Red Rocks Amphitheatre

Red Rocks is a geologically formed, open-air amphitheater near Morrison, Colorado, 10 miles west of Denver. At 6,450 feet above sea level, it is a unique zone where the Great Plains meet the Rocky Mountains.

The amphitheater opened on June 15, 1941, and has a seating capacity of 9,525. The design consists of two, three hundred-foot sandstone monoliths that provide acoustic perfection.

Red Rocks Park received National Historic Landmark status in 2015. Various events such as music concerts, Yoga on the Rocks, and Film on the Rocks take place.

The earliest notable rock-and-roll performance at Red Rocks was by The Beatles on August 26, 1964, the only concert not sold out during their US-tour. Notable performers include John Denver, The Carpenters, Carole King, and U2. The amphitheater has been a popular venue for live recordings, particularly videos due to the visual uniqueness of the scene.

Red Rocks Amphitheatre shares many characteristics with ancient Greek amphitheaters, such as the integration into surrounding nature and great acoustics.