Colorado Springs might be the second-largest city in the state, but we have a No. 1 concert venue.

Billboard recently named Ford Amphitheater to its 2026 Top Music Venues list, while also calling it the Top West Coast Amphitheater. Apologies to Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater.

Our beautiful baby was named alongside 27 other popular venues around the world, including the Sphere in Las Vegas, O2 Arena in London, Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Rogers Centre in Toronto and The Caverns in Pelham, Tenn.

The annual list highlights the top concert venues across the U.S. and international markets.

“The Ford Amphitheater first opened its gates in August 2024 with a roster of
shows, including Cage the Elephant and a three-night sold-out run by
OneRepublic. In its first two seasons, the flagship facility of live-entertainment
development company VENU has also welcomed Miranda Lambert, Jason
Isbell & The 400 Unit, Dwight Yoakam, Robert Plant and Alison
Krauss, The Black Keys and Godsmack with the help of promoter AEG
Presents,” wrote Billboard’s Dave Brooks.

Venues were selected through editorial insight and data from Billboard Boxscore, including gross and attendance figures reported from Oct. 1, 2024, to Sept. 30, 2025.