Seating Information
Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, CO is a natural open-air amphitheatre built between the famous sandstone formations Ship Rock and Creation Rock. The venue uses steep, bench-style seating with concrete walkways and a capacity of about 9,500+ guests, depending on event setup.
For concerts, seating can vary by event. Some shows use reserved rows, some use general admission sections, and some use a mix of both. We should always check the exact ticket listing because the general-admission and reserved areas can change from show to show.
The lower rows are best for fans who want to be close to the stage and feel the strongest crowd energy. Rows in the middle of the amphitheatre usually provide the best overall balance of sound, sightline, stage view, and Red Rocks atmosphere. Upper rows are farther from the stage, but they offer the most dramatic view of the amphitheatre, rock formations, and surrounding scenery.
- Lower rows: best for close stage energy, dancing, and artist detail.
- Middle rows: often the strongest overall choice for sound, view, and comfort.
- Upper rows: best for scenery and the full Red Rocks experience, but farther from the stage and more stair-heavy.
- Accessible seating: wheelchair-accessible seating is located in Row 1 and Row 70. Rows 2 and 3 include limited-mobility and low-vision/deaf/hard-of-hearing seating.
- Rows 1-4: tickets in these rows are often non-transferable, and the original purchaser may need to enter with the full party.
- Sports seating: Red Rocks is not a sports arena and does not have bowl seating, club levels, courtside areas, suites, or team-side sections.
Fans with mobility concerns should avoid high rows unless they specifically need Row 70 accessible seating. We should also remember that Red Rocks sits at about 6,450 feet elevation, and the walk from parking can include dirt paths, uphill routes, and many stairs.
Parking Information
Parking at Red Rocks Amphitheatre is handled through official venue lots spread across the park. For most shows, parking is included in the ticket price, and no additional fee is charged at the venue on the day of the performance. Parking lots open 2 hours before doors, and traffic staff direct vehicles after they enter the park.
We should arrive early because parking distance depends on arrival time and staff direction. Upper lots are generally more convenient, while lower lots and overflow areas can require longer uphill walks. Depending on where we park, we may need to hike on routes that are steep, partly dirt, or lengthy, so comfortable shoes are strongly recommended.
The most convenient options are usually the Upper North Lot, Upper South Lot, and other upper-area parking when available. The Jurassic Lot is farther away and can be used for overflow or end-of-night pickup. Fans dining at Ship Rock Grille should use the Upper North Lot and enter through the Top Circle entrance.
- Upper North Lot: 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, CO 80465. Included with most event tickets. Convenient for upper venue access, Ship Rock Grille, and EV charging nearby.
- Upper South Lot: 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, CO 80465. Included with most event tickets. Used for accessible shuttle drop-off via Entrance 3.
- Lower North Lot: 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, CO 80465. Included with most event tickets. Can require an uphill walk to the venue.
- Lower South Lot 1: 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, CO 80465. Included with most event tickets. Standard concert parking area with longer walks possible.
- Lower South Lot 2: 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, CO 80465. Included with most event tickets. Oversized vehicles, RVs, buses, party bus limos, and vehicles with trailers must park here unless directed otherwise.
- Top Circle Lot: 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, CO 80465. Used for passenger drop-off via Entrance 1 and limo or shuttle bus drop-off. Access is controlled by venue traffic staff.
- Trading Post Parking Lot: 17900 Trading Post Road, Morrison, CO 80465. Includes EV charging and is near the Will Call Trail route toward the Jurassic Lot.
- Jurassic Lot: near Entrance 2 off Hwy 93. Used for overflow and end-of-night pickup. It can be about one mile from the South Gate.
For rideshare, drop-off points include the Upper North Lot and the intersection of Red Rocks Park Road and Trading Post Road. Passenger pickup after events for Uber, Lyft, taxis, private vehicles, and other rides is in the Jurassic Lot near Entrance 2 only. We should avoid parking illegally, blocking traffic, leaving vehicles overnight, or assuming pickup happens at the same place as drop-off.
Box Office Information
Red Rocks Amphitheatre uses AXS as the official ticketing provider for Red Rocks and other City of Denver venues. We should start from the official Red Rocks event calendar when buying tickets, because event pages direct fans to the correct AXS ticketing page.
The Red Rocks Box Office and Will Call is located on Red Rocks Park Road shortly after turning into Entrance 2. It is open on show days only, typically about 4 hours before show time. Fans should check the event page or call 720-865-2494 to confirm the opening time for a specific event.
- Ticket delivery: AXS Mobile Delivery is the only admission method at Red Rocks.
- Mobile entry: fans should use the Red Rocks app or AXS app to manage and present tickets.
- Hard tickets: paper tickets are not the standard admission method because mobile delivery is required.
- Transfers: tickets in Rows 1-4 are non-transferable. Promoters may expand non-transferable seating beyond Row 4 for certain shows.
- Original purchaser rule: for non-transferable tickets, the original purchaser must arrive with the full ticketed party and present an approved mobile credential. Photo ID may be required.
- Same-day tickets: if tickets are still available, they can usually be purchased at the Box Office on show day.
- Re-entry: once a ticket is scanned, re-entry is not allowed except for weather-related or medical emergencies.
We should download the Red Rocks app or AXS app before arriving, make sure tickets are loaded before reaching the gates, and keep a valid photo ID available, especially for non-transferable tickets or age-restricted purchases.