Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre Tours and Tickets

Yes, you can take Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre tours—no concert tickets required. It’s open year-round for self-guided tours, with the option to explore the visitor center, see the Hall of Fame, and view classic concert footage. On event days in summer, the venue closes in the early afternoon.

Yes, it’s worth seeing Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre. While seeing a concert is the best way to experience the music venue, it’s fun to explore any day of the year. You can take a self-guided tour of the amphitheater and enjoy panoramic views from trails through the surrounding park.

Yes, going to a show at Red Rocks can require substantial walking over unpaved trails. The Upper North Lot is closest to the venue itself, but spots there fill up quickly. Wear comfortable shoes and consider taking a shuttle from Denver—shuttles generally drop visitors at the Upper North Lot.

You can visit Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre all year, but the concert season runs April–November. Even in the offseason, the venue is worth visiting. Snow highlights its namesake red rocks, there are hiking trails, and you can take a self-guided tour of the open-air amphitheater.

That depends: If you’re seeing a show at Red Rocks Amphitheatre, a pair of comfortable, closed-toed walking shoes is enough. To explore the hiking trails in the surrounding park—such as the 1.4-mile (2.3-kilometer) Trading Post Trail, or the 6-mile (9.7-kilometer) Red Rocks Trail—you might want sturdier footwear.

It’s a good idea to wear layers to Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre—especially if you’re seeing a concert. At this elevation, temperatures can drop sharply after sunset, even in summer. Bring a waterproof coat, too, since the shows go on even when it rains. (Umbrellas are not allowed.)