four hours prior to show time, and it is open day of show only. It is located on Red Rocks Park Road at Entrance 2, and tickets can be purchased there in person on event days only.

House closure times are not determined until the week of an event and can change at any time. For up-to-date house closure times, check the phone recording at 720-865-2494. The official pages consulted do not list door times and start times per event; check the official event page for the performance you are attending.

• Box Office and Will Call: opens four hours before show start, day of show only, at Entrance 2
• House closure times set the week of the event; call 720-865-2494 for the current recording
• Door and start times for a specific show: check the official event page

Check tickets

When you are ready to plan a night under the rocks, browse events on SeatCommons. AXS is the ticketing provider for Red Rocks and other City of Denver venues, and AXS Mobile Delivery is the only admission method at Red Rocks.

Ticket transfer rules matter here. Tickets purchased in Rows 1-4 are non-transferable and must be used by the original purchaser, and promoters may expand the non-transferable seating beyond Row 4 on a show-by-show basis, so refer to your order to determine if your seats are transferable. For fans with non-transferable tickets, the original purchaser must arrive with the entire ticketed party and present an AXS Mobile Delivery-approved credential.

• AXS is the ticketing provider for Red Rocks; AXS Mobile Delivery is the only admission method
• Rows 1-4 tickets are non-transferable and must be used by the original purchaser
• Promoters may extend non-transferable seating beyond Row 4 per show; check your order
• With non-transferable tickets, the original purchaser must arrive with the whole party and present an AXS Mobile Delivery-approved credential

Frequently asked questions

Can I bring a bag into Red Rocks Amphitheatre?

Only single-pocket bags or clear bags no larger than 13 inches wide, 15 inches tall and 8 inches deep are permitted. Multi-pocket bags are not allowed. Small purses and fanny packs 6 by 9 inches or smaller are fine, and bags must be open for inspection at the gates.

How does parking work at Red Rocks Amphitheatre?

For events, parking lots open two hours before doors, and for most shows parking is included in the price of your ticket with no extra fee charged at the venue that day. Traffic Control directs you to a space, and overflow parking goes to the Jurassic Lot, one mile from the South Gate.

Where do Uber and Lyft pick up after a Red Rocks show?

End-of-night passenger pickup, including taxis, Uber and Lyft, is in the Jurassic Lot, just inside Entrance 2 off Hwy 93. Vehicle entry ends nightly at 8:30pm or earlier at staff discretion, and after that all pickups must happen in the Jurassic Lot.

Can I leave Red Rocks and come back in during a show?

No. Once you enter and your ticket is scanned, you cannot leave and re-enter. Re-entry is only permitted in weather-related or medical emergencies.

Which Red Rocks tickets are non-transferable?

Tickets purchased in Rows 1-4 are non-transferable and must be used by the original purchaser. Promoters may expand non-transferable seating beyond Row 4 on a show-by-show basis, so check your order. The original purchaser must arrive with the entire ticketed party and present an AXS Mobile Delivery-approved credential.

Can I bring my own food and water to Red Rocks?

Yes, with rules. Food for personal consumption must be in a clear plastic bag of one gallon or less, with sliced fruit and vegetables and plastic utensils only. Empty reusable water bottles of 32 oz. or less are allowed, as are sealed non-alcoholic plastic bottles of 32 oz. or less unless the show prohibits them.