Mesa Amphitheatre is an outdoor, general-admission concert venue with tiered lawn seating, located on the Mesa Convention Center campus in downtown Mesa, AZ. Opened in 1979 (some sources say 1978), it draws from a market of more than 4 million people and hosts a wide variety of musical acts, festivals, and community events. It operates rain or shine as an outdoor venue and is owned/operated by the City of Mesa Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities Department.
General admission, tiered lawn seating (no fixed seats unless stated); gates open 1.5 hours before show time; all shows conclude by/before 10PM (per official site); City of Mesa noise ordinance requires amplified sound to conclude by 10:00PM; concessions available, alcohol served with valid ID; all persons/items subject to search; official tickets sold exclusively via mesaamp.com (third-party resale at buyer’s risk, non-refundable); e-tickets sent via email, will-call available at Box Office; VIP experiences managed by third-party providers, not the venue itself; seating/blankets/towels not permitted for guest safety per Visit Mesa
Free (limited) and paid ($10 cash per car) on-site parking available
Main Street & Center Light Rail Station is approx. 1/3 mile south of the venue (about an 8-minute walk)
ADA accommodations available – guests should notify staff in orange/red shirts upon entry, who direct to designated ADA seating area; ADA seating is limited and first-come, first-served; contact via phone (480-644-2560) for specific accommodation requests; wheelchair-accessible seating areas with clear sightlines
1 factory-sealed unfrozen water bottle per person (up to 20 oz); clear bags only (max 12″x6″x12″, PVC/vinyl/plastic), inspected by security; medical bags/equipment by exception
Alcohol (outside); strollers; animals; illegal substances; re-entry upon exit; weapons of any kind; outside food/beverage; seating, blankets, towels, or umbrellas; non-clear bags/purses/backpacks; professional cameras/audio recording devices
