Red Rocks Park is open to the public from one hour before sunrise to one hour after sunset every day of the year.
On concert days the amphitheatre usually closes to the public after lunch (around 2 p.m.) for sound checks and other operations. However, the amphitheatre may be closed to the public at any time on a day when a concert is scheduled. Occasionally, the amphitheatre may be closed to the public on a non-concert day for a private function such as a rehearsal.
The standard time for the Box Office to open is four hours prior to show time and is open day of show only. Please check your event on our calendar for door time.
Access to the amphitheatre is subject to scheduled events. Ticket may be required for admittance.
The Red Rocks concert season runs from March through November. Events for the season are typically announced individually, starting as early as August of the previous year and as late as a few weeks prior to the event. Sign up to receive concert alerts here.
AXS is the ticketing provider for Red Rocks and other City of Denver venues. Please visit the Event Calendar to purchase tickets online for a specific event. Using the “Tickets” button will take you to the ticketing page for each event.
AXS Mobile Delivery is digital ticketing technology and the only admission method at Red Rocks. It eliminates paper tickets and allows you to enter the venue with your AXS Mobile ID and manage your tickets digitally.
Please note that tickets purchased in Rows 1-4 are non-transferable, meaning they must be used by the original purchaser. 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. Photo ID may be required at any time within the venue.
If tickets are still available, you can usually purchase them at the Red Rocks Box Office. The Box Office opens four hours before show start time. It is located on Red Rocks Park Road (Entrance 2).
The City of Denver offers AXS ticket outlet services at the Coliseum Box Office on Saturdays from 11 AM-3 PM. Click here for important information about outlet sales.
Events at Red Rocks Amphitheatre are all ages. Generally, children under 2 years old do not need a ticket. They must sit on the lap of an adult and not interfere with someone else’s seat.
Due to security issues, once you enter the venue and your ticket has been scanned, you cannot leave the show and re-enter. Re-entry is only permitted in weather-related or medical emergencies.
Text “RRWEATHER” to 67283 for day-of weather updates.
Red Rocks Amphitheatre is an outdoor venue and shows typically occur in all elements of Colorado weather, so be prepared for adverse weather conditions, including full exposure to the sun, strong winds and even severe rain or snow.
If you are instructed to leave the venue for a weather delay or cancellation, in most cases, your vehicle is your safest shelter.
Parking
For events, parking lots open for 2 hours before doors open. We recommend arriving early to avoid traffic and ensure you have plenty of time to get to the venue.
There is plenty of parking available, but we encourage you to carpool or use rideshare services when possible.
You may have to hike depending on where you’re dropped off. Wear comfortable walking shoes, as routes from parking lots to the gates may be partially dirt or uphill.
Dependent on arrival times, overflow parking will be directed to Jurassic Lot located one mile from the South Gate. We encourage early arrival times or carpooling to avoid this.
For most shows, parking is included in the price of your ticket. No additional fee is charged at the venue on the day of a performance.
Please park as directed by Red Rocks staff members. Cars blocking or impeding traffic, or illegally parked, will be relocated. If your vehicle is relocated, contact a staff member for assistance.
Drop off points for rideshare services are located at the Upper North Lot as well as the intersection of Red Rocks Park Road and Trading Post Road. Limo and Shuttle bus drop off is located at the Top Circle Lot. Passenger Pick up at the end of the night will be in the Jurassic Lot near Entrance 2 only.
At the end of an event, if you’re being picked up by a relative or friend, or utilizing a rideshare service like taxis or Uber/Lyft, head to the Jurassic Lot near Entrance 2. The recommended route to the Jurassic Lot is via the Will Call Trail located across from the Trading Post, and down Red Rocks Park Road.
Vehicles parked incorrectly or left overnight (not relocated prior to 10 AM the following day) may be ticketed or towed. Any vehicles left overnight must be unoccupied – no overnight camping in vehicles is allowed.
Four ChargePoint charging stations for electric vehicles are located in the Trading Post parking lot and the Upper North parking lot.
For more information on parking, including accessibility parking and drop off, visit our Getting Here page.
Event vs. Non-Event Days
Admission and parking are free to visit Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre, the Visitor Center and the Trading Post.
On non-event days, Red Rocks is open one hour before sunrise and closed one hour after sunset.
On event days, Red Rocks is open one hour before sunrise until approximately 2 PM. House closure times are not determined until the week of an event and can change at any time. Please check our phone recording at 720-865-2494 for up-to-date house closure times.
Permitted and Prohibited Items
All possessions must fit under patron’s designated seat (18″ x 12″). Please visit our Permitted and Prohibited Items page for a complete list.
Upon arrival to the gate entrances, please have your bags open and available for inspection. Red Rocks management reserves final decision on items brought into the venue.
For those with prescription medication, patrons should only bring the amount of medication needed for the show in the original prescription container with the patient’s name and dosage on the label. Staff will verify at entrances and any excess medication should be stored in vehicles or can be stored with medical staff in the first aid room at the South Ramp Entrance.
