Music Venues (USA)

For the music lovers out there, this Music Venues passport is your way to prove you've experienced American Music. America’s best shows happen in rooms of every size. Check off the legendary U.S. venues where you’ve lost your voice and found your new favorite band.

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1. Red Rocks Amphitheatre (Morrison, CO)
Iconic open-air amphitheatre carved into natural red sandstone formations with legendary acoustics.
2. Hollywood Bowl (Los Angeles, CA)
Massive outdoor amphitheatre beneath the Hollywood Hills, home to the LA Philharmonic each summer.
3. The Fillmore (San Francisco, CA)
Historic mid-size ballroom that defined the psychedelic rock era and continues to host top acts.
4. Carnegie Hall (New York, NY)
One of the world's most prestigious concert halls, renowned for classical and high-profile performances.
5. Ryman Auditorium (Nashville, TN)
The original home of the Grand Ole Opry, widely considered the Mother Church of country music.
6. The Apollo Theater (New York, NY)
Legendary Harlem venue that launched the careers of countless jazz, soul, and R&B icons.
7. The Gorge Amphitheatre (George, WA)
Stunning outdoor venue set on a basalt cliff overlooking the Columbia River Gorge.
8. Greek Theatre (Los Angeles, CA)
Intimate outdoor amphitheatre in Griffith Park known for a lush hillside concert atmosphere.
9. Grand Ole Opry (Nashville, TN)
The longest-running live radio program in history and the spiritual home of American country music.
10. First Avenue (Minneapolis, MN)
Legendary club made famous by Prince and a cornerstone of the Minneapolis music scene.
11. The Fox Theatre (Atlanta, GA)
Ornate historic movie palace turned concert hall known for its stunning Moorish interior.
12. The Forum (Inglewood, CA)
Classic circular arena with a rich rock history, recently restored to host top touring artists.
13. The Anthem (Washington, D.C.)
Modern waterfront venue on the Wharf praised for its sound quality and flexible capacity.
14. 9:30 Club (Washington, D.C.)
Consistently ranked one of the best live music clubs in the country for its atmosphere and bookings.
15. Stubb's Outdoor Amphitheatre (Austin, TX)
Beloved outdoor amphitheatre and BBQ institution central to Austin's legendary live music scene.
16. Paramount Theatre (Seattle, WA)
Beautifully restored 1920s theater in downtown Seattle hosting a wide range of live performances.
17. The Warfield (San Francisco, CA)
Historic downtown theater with a rich concert history ranging from the Grateful Dead to modern acts.
18. Ruoff Music Center (Noblesville, IN)
One of the highest-grossing amphitheatres in the country, a cornerstone of the Midwest summer concert circuit.
19. Shoreline Amphitheatre (Mountain View, CA)
Large outdoor amphitheatre in the heart of Silicon Valley and a Bay Area summer concert institution.
20. Dos Equis Pavilion (Dallas, TX)
Premier outdoor amphitheatre in Dallas and the top concert destination for the North Texas region.