530 S. Frontage Road East, Vail, CO, 81658
Capacity: 2,200 • Amphitheater • Outdoor • Opened 1989
An outdoor amphitheater nestled in Vail with a covered pavilion section and open lawn seating, hosting summer concerts and cultural events in a mountain setting.
Getting there: The Gerald Ford Amphitheatre is not well-served by public transit. Vail's local bus system (Vail Valley Transit) has limited routes that don't reliably connect to the amphitheater's location in the mountains. Your best options are to drive and use the venue's parking facilities or arrange rideshare pickup/dropoff, though rideshare availability can be limited depending on event timing and demand.
Parking: On-site parking available; paid parking during events. Limited lot capacity; arrive early.
Bag policy: Small bags permitted; restrictions on professional cameras and recording devices.
Food & bars nearby: Vail Village area offers numerous restaurants, bars, and cafes within walking/short drive distance; on-site concessions available.
Nearest airport: Denver International Airport (DEN), 120 miles away.
Hotels near Gerald Ford Amphitheatre: budget from $150 • midrange from $250 • premium from $400 per night.