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Top 50 Grateful Dead venues — royalty-free set

Only images usable with no fee and no attribution requirement: Public Domain, CC0, Public Domain Mark, Flickr Commons "no known restrictions", Pexels License.

28 venues with a solid photo · 6 weak only · 16 missing · 70 options total

Public Domain: 52 · CC0 1.0: 15 · Public Domain Mark 1.0: 1 · Public Domain (Highsmith gift, no known restrictions): 1 · Pexels License: 1

ID 363 66 shows · 1979–1995 found

Oakland Coliseum Arena

Oakland, CA

Oakland Coliseum Arena option 1
Option 1 high CC0 1.0

Interior bowl of Oakland Arena (Oracle Arena era) during a basketball game.

By Unknown · source (Rawpixel (via Openverse)) · license

Oakland Coliseum Arena option 2
Option 2 medium Public Domain

Aerial view from a plane leaving SFO showing the Oakland Coliseum complex; the round arena sits next to the stadium.

By Unknown · source (Wikimedia Commons) · license

Oakland Coliseum Arena option 3
Option 3 medium Public Domain

Interior of Oracle Arena (the former Oakland Coliseum Arena), 2006. Tagged public domain on Commons, though the description asks that the author be mentioned.

By Cutlass Supreme at English Wikipedia · source (Wikimedia Commons) · license

ID 355 52 shows · 1979–1994 found

Madison Square Garden

New York City, NY

Madison Square Garden option 1
Option 1 high CC0 1.0

Exterior of the current (1968) Madison Square Garden on 7th/8th Ave.

By Daquella manera · source (Flickr (via Openverse)) · license

Madison Square Garden option 2
Option 2 high CC0 1.0

7th Avenue entrance to Madison Square Garden / Penn Station, 2024.

By Richiekim · source (Wikimedia Commons) · license

Madison Square Garden option 3
Option 3 medium Public Domain Mark 1.0

Arena interior during a 2022 concert (Lizzo).

By david_shankbone · source (Flickr (via Openverse)) · license

ID 213 52 shows · 1972–1995 found

The Spectrum

Philadelphia, PA

The Spectrum option 1
Option 1 medium Public Domain

Aerial of the South Philadelphia Sports Complex, 2008; the Spectrum is the round arena in the complex (demolished 2010-11).

By NASA · source (Wikimedia Commons) · license

ID 10 52 shows · 1966–1978 weak

Winterland Arena

San Francisco, CA

Winterland Arena option 1
Option 1 low Public Domain

Historical photo taken inside Winterland Arena (1953 boxing match). Shows the boxers more than the building; no free-licensed photo of the venue itself was found.

By Unknown · source (Wikimedia Commons) · license

ID 237 42 shows · 1973–1994 found

Nassau Coliseum

Uniondale, NY

Nassau Coliseum option 1
Option 1 high Public Domain

Exterior of Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, 2009 (before the 2017 renovation).

By iMatthew // talk // · source (Wikimedia Commons) · license

Nassau Coliseum option 2
Option 2 high Public Domain

Interior bowl of Nassau Coliseum during an Islanders game, 2009.

By iMatthew // talk // · source (Wikimedia Commons) · license

Nassau Coliseum option 3
Option 3 medium Public Domain

Interior during a 2008 WWE event.

By ayematthew ✡ · source (Wikimedia Commons) · license

ID 475 38 shows · 1987–1995 found

Shoreline Amphitheatre

Mountain View, CA

Shoreline Amphitheatre option 1
Option 1 high Public Domain

Aerial view of Shoreline Amphitheatre with its tent-like roof.

By Credit: Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey · source (Wikimedia Commons) · license

ID 48 28 shows · 1968–1989 found

Greek Theater, University Of California

Berkeley, CA

Greek Theater, University Of California option 1
Option 1 high Public Domain

Historic postcard of the Hearst Greek Theatre, UC Berkeley.

By Catsimpoolas, Nicholas; Edward H. Mitchell (Publisher) · source (Wikimedia Commons) · license

Greek Theater, University Of California option 2
Option 2 medium Public Domain

Stage area of the Hearst Greek Theatre during an event, 2003.

