Ever since the ancient Greeks built their first amphitheaters, we’ve known an incredible setting will always enhance the drama of a performance.
These days we’re more used to seeing shows inside, under a roof. Concert halls, theaters and gig venues allow promoters to control specific conditions – set the lighting, manage the acoustics and escape the weather.
But there are still a few amphitheaters around, and Red Rocks Amphitheatre just outside Denver is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful.
The people who run it say it’s the only naturally-occurring, acoustically perfect amphitheater in the world. Whether that’s true or not, it has to be one of the most atmospheric settings to see a band perform or catch a movie.
If you fancy seeing a concert or film this summer, there are still tickets left for a number of shows. Below, is our pick of the schedule.
Concerts
- Wednesday, July 25, 2012 – Florence & the Machine
- Thursday, July 26, 2012 – Tenacious D with The Sights
- Thursday, August 02, 2012 – Counting Crows
- Friday, August 03, 2012 – My Morning Jacket with Band of Horses & Trombone Shorty
- Sunday, August 05, 2012 – Neil Young & Crazy Horse
- Tuesday, August 07, 2012 – Passion Pit and Justice
- Wednesday, August 08, 2012 – Jack White
Movies
- Monday, July 30 – Anchorman
- Monday, August 13 – Spirited Away
Written by insider city guide series Hg2 | A Hedonist’s guide to…
(Images: quan ha, Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Josh Mishell)
