14 unbelievable concert venues from around the world
The giant steel mills at SteelStacks, in Pennsylvania, are the remainder of the location's former history as one of the nation's largest steel manufacturing companies.Facebook/SteelStacks
Where you watch a live performance can take it from memorable to unforgettable.
From venues built in stunning natural settings to those that were carved in 19th-century forts, the world is full of magnificent musical spaces.
From Ireland's Slane Castle, which has hosted musicians like the Rolling Stones and David Bowie, to Sweden's Dalhalla amphitheater, which is built in a former limestone quarry, here are 14 fascinating places you can enjoy live music around the world.
The annual Bregenz Festival, which is held in Austria from July through August, is known for the incredible fantasy-like sets built on its floating stage.
At SteelStacks, a cultural venue located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, grand mills rise from the stage. The venue is located in the former site of Bethlehem Steel, the second largest steel manufacturer in the nation.
The Dalhalla amphitheater is a former limestone quarry located in Rättvik, Sweden. Concertgoers are submerged 196 feet below the surrounding lush forests to see the variety of music events it holds from June to September every year.
The Théâtre Antique d’Orange, a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in Orange, France, is an ancient Roman theater that dates back to the first century. Today, the venue features the original stone architecture on its stage and surroundings.
The Tabernacle is a 1910 church in Atlanta, Georgia, that was converted into a House of Blues club during the 1996 Centennial Olympic Games. The music venue still contains its original ornate painted balconies, decorated ceilings, stained-glass windows, and a large crystal chandelier.
The Palais Idéal du Facteur Cheval is a palace that was constructed entirely from individual pebbles that were collected by a postman named Joseph Ferdinand Cheval for 33 years. The palace, which was constructed in 1907, hosts concerts during the June and July.
The ancestral home of the Conyngham family and the frequent roaming grounds of King George IV, Ireland’s Slane Castle, located in County Meath, has been staging concerts throughout the year since 1981. It has hosted some of music’s biggest names including the Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, Queen, David Bowie, and U2.
The Gorge Amphitheater is a 27,500-seat outdoor venue in George, Washington, that’s set on top of a cliff to give you magnificent views of the Columbia River and Columbia Gorge canyon while you listen to your favorite tunes.
Bluegrass Underground is a monthly concert series that runs throughout the year inside the Volcano Room of the Cumberland Caverns in McMinnville, Tennessee. Taking place more than 333 feet underground, the venue offers top-notch natural acoustics in a breathtaking cave landscape.
Colorado's Red Rocks Amphitheater, located in Morrison, is the result of years of gradual earth movement that slowly carved the walls of the amphitheater. At 6,500 feet above sea level, it offers panoramic views in the heart of the Rockies.
St Michael's Cave is a network of limestone caves situated in the Upper Rock Nature Reserve of Gibraltar. The cave has been used as a theater since the early '60s and has a seating capacity of 400 to offer intimate performances in a magnificent underground setting.
Punta Christo, built in the 19th century, was one of several forts situated in the city of Pula, Croatia. Previously, Pula was one of the biggest forts in Europe. Today the site hosts festivals like the Dimensions Festival in August and the Outlook Festival in September.
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