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The Gorge Amphitheatre

Information about The Gorge Amphitheatre in George, Washington

By , About.com Guide

Updated April 17, 2013

What is The Gorge Amphitheatre?
The Gorge Amphitheatre is one of the United States' premiere outdoor concert venues, drawing such acts as the Dave Mathews Band, The Police, and Nickelback. Major music festivals, including the 3-day Sasquatch! Music Festival, are usually on the annual schedule. The venue offers terraced lawn seating with fantastic river gorge views; the summer weather at The Gorge Amphitheatre is typically sunny and hot. Some accessible seating is available.

Where is The Gorge Amphitheatre?
The Gorge Amphitheatre is located in the rural town of George, Washington, on a bluff overlooking the Columbia River. It can be accessed off of Interstate 90, just east of the Vantage bridge over the Columbia River, via either exit #143 or exit #149.
754 Silica Road NW
George, WA 98824

How to get tickets to a concert at The Gorge Amphitheatre
Tickets are available through LiveNation.com and TicketMaster.com.

Camping at The Gorge Amphitheatre
Many people who attend the outdoor concerts at the Gorge choose to camp on site the night before and/or the night of a concert. A camp site consists of a spot for one vehicle and two small tents (no RV hookups). Camping is organized and priced by area, rather then specific spot, with the areas closer to the amphitheatre being higher priced. Camping reservations can be made in advance (highly recommended) or on a first-come,first-served basis at the campground. Potable water is available, as well as porta-potties. Cooking is allowed on camp stoves or small grills. Fire pits and pets are not allowed. For more information, call (509)785-6262 or email gorge.info@livenation.com.

Hotels near The Gorge Amphitheatre
Hotel lodging is available in the nearby towns of Moses Lake, Ephrata, Soap Lake, or Ellensburg.

Amenities and Facilities at The Gorge Amphitheatre
Attending a concert at The Gorge Amphitheatre is typically an all-day or multi-day experience. The following amenities and facilities are available on-site:

  • Porta-potties
  • First aid station
  • Concert merchandise
  • Food and drink stands
  • General store
  • ATMs

Transportation to The Gorge Amphitheatre
Public transportation is not available to The Gorge Amphitheatre.

2013 Gorge Amphitheatre Concert Schedule

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