Best Concerts

The Gorge Amphitheatre is a large outdoor concert venue situated along the Columbia River gorge in George, Washington. Opened in 1986, it accommodates approximately 27,500 attendees and offers stunning views during live performances. It’s primarily utilized by touring musical artists and serves audi...

The Hollywood Bowl is an outdoor amphitheater located in Los Angeles, California. Opened in 1922, it’s notable for hosting a wide range of concerts within a unique shell structure against the backdrop of the Hollywood Hills. It serves musicians and audiences seeking a distinctive venue experience, p...

The Waldbühne is a large outdoor concert amphitheater located in Berlin, Germany. Originally constructed as part of the 1936 Olympic Games complex, it remains a significant venue for major musical performances. Its design by Werner March blends modern architecture with its historic context. The amph...

The Verona Arena is an ancient Roman amphitheater located in Verona, Italy. Constructed around 30 AD, it’s one of the best-preserved structures of its kind globally. Originally used for gladiatorial contests and public spectacles, the arena now hosts performances including opera during the annual Ar...

The Hearst Greek Theatre is a historic outdoor amphitheatre located on the UC Berkeley campus. Constructed in 1903 according to designs by John Galen Howard, it replicates the architectural style of ancient Greek theaters. Primarily used for concerts and performances, it serves musicians, artists, a...

The Koussevitzky Music Shed is a modern outdoor amphitheater located at Tanglewood in Lenox, Massachusetts. Built in 1938, it serves as the primary venue for the Boston Symphony Orchestra’s summer performances. Its design facilitates exceptional acoustics and sightlines for large audiences enjoying...

The Jay Pritzker Pavilion is a modern amphitheater located within Millennium Park, Chicago. Designed by Frank Gehry, it features a distinctive structure of curving steel ribbons capable of accommodating up to 11,000 people. It serves as a venue for diverse outdoor events including concerts and perfo...

The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park is a modern amphitheater situated on San Diego’s waterfront. Opened in 2021, it provides an outdoor venue for performances by the San Diego Symphony and other artists. Located within Embarcadero Marina Park South, the shell-shaped structure offers unique acoustics and s...

The Altos de Chavón Amphitheater is a significant outdoor venue located in La Romana, Dominican Republic. Constructed in 1982 as part of a planned Mediterranean-style community, it features a Roman-inspired design and seats approximately 5,000 people. The amphitheater hosts concerts and other perfor...

The Santa Barbara Bowl is a renowned outdoor amphitheater nestled into Southern California’s coastline. Originally constructed in 1936 during the Works Progress Administration, it hosts diverse musical performances and events. Its hillside design provides unique acoustics and scenic views. The Bowl...

The Greek Theatre is an outdoor concert venue located within Griffith Park in Los Angeles. Built in 1930, it replicates the architectural style of ancient Greek amphitheaters, offering a unique setting for performances. Its design and capacity—housing approximately 5,900 attendees—make it suitable f...

The Sidney Myer Music Bowl is an iconic Australian amphitheatre located in Prahran Park, Melbourne. Built in 1959, it’s notable for its unique tensile fabric roof, a pioneering design by Barry Patten. This outdoor venue hosts a wide range of concerts and events throughout the year, primarily serving...

The Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) is a modern outdoor amphitheater situated in Saratoga Springs, New York. It serves as a premier venue for large-scale performances including orchestral concerts and other arts events. SPAC’s design and acoustics are notable, attracting audiences seeking pro...

The Merriweather Post Pavilion is an outdoor covered amphitheater located in Columbia, Maryland. Opened in 1967, it’s notable for its modernist design by Frank Gehry and its continued use hosting a wide range of concerts and performances. The venue primarily serves music lovers and audiences seeking...

The Kindl-Bühne Wuhlheide is a covered outdoor amphitheater located in Berlin’s Wuhlheide park. Originally constructed in 1951 for the World Festival of Youth and Students, it remains a significant venue. It accommodates approximately 17,000 attendees and hosts concerts and other events throughout t...

The Ravinia Pavilion is a modern outdoor amphitheater hosting the Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s annual summer festival. Located in Highland Park, Illinois, it provides a venue for diverse musical performances and events. Primarily serving classical music enthusiasts and concertgoers, the pavilion off...

The Orion Amphitheater is a modern outdoor concert venue located in Huntsville, Alabama. Opened in 2022, it features a capacity of approximately 8,000 people and was designed by David M. Schwarz Architects. It serves as a primary entertainment destination for residents and visitors of the region, ho...

Ryman Auditorium is a historic indoor concert venue located in Nashville, Tennessee. Originally constructed as a tabernacle in 1892, it gained international prominence as “the Mother Church of Country Music.” The Ryman hosted the Grand Ole Opry for over three decades and remains a significant landma...

The Cemil Topuzlu Harbiye Amphitheatre is a modern outdoor venue located in Istanbul’s Harbiye district. Constructed in 1947, it was designed by Nihad Yucel and Nahid Uysal. This amphitheater serves as a significant space for concerts and other performances within the city. It is primarily utilized...

The St. Augustine Amphitheatre is a covered outdoor performance space located in Florida’s oldest city. Constructed in 1965 to celebrate the city's 400th anniversary, it has since been expanded and hosts diverse musical performances. It serves audiences seeking live concerts and events within a comf...

The Anfiteatro de la Quinta Vergara is a prominent outdoor amphitheater located in Vina del Mar, Chile. Constructed in 1963, it hosts significant events including the annual International Song Festival. The venue’s design and scale make it suitable for large-scale concerts and performances attractin...

The Roman Theatre of Orange is an ancient amphitheatre constructed during the 1st century AD in Provence, France. Its remarkably well-preserved stage wall, stretching over 103 meters, makes it a significant example of Roman architecture and engineering. The theatre continues to host performances tod...

The Mountain Winery provides an outdoor concert experience within the historic Paul Masson winery near Saratoga, California. Its unique setting – a working winery combined with a modern amphitheater – offers audiences a distinctive venue for live music performances. Primarily serving fans of concert...

The Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater is a modern, open-air venue nestled in Vail, Colorado. Constructed in 1990, it offers seating for approximately 2,565 people and hosts a variety of musical performances and events. The amphitheater’s mountain location provides a unique setting suitable for concerts an...

The Amphithéâtre Cogeco is a modern, covered outdoor amphitheater located in Trois-Rivieres, Canada. Opened in 2015, it was designed by Paul Laurendeau and recognized with a Governor General’s Medal for Architecture. The venue hosts concerts and other events primarily serving the local community and...

The Blossom Music Center is an outdoor amphitheater located in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. Originally built in 1968 to host performances by The Cleveland Orchestra and the Blossom Festival, it remains a significant venue for live music events. It serves a broad audience including concertgoers seeking dive...

The Ancient Theatre of Taormina is a remarkably preserved Greco-Roman amphitheatre located in Sicily. Constructed initially by the Greeks around 320 BC and significantly expanded during the Roman period, it remains one of Europe’s best-preserved ancient theaters. Its unique setting overlooking Mount...

The Arènes de Nîmes is a remarkably preserved elliptical amphitheater located in Nimes, France. Constructed during the late first century AD by the Romans, it represents an important example of ancient Roman architecture and urban planning. The arena continues to host events including bullfights and...

The Mann Center for the Performing Arts is an outdoor amphitheater located within Philadelphia’s Fairmount Park. Opened in 1976, it serves as a primary venue for the Philadelphia Orchestra's summer season and hosts diverse concerts, theatrical performances, and arts programming. Primarily designed t...