What To Wear for Evanescence in Denver
Since the show starts at 7:00 PM, you will be sitting in the dark for almost the entire concert, meaning that 50°F will feel closer to 40°F (or lower if the foothill winds pick up). At 6,450 feet of elevation, once the sun sets, the temperature drops rapidly, and the massive stone monolithic structures turn into a giant refrigerator. You should plan your evening around this timeline and dress specifically for a sustained chill.
Suggested Timeline & Layering Strategy
• 5:30 PM – 6:00 PM (Doors Open / Arrival): It might still feel manageable if there is lingering twilight, but don't let it fool you. Wear your base layer and a middle fleece or hoodie.
• 7:00 PM (Showtime): The sun will be completely gone. This is the moment to put on your heavy outer layer—ideally a packable puffer jacket or windproof shell.
• 8:30 PM – 10:30 PM (Main Act / Late Night): This is when the cold really settles into the stands. You will want a beanie to protect your ears from the wind, gloves, and a small blanket to lay down on your stone seat. The rocks absorb the cold and will pull the heat right out of you if you sit directly on them.
To wear on plane:
- Boots
- Pants
- T-Shirt
- Blue Fuzzy Jacket
To pack
- Long undies
- Wool Socks
- Waterproof Boots
- Blue fuzzy Jacket
- My blanket thingy cannot be larger than 40″ x 60″
- Small Purses, Clutches, and Fanny Packs: Must be 6” x 9” or smaller. This is the only category allowed to have multiple pockets.
- Large Bags (Totes, Drawstring Bags, One-Pocket Backpacks): Must be no larger than 13” wide x 15” tall x 8” deep. They must feature only one single pocket/compartment. My Vans Bag is 13" x 15" x 8"
- Hand Warmers
- Tennis shoes
- New SD Sweatshirt
- Waterproof Rain Windbreaker
- Plastic Parkas
- 2 t-shirts
- 3 undies
- 3 pairs of socks
- Warm Gloves
- Running Shirt
- Running Long Sleeve Shirt
- 3 neck gators
- Skull cap
- Long Pants
- Pashmina
- Book
- Travel Journal and pen/pencil refills
Electronics Bag
- earplugs
- Watch Charger
- Garmin
- Laptop/Charger
- Over Ear Headphones
- Airpods
- USB-c Cords
- good Mouse
- electric hand warmers
Guitar: Maybe
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