Each summer, the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater in Vail plays host to an array of cultural and entertainment offerings, ranging from internationally renowned dance and classical music presentations, courtesy of the Vail Dance Festival and the Bravo! Vail Valley Music Festival, to the free weekly concerts of the Hot Summer Nights series. In addition, local chorale and theater presentations annually grace the Amphitheater stage, while headlining concerts round out the summer calendar.

This spectacular, intimate outdoor venue can host 2,565 guests. It is divided into lawn and pavilion seating with a breathtaking view of the Rocky Mountains.

Expansive grassy hillside Lawn seating is available on a first come, first served basis.

The covered Pavilion area seats 1,265 guests. It is divided into 4 sections with approximately 17 rows in each section.