ArenaDowntown riverfront
Ascend Federal Credit Union Amphitheater
A 6,800-capacity riverfront amphitheater a walk from Broadway, with reserved seats, a pit and a lawn. Arrive early for lawn spots; no venue lot.
#2 in Arenas + big rooms
When to go
Gates usually open about 90 minutes before showtime; lawn and pit are first come, so arrive early. Outside chairs are banned, but you can rent one.
Insider tip
No venue lot: park in a downtown garage or walk from Broadway; post-show rideshare pickup is at Gate 2. Clear bags up to 12x6x12 in. or a small clutch; up to a gallon of water in soft bottles. Cashless, no re-entry, rain or shine.
Heads up
The 2026 season ends Oct 18; lawn spots are unassigned.
At the venue
- Capacity
- 6,800
- Tickets
- ticketed (AXS)
- Ages
- all ages
- Seating
- mixed
- How to get in
- Buy only through the venue's calendar (AXS) or AXS Official Resale; entry uses AXS Mobile ID; the box office opens two hours before gates on show days.
- Calendar
- See who's playing
Find it
- Website
- ascendamphitheater.com
- Reservations
- n/a
Recognition
Checked Oct. 1, 2026. Ratings are a snapshot from Google and Yelp; ranks are ours (how we rank). Something out of date? Tell us.
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