Shoreline Amphitheatre, Open-air concert venue in Silicon Valley, United States.
Description
Shoreline Amphitheatre is an open-air theater in Mountain View, California, that welcomes around 22,500 spectators across fixed seating and an adjacent lawn area. The venue features covered seat rows and an open zone behind them, where visitors settle on blankets or chairs.
History
The theater opened in 1986 following plans by concert promoter Bill Graham and aimed to provide the Bay Area with a large outdoor venue for music events. Over the following decades, the site grew into a popular destination for tours and festivals from around the world.
Culture
The outdoor theater sits in the heart of the technology hub and draws visitors from across the Bay Area who come to experience rock bands, electronic artists, and orchestral evenings. The name refers to its location near the edge of San Francisco Bay, where green spaces meet modern infrastructure.
Practical
The venue operates without cash, so visitors should bring a credit or debit card for food, drinks, and souvenirs. Those sitting on the lawn can use blankets or low chairs that do not obstruct other spectators.
Did you know?
Several high-definition screens are placed around the site and show the stage from different angles, allowing visitors further back to see details of the performance. The system makes it possible to follow close-ups and stage actions without standing directly in front of the stage.
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