Independent Entertainment & Concert Guide. Not a venue or box office. Not affiliated with The Vail Valley Foundation or The Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater.
Independent Entertainment & Concert Guide. Not a venue or box office. Not affiliated with The Vail Valley Foundation or The Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater.
Aug
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Aug
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Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater
Here comes an amazing performance as the legendary Alison Krauss and Union Station grace the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater in Vail, Colorado on Sunday 16th August 2026. Krauss performs her distinctive bluegrass-country music at the mega Arcadia 2026 Tour, the album that earned her 27th Grammy Award.
Supporting the proceedings are dobro virtuoso Jerry Douglas and rising Americana sensation Theo Lawrence. The concert features two enduring songs which play against the breathtaking Rocky Mountain scenery during the performance of "When You Say Nothing at All" and "Down to the River to Pray".
Admission commences at $117 for this 7:30 PM concert. Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater provides 2,500 seats with reserved seating and general admission areas. Save your seat now for this outstanding country celebration.
Experience Alison Krauss and Union Station performing at the mega Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater in Vail, Colorado on Sunday, 16th August 2026. The concert starts at 7:30 PM to present an exceptional bluegrass and country show which features Jerry Douglas and Theo Lawrence as special performers.
The evening forms part of the extensive Arcadia 2026 Tour, which includes numerous US cities including Indianapolis IN, Nashville IN, Charleston WV, Chautauqua NY and Missoula MT. The band has returned to the stage through their highly anticipated reunion tour. Entry passes begin at $117.
The concert will feature eternal songs which include "When You Say Nothing at All" and "Down to the River to Pray" and "The Lucky One" and "Whiskey Lullaby" performed with exceptional musical skill. Artist Alison Krauss released Paper Airplane in 2011 before teaming up with Robert Plant for their 2021 album Raise the Roof.
Alison Krauss is the most awarded of any female artist because she received 27 Grammys. The band has received numerous International Bluegrass Music Association Awards and Country Music Association Awards, while Krauss herself was honored into the Grand Ole Opry. She started her professional career at age 12 after winning her first talent competition which became the start of her successful career that lasted many years.
The Arcadia Tour welcomes back Jerry Douglas as a vital member of Union Station who will perform his exceptional dobro playing skills through resonator guitar. His studio contributions include "I Will Always Love You" from The Bodyguard soundtrack and his solo compositions such as "The Ride". Douglas released his new album The Set through 2021 while maintaining his busy music production work.
His extensive list of achievements includes 15 Grammy Awards together with three CMA Musician of the Year awards and multiple International Bluegrass Music Association Dobro Player of the Year titles. A place in the Musicians Hall of Fame which established his permanent position in history. The musical project "Flux" includes Jerry Douglas who has recorded more than 1,600 albums as a session musician.
The French singer-songwriter Theo Lawrence is bringing his retro-style country and rockabilly music to the performance. The album includes his traditional American roots influences through songs which include "Alligator Man" and "Sticky Icky" and "Heaven's Gate".
Lawrence has achieved SXSW performances and other major festivals while he has worked to establish himself as an emerging Americana musician. Theo Lawrence creates music which stems from American country traditions although he was born in France.
The Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater operates from 530 S Frontage Rd E in Vail Colorado as The Amp, an outdoor venue nestled within the Rocky Mountains. The venue hosts concerts with magnificent views of the surrounding scene. The facility holds approximately 2,500 guests, with 1,260 covered pavilion seats and extra general admission lawn seating suited for picnics and blankets. Guests can enjoy multiple food and refreshments like craft beers, wines, cocktails and typical concert fare like snacks, and burgers from on-site stands.
The public can obtain more information by contacting Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater through their phone number at (970) 845-8497.
Limited on-site parking is available at Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater. Free shuttle services operate from Vail Village and paid parking garages are located nearby.
Tickets for this astonishing evening begin at $117. You can purchase your tickets either by using TicketSqueeze.com or by visiting the box office directly. You can buy your tickets through the "buy tickets" button to get your seat at this exceptional performance.
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Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater, Vail, Colorado, 81657, US