We expanded our Community Arts Access Program to include the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater for the first time, giving locals the opportunity to apply for free tickets to all Amp Summer Concerts through an online lottery system, along with all Vail Dance Festival performances and select shows at the Vilar Performing Arts Center.
The stage under
the stars
Transformational upgrades
Construction began in fall 2025 on phase 1 of a comprehensive $19 million renovation that will enhance the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater for decades to come. Phase 1 includes replacing the pavilion seats, installing hand railings, and remodeling the front-of-house production area. The project is part of our Empowering Possibility Capital Campaign and will take place over the off seasons to preserve summer programming, with all work expected to be complete by May 2028.
Earning national recognition
USA Today readers showed how much they love the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater by voting it the #4 Best Amphitheater in the country in the annual 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. The Bulleit Hot Summer Nights free concert series also earned the #5 spot for Best Outdoor Concert Series, marking its second year in a row on the list. These recognitions put our venue, along with the Vail Dance Festival and our partners at Bravo! Vail Music Festival, in the media spotlight.
A home for Bravo! Vail
The Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater will continue as the home of the Bravo! Vail Music Festival’s Orchestral Series through 2035, following the announcement of an eight-year partnership extension. The agreement acknowledges the immense cultural and economic value that Bravo! Vail Music Festival has brought to the Vail Valley for nearly 40 years, and it includes a $5 million commitment from Bravo! Vail toward our comprehensive amphitheater improvements.
2025 BY THE NUMBERS
2025 BY THE NUMBERS
2025 BY THE NUMBERS
2025 BY THE NUMBERS
2025 BY THE NUMBERS
2025 BY THE NUMBERS
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122,973
Total tickets issued at The Amp
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71
Total events at The Amp
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91
Net promoter score
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$13M
Estimated economic impact generated for Town of Vail through Amp Summer Concerts and Hot Summer Nights
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176
Operating days (April - September)
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16
Amp Summer Concerts
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34,500+
Attendees
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94%
Came to Vail specifically for the event
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93%
Extremely likely to return
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7
Free concerts
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1,700+
Average attendees per show
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57%
Came to Vail specifically for the event
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85%
Extremely likely to return
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14,273
Festival attendees
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$964,683
Ticket revenue generated
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14
Performances, including 1 free performance in Avon
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$4.1M
Estimated economic impact generated for Town of Vail
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$1.6M
Estimated revenue generated for Town of Vail
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604
Room nights generated in Vail
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7
Music sets at The Amp
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12
DJ sets around Vail
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4,050
Tickets sold
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3
Nights of music at The Amp
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8
Music sets at The Amp
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5,200+
Concert tickets sold
Absolutely stunning venue! Staff is friendly. Food and alcohol selection is good. All seats including lawn are close to the stage. It's tucked in right next to a stream in the woods and it's just gorgeous. Sound is fantastic!
Love this place so much!! It's like playing a show inside of a Bob Ross painting. 'Lets put some happy little trees above the crowd…'
This season was filled with so much energy and enthusiasm! We're proud to serve as a gathering place for incredible live music and shared experiences under the stars. Thanks to the unwavering support from our audiences, our community, and the Town of Vail, we look forward to many more years of music ahead together.
Videos from The Amp
Bulliet Hot Summer Nights
Après at The Amp
Magic Moments at The Amp
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