Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Concert venue near Morrison, Colorado, United States of America
Red Rocks Amphitheatre is an open-air venue set among massive red sandstone formations in Jefferson County, Colorado. The stage is built into the natural slope of the land, with the rock walls serving as a natural backdrop and acoustic reflector for performances.
The site has been used for performances since the early 1900s, with the current amphitheatre completed in the 1930s and officially opened in 1941. The project received support from the Works Progress Administration and the Civilian Conservation Corps during the New Deal era.
The name Red Rocks comes from the reddish sandstone formations that define the site. Visitors experience it as a place where music and the natural landscape merge, with the rock formations naturally shaping the sound and amplifying the sense of community during performances.
The amphitheatre offers parking close to the main entrance and access via well-marked pathways. Visitors should arrive early to explore surrounding walking trails and secure a good viewing spot before events begin.
The venue was closed to rock concerts for years after a 1970s incident led to a ban, until a court ruling allowed music events to return. It was recognized in 2021 as the world's most attended and highest-grossing concert venue.
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