These 29 photos will have you missing Red Rocks Amphitheatre

There’s nothing quite like seeing a summer concert at Red Rocks Amphitheatre. The world-famous venue is located in Morrison, Colorado. It’s a concert experience unlike any other, with natural red rock formations framing the stage, and breathtaking views overlooking the city of Denver from 6,450 feet. If you’ve been missing out on catching shows at the iconic outdoor venue this year, take a trip down memory lane with these 29 stunning snapshots. Please note: Red Rocks Park remains closed until further notice.

Attending a show or concert at Red Rocks is an experience you'll remember forever. The open-air amphitheater is located just west of Denver near the town of Morrison.Photo Credit: Adam-Springer (iStock).
Attending a show or concert at Red Rocks is an experience you’ll remember forever. The open-air amphitheater is located just west of Denver near the town of Morrison.Photo Credit: Adam-Springer (iStock).
Red Rocks, originally known as the Garden of Angels, has attracted some of the biggest names in the music industry including The Beatles, Grateful Dead, U2, R.E.M., Rush, Pearl Jam, and Jimi Hendrix.Photo Credit: PatrickRohe (Flickr).
Red Rocks, originally known as the Garden of Angels, has attracted some of the biggest names in the music industry including The Beatles, Grateful Dead, U2, R.E.M., Rush, Pearl Jam, and Jimi Hendrix.Photo Credit: PatrickRohe (Flickr).
Red Rocks Amphitheatre is one of the coolest music venues around! Not only is the stage carved into the side of towering red rock formations, but it's situated high above Denver.Photo Credit: Adam-Springer (iStock).
Red Rocks Amphitheatre is one of the coolest music venues around! Not only is the stage carved into the side of towering red rock formations, but it’s situated high above Denver.Photo Credit: Adam-Springer (iStock).
The sunsets here are magnificent! Soak up the fresh mountain air as you marvel at the red rocks and changing colors.Photo Credit: Adam-Springer (iStock).
The sunsets here are magnificent! Soak up the fresh mountain air as you marvel at the red rocks and changing colors.Photo Credit: Adam-Springer (iStock).
The venue is stunning, framed by two huge 300-foot monoliths. One is called
The venue is stunning, framed by two huge 300-foot monoliths. One is called “Ship Rock” and the other, “Creation Rock.”Photo Credit: Adam-Springer (iStock).
The sky blushes over the stage during the Widespread Panic show.Photo Credit: Seth Boster, The Gazette
The sky blushes over the stage during the Widespread Panic show.Photo Credit: Seth Boster, The Gazette
Photo Credit: Adam-Springer (iStock).
Photo Credit: Adam-Springer (iStock).
Scenes during the 2019 Colorado 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb at Red Rocks Park Amphitheatre. This special event took place on Wednesday, September 11, 2019. Thousands gathered to honor the New York Fire Department firefighters and first responders who gave their lives and the nearly 3,000 civilians who died in the 2001 Sept. 11 terrorist attack.Photo Credit: Chancey Bush, The Gazette.
Scenes during the 2019 Colorado 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb at Red Rocks Park Amphitheatre. This special event took place on Wednesday, September 11, 2019. Thousands gathered to honor the New York Fire Department firefighters and first responders who gave their lives and the nearly 3,000 civilians who died in the 2001 Sept. 11 terrorist attack.Photo Credit: Chancey Bush, The Gazette.
A nighttime glow adds an extra touch to the already beautiful outdoor venue.Photo Credit: milehightraveler (iStock)
A nighttime glow adds an extra touch to the already beautiful outdoor venue.Photo Credit: milehightraveler (iStock)
Red Rocks during a show.Photo Credit: Janelle Dam, The Gazette
Red Rocks during a show.Photo Credit: Janelle Dam, The Gazette
Red Rocks was registered as a national historic landmark in 2015.Photo Credit: Erin Sparrow
