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About Frost Amphitheater
Frost Amphitheater sits in Stanford’s arts district, a storied outdoor venue with a flexible seating setup that accommodates roughly 8,000 guests. Since its 2017–2019 renovation, the amphitheater features a refreshed stage, improved back-of-house facilities, and enhanced accessibility. Whether you’re catching a Frost Music & Arts Festival show or a Stanford Live performance, we’ve got you covered for tickets, parking, transit, and nearby accommodations and dining.
Note: seating configurations can include reserved meadow seating, additional reserved seats behind the meadow, and general admission lawn. ADA accessible seating is available. For specific seating charts, always check the official venue layout before you buy.
Parking is on-site but limited. Reserved Lot 10 (Eucalyptus Grove) and ADA parking on Roth Way are available. Many attendees choose off-site paid or free parking options nearby; parking passes are often recommended for larger events. On event day, lots typically open around 3:30 PM and close around 11:00 PM. Transit options include Caltrain via the Palo Alto station, BART connections, and local Stanford transit. The Marguerite/Stanford shuttles serve campus routes, and walking from nearby hubs is common for concert-goers.
When you’re planning your trip, consider nearby hotels like The Clement Palo Alto, Westin Palo Alto, Stanford Park Hotel, Cardinal Hotel, and Creekside Inn for convenient stays. We’ve highlighted affiliate partners for hotel and dining options to help you secure trusted recommendations close to Frost Amphitheater.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Capacity: approximately 8,000 guests (varies by event; some shows are GA lawn, others have reserved seating).
- Address: 351 Lasuen Street, Stanford, CA 94305.
- Venue type: outdoor amphitheater in Stanford’s arts district; renovated and upgraded in 2017–2019 to include a new stage, back-of-house facilities, and improved accessibility.
- Seating chart: configurable—can include reserved meadow seating, additional reserved seating behind the meadow, and general admission lawn; ADA accessible seating available. See official seating chart for specifics.
- Parking: on-site parking limited; reserved Lot 10 (Eucalyptus Grove) available; ADA parking on Roth Way; off-site paid/free parking options; parking passes often recommended; lots open around 3:30 PM and close around 11:00 PM.
- Transit: accessible via Caltrain (Palo Alto station nearby), BART connections, and local Stanford transit; Marguerite/Stanford shuttles serve the campus; walking from nearby transit hubs is common.
- Nearby hotels: The Clement Palo Alto, Westin Palo Alto, Stanford Park Hotel, Cardinal Hotel, Creekside Inn, among others (as listed by the venue).
- Notable events: Frost Music & Arts Festival (historic annual campus event), Gorbachev’s 1992 address at Frost Amphitheater, and ongoing Stanford Live programming in collaboration with outside partners.
- Demolished or renamed: Frost Amphitheater has not been demolished or renamed; it was renovated and reopened in 2019 and continues to operate as Frost Amphitheater.