Red Rocks Amphitheatre ranks behind Vail, New Jersey venues in new poll

Colorado counts three of the nation s top amphitheaters in a new inquiry compiled by readers and editors of USA This day The United States has more than amphitheaters according to the Reader s Choice Ten Best awards but hardly any rise to the level of Gerald R Ford Amphitheater in Vail Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison and Dillon Amphitheater in Dillon respectively The fact that Red Rocks landed at No on the list see below may surprise several given its annual dominance on Pollstar and Billboard charts where it s been rated as the top global amphitheater in sales and concerts so often that editors must weight rankings against Red Rocks so other venues even have a chance to top the list owner Denver Arts Venues has informed The Denver Post USA In the present day readers and editors praised the recently-bustling Dillon Amphitheater as No on the list lauding breathtaking views of the Rocky Mountains across Lake Dillon making it one of Colorado s the greater part scenic live music destinations The open-air venue has tiered seating and a spacious lawn and hosts a lineup of concerts from nationally touring acts to local favorites as well as area events the list-maker added Red Rocks made the list s No spot with mentions of its carved towering red sandstone formations calling it a one-of-a-kind open-air amphitheater that offers unparalleled acoustics and awe-inspiring views of the surrounding foothills editors wrote Hosting an eclectic mix of world-class musicians film screenings and fitness events Red Rocks delivers unforgettable experiences time and time again See Red Rocks full concert and Film on the Rocks listings Definitively Vail s Gerald R Ford Amphitheater a k a the Amp not to be confused with Colorado Springs Ford Amphitheater notched the No spot because it blends world-class performances with breathtaking alpine scenery Located in Vail this open-air venue features a covered pavilion and a lush sloping lawn ensuring every guest enjoys both stellar acoustics and views editors wrote From the sounds of the Bravo Vail Music Festival to lively concerts dance performances and cultural gatherings The Amp hosts a wide variety of events Here s the full list Pavilion at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts Bethel N Y PNC Bank Arts Center Holmdel N J The Gorge Amphitheater Quincy Wash Gerald R Ford Amphitheater Vail Ascend Amphitheater Nashville Tenn Koussevitzky Music Shed Lenox Mass Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre Morrison Tuacahn Amphitheatre Ivins Utah Dillon Amphitheater Dillon Moody Amphitheater Austin Texas Subscribe to our weekly newsletter In The Know to get entertainment news sent straight to your inbox