colorado redefines the concert experience with venues that combine performance with natural beauty. red rocks amphitheatre is the crown jewel, a world-famous venue where sandstone cliffs frame the stage. beyond concerts, locals enjoy yoga at sunrise, film nights + fitness classes in this unmatched setting.
the state is filled with other open-air venues, too: denver botanic gardens near cheesman park, fiddler’s green in greenwood village, levitt pavilion in denver + dillon amphitheater overlooking lake dillon.
in the mountains, the gerald r. ford amphitheater in vail hosts classical, jazz + dance performances, while telluride town park is home to the legendary bluegrass festival.
from mishawaka amphitheatre along the poudre river in fort collins to the mary rippon outdoor theatre in boulder, home to the colorado shakespeare festival, live performance is deeply tied to place. for residents, attending a show often means combining culture with an unforgettable backdrop.