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About Carter Barron Amphitheatre

Located in Rock Creek Park at 4850 Colorado Ave NW, Washington, DC 20011, Carter Barron Amphitheatre is a storied open-air venue perched on a wooded hillside. With a capacity historically in the 3,700–4,200 range depending on configuration, the amphitheatre has hosted legendary performers across generations, from Ella Fitzgerald and Duke Ellington to Stevie Wonder and Bruce Springsteen. While the venue is currently closed for rehabilitation since 2017, with no announced reopening date, a 75th-anniversary celebration was held in 2025 to honor its rich history. We’ve got you covered with practical details to help you plan around this iconic site, including seating information, parking, transit options, and nearby hotel and dining recommendations.

Note: Carter Barron remains an outstanding piece of DC’s cultural landscape. While seating charts aren’t publicly published, historically hillside bench seating accommodated thousands, with configurations adjusted per event. Parking is on-site but park-access parking is limited and follows Rock Creek Park rules. For transit, the closest Metro stations are Tenleytown-AU and Fort Totten, with bus connections to Rock Creek Park. When events resume, secure your seats through trusted partners, and consider nearby accommodations and dining to make the most of your visit. We’re here to help you navigate planning with reliable information and access to reputable hotel and restaurant partners.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 4850 Colorado Ave NW, Washington, DC 20011 (Rock Creek Park).
  • Venue type: open-air amphitheatre built on a wooded hillside.
  • Capacity: approximately 4,000 seats (historically ~3,700–4,200 depending on configuration).
  • Status: CLOSED since 2017 due to unsafe stage substructure; undergoing rehabilitation with no announced reopening date; 75th-anniversary event held in 2025 to celebrate its history.
  • Notable acts hosted: Ella Fitzgerald, Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong, Stevie Wonder, Bruce Springsteen, Chaka Khan, among others.
  • Parking: on-site parking available; park-access parking is limited and not reserved; parking rules apply within Rock Creek Park.
  • Transit: nearby public transit via DC Metro (nearest stations include Tenleytown-AU and Fort Totten) with bus connections to Rock Creek Park.
  • Seating chart: no public, official seating chart published; historically hillside bench seating with capacity adjustments for events (e.g., 3,700 seats noted for 2014 concerts).
  • Demolished/renamed: not demolished or renamed; still known as Carter Barron Amphitheatre, currently closed for rehabilitation.