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Shoreline Amphitheatre — seating & best seats

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Typical layout

Indicative layout for an amphitheater — not Shoreline Amphitheatre's exact chart. The precise section map for your event is shown on the marketplace before checkout.

StageReserved seats (pit + sections)Lawn (general admission)

Bill Graham's Silicon Valley shed with the circus-tent roofline.

Capacity≈ 22,500Settingcovered seating, open to the airOpened1986CityMountain View, CA

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.

Weather

Reserved seats are usually under the pavilion roof; lawn is open sky.

Shoreline Amphitheatre fan tip

Bike valet is genuinely the fastest way in and out — Bay Trail paths run right to the gates.

Common questions

How many people does Shoreline Amphitheatre hold?+

Shoreline Amphitheatre holds approximately 22,500 people as an amphitheater. Configuration changes by event — concerts with floor seating differ from sports setups.

Is Shoreline Amphitheatre indoor or outdoor?+

Shoreline Amphitheatre is covered seating, open to the 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.