Shoreline Amphitheatre facts for kids
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Shoreline Amphitheatre as seen from ground level
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| Address | One Amphitheatre Parkway |
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| Location | Mountain View, California |
| Coordinates | 37°25′36″N 122°04′51″W / 37.426778°N 122.080733°W |
| Owner | City of Mountain View |
| Operator | Live Nation |
| Type | Outdoor amphitheatre |
| Seating type | reserved, lawn |
| Capacity | 22,500 |
| Opened | 1986 |
The Shoreline Amphitheatre is a large outdoor concert venue located in Mountain View, California. This popular spot is found in the San Francisco Bay Area. It can hold many people, with 6,500 seats and space for 16,000 more on its grassy lawn. When the parking area is used for extra stages during big events, the venue can welcome up to 30,000 visitors. Shoreline has hosted famous music festivals like Lollapalooza and Ozzfest. It also holds important events like the Google I/O developer conferences.
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History of Shoreline Amphitheatre
The city of Mountain View built the amphitheatre between 1985 and 1986. They worked with a local music promoter named Bill Graham. This project was part of the larger Shoreline Park development. Bill Graham designed the amphitheatre to look like the famous "steal your face" logo of the band Grateful Dead.
Opening Season and First Shows
The first season for concerts at Shoreline was in the summer of 1986. The Grateful Dead were supposed to open the venue, but they had to cancel. This was because their band member Jerry Garcia became ill. The very first performance at the amphitheatre happened on June 29, 1986. Comedian Roseanne Barr performed, opening for the singer Julio Iglesias.
Hosting Music Festivals
Shoreline Amphitheatre has been a popular place for many big music festivals. For example, it hosted the "Bay Area" version of the hip-hop festival Rolling Loud in October 2017. Famous artists like Travis Scott, Lil Wayne, and Schoolboy Q were some of the main performers at that event.
What Makes Shoreline Amphitheatre Special?
Shoreline has always been a favorite spot for major music festivals and concert tours. It attracts both American and international performers. Its large size and modern facilities make it a great place for musicians and fans. The amphitheatre's location is also very good for concertgoers. It has plenty of parking and is easy to reach from major roads.
Building on a Former Landfill
The Shoreline Amphitheatre was built on top of a former landfill. In its first year, there were a few small fires reported. These happened because methane gas, which can come from landfills, was leaking. To make sure the amphitheatre was safe, the city of Mountain View did special tests. They found out where the methane gas was coming from.
Making the Venue Safe
After the tests, engineers designed a plan to improve safety. They installed special equipment to monitor the methane gas. They also put in systems to remove the gas more effectively. The grassy lawn area was temporarily removed. A gas barrier was put in place, and then the lawn was re-installed. These changes made sure the amphitheatre became a safe outdoor venue for everyone.
See also
- List of contemporary amphitheatres
- List of concert halls
- Live Nation
