Enjoy entertainment under the stars, ranging from ranger talks to nature movies, during the summer months in Yosemite National Park.
Nature is usually the star attraction of Yosemite National Park, but at Yosemite Lodge Amphitheatre, another type of entertainment takes centre stage. During the warmer months, attend slideshows, nature movies, ranger talks and other entertaining and informative activities. Located in the centre of Yosemite Valley Lodge, the outdoor amphitheatre hosts events every night during the summer.
Yosemite Valley Lodge, formerly known as Yosemite Lodge at the Falls, offers the closest accommodation to Yosemite Falls. From the lodge, take a short walk to the iconic waterfalls. As you enjoy outdoor entertainment in Yosemite Lodge Amphitheatre, you may be able to hear the thundering of the walls in the distance.
Around dinner time, stop at Yosemite Lodge Amphitheatre for your evening’s entertainment. On some days, an early show is aimed at children age 6 and under, with stories and activities. During this same timeslot on other days, start at the amphitheatre for a family stroll. After dark, a later timeslot features shows that follow a nature theme, such as wildlife, geology, trees, the stars and Ansel Adams photography. Check the park brochure to find out the schedule for the amphitheatre’s programmes.
You don’t have to use Yosemite Valley Lodge for accommodation to enjoy the entertainment in Yosemite Lodge Amphitheatre, but staying here is an unforgettable experience. To ensure that you are able to book a room, make reservations at least 12 months in advance.
From Yosemite Lodge Amphitheatre, the rest of Yosemite Valley is at your fingertips. Hike to Half Dome or Glacier Point or explore one of the many trails that begin near Yosemite Lodge. Take photos from the same vantage points that inspired Ansel Adams to create his glorious images of Yosemite.
Because it is entirely outdoors, the Yosemite Lodge Amphitheatre puts on performances only in the summer. In inclement weather, shows may be cancelled. However, there really is no better place to enjoy northern California’s balmy summer evenings, and be thoroughly entertained in the process, than from Yosemite Lodge Amphitheatre.
