Gorge Amphitheatre

Capacity: 27,500

Events: Concerts and musical festivals

About Gorge Amphitheatre

The Gorge Amphitheatre is an outdoor concert venue that used to be called Champs de Brionne Music Theater. The venue is located in Grant County, Washington near the Columbia River in the middle of the state. ConcertBoom voted Amphitheater one of the Best Concert Venues in the Country and it won ‘Best Outdoor Music Venue’ 9 times from Pollstar. When it opened in 1986, it seated only 3,000 fans, but today, it has expanded to include over 20,000 more people.

Gorge Amphitheatre Rules

Since there are tens of thousands of people in the Gorge Amphitheatre at any given time for an event, it’s best for everyone if the rules are followed. Guests who do not follow the regulations could be asked to leave without getting a refund on their ticket. Here are a few policies to note:

• Standard cameras are often allowed, but professional ones are not. Some artists do not allow cameras at all. Check the policies on the event you plan to attend before you take something you are not allowed to have.

• The venue is cashless, so you will want to have a credit or debit card with you or another form of mobile pay. There are cash for card exchanges at Guest Services without any service fees.

• Cell phones are usually allowed, but comedy shows, and certain artists may not permit them to be used during the show.

• Those who commit to being designated drivers for their groups are able to get free fountain drinks from Guest Services to the right of the stage for the duration of the show they attend.

• No weapons are allowed anywhere on the property including the campgrounds.

• All guests are expected to act respectfully. If anyone is being unsafe or breaking rules, they can be asked to leave without question.

Gorge Amphitheatre Bag Policy

To reduce the contact between staff and guests as well as their belongings, Gorge Amphitheatre asks that all guests bring only clear PVC, plastic, or vinyl bags. These bags can be 12x6x12” or smaller. You can also take a clutch bag that is 6x9” or smaller.

You cannot take coolers, camera bags, backpacks, bag chairs, or any other enclosed item. The only other allowed back is a gallon-sized (Or smaller) Ziploc bag with food in it.

Gorge Amphitheatre Seating

Configuration of seats may vary between events so make sure to check the event maps of the ticketing site from which you bought your tickets from. Confirm your seat location on the Gorge Amphitheatre Seating Chart right here.

There are many different types of seating available, as you will see on the chart.

• Reserved Seating

Reserved seating gives you the closest view of the stage, though they are the most expensive options in the venue.

• PIT Seating

If you like being part of the action and dancing, get close to the stage and show off your moves in the pit.

• General Admission on the Lawn

These general admission seats have no seats at all. They are first come first served and you can bring your own low-profile lawn chair or blanket to enjoy a night out in the fresh air with a great act.

Gorge Amphitheatre by Car

The Gorge Amphitheatre is a bit off the beaten path, but that just adds to the beauty of the scenery around you when you visit. You can certainly drive a group there by car from any surrounding location.

From Portland, get on I-84 East, then Highway 97 to the North. Once you get on I-90 East, you will watch for exit 143 where you will follow signs to the amphitheatre. This route takes about 6 hours.

From Spokane, again get on I-90 East and take the Gorge Amphitheatre exit, number 149. Follow the signs and expect a 3-hour drive.

From Seattle, use I-90 East to get to exit 143 and then follow the signs for the next 6 miles. It will take around 3 hours, depending on traffic, to reach the venue from Seattle.

Type in the address: 754 Silica Road, Quincy, Washington to get GPS directions

Gorge Amphitheatre Parking

General Admission parking comes with a parking pass, but you can upgrade to Star Parking or Star Parking Plus for each event. Star Parking is close to the box office, which gives you easy access to the venue. Star Parking Plus as close as you can get to the Gorge Amphitheatre. Check the details for your particular show for costs and availability.

How Much Does Gorge Amphitheatre Parking Cost?

General Admission tickets do not charge extra for parking. You automatically get a slot, but they are based on how soon you get there. The sooner, the better for the spot you will get. If you upgrade, there’s a cost involved, but that varies by show.

Gorge Amphitheatre by Public Transportation

There is no public transportation to the Gorge Amphitheatre, but you can get to the venue by taxi, Uber, and other ridesharing options.

Hotels Near Gorge Amphitheatre

• Sageville Resort & Spa

• Microtel Inn & Suites

• Quincy Inn & Suites

• Knights Inn Quincy

• Best Western Rama Imm

Restaurants Near Gorge Amphitheatre

• Tendrils Restaurant

• The Phoenix Pizza Co

• Sage Coffee House & Bistro

• Tower Pizza and Sun Works

• Scalehouse Cafe

Accessibility at Gorge Amphitheatre

The Gorge Amphitheatre wants everyone to be able to enjoy its shows with the greatest comfort. Here are some of the accessibility options:

• Seating

There are accessible seats in every price range, but they do sell out. It is a good idea to reserve your seat when you purchase the original tickets. If you are injured and cannot use the ticket you got for your first seat, you can ask for a different seat and the venue staff will do what they can, but there are no guarantees.

• Terrain Issues

The Gorge venue is hilly and rather rough. There are service vehicles that can transport you from the gate to the drop off point closer to the low bowl of the arena. You can also get transport to the campground. You can only take yourself and one companion on these rides. Shuttles run after the show as well.