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Red Rocks is the second most-attended venue in the United States

Dec 29, 2025, 6:10 PM

Red Rocks is the second biggest venue for concert attendance for 2025, according to Pollstar Magazine named Red Rocks the best-attended amphitheater in the nation.

First place is Madison Square Garden in NYC.

Red Rocks finished around 4th worldwide in attendance, in a tight race with venues like The Sphere in Las Vegas.

With over 1.75 million paid fans at 236 events this year, the popular outdoor park and music venue west of Denver was the best-attended amphitheater in the U.S.

In addition to paid concert attendees, Red Rocks officials say about 1.1 million people attend free events or visit the park to hike, enjoy the views, or visit the gift shop or museum.

Red Rocks is owned and operated by the City and County of Denver and will celebrate its 85th year in operation in 2026.

If you have ever been lucky enough to see a concert at Red Rocks, you know why it is top 3 venues in the United States every year.

Read more about Red Rocks and other venues in 2025 here.

 

 

 

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