Being prepared is key to enjoying Global Dance Festival to the fullest extent. Here's some useful tips and information to help you plan a fun and safe weekend at Global Dance Festival! 

Clothing
We recommend wearing comfortable clothing to dance the night away! Wearing comfortable shoes is important, as you will be doing a lot of walking at Red Rocks across varied terrain. Sneakers and tennis shoes are your best bet if you want to be comfortable the entire night. We encourage you to dress up in festive outfits all weekend long!

Seating
The entire amphitheater is general admission seating, except for the first 10 rows which are reserved for VIP. You may notice that there is a seat number listed on your ticket- this is just for tracking purposes only. While there are no bad seats at Red Rocks, we recommend getting there early if you want to be up close. Purchasing VIP tickets also ensures you have front row seats the entire festival. 

Directions
We have provided you with a list of directions to Red Rocks from Denver, Boulder, Fort Collins, & Colorado Springs. 

Traffic
It is common to experience traffic on the way to Red Rocks on concert days. Plan ahead and allow some extra time to get there. If you are coming from Denver, you can usually avoid traffic by exiting C-470 at Highway 285, taking it west to Highway 8, and then driving north to the venue.

Parking
Several parking lots surround the amphitheater free of charge. Get there early if you want a close spot. Please be green & carpool! 

Tailgating
Tailgating is permitted in the parking lot. However, open alcoholic beverages are not permitted. Due to the risk of fire, open flame fires and charcoal grills are not allowed. Small gas-controlled grills are allowed. Vending items in the parking lot is not permitted.

Camping
Camping is not allowed at Red Rocks. For a list of campgrounds and hotels near the venue, click here. 

Dropping Off & Picking Up
If you are getting dropped off and picked up at the show, we recommend doing so at the Trading Post, which can be accessed from any entrance to the park. Have whoever is picking you up arrive 20-30 minutes before the show ends so they don't get caught in exiting traffic. 

Altitude
Keep in mind that Red Rocks is at a higher altitude than Denver. Pace yourself when walking up the stairs and drink plenty of water. This is especially important if you are coming from a state at a lower altitude. Don't forget that altitude also affects your alcohol tolerance. 

Allowed & Prohibited Items
For a full list of what you can and cannot bring inside the venue, click here. 

Lost & Found
The Red Rocks lost & found is located in the Operations Office backstage. Contact an event services supervisor if you lose something during the show. After the show, items are taken to the Denver Coliseum office by the next business day. Call 720-856-2475.

ATMS
The ATM is located at the Visitors Center at the top of the amphitheater.

Trash
Please help represent the dance community well and pick up after yourselves. Throw away trash in trash cans instead of leaving it on the ground and take advantage of the recycling bins when you can! 

Will Call
Will Call is located on the Red Rocks Park Road (entrance #2). The Red Rocks Park Road entrance is along Highway 93 and is closest to the town of Morrison. Will Call opens at 3pm.

Weather
Global Dance Festival will take place rain or shine. Make sure you check the weather forecast before heading to Red Rocks and plan your clothing accordingly. Don't forget to wear sunscreen during the day!

Assistance At Red Rocks
If you have any questions or need assistance at Red Rocks, you can text "RR(space)(your question)" to 69050 to get help. 

Public Transportation
Keep in mind that there is no public transportation to Red Rocks. For a list of taxi companies, limo & party bus services, click here. 

ADA Accessibility
For information about ADA Accessibility, please click here. 

Review last year's safety video for more tips on partying safe! 

We have good news for those of you who cannot join us at Global Dance Festival Saturday- AXS TV (formerly HDNet) will be broadcasting the festival LIVE from Red Rocks on Saturday, July 21st! Tune in to watch performances from the GlobalDanceMusic.com stage featuring Morgan Page, Manufactured Superstars, Nadia Ali, Mord Fustang, Triad Dragons, & Joman! For set times, click here. 

The broadcast will begin at 8:30pm MST on AXS TV. To find out which channel to tune into, go here and use the channel finder on the right side of the page. 

We are very excited for this opportunity to share Global Dance Festival with viewers from all over the world who cannot join us at Red Rocks. We hope everyone will global dance as they watch the broadcast!

Nothing can truly capture the experience of being at Global Dance Festival, but videos are a viable way of reliving the magic. Last year, Noir Concepts & Focus 4 Design captured the festival from start to finish to create the Global Dance Festival 2011 Movie, showcasing our favorite moments and memories at Red Rocks. This year, we want to give you the opportunity to contribute your footage to the movie so we can create a comprehensive recap of Global Dance Festival 2012, featuring YOU! 

Take videos of you and your friends at Global Dance Festival and upload them onto the Global Generations Movie YouTube channel for your chance to have it featured in this year's movie! We want to see footage of everything from your festival preparations, drive to Red Rocks, and all three days of Global Dance Festival. Help us create the lasting memory that will be the Global Dance Festival 2012 Movie.

Follow Global Generations on twitter @globalgen2012 and tag any videos you tweet with the #GDFMovie hashtag. We can't wait to see all the videos you submit!

Watch The Global Dance Festival 2011 Movie 
Global Generations Movie YouTube Channel

A few weeks ago, Swedish House Mafia announced that their current tour will be their last as a group. This is big news for the electronic music community, as Swedish House Mafia, made up of  Steve Angello, Sebastian Ingrosso, and Axwell, has grown to be one of the biggest and most influential groups in dance music. "We want to thank every single one of you that came with us on this journey", they affirmed, "We came, we raved, we loved." 

While Swedish House Mafia is coming to an end, the individual talents of the members remain. Even before the formation of Swedish House Mafia in 2008, Steve Angello, Sebastian Ingrosso, & Axwell had made names for themselves as individual DJs and producers. Steve Angello in particular began building a momentous career back in the early 2000's with his massive tracks including his remix of "Sweet Dreams" and "Show Me Love". Before teaming up with Sebastian Ingrosso and Axwell, he became recognized for his dance-floor demolishing tracks, collaborating with the likes of Eric Pyrdz and founding the influential label Size Records in 2003.

Steve Angello of Swedish House Mafia will be headlining the first night of Global Dance Festival 2012. We are very excited to experience the sounds of one of dance music's biggest artists for the 10th anniversary of Global Dance Festival. This will be Steve Angello's debut performance at Red Rocks and one of his few Colorado appearances. You don't want to miss out on this monumental night! 

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For three days next weekend, thousands of global dancers from all parts of the country will come together for the love of the music at Red Rocks. Help us start creating the niche community today by connecting with us on Instagram @GlobalDanceUS! 

We want to see photos of your tickets, your outfits, and artists you can't wait to see. Capture your journey to Global Dance Festival starting at your house all the way to Red Rocks. At the festival, snap photos from the parking lot, the people you are sharing the experience with, new friends you make, and your most memorable moments. Make sure you use the #GlobalDanceFestival hashtag so everyone can see your photos. 

We will be posting photos throughout Global Dance Festival weekend on Instagram. Follow us @GlobalDanceUS for exclusive backstage photos, live coverage, and our favorite moments of the festival. 

Less than 10 days until we head up to Red Rocks for an unforgettable weekend of dance music. What are you doing to prepare? 

Tickets are still available here.