DENVER — Colorado's most-picturesque cinema experience is back this summer.
Film on the Rocks will return for a 24th edition with a lineup of movies planned for a full amphitheater schedule, Denver Film and Denver Arts & Venues announced Tuesday.
"Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark" begins the summer film series on Monday, June 12, screening under the stars at Red Rocks Park & Amphitheatre.
A 40th anniversary celebration of "Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi" ends the schedule on Monday, Aug. 21.
Other films this year include "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever," "Top Gun: Maverick," and "Mamma Mia!"
Film on the Rocks 2023
- Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark
- Monday, June 12, 8:30 p.m.
- Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
- Monday, June 19, 8:30 p.m.
- Top Gun: Maverick
- Monday, July 10, 8:30 p.m.
- Mamma Mia!
- Monday, July 24, 8:30 p.m.
- Star Wars: Episode VI: Return of the Jedi
- Monday, Aug. 21, 8:30 p.m.
Tickets for the five-event season go on sale Friday, April 28, at 10 a.m. at denverfilm.org. Tickets are $20 for general admission and $35 for VIP reserved seating.
Group sales are also available by contacting Russel Brewer at russel@denverfilm.org.
Gates open for Film on the Rocks at 6:30 p.m. with musical guests taking the stage at 7 p.m., followed by the film presentation at 8:30 p.m.
Each show will be emceed by local comedian, actor and event host Janae Burris. Pre-show entertainment includes performances by Pathfinder, power pop/garage rock project The Mañanas, multi-instrumentalist soul artist Aquile, modern rock/rap band Rocket Surgeons, and indie songwriter Claire Heywood.
“Red Rocks consistently delivers some of the best and most memorable entertainment experiences you can have under the stars,” said Denver Film CEO, Kevin Smith. “From the adventures of Indiana Jones, to space villains and superheroes, the return of Maverick, to the musical romance and comedy of Mamma Mia, our 2023 summer lineup will bring it all together for our audiences while also showcasing some amazing local musicians, talent and entertainers.”
After two years of drive-in screenings and a limited run of in-amphitheater events in 2021, Film on the Rocks returned to a fully in-amphitheater experience in 2022.
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