Hayden Homes Amphitheater facts for kids
The amphitheater in 2021
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| Address | 344 SW Shevlin-Hixon Dr Bend, OR 97702 |
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| Location | Bend, Oregon |
| Coordinates | 44°02′49″N 121°19′05″W / 44.047°N 121.318°W |
| Capacity | 8,000 |
| Opened | 2002 |
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| https://bendconcerts.com/ | |
The Hayden Homes Amphitheater is a cool outdoor concert place in Bend, Oregon. It's located in the historic Old Mill District. This awesome venue used to be called the Les Schwab Amphitheater. It's named after Hayden Homes, a company that builds houses in Central Oregon.
Opened in 2002, this venue can hold about 8,000 people. It's a great spot for concerts and other fun events. It sits right by the Deschutes River, about 3,600 feet (1,097 meters) above sea level.
About the Amphitheater
The Hayden Homes Amphitheater was built in 2001. It opened its doors in 2002 as the Les Schwab Amphitheater. It was named after Les Schwab, a famous businessman from Central Oregon. He started the tire company that has his name.
Many famous artists have played here! Some of them include Coldplay, Willie Nelson, the Beach Boys, Jack Johnson, Paul Simon, Bob Dylan, Ringo Starr, and the Dave Matthews Band. The venue also hosts other events, like the Bend Brewfest.
In 2016, Sunset Magazine chose the venue as one of the top four "Best Outdoor Music Venue" finalists. This award celebrates amazing outdoor concert spots in the Western United States.
In 2020, the amphitheater got some big upgrades. It was made ready for even larger shows. It opened again in 2021 with new seating areas. The design was also changed to make sure everyone had a better view.
In November 2021, the venue changed its name to the Hayden Homes Amphitheater. Hayden Homes is a company that builds houses. They started in Redmond in 1989. They had supported the venue for a long time. Bill Smith, who helped create the Old Mill District, said that Hayden Homes shares the same values. He felt it was right to "pass the torch" to them.
How the Amphitheater Helps the Community
The Hayden Homes Amphitheater does a lot for the local area. A study from 2015 showed how it helps the economy in Central Oregon.
- About 125,000 visitors came to the venue. They brought an estimated $27 million into the region.
- Most visitors (75%) from out of town came just for a concert.
- These out-of-town concertgoers stayed for about 3.4 nights. Most of them (74%) stayed in hotels in Bend. The rest stayed in nearby towns like Redmond, Sunriver, and Sisters.
- Concert visitors spent nearly $19 million in the Central Oregon area. This money went to restaurants, shops, hotels, and other services.
- Visitors who came specifically for the concerts spent about $16 million on their trips.
Gallery
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View from across the Deschutes River
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Beck plays with Phoenix in 2023
