( CNN ) -- In warm weather , the sound of music is everywhere -- in parks , at waterfronts and blasting from car radios . Like food , music is different ( and often better ) when sampled alfresco . It 's not just a matter of acoustics : cool breezes , newly cut grass and open skies stimulate all the senses , heightening the total experience . A truly memorable encounter , though , means quality music performed in an inspiring setting . Across the United States and abroad , summertime heralds festivals and concert series in venues ranging from romantic to regal . Find the right outdoor concert and you 're sure to remember it as a highlight of your year . Here are eight places to let the music move you . Red Rocks Amphitheatre . Morrison , Colorado . Even legendary entertainers should worry about this spectacular venue upstaging them . The Amphitheatre , opened in 1941 , incorporates the natural formations of red sandstone in Red Rocks Park , 15 miles west of Denver . As if the geology alone was n't dazzling enough , the region 's typically clear skies mean concertgoers can expect to gaze up at sparkling stars . 6 hot resorts for adults only . The Amphitheatre is open year-round ; in summer , the schedule is packed with acts of every genre . Among artists appearing this year are Keith Urban , The Avett Brothers , Bruno Mars , The National and Josh Groban with the Colorado Symphony . Tickets can be purchased through Ticketmaster . Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts . Katonah , New York . Wealthy New Yorkers Walter and Lucie Rosen established the Caramoor estate in Westchester County as a weekend getaway in the 1920s . The Mediterranean-style villa designed by Walter Rosen reflected their love of Italian culture ; their affinity for music was expressed in intimate concerts they hosted there . In 1946 three public concerts were held on the estate ; they became Caramoor 's Summer Music Festival , which has grown in scope and fame in the decades since . Airports where architecture soars . The festival 's program includes classical , opera , jazz , roots and Broadway music ; this year it opens June 22 and runs until August 7 , with events happening most days . Concerts are held indoors and out , so when purchasing tickets on the venue 's website look for events in the Spanish Courtyard or Venetian Theater , or on the picnic lawns , where you can spread a blanket and have a meal . Emmylou Harris and Rodney Crowell are playing in the Venetian Theater on July 13 . Deer Valley Resort . Park City , Utah . Once the snow melts and the skiers go home , Deer Valley turns up the lights on its Snow Park Outdoor Amphitheater , where the Deer Valley Music Festival sends melodies ringing through the Wasatch Mountains twilight . It 's part of a very busy `` off season '' in Park City , where relatively cool summers are ideal for hiking , mountain biking , and other outdoor activities . The festival runs from late June to the middle of August ; its summer lineup pairs the Utah Symphony with acts like the Indigo Girls , Mandy Patinkin and Steve Martin with The Steep Canyon Rangers and Edie Brickell . Tickets can be purchased from the Abravanel Hall Ticket Office , 1-801-533-6683 , or through ArtTix . Millennium Park . Chicago . This section of Chicago 's historic Grant Park opened in 2004 and showcases some of the best urban design and public art in the country . The Grant Park Music Festival is held in the Frank Gehry-designed Pritzker Pavilion ; other intriguing features include `` Cloud Gate , '' the already-iconic sculpture inspired by liquid mercury and nicknamed The Bean , and the Crown Fountain , which combines video images with running water . The festival draws top classical musicians from around the world to join the Grant Park Orchestra and Chorus on the shores of Lake Michigan . Dating back to the Great Depression , the Grant Park Music Festival is free and runs June-August . This year 's performers include violinist Stefan Jackiw and pianist Valentina Lisitsa . 5 spectacular art fair cities . The Gorge Amphitheatre . George , Washington . As the Columbia River rolls majestically through central Washington State , it passes The Gorge Amphitheatre , beautifully located with views of the river valley and the Cascade foothills beyond . Take time to marvel at the landscape and its hues of green , brown and blue by reserving a spot at the on-site campground -- or `` glamping '' ( a camping alternative for the less rugged among us ) in a rustic cottage . The Gorge hosts big name contemporary acts and festivals of various genres . In late June , the two-day Paradiso Festival will feature DJ headliners Kaskade and TiÃ « sto . Tickets for all events can be purchased through Live Nation . Camping : Horror or bliss ? The Greek Theatre . Los Angeles . Set amid the trees of Griffith Park in the heart of L.A. , The Greek Theatre has garnered plenty of fame over its 84-year history . In 1972 Neil Diamond recorded `` Hot August Night '' here , the album that he said made his career . Nicholas Stoller 's 2010 film `` Get Him to the Greek '' assumed everyone would know the landmark referred to in its title . The Greek 's season runs from May through October , with a variety of genres represented . This summer 's lineup has a nostalgic flavor , with acts like Cyndi Lauper , LL Cool J , and Jethro Tull 's Ian Anderson appearing . Tickets can be purchased through Ticketmaster . The places where masterpieces are born . Gendarmenmarkt Square . Berlin . Dominated by two cathedrals and a magnificent concert house , Berlin 's Gendarmenmarkt Square seems purpose-built for the performance of sumptuous music . Since shortly after the fall of the Wall , that 's exactly what it has hosted over a long weekend each summer . Concerts in the Classic Open Air Festival begin at 7:30 p.m. , so you can watch the sun set to the strains of Vivaldi or Wagner . This year 's festival runs for five consecutive nights , July 4-8 . The program includes baroque , opera and pop , with fireworks on opening night and a light and laser show on July 6 . Tickets can be purchased at Ticketmaster Germany . Princes Street Gardens . Edinburgh , Scotland . Beneath the rocky splendor of Edinburgh Castle lies Princes Street Gardens , site of the Edinburgh International Festival 's concluding Fireworks Concert . The Scottish Chamber Orchestra provides the accompaniment to a colorful pyrotechnic display , and this is the spot from which to see and hear the extravaganza . The elegant park also hosts a lively carnival on July 21 as part of the Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival . This year 's Fireworks Concert is on September 1 . Tickets may be purchased online or by calling 44-131/473-2000 .
Beautiful music with an outdoor setting to match is one of summer 's can't-misses . Chicago 's Millennium Park is 1 of Colorado most stunning venues . the Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival in Chicago 's Millennium Park marries architecture and acoustics .