Tag: Ford Amphitheater
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A chorus line of Colorado cultural pathmakers
The Colorado 150, Part 5 of 6: Meet everyone from Roseanne to Kent Haruf to Bob Dylan to Harry Tuft to the Colorado Springs actor whose hard, real life inspired one of the iconic roles in musical theater history Put simply: No Kelly Bishop, no Sheila in “A Chorus Line.” Imagine one of the most…
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Local spot dubbed one of Billboard’s ‘top venues of 2026’ – and it wasn’t Red Rocks
A Colorado music venue got a major nod from Billboard – and it wasn’t the iconic Red Rocks Amphitheatre. Among of list of 28 venues featured on Billboard’s ‘Top Music Venues of 2026,’ Ford Amphitheater in Colorado Springs was dubbed the ‘Top West Coast Amphitheater.’ This award comes less than two years after the venue…
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First 3 shows of 2026 announced for Colorado Springs’ 8,000-person venue with mountain view
With 2026 right around the corner, many of Colorado’s venues are starting to announce their schedules for next year – including 66 shows already on the calendar for Red Rocks. Located in a different metro area, however, is Ford Amphitheater, standing tall on the northern side of Colorado Springs. With a seating capacity of about…
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VENU to open new concert hall in Centennial, seeking to set a standard for the concert industry
Ahead of the official start of the Ford Amphitheater’s second season, the venue’s owner, Colorado Springs-based VENU, has announced a new project, this time in Centennial. It will be called The Hall at Bourbon Brothers and Bourbon Brothers Smokehouse & Tavern and occupy the 50,000-square-foot former Celebrity Lanes bowling alley. The redesign will feature a…
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Lynyrd Skynyrd, ZZ Top cancel Colorado Springs show
Lynyrd Skynyrd and ZZ Top have canceled their Saturday concert at Ford Amphitheater, citing a family medical emergency. The amphitheater announced the cancellation Wednesday evening, writing in a Facebook post that Lynyrd Skynyrd lead vocalist Johnny Van Zant’s daughter had a sudden emergency illness. Colorado Springs homeowners lose another round in court to challenge Ford…
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The Beach Boys set to bring good vibrations to new Ford Amphitheater in Colorado Springs
This summer, Mike Love is back on tour, leading The Beach Boys around the U.S. on a tour that will visit more than 70 cities. At 83, Love is the last member of the classic 1960s Beach Boys lineup still touring with the group. He owns The Beach Boys name and oversees the band’s business.…