Coloradans Reveal Their First Concerts at Red Rocks Amphitheatre

My First Red Rocks Concert Experience Was Everything I Dreamed Of

One of the quintessential Colorado experiences is going to a show at the famous Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison.

After only living here for a few months, I made my first trip out to the iconic venue this past July. It was everything I imagined it would be and more!

Seeing Mumford & Sons at Red Rocks Made My First Show Unforgettable

And what a fantastic first concert too! I was lucky enough to have AMAZING seats for night 2 of Mumford & Sons.

READ MORE: What It's Really Like Seeing a Concert at Red Rocks

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Why Red Rocks Is One of the Best Music Venues in the World

The energy was electric, the music was amazing, and the people there were next level! Everyone was so excited to be there despite the iffy weather.

Fun Facts About Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Colorado

Red Rocks Amphitheatre sits on 738 total acres of land, not too far outside of Denver, according to the official venue website. 

We can all agree that the views of Red Rocks are both figurately and literally breathtaking. It's actually located  6,450 feet above sea level.

Some of the biggest names in the world have performed on the stage: from the Beatles to Willie Nelson and the Grateful Dead. This spot in Colorado might be one of the greatest places in music history.

Share Your First Red Rocks Concert Memory

So, I got curious...

I know that I'll remember this very first experience at Red Rocks for the rest of my life, but what about you?

If you've been to the famous concert venue, did you have a similar experience?

Do you remember the first concert you went to here?

I threw this to Facebook and asked Coloradans to share their very first Red Rocks concert experience. Leafing through your comments made me realize just how many different artists have played at the venue!

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