Red Rocks Amphitheatre
STS9 Completes Final “Walk The Sky” Musical Trilogy at Red Rocks Amphitheatre
STS9 is no stranger to taking fans on music journeys by way of their high-energy jamtronica live sets. But the five-piece traded their lighthearted music adventures for a full-fledged musical mission this past weekend at the third and final installment of their concert trilogy, “Walk The Sky.” The trilogy began in 2019 with “Push The Sky” and continued in 2021 with “Sky World” after a year off due to the impact of the pandemic. This past weekend’s conclusion featured four sets at Colorado’s iconic Red Rocks Amphitheatre and a special “Day Out Of Time” Sunday performance at Denver’s Levitt Pavilion, all of which “pulled inspiration from native myth and storytelling to deliver shows that are uniquely STS9.” Fans were also a...
Red Rocks Amphitheatre is the Highest-Grossing and Most-Attended Venue of the Year Globally
In an unstable year for touring, an unlikely contender has risen to become the highest-grossing and most-attended venue of the year. According to data provided to Billboard Boxscore, Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colorado is not only the biggest moneymaking venue with a capacity between 5,001-10,000 of 2021 but the top-grossing venue of any size, in the world, for the year. With 134 shows reported to Boxscore, the beloved, 9,500-seat outdoor venue brought in more than $61.6 million. To further contextualize Red Rocks’ extraordinary performance, the amphitheater out-earned the next highest-grossing venue overall — Las Vegas’ 20,000-capacity T-Mobile Arena, which took in $37.2 million last year according to Billboard Boxscore — by more than $24 million. The next highest-reported ...
Musical Story, Yes: STS9 Takes Colorado to “Sky World” At First Shows Back
After over a year without playing a live show, STS9 returned to the stage to deliver seven spectacular sets to their fans in Colorado last weekend. As part of their annual Colorado run, the five-piece jam electronica group was finally able to blast off into space with a two-night “Sky World” run at Red Rocks Amphitheatre, and finish the weekend with a mid-day “Day Out Of Time” show featuring their special Axe The Cables and Wavespell sets at Denver’s Levitt Pavilion. With Red Rocks now operating at full capacity, the venue was bustling hours before doors opened. Once 5PM struck, nearly all parking lots were full and 9,600 Tribe fans sparkled throughout the venue, a lot being their first shows back at the iconic venue. Friday’s showdown began with an hourlong set from indie-electronic produ...
Kygo Announces Full-Capacity Red Rocks Concert This Summer
Tropical house pioneer Kygo has announced a headlining set at the iconic Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater this summer. The beloved global dance music superstar recently shared the news that he will descend on the picturesque Colorado open air venue on June 24th, 2021, when a number of unannounced special guests will also take the stage. The performance has the feel of a special one. Over the course of the last year, Kygo has released acclaimed reworks of Tina Turner’s “What’s Love Got To Do With It” and Donna Summer’s “Hot Stuff,” as well as his third studio album Golden Hour. He noted that he’ll be performing tracks from the album for the first time at Red Rocks after over a year in lockdown. “I can’t...
ILLENIUM Announces Three-Night 2021 Red Rocks Run, Including Special Throwback Set
ILLENIUM regards his Red Rocks Amphitheatre headlining sets as some of his most “crazy shows” to date. After the Denver-based producer sold out three back-to-back shows at the iconic venue in a true career-defining moment, he is now ready to make magic yet again. ILLENIUM will be returning to Red Rocks this fall from October 7th to 9th. Diehard fans may be inclined to purchase tickets to more than one of the shows after he shared that the Thursday night performance will be a special throwback set, where attendees can expect to hear classic hits from albums such as Ashes, which recently celebrated its five-year anniversary. The Friday and Saturday sets will be brand new and will showcase ILLENIUM’s upcoming fourth studio album Fallen Embers, set to arrive th...
AEG Presents Launches New Sustainability Initiative, Climate Positive Touring
Global live events giant AEG Presents announced a new sustainability effort this Thursday, called Climate Positive Touring. With team members located across the organization’s various divisions, the initiative will primarily seek to reduce tour-related carbon emissions to net zero or better. It will work alongside AEG 1Earth, the business’s corporate sustainability program, which releases the company’s annual Sustainability Report. According to a press release, Climate Positive Touring is currently working on a data-focused Venue Environmental Survey in order to identify and inform new environmentally focused priorities and solutions. Additionally, the project has released the first installment of its Green Touring Guide. Its recommendations will actively shape the ...
