Capital Region Amphitheater Information

An amphitheater has stood in Ellis-Porter Riverside Park since the 1950s. However, with the renovation and reopening of the amphitheater in 2021, the venue has changed dramatically.

Locals had been crying out for an outdoor venue capable of holding large-scale events. Residents of Jefferson City, MO eventually got their wish when the existing amphitheater was significantly overhauled.

Many small events had already been held in the park, but new life has now been injected into the city’s cultural scene.

As early as April 2021, the first concert lined up for the redeveloped amphitheater sold out. About 60% of the tickets for this gig had been snapped up by residents of the Missouri areas Boone County and Cole County.

Residents of other counties and states were responsible for purchasing the remaining 40% of tickets. This reflects how the amphitheater’s reputation has flourished far beyond the local area.

Today, the venue has reserved seats, terrace seats, and grass seats – all surrounded by the natural beauty of the 60-acre park. Patrons going to shows here can also take advantage of abundant onsite amenities, including parking spaces and food trucks.

The history of the Capital Region Amphitheater

The Capital Region Amphitheater is in Ellis-Porter Riverside Park. Many locals of Jefferson City will be familiar with Ellis-Porter Riverside Park. This 60-acre park has many enticing features, including a swimming pool and handball and racquetball courts.

Originally built in the 1950s, the amphitheater was redeveloped and reopened in 2021 to host major live events, rather than the smaller events which had become routine in the park.

Since January 1, 2021, the Capital Region MU Health Care Amphitheater has been managed by VenuWorks. This company provides customized management of various live event venues across the United States – including arenas, stadiums, and convention centers.

The Capital Region MU Health Care Amphitheater has gone through numerous name changes. When the renovation was nearing completion in 2021, the official name was the Riverside Amphitheater. In May that year, just as the revitalized venue’s first concert was about to take place, the name became Capital Region MU Health Care Amphitheater. This change resulted from a naming rights agreement made with local healthcare providers.

The venue’s name was changed yet again in 2024, being slightly shortened to ‘Capital Region Amphitheater’. However, the ‘Capital Region MU Health Care Amphitheater’ name has also remained in use. You might also see the venue referred to as the CRMU Amphitheater in some places.

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