Sleep Train Amphitheatre (previously Sacramento Valley Amphitheatre)

The amphitheatre is built on 90 acres of the 900-acre motorplex site between Highways 65 and 70 on Forty Mile Road. The $20 million complex will have seating for up to 20,000 people.  Millions of dollars are and have already been spent on widening Forty Mile Road and Plumas Arboga Road, in addition to a new interchange, and adding and improving Highways 65 and 70 on and off ramps. (At left, stage area during construction.)

The amphitheatre has a state-of-the-art video system, luxury boxes, plazas for private parties, and food concessions. The project is expected to generate more than $4 million in local tax revenues in its first five years of operation. The facility anticipates adding 650 seasonal jobs to the region.

Bill Graham Presents, now owned by SFX Entertainment, has a long history of presently world-class entertainment in Northern California. Founded by the late legendary impresario Bill Graham in 1965, Bill Graham Presents has an unparalleled record of promoting big name entertainment events. The Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, Barbra Streisand, Pearl Jam, Neil Diamond, Diana Ross, Metallica, Eric Clapton, and Janet Jackson are just a few of the hundreds of top acts promoted in recent years. This facility is modeled after the company's Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View.  (To the right is the artist's rendition; above is an actual aerial view of the facility.)  Check out our photo gallery to get a better visual of the facility grounds.

Amphitheatre Facts:

From Pop and Rock to Country and R&B, the Auto West Amphitheatre has something for everyone.  Check out the "FAST FACTS."  Have a little fun and learn a lot more!

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The world's largest diversified promoter, producer and presenter of live entertainment events, SFX owns, partially or entirely, and/or operates the largest network of venues in the U.S. SFX produces and promotes live music events, as well as develops and manages touring Broadway shows in many markets.  A leading fully integrated sports marketing and management company, SFX specializes in the representation of athletes and broadcasters, integrated event management, television programming/production and marketing consulting services in sports, news and other entertainment industries.  SFX Sports products and promotes specialized motor sports events.