Red Rocks Amphitheatre is an open-air amphitheatre in the western United States near Morrison, Colorado, approximately ten miles (16 km) southwest of Denver, which owns and operates it. In addition to several other large sandstone formations nearby, the venue is best recognized by its two massive monoliths, named "Ship Rock" and "Creation Rock", as well as the smaller "Stage Rock", which together flank its 9,525 capacity seating area and naturally form the amphitheater. While the venue is primarily known for hosting concerts and music festivals, other events of various types and sizes are held throughout the year.
Red Rocks Amphitheatre
Theatre in 1944
View east from top of Red Rocks Amphitheatre
Aerial view, January 1966
An amphitheatre or amphitheater is an open-air venue used for entertainment, performances, and sports. The term derives from the ancient Greek ἀμφιθέατρον, from ἀμφί, meaning "on both sides" or "around" and θέατρον, meaning "place for viewing".
The Colosseum, an amphitheatre in Rome (built 72–80 AD)
Arles Amphitheatre, France: a Roman arena still used for bullfighting, plays and summer concerts.
Pula Arena, Croatia
Aerial photograph of the Hollywood Bowl, showing the seating after the 2005 renovation.