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The Rolling Stones in Denver: What you need to know

The Rolling Stones' "Hackney Diamonds Tour," sponsored by AARP, will bring satisfaction to Empower Field at Mile High on Thursday.

DENVER — The Rolling Stones are ready for their first Colorado concert in five years.

The Rolling Stones will bring the "Hackney Diamonds Tour" to Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Thursday.

Widespread Panic will be the opening act for the performance. 

The Rolling Stones are celebrating "Hackney Diamonds," their first studio set of new material since 2005's "A Bigger Bang." The band said it will play cuts from the new album, as well as classic hits like “Start Me Up,” “Gimme Shelter,” “Jumpin’ Jack Flash,” and “Satisfaction.”

"Stones Tour ’24 Hackney Diamonds" is sponsored by AARP. 

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame band has sold over 250 million albums worldwide.

The Rolling Stones in Denver

  • Thursday, June 20, at 7 p.m. at Empower Field at Mile High

Tickets

Empower Field parking passes

Concert day timeline

  • Parking lots open - 3:30 p.m.
  • Gates open - 5:30 p.m.
  • Concert begins - 7:30 p.m.

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RTD light rail for Rolling Stones

The Regional Transportation District (RTD) will run its regular service on its light rail lines that service Empower Field at Mile High.

Before and after the concert, RTD said it will have regularly scheduled service on the D, E, H and W lines, which serve the stadium, as well as A, B, G and N lines which provide service to Union Station.

RTD customers can download RTD’s Next Ride app or use the trip planning tool to see transit options in real time.

Light rail trains in RTD's Southeast Corridor are operate under a regular schedule; however, speed restrictions are in place in some areas as crews complete maintenance.

Last light rail trains from Union Station

  • H Line (60-minute frequency): 11:25 p.m.
  • D Line (30-minute frequency): 11:49 p.m.
  • W Line (30-minute frequency): 11:52 p.m.
  • E Line (60-minute frequency): 11:55 p.m.

An RTD spokesperson said they might run extra trains but the only guaranteed times are before midnight.

Last trips from Union Station for A, B, G and N Lines

  • A Line: 12:30 a.m.
  • B Line: 11:09 p.m.
  • G Line: 12:01 a.m.
  • N Line: 10:56 p.m.

RTD bus service

RTD recommends concertgoers purchase light rail and bus tickets before the show and use the RTD Mobile Tickets app.

  • Bus routes near Empower Field at Mile High
    • Route 30 (South Federal Boulevard)
    • Route 31 (North Federal Boulevard)
  • Bus routes that serve Union Station with a transfer to light rail to reach Empower Field at Mile High:
    • Flatiron Flyer
    • 0, 9, 10, 15, 20, 32
  • Bus routes at Decatur-Federal Station near Empower Field:
    • 1, 15L, 16, 31
Credit: AEG Presents

On-street Parking

Fans should watch for posted parking restrictions around the stadium and surrounding neighborhoods. Denver’s right of way enforcement agents will enforce posted parking regulations in the area.

Vehicles that park without appropriate permits will be cited and towed to a temporary impound lot in Denver at 2000 W. 3rd Ave.

Carpool

Concertgoers can consider carpooling either with a designated sober driver or a ride share service. Fewer cars on the roads and highways means less traffic and can help reduce the number of concert-goers that need to utilize street parking.

Bike

Empower Field at Mile High is located adjacent to Denver bike paths, and it’s equipped with more than 300 individual bike racks. Visit DenverGov.org/BikeMap to plan your route or pick up a free copy of the Denver Bike Map.   

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The Rolling Stones will perform at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Thursday, June 20, 2024.

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