Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater

841 Vail Valley Drive, Vail, Colorado, 81657, United States

Capacity

2,600

Approximately 2,600 total guests across pavilion and lawn; 2022 venue specs list 1,265 pavilion and 1,300 lawn seats (official venue).

Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater live music venue in Vail, Colorado

Know Before You Go

Why it matters

Opened in 1987, Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater combines covered pavilion seating with a grassy hillside overlooking the Rocky Mountains. Its intimate scale and alpine setting have made it a distinctive home for concerts, dance and summer festivals in Vail.

Getting there

The Amp is in Ford Park in Vail. Town-managed parking and accessible spaces are nearby, but walking/shuttle patterns vary with season and event.

Bag policy

Oversized bags are prohibited and all bags may be searched. The venue's official policy page should be checked for current examples and event-specific restrictions.

Local tips

Vail's altitude and mountain weather matter. Bring a layer, hydrate and use the town's walkability/shuttle system instead of assuming this is a standard suburban amphitheater.

Official Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater website

Information last verified August 16, 2026

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