Directions, Parking & Ride Share

PROHIBITED ITEMS
For the safety and security of our guests, the following items are NOT permitted into the facility:

• No air horns/whistles
• No animals (except service animals)
• No cans
• No chemicals
• No coolers
• No drones
• No fireworks, smoke bombs, etc.
• No illegal drugs
• No large bags, large backpacks, suitcases, beach bags, equipment bags, hard case containers etc.
• No large umbrellas
• No laser pointers/pens
• No lawn chairs that have legs or any metal on them Examples HERE
• No metal water bottles / flasks
• No outside alcohol (see Alcoholic Beverage Policies)
• No outside food/beverages
• One factory sealed water bottle (24oz. or under) per person IS allowed in the venue
• No pucks, balls, or other missile-like objects
• No selfie Sticks
• No signs / signs attached to a stick or pole
• No skateboards, roller blades, roller skates, roller shoes, etc.
• No strollers or wagons
• No tarps / Large Blankets
• No unapproved pamphlets, handouts, advertisements, etc.
• No weapons (i.e. knives, pepper spray, stun-guns, any concealed weapons, firearms, etc.)

Please also keep in mind:

• Prohibited items can be show-specific, please contact the venue within a week of the show with any questions.
• Management and security reserve the right to assess items on a case-by-case basis.
• Any guests involved in a physical or verbal altercation are subject to ejection without refund and arrest.
• There is NO overnight parking in the lots surrounding Ford Amphitheater.
• Tailgating is NOT permitted in the parking lots.

ALLOWED ITEMS
These items ARE permitted:

• Yes any rain gear (i.e., rain coats, rain jackets, etc.)
• Yes blankets that are 8'x 8' or less in size
• Yes empty plastic water bottles
• Yes one factory sealed water bottle (24oz. or under) per person
• Yes seat cushions, soft side seat backs, stadium seats (with no metal.) Examples HERE
• Yes small, factory sealed food items pertaining to food allergies or medical needs
• Yes umbrellas that fold to the size of your forearm
• Yes wheelchairs, walkers, and canes used for disabilities

ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE POLICIES
Ford Amphitheater and our partners strongly encourage responsible consumption of alcoholic beverages. A summary of alcohol policies is listed below:

• You must have legal proof of age and be over 21 years of age to consume alcohol.
• Any guest who is intoxicated before entering Ford Amphitheater may be denied entry to the facility without refund. Any guest found intoxicated within Ford Amphitheater or causing a disturbance as determined by management, will be asked to leave the facility without refund and may be subject to further consequences.
• Ford Amphitheater does not allow alcohol (including bottled wine) to leave the venue.
• There will be a limit of two alcoholic beverages sold to each guest, per purchase.
• To encourage responsible drinking, Ford Amphitheater and Aramark participate in the Designated Driver program. The Designated Driver program promotes responsible consumption of alcoholic beverages.
• Ford Amphitheater management reserves the right to eject without refund and/or cite any individuals under the age of 21 who illegally purchase, possess, or consume alcohol or are visibly intoxicated.
• Individuals providing alcohol to those under 21 will also be ejected without refund and subject to citation.
• The cutoff time for alcohol sales varies by event. Please contact any guest relations staff for more information. Alcohol cutoff times are subject to change.
• Guests found with alcohol brought from outside the facility may be ejected without refund.

SMOKING POLICIES

• Colorado state law prohibits smoking marijuana in public.
• Smoking tobacco and vaping are only allowed in designated areas
• Any guests smoking in a non-designated area will be subject to ejection without refund.

Developed and built by Venu, formerly Notes Live dba Venu Holding Corporation (“Venu”), the Ford Amphitheater is an 8,000-capacity, state of the art venue in the heart of the Polaris Pointe development in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Venu identifies markets where entertainment options are limited and where demand is high for quality entertainment.

Currently under construction, the Ford Amphitheater will offer an unparalleled view of the sun setting over Pikes Peak, America’s mountain, flanked by the United States Air Force Academy stadium and the renowned Air Force glass chapel.

Amenities featuring 90 privately owned VIP luxury fire pit suites, Roth’s Seafood and Chophouse 5-star fine dining restaurant, and Brohan’s top-shelf rooftop bar, boasting over 150 of the most sought-after bourbons available, will make for an unforgettable and world-class dining and entertainment experience for every patron who visits.

The venue will be programmed and operated by AEG Presents. AEG Presents is one of the largest live music companies in the world. The company is dedicated to all aspects of live contemporary music performances, including producing and promoting global and regional concert tours, music events and world-renowned festivals. AEG Presents operates in North America, Europe and Asia through 16 regional offices that support its tours which include such artists as Taylor Swift, Paul McCartney, Elton John, The Rolling Stones, Justin Bieber, BTS, Ed Sheeran, Katy Perry and Kenny Chesney; produce or support over 25 music festivals, including the iconic Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival, Stagecoach, the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, Hangout Festival, Electric Forest, and Firefly; and owns, manages or books more than 80 clubs and theaters. AEG Presents produces and promotes more than 11,000 shows annually worldwide.