Red Rocks was registered as a national historic landmark in 2015.Photo Credit: Erin Sparrow
Photo Credit: Breanna Sneeringer, OutThere Colorado
Photo Credit: Breanna Sneeringer, OutThere Colorado
It's often a colorful explosion on stage as music fills the fresh mountain air.Photo Credit: Breanna Sneeringer, OutThere Colorado.
It’s often a colorful explosion on stage as music fills the fresh mountain air.Photo Credit: Breanna Sneeringer, OutThere Colorado.
Anderson.Paak performs at the iconic venue on Friday, June 14, 2019.Photo Credit: Katie Klann, The Gazette
Anderson.Paak performs at the iconic venue on Friday, June 14, 2019.Photo Credit: Katie Klann, The Gazette
Photo Credit: Katie Klann, The Gazette
Photo Credit: Katie Klann, The Gazette
Backup singers dance to the beat.(Photo by Katie Klann, The Gazette)
Backup singers dance to the beat.(Photo by Katie Klann, The Gazette)
Photo Credit: Graham Tolbert, Courtesy of The Gazette.
Photo Credit: Graham Tolbert, Courtesy of The Gazette.
Denver's skyline creates a dazzling display for concertgoers.Photo Credit: Ashley Bennett
Denver’s skyline creates a dazzling display for concertgoers.Photo Credit: Ashley Bennett
Photo Credit: Bert Cash (Flickr).
Photo Credit: Bert Cash (Flickr).
There's so much more than just music at this venue. The 738-acre park is open to visitors one hour before sunrise until one hour after sunset, pending special closures.Photo Credit: RoschetzkyIstockPhoto (iStock).
There’s so much more than just music at this venue. The 738-acre park is open to visitors one hour before sunrise until one hour after sunset, pending special closures.Photo Credit: RoschetzkyIstockPhoto (iStock).
There are two main hiking trails at the park. The Trading Post is a 1.4-mile trail that loops beautifully through the red rock formations and Red Rocks is a 6-mile trail that connects to Matthew Winters Park.Be sure to keep an eye out for wildlife too. Prairie dogs, rabbits, red foxes, Mule deer, and more roam around the park.Photo Credit: Thaddeus Roan.
There are two main hiking trails at the park. The Trading Post is a 1.4-mile trail that loops beautifully through the red rock formations and Red Rocks is a 6-mile trail that connects to Matthew Winters Park.Be sure to keep an eye out for wildlife too. Prairie dogs, rabbits, red foxes, Mule deer, and more roam around the park.Photo Credit: Thaddeus Roan.
Non-musical events include Yoga on the Rocks, graduations, stair climbs, and food truck rallies.Photo Credit: Breanna Sneeringer, OutThere Colorado
Non-musical events include Yoga on the Rocks, graduations, stair climbs, and food truck rallies.Photo Credit: Breanna Sneeringer, OutThere Colorado
Hundreds attend sold-out yoga classes regularly.Photo Credit: Breanna Sneeringer, OutThere Colorado
Hundreds attend sold-out yoga classes regularly.Photo Credit: Breanna Sneeringer, OutThere Colorado
Photo Credit: ShanMcG213 (Flickr).
Photo Credit: ShanMcG213 (Flickr).
Running up and down the bleachers has also become a popular morning routine.Photo Credit: daveynin (Flickr).
Running up and down the bleachers has also become a popular morning routine.Photo Credit: daveynin (Flickr).
Photo Credit: Breanna Sneeringer, OutThere Colorado.
Photo Credit: Breanna Sneeringer, OutThere Colorado.
The natural outdoor setting provides the perfect escape for yogis looking to recharge and renew.Photo Credit: Breanna Sneeringer, OutThere Colorado.
The natural outdoor setting provides the perfect escape for yogis looking to recharge and renew.Photo Credit: Breanna Sneeringer, OutThere Colorado.
When a class isn't in session, people flock to the arena to workout on their own.Photo Credit: daveynin (Flickr).
When a class isn’t in session, people flock to the arena to workout on their own.Photo Credit: daveynin (Flickr).
Photo Credit: daveynin.
Photo Credit: daveynin.

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