So, your favorite band is on tour. Instead of catching them at the same old arena in town that you go to for every concert, why not make it an epic adventure and catch them on one of nature’s best stages? We’re talking open-air amphitheaters with unbelievable backdrops created by Mother Nature. Take a look at some of the best outdoor amphitheaters to catch your next show.
The Jones Beach Theater
If you’re in the Massapequa, NY area, you won’t have to travel far to see a show at one of the best outdoor theaters. The Jones Beach Theater at Jones Beach State Park in Wantagh, New York is only 20 minutes away. You can listen to your favorite band with the backdrop of the Atlantic Ocean behind the stage.
It’s easy to see why this is such a popular destination for music lovers. There’s tons of wide-open space for you to sit back and listen to music, and this venue draws some of the biggest acts in music.
The Gorge Amphitheatre
When you see a show at the Gorge Amphitheatre in Columbia River Valley, Washington, the music echoes off the sweeping river gorge backdrop. There are no concrete floors or roofs to hold the sound down, instead, it bounces off the rock walls behind the stage. The 20,000-seat venue is one of the most scenic places to see a concert, and it attracts some of the biggest names in music.
Red Rocks – The Holy Grail of Arenas
The legendary Red Rocks Arena in Morrison, Colorado has been around since 1906. It’s owned by the city of Denver and is unlike any other outdoor music venue. The landscape provides the perfect combination of acoustics and natural beauty. The theater is worth a stop for the pictures alone, but if you have a chance to watch a concert as the moon rises over the back of the stage, it’s a one-of-a-kind experience.
The Greek Theater
Head to Los Angeles and enjoy some music while dancing among the mountains under the stars. The Greek Theater in Griffith Park is one of the smaller venues, with seating for about 5,800 people, but the intimate feel just adds to the experience. It first opened in 1930 but the idea of the outdoor venue started back in the 1800’s when the land was donated to Los Angeles.
This outdoor amphitheater is carved into the hillside of the park and from May to November, hosts some of the most well-known names in music. It’s an iconic venue not only because of the beautiful landscape that surrounds it but also because of the great natural acoustics.
If you’re looking for a place to see your favorite band that offers more than just your standard venue, you have places to go all around the country. Whether you’re in the suburbs of New York City such as Massapequa, NY, or in the mountains of Colorado or Washington, it’s worth the trip to these amphitheaters.
