Visiting Red Rocks: Hours, Bag Policy, Trading Post and Trails

Trading Post, Visitor Center and park trails

• Admission and parking to visit the park, amphitheatre, Visitor Center and Trading Post are free on non-event days.
• The park and trails are open from one hour before sunrise to one hour after sunset. On show days the amphitheatre usually closes to visitors around 2 PM.
• Trading Post: 9 AM–6 PM (Mar–Oct) and 9 AM–5 PM (Nov–Feb); closed Thanksgiving and Christmas. Built by Denver in 1931. Visitor Center (with the Colorado Music Hall of Fame): 7 AM–7 PM (Mar–Oct) and 8 AM–4 PM (Nov–Feb).
• Stay on marked trails: rock climbing and off-trail travel are prohibited. Leashed pets are welcome in the amphitheatre outside event hours.

Bag and venue policies

• Bags: single-pocket or clear bags up to 13″ × 15″ × 8″; small purses and fanny packs up to 6″ × 9″. Multi-pocket bags are not allowed.
• Allowed: empty reusable bottles (32 oz or less), factory-sealed non-alcoholic drinks (32 oz or less), food in a clear gallon bag, six-pack-size soft coolers (10″ × 7″ × 7″), blankets up to 40″ × 60″, seat cushions without legs, and hydration packs up to 2L (empty).
• Not allowed: alcohol, marijuana, glass, cans, umbrellas, aerosols (including sunscreen spray), drones, laptops and tablets, detachable-lens cameras, selfie sticks, totems, strollers, and gum.
• No re-entry. All ages: children under 2 generally don’t need a ticket if they sit on a lap. No smoking or vaping in the seating area.

Full list: Permitted & Prohibited Items. Policies can change by show.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair-accessible seating is in Row 1 and Row 70 and must be chosen at purchase, for one accessible seat plus up to three companions. Folding chairs are provided.
• Rows 2–3, seats 6–13 are for limited mobility. Rows 2–3, seats 14–21 are for guests who are blind, have low vision, or are deaf or hard of hearing.
• Accessible parking: Top Circle Lot (about 500 ft from Row 70) and Upper South Lot, with an accessible shuttle to near Row 1. A valid placard is required, and the placard holder must be in the vehicle.
• To request an ASL interpreter or an assistive listening device, email redrocksaccess@denvergov.org at least 7 days ahead. For help on site, text 720-466-1323.

Official details: Red Rocks accessibility page.

Weather and what to bring

• Shows go on in nearly all Colorado weather: full sun, strong wind, rain, even snow. Text RRWEATHER to 67283 for day-of updates.
• At 6,450 ft, bring layers (evenings cool fast), a rain jacket since umbrellas aren’t allowed, non-aerosol sunscreen, an empty water bottle, and good shoes for the climb.
• If a weather delay clears the venue, your vehicle is usually your safest shelter.

Film on the Rocks

Film on the Rocks: summer movie nights in the amphitheatre. Produced with Denver Film, the series pairs a classic film with live pre-show music and comedy. Dates are announced each spring on the official calendar.

Facts verified Oct 16, 2026 against redrocksonline.com. Policies change, so confirm with the venue before your show.