Seating guide
Frost Amphitheater — seating & best seats
Typical layout
Indicative layout for a amphitheater — not Frost Amphitheater's exact chart. The precise section map for your event is shown on the marketplace before checkout.
Stanford's 1937 sunken, oak-ringed lawn — a Grateful Dead haunt, revived for tours.
Where to sit
Best value
Rear reserved sections — a real seat for not much more than lawn on many dates.
Best sound
Center reserved near the mix position (the sound booth) is what the engineer tunes for.
Lawn tips
Arrive early, bring a blanket; screens cover the detail. Cheapest way into a big summer show.
Weather
Reserved seats are usually under the pavilion roof; lawn is open sky.
Frost Amphitheater fan tip
Campus parking rules are byzantine — Caltrain plus the walk is genuinely easier.
Getting there
Caltrain to Palo Alto station, ~25-min walk across the Stanford campus.
Common questions
How many people does Frost Amphitheater hold?+
Frost Amphitheater holds approximately 7,000 people as a amphitheater. Configuration changes by event — concerts with floor seating differ from sports setups.
Is Frost Amphitheater indoor or outdoor?+
Frost Amphitheater is open-air. Dress for the weather.
Where can I see the exact seating chart for my event?+
This page shows the typical layout for a venue of this class. When you compare prices on TixInfo and click through to a partner marketplace, you'll see the exact interactive section map for your specific event before you buy.