As permanent as it seems, Red Rocks Amphitheatre never stops changing.
The world-famous Morrison venue, which is owned by the city of Denver and rented out to promoters, updated its stage roof this year, adding a sloping angle and high-tech support. It also rehabbed the familiar, winding ramp on the south side that connects to nearby parking lots.
The new roof from GH Phipps, in particular, provides more protection from the weather; holds more weight for lighting and equipment (150,000 pounds!); and provides a safer structure for riggers, according to publicist Paul Suter.
Most recognizable, however, is the ever-lengthening concert season, driven by Denver-based AEG Presents Rocky Mountains, which books the overwhelming majority of concerts there (with incentives from the city, it should be noted). It’s gone from a smattering of October and November shows to a full slate, and it’s possible even more will be announced.
So what do we have coming up for the rest of the year — now that summer is wrapping up — and just how late does it go?
Here’s a quick roundup of tail-end 2022 concerts and headlining events. Panchos and winter coats are recommended along with your glow sticks, concert T’s, and impassioned singalongs.
SEPTEMBER
Sept. 16 — Greensky Bluegrass, Jennifer Hartswick All Stars
Sept. 17 — SnowShape Winter Fitness Series (daytime event)
Sept. 17 — Greensky Bluegrass, Kitchen Dwellers
Sept. 19 — The War on Drugs, Alvvays
Sept. 20 — Lauren Daigle, Crowder
Sept. 21 — Lauren Daigle, Patrick Droney
Sept. 22 — Get the Led Out (Led Zeppelin tribute)
Sept. 23 — Rowdytown X with Big Gigantic, JOYRYDE, INZO, Biicla
Sept. 24 — SnowShape Winter Fitness Series (daytime)
Sept. 24 — Rowdytown with Big Gigantic, MitiS, Jantsen, MZG
Sept. 25 — An Evening with Jackson Browne
Sept. 26 — Film on the Rocks: Dune (final show, rescheduled from Aug. 15)
Sept. 28 — Tyler Childers, Noga Erez, Luna and The Mountain Jets
Sept. 29 — Tyler Childers, Noga Erez, Joslyn & the Sweet Compression
Sept. 30 — Gramatik, Haywyre, Balkan Bump, and Luka Kloser
OCTOBER
Oct. 1 — SnowShape Winter Fitness Series (daytime)
Oct. 1 — Cody Jinks, Clint Black, Ward Davis
Oct. 2 — Cody Jinks, Clint Black, Ward Davis
Oct. 3 — CAAMP, Futurebirds, Cous
Oct. 4 — CAAMP, Futurebirds, Little Miami
Oct. 7 — Alison Wonderland, Valentino Khan, 1788-L, Jon Casey
Oct. 8 — SnowShape Winter Fitness Series (daytime)
Oct. 8 — Clozee, Deathpact, MEMBA, Kilamanzego, Habitaat
Oct. 9 — Run the Rocks 2022 (daytime)
Oct. 9 — Incubus, Animals as Leaders
Oct. 10 — King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard, Leah Senior
Oct. 11 — King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard, Leah Senior
Oct. 12 — Young the Giant and Phantogram (co-headlining), Jean Dawson
Oct. 13 — Louis the Child, Neil Frances, Crooked Colours, LTC Playground Set
Oct. 14 — Louis the Child, Kasbo, Rome in Silver, LTC Playground Set
Oct. 15 — RÜFÜS DU SOL, WhoMadeWho, Paraleven
Oct. 16 — RÜFÜS DU SOL, WhoMadeWho, Bora Uzer
Oct. 17 — MercyMe
Oct. 19 — Maren Morris, The Lone Bellow
Oct. 20 — Highly Suspect, iann dior, Spiritbox, Destory Boys
Oct. 21 — Gryffin, Joel Corry, Surf Mesa, Dot
Oct. 22 — Midland, Hailey Whitters, Jackson Dean
Oct. 23 — Jelly Roll, Struggle Jennings, Still Matthews
Oct. 24 — Polo & Pan
Oct. 26 — No Limit Records Reunion, hosted by Master P & Friends, Mike Epps
Oct. 27 — Rezz, Wreckno, EAZYBAKED, Mary Droppinz, Eddie, J’Adore
Oct. 28 — Rezz, Of The Trees, Chee, Kill Script, Canabliss, Fise
Oct. 29 — Flatbush Zombies, Freddie Gibbs, Danny Brown, Coast Contra, Col3trane
Oct. 30 — Marc Rebillet
Oct. 31 — $uicideboy$, Ski Mask The Slump God, $NOT, Knocked Loose, DJ Scheme
NOVEMBER
Nov. 1 — $uicideboy$, Ski Mask The Slump God, $NOT, Knocked Loose, DJ Scheme
Nov. 2 — King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard, The Murlocs, Leah Senior
Nov. 3 — Zach Bryan, Charles Wesley Godwin
Nov. 4 — deadmau5, NERO, Lamorn, Morgin Madison
Nov. 5 — deadmau5, NERO, Lamorn, Morgin Madison
Nov. 6 — Bear Grillz and DJ Diesel, Midnight Tyrannosaurus, Stoned Level, Muerte, Stryer
Nov. 9 — Slander, EPTIC, Dimension, Leotrix, Nitepunk
Nov. 11 — Zhu, Hayden James, The Bordas Brothers
Nov. 12 — Zhu, Sidepiece, Barnacle Boi
For tickets, transportation options and more, visit redrocksonline.com.
