Red Rocks Seating Guide

Decoding the Seating Chart

The seating charts at Red Rocks vary for every show. At any given point, there can be upwards of 20 seating charts for Red Rocks Amphitheatre. So while we can't tell you the best seats for each show individually, we'll give you the best tips and tricks for finding great seats.

Best Seats for Acoustics

To begin with, acoustically, every seat is going to be perfect. There truly is not a bad seat in the house to listen to live music. The venue was designed to harness the natural acoustics of the Rocky Mountains, offering perfect sound in every seat. Depending on what show you're attending, the best seat may vary.

Best Seats by Genre

For an electronic, EDM, or dubstep show, being up close may be the best option. Moshpit style, it's a party up front at those kinds of shows. For a relaxed country or folk concert, being at the back may be more suitable. You can take in the great views and soak up the summer night vibes from the back and top of the venue. Of course, price plays a role in this decision, and as you get closer to the front, prices typically will become more expensive. It truly depends on your personal preferences and budget to find the best seats for you. Be sure to check the weather as well. Heavy wind can distort sound waves, so the higher up you are, the more you would be affected by this.

Best Seats Overall

The perfect sweet-spot is usually between rows 30 and 39; you can still get a great panoramic view of the skyline while staying relatively close to the stage.

At Red Rocks, there may be seat poachers. These are people who paid for less expensive tickets to try to move up and find empty seats closer to the stage. Always keep your ticket readily available to prove that you are sitting in your proper seats.

Best Hidden Gem Seating

A lot of Red Rocks concertgoers bring blankets for GA events and set them up on the planter boxes lining the seating area. It’s a cozy, less crowded seating option that still offers great views and acoustics. This is a great way to get up close to the stage, too! You can get as close as row 3 using this trick, with just a GA ticket. The only caveat is these planter boxes are off to the side, so there is a lot of foot traffic cutting in front of you, and a perfect view of the stage can be hard to come by.

To explore seating charts for different events, check out our Red Rocks Events Page to find seating charts specified to each event.

Accessible Seating at Red Rocks

Red Rocks is an accommodating venue despite its mountainous and intimidating terrain. There are two sections for wheelchair-accessible seating, a section for other mobile accessibility needs, and one for the hearing/visually impaired.

Wheelchair-Accessible Seating

Row one is an accessible seating section and is the best seats in the house if you want to get up close and personal with the artist. The other accessible seating section is row 70 at the very back/top of the venue. These seats are also great for panoramic views of the entire venue and the city of Denver. To guarantee a seat in these sections, you must select tickets for these rows at the point of purchase. Red Rocks does not offer wheelchairs for rental, but guests canstay in their own wheelchairs or sit in Red Rocks-provided folding chairs.

Limited Mobility Seating

Red Rocks also offers additional seating for those with accessible needs. Seats six through 13 in rows two and three are reserved for attendees with limited mobility (Marked in royal blue on the seating map image). Again, these seats must be selected when you purchase your tickets to guarantee a spot in these accessibility sections.

Seating for the Hard of Hearing/Visually Impaired

For attendees with hearing or vision impairments, seats 14 through 21 in rows two and three are reserved (Marked in Yellow on the seating map image). These tickets must also be selected at the point of purchase to ensure you have a spot in the designated section. To request an ASL (American Sign Language) interpreter or to reserve an assistive listening device, it is recommended to email the request at least seven days before the event.

According to Red Rocks policies, patrons with accessibility needs may purchase one ticket with up to three companion tickets (four tickets in total) in the accessible seating sections.

Accessible Parking at Red Rocks

If you have accessible seating in row 70, it is recommended to park in the Top Circle Lot. It is roughly 500 feet from row 70 from the parking spots. Official event parking opens 2 hours before door time, so it's recommended to get there as early as possible (But not before the 2 hour window) to ensure you get a spot. If you have a driver to pick you up, please ensure they arrive no later than 45 minutes before the show ends, so they do not get caught in one-way traffic.

For attendees with accessible seating in rows 1, 2, or 3, it is recommended to park in the Upper South Lot or the Trading Post Parking Lot. An accessible parking shuttle will pick up attendees from these lots all night, starting at door time to take them to the event gates. Attendees will be dropped off within 300 feet of the accessible seating sections. The shuttle will also return attendees to the parking lots at the end of the show.

To park in an accessible parking spot, a valid disability placard or license plate is required. All parking is first-come, first-served, so we recommend getting there one to two hours before door time to ensure you get a great spot. Be sure to check our parking guide for a full venue map and insider information on parking.