Accessibility
Staff are available to assist with patrons in accessible seats (Rows 1 and 70) with their food and beverage purchases.
For information regarding accessibility features, policies and recommendations for your visit at Red Rocks Amphitheatre, please visit our Accessibility page.
Seating
All seating in the venue is on wooden benches with concrete walkways.
Wheelchair accessible seating is located in row 1 and row 70. Folding chairs are provided for these rows.
Seating charts vary based on the event. Please reference your ticket for information on your specific seat location.
A venue seating chart can be viewed below:
Cameras and Photography
Some artists do allow fans to bring in cameras and/or recording equipment. Most do not. This decision is made by each individual performer, not by Red Rocks. Please respect the guidelines in place for each event.
Alcohol
Red Rocks allows the consumption of full-strength beer and wine in the park and parking lots.
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. Violators are subject to ejection and possible citation.
Event staff reserves the right to deny entrance or eject impaired or intoxicated guests or underage drinkers in a prompt and safe manner.
Smoking and Marijuana Policy
Smoking of any kind is strictly prohibited in the seating area, including vape pens. Designated smoking areas are located along the outside rail of exterior stairs.
All marijuana products are prohibited at Red Rocks. While recreational marijuana is legal under specific circumstances in the state of Colorado, it is not legal to consume marijuana in public. Public usage may result in citation or arrest.
If you encounter marijuana use in the seating area, contact uniformed guest services personnel or text your location to 720-466-1323 so that staff can be dispatched to your area.
For more information and FAQs on Colorado’s recreational marijuana usage, please follow this link.
Tailgating
Tailgating must be confined to the rear of your vehicle and not interfere with the parking of other vehicles.
You may not block off other parking areas or spots.
Amplified sound, tents and canopies are not permitted.
Portable generators are not permitted.
Due to the risk of fire, open flame fires and charcoal grills are prohibited. Small gas-controlled grills are allowed unless there are temporary fire bans in effect.
Propane grills must be at least 12” off the ground and the flame no more 6” high.
Glass is not permitted in any area of the park. Please use cans or plastic instead.
Camping
Overnight camping is prohibited in all parking lots, roadways and natural areas at Red Rocks Park & Amphitheatre.
Vehicles may remain unoccupied in the park overnight until 10 AM the following day. Vehicles parked incorrectly or not removed after 10 AM the following day are subject to citation and tow.
Shopping & Gift Cards
Red Rocks merchandise is available for purchase inside the Trading Post, the Visitor Center, or at our online store.
At this time, we do not offer Red Rocks gift cards.
Pets
Pets are welcome in the amphitheatre during non-event hours. By law, you are required to leash and clean up after your pet.
Service animals are permitted in the amphitheatre. Emotional support animals, comfort animals and therapy dogs are not service animals as defined by the 2010 ADA Guidelines. Each service animal must remain with its owner and be restrained. If a service animal interferes with other guests, corrective action may include re-arranging seating or removal of the service animal from the amphitheatre.
Exercising
Red Rocks Amphitheatre has become a popular site for runners and those looking for a challenging workout at 6,400 feet. Individuals and groups are welcome to take advantage of the venue’s natural beauty and unique physical challenges whenever the amphitheatre is open to the public.
Please refrain from using the Top Plaza and other landings or walkways for exercise activities.
Exercise equipment that obstructs access to stairs, benches and other areas that could cause damage to the venue or injury to others is not allowed.
No rock climbing or off-trail activity is permitted. Violators are subject to arrest and prosecution.
Amplified sound is not allowed.
For information regarding restrictions on exercise group size, please visit our Recreation page.
First Aid
Should medical attention be needed during an event, there is medical staff located in the first aid room at the South Ramp Entrance and at the Top Plaza trailer near the Visitor Center.
In the event of an emergency, contact uniformed guest service personnel or text your location to 720-466-1323 so that staff can be dispatched to your area.
If you experience a medical emergency during non-event hours, please dial 911.
Lost and Found
Items found during an event are taken to the Red Rocks operations office and are kept for two weeks following the event. Please contact the venue here to inquire about a missing item.
To inquire about a lost item during an event, visit the Stage Left / House Right barn door or text 720-466-1323.
Restrooms
Restrooms are located downstairs at the north and south ends of the Visitor Center. Two accessible family restrooms are located on the Top Plaza at the north and south ends, as well as one located in the North Concession Stand. Additional restrooms are located to the left and right of the stage on the South Ramp and at the North Stairs.
Nursing
There is one designated breastfeeding area with electrical outlets in the Quiet Room located in the Visitor Center at the top of the amphitheatre. To access this room, please inquire with a Red Rocks staff member at the merchandise counter in the main entrance of the Visitor Center or text 720-466-1323 for assistance.
Diaper bags and breast pumps are permitted in the venue. Bags may be subject to search.
Vending
Private vending is prohibited, which includes, but is not limited to, the sale of merchandise, food, beverages, and tickets.
Setting up tables and booths is strictly prohibited.
