White River Amphitheatre facts for kids
| Address | 40601 Auburn Enumclaw Rd Auburn, WA 98092-9321 |
|---|---|
| Location | Muckleshoot Indian Reservation |
| Coordinates | 47°14′15″N 122°06′43″W / 47.23750°N 122.11194°W |
| Owner | Muckleshoot Tribal Enterprises |
| Operator | Live Nation |
| Type | Amphitheatre |
| Capacity | 16,000 |
| Opened | June 14, 2003 |
The White River Amphitheatre is a large outdoor concert place. It is managed by a company called Live Nation. You can find it about 8 miles (13 km) east of Auburn, Washington. It's also about 7 miles (11 km) west of Enumclaw, Washington.
This amphitheatre is located on the land of the Muckleshoot Indian Reservation. It's a bit further from bigger cities. It's about 22 miles (35 km) northeast of Tacoma. And it's about 36 miles (58 km) southeast of Seattle.
The venue can hold 16,000 people. About 9,000 of these seats are covered by a roof. The White River Amphitheatre was finished in 2003. It cost over $30 million to build. It covers an area of 98 acres (40 hectares). The stage has a special metal roof that helps the sound. There are also two big video screens, each 30 by 40 feet (9 by 12 meters), on the sides of the stage.
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History of the Amphitheatre
The White River Amphitheatre first opened its doors on June 14, 2003. A famous band from the area, Heart, was the very first group to perform there.
Building the amphitheatre took a while. Work on the ground started eight years before it opened. The project was delayed because of concerns about the environment. There were also worries about how traffic would be affected.
The Army Corps of Engineers gave permission for construction in September 2002. In February 2003, the state allowed access from a busy road. This helped the project move forward.
When it first opened, the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe helped run the venue. They worked with Clear Channel Entertainment and Bill Graham Presents. Today, Live Nation operates the amphitheatre. In 2015, they changed the capacity from 20,000 to 16,000 people. To help with traffic, the venue offers shuttle buses. These buses go to and from The Outlet Collection Seattle mall. Shuttles leave once 42 people have filled them.
Famous Concerts and Festivals
Many well-known artists and music festivals have performed at the White River Amphitheatre.
Live Albums and Big Bands
Jimmy Buffett recorded a live album here on September 16, 2003. It was called Live in Auburn, WA. The heavy metal band Iron Maiden has played here many times. They performed on their "Eddie Rips Up The World Tour" and "Somewhere Back In Time World Tour." They also played during "The Final Frontier World Tour." On June 22, 2010, the band's singer, Bruce Dickinson, said the crowd was amazing. Iron Maiden returned for their "Maiden England World Tour" on July 30, 2012.
Sting performed with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra on June 6, 2010. This was part of his "Symphonicities" Tour. The band Rancid also played here on September 2, 2011. More recently, AJR performed at the amphitheatre on June 14, 2022. This concert was part of their tour for the album "OK Orchestra".
Music Festivals Hosted Here
The amphitheatre has been home to many music festivals. These include Crüe Fest and Crüe Fest 2. Other festivals like Farm Aid, The Gigantour, and The Mayhem Festival have also been held here. Projekt Revolution, Ozzfest, and The Uproar Festival have also used the venue.
Since 2010, the KISW “Pain in the Grass” festival has taken place at the amphitheatre. The venue also hosted the Vans Warped Tour for five years in a row. This was from 2012 all the way through 2016.
See also
- List of contemporary amphitheatres
