is there shade?

Is there shade at Shoreline Amphitheatre?

Partly. The reserved seats at Shoreline Amphitheatre 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 92% of the seating is effectively shaded on average across the evening.

Most shaded sections (July evening show)

• Section 101 — pavilion, ~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
• Section 106 — pavilion, ~100% shaded across the event

Heat

Typical July afternoon highs at Shoreline Amphitheatre are around 78°F. Heat is usually manageable, but afternoon sun can still be intense.

Roof & cover

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

How this is computed

Shoreline Amphitheatre (Mountain View, CA) is oriented 306° 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 Shoreline Amphitheatre · Satellite shadow view

Tickets

Upcoming events at Shoreline Amphitheatre are ticketed on TixBit — check the shade map first, then grab a seat on the shady side.

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