Said The Sky Lands First Headlining Show at Red Rocks Amphitheatre
Said The Sky is the next artist to cross a major career milestone this week after announcing his debut headlining show at Morrison, Colorado’s iconic Red Rocks Amphitheatre in September. The momentous performance looks to have been a long time in the making, according to a tweet he posted back in February 2020. Said The Sky’s lovable persona and soaring sound have garnered a devoted following, cultivating a loyal group of fans who lift each other up. He took to social media to speak directly to those fans and celebrate the news of the show. “I’m so excited to announce my first ever headlining Red Rocks show,” he wrote in a triumphant Facebook post. “This is an actual dream come true.” “I’ll be putting together my biggest show ever with new...
deadmau5 is Returning to Red Rocks for Two “Day of the deadmau5” Shows This Fall
After a year of unprecedented cancellations and drive-in concerts, deadmau5 is officially making his grand return to Red Rocks. Fans of the legendary electronic artist can attest that his “Day of the deadmau5” shows aren’t quite like his normal DJ sets. deadmau5 brings a darker approach to these performances, highlighted by bespoke live production and kaleidoscopic, haunting visual elements. He famously performed at Red Rocks in 2019, offering a memorable “Day of the deadmau5” performance in his mind-blowing Cube V3 rig. The shows are slated for November 4th and 5th, with the former featuring an extended DJ set and the latter boasting performances from both deadmau5 and his techno alias, TESTPILOT. deadmau5 (via Twitter) Tickets to both shows ar...
Here’s a List of Every Electronic Music Show at Red Rocks in 2021
While it won’t look quite the same due to a vastly reduced capacity, Red Rocks Amphitheatre is leading the charge of the return of music festival season. And while the iconic venue’s 80th anniversary summer season will operate at a limited capacity of 2,500—around 25% of its normal volume—the slash of its size had no effect on its typically jaw-dropping performance schedule. From a performance by legendary rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd to a Kidz Bop World Tour concert, there are all kinds of shows slated for Red Rocks this year. It’s the electronic music shows, however, that stand out above the rest. ZHU, Zeds Dead, Alison Wonderland, and many more are set to return to Red Rocks this year. STS9 performs at the Red Rocks Amphitheatre in 2018. Alive...
Red Rocks Amphitheatre Announces Spring 2021 Shows With Diplo and SIDEPIECE
Red Rocks Amphitheatre is officially back in full swing. And while the venue may look a bit different in 2021 with a reduced capacity, its return has been welcomed with open arms by the electronic music community after a year devoid of shows. Red Rocks organizers have announced a flurry of shows since the news of its reopening, such as a six-night run with ZHU called DREAMROCKS. The latest dance music stars to hit the stage at the iconic open air venue are Grammy-nominated “On My Mind” producers Diplo and SIDEPIECE, who will touch down in Colorado on May 12th and 13th, 2021. Red Rocks recently received approval from the state of Colorado to reopen for its 80th anniversary summer season. Following the announcement that the amphitheatre will host concerts this summer at...
Red Rocks Amphitheatre to Reopen This Summer With Events at 2,500 Capacity
Red Rocks Amphitheatre announced it will host events this summer at a reduced capacity of 2,500. With state approval, Red Rocks will soon reopen for its 80th anniversary summer season. Originally hosting up to 9,450 people, the venue’s reduced capacity represents around 25% of its normal volume. Representatives announced the news on Red Rocks’ official Twitter page, promising more announcements soon. Amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the iconic Colorado open air venue wasn’t immune to the widespread closures precipitated by the virus’ impact. While Red Rocks worked with state officials in September and October to host socially-distant, 175-capacity shows, the regulations weren’t economical for the venue to continue operations. Each county in Colorado falls into it...
Watch a Snowboarder Shred Down Red Rocks Amphitheatre After Blizzard
If there’s one thing we’ve learned over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, people have been extremely board. Following a massive blizzard that trapped hundreds of cars on highways and left some parts of Colorado buried in two feet of snow, one intrepid snowboarder saw an opportunity. A local man named Wes Hughes decided to head to the fabled Red Rocks Amphitheatre, where he snuck in for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to board down the snow-covered venue. Skiing and snowboarding are not allowed at Red Rocks, according to the Denver Parks and Recreation Department. Ergo, Hughes was eventually escorted off the property by the venue’s security team, but not before shredding powder down the entire amphitheatre. Check out the video below, courtesy o...
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