Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater
The Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater sits a 10-minute walk from the Vail Village Parking Structure, with Ford Park and the Vail Athletic Fields and Soccer Lots paid upon entry during Bravo Vail events. Frequent event buses connect Lionshead Transit Center, Vail Village Transportation Center and the Ford lot, and ADA carts run from the Ford lot bus stop to the amphitheater on request.
Before you go
- Official site
- bravovail.org
- Next festival here
- Bravo! Vail Music Festival, Jun 25 to Jul 28, 2027
Worth knowing before you go
- Ford Park and the Vail Athletic Fields/Soccer Lots charge on entry during events, so budget for parking.
- Event buses run frequently between Lionshead, Vail Village and the Ford lot during paid parking events.
- ADA carts to the amphitheater from the Ford lot bus stop are available, but only on request.
Festivals here
Venue basics: 10-minute walk from Vail Village Parking · Ford Park lot paid on entry · Frequent free event buses.
Is it for you
Choose it if
- You are happy to take an event bus or walk from Vail Village parking.
- You want ADA cart transport available on request.
Think twice if
- You expect free parking right at the venue.
Getting there and parking
Festival-specific · Bravo! VailThe Ford Park and Vail Athletic Fields/Soccer Lots are paid upon entry during events, and the amphitheater is a 10-minute walk from the Vail Village Parking Structure. The Vail Village and Lionshead parking structures also offer event parking with frequent event bus service.
Festival-specific · Bravo! VailEvent buses run frequently between the Lionshead Transit Center, Vail Village Transportation Center and the Ford lot during paid parking events. Many events host a free bike valet, and the Eagle Valley Transportation Authority runs fare-free routes for travel from down valley into Vail.
Festival-specific · Bravo! VailThe box office changes to Monday through Friday, 9am to 4pm, beginning July 27 each season, with different hours earlier in the summer.
Accessibility
Festival-specific · Bravo! VailADA carts are offered from the Ford Park lot bus stop to the amphitheater on request.
Confirm your specific needs with the venue before you travel (bravovail.org).
Camping
We don't yet have confirmed information about camping at The Ford Amphitheater. The venue's own pages are the place to check: bravovail.org.
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Quick answers
Is there a bus to the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater?
Yes. Event buses run frequently between Lionshead Transit Center, Vail Village Transportation Center and the Ford lot during paid parking events.
Is Ford Park parking free?
No. The Ford Park and Vail Athletic Fields/Soccer Lots are paid upon entry during events.
How far is the amphitheater from Vail Village parking?
It is a 10-minute walk from the Vail Village Parking Structure.
Is there ADA transport to the amphitheater?
Yes. ADA carts run from the Ford Park lot bus stop to the amphitheater on request.
Can I bike to a Bravo! Vail event?
Yes. Many events host a free bike valet.
What are Bravo! Vail's box office hours in summer?
Hours change to Monday through Friday, 9am to 4pm, beginning July 27 each season.