is there shade?

Is there shade at Mercedes-Benz Amphitheater?

Partly. The reserved seats at Mercedes-Benz Amphitheater sit under the pavilion canopy and are largely protected, while the lawn is open sky and stays in direct sun until close to sunset. For a July 7:00 PM show, about 96% of the seating is effectively shaded on average across the evening.

Most shaded sections (July evening show)

• Section Pit 2 — pit, ~100% shaded across the event
• Section Pit 3 — pit, ~100% shaded across the event
• Section 102 — pavilion, ~100% shaded across the event
• Section 103 — pavilion, ~100% shaded across the event
• Section 104 — pavilion, ~100% shaded across the event
• Section 105 — pavilion, ~100% shaded across the event

Roof & cover

A pavilion canopy covers the reserved seats; the lawn is uncovered.

How this is computed

Mercedes-Benz Amphitheater (Tuscaloosa, AL) is oriented 282° from true north. We compute the sun's astronomical position for your exact date and start time and run it against the seating geometry — plus live schedules and hour-by-hour forecast on the interactive site.

Interactive shade map for Mercedes-Benz Amphitheater · Satellite shadow view

Tickets

Upcoming events at Mercedes-Benz Amphitheater are ticketed on TixBit — check the shade map first, then grab a seat on the shady side.

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