By DirectorG at en.wikipedia · source (Wikimedia Commons) · license

Greek Theater, University Of California option 3
Option 3 high Public Domain

Hearst Greek Theatre packed for a graduation ceremony, 2004.

By Andris at English Wikipedia · source (Wikimedia Commons) · license

ID 42 27 shows · 1968–1971 missing

Fillmore West

San Francisco, CA

No royalty-free photo foundChecked Commons (PD/CC0), Openverse (CC0/PDM incl. Flickr), Library of Congress, Pexels
ID 455 27 shows · 1985–1989 found

Henry J. Kaiser Convention Center

Oakland, CA

Henry J. Kaiser Convention Center option 1
Option 1 high Public Domain

Historic photo (c.1917) of the Oakland Municipal Auditorium, later Henry J. Kaiser Convention Center.

By Cheney Photo Advertising Co. · source (Wikimedia Commons) · license

Henry J. Kaiser Convention Center option 2
Option 2 high Public Domain

Historic postcard (c.1930-45) of the Oakland Municipal Auditorium on Lake Merritt.

By Tichnor Brothers, Publisher · source (Wikimedia Commons) · license

Henry J. Kaiser Convention Center option 3
Option 3 medium Public Domain

Interior of the Kaiser arena during a 1985 rally.

By President (1981-1989 : Reagan). White House Photographic Office. 1981-1989 · source (Wikimedia Commons) · license

ID 281 26 shows · 1974–1993 weak

Capital Centre

Landover, MD

Capital Centre option 1
Option 1 low Public Domain

Satellite/aerial view of Capital Centre, Landover MD (demolished 2002).

By Photograph: NASA · source (Wikimedia Commons) · license

Capital Centre option 2
Option 2 low Public Domain

Historical photo inside Capital Centre: Ali vs Jimmy Young, April 30, 1976. Mostly shows the ring.

By Bill Apter Or Theo Ehret Or Tony Lanza Or Bob Sabre · source (Wikimedia Commons) · license

ID 450 25 shows · 1984–1994 weak

Cal Expo Amphitheater

Sacramento, CA

Cal Expo Amphitheater option 1
Option 1 low CC0 1.0

Cal Expo fairgrounds in Sacramento, where the amphitheater was. Shows the fairgrounds, not the amphitheater itself.

By Sean Roy bullmoose · source (Wikimedia Commons) · license

ID 40 25 shows · 1968–1971 missing

Fillmore East

New York City, NY

No royalty-free photo foundChecked Commons (PD/CC0), Openverse (CC0/PDM incl. Flickr), Library of Congress, Pexels
ID 246 24 shows · 1973–1994 found

Boston Garden

Boston, MA

Boston Garden option 1
Option 1 medium Public Domain

Historic postcard (c.1930-45) of the North Station building that housed the original Boston Garden (demolished 1998).

By Tichnor Bros. Inc., Boston, Mass. · source (Wikimedia Commons) · license

Boston Garden option 2
Option 2 medium Public Domain

1932 aerial of the North Station/Boston Garden complex.

By Unknown authorUnknown author or not provided · source (Wikimedia Commons) · license

ID 273 24 shows · 1973–1995 found

The Omni

Atlanta, GA

The Omni option 1
Option 1 medium Public Domain

1996 aerial of downtown Atlanta; the Omni Coliseum is next to the Georgia Dome (demolished 1997).

By MSGT Joseph Pittelli, U.S. Air Force · source (Wikimedia Commons) · license

The Omni option 2
Option 2 medium Public Domain

Crop of the same 1996 aerial, focused on the Omni Coliseum (small image).

By MSGT Joseph Pittelli, U.S. Air Force · source (Wikimedia Commons) · license

ID 44 23 shows · 1968–1994 missing

Berkeley Community Theater

Berkeley, CA

No royalty-free photo foundChecked Commons (PD/CC0), Openverse (CC0/PDM incl. Flickr), Library of Congress, Pexels
ID 23 22 shows · 1979–1982 found

Oakland Auditorium Arena

Oakland, CA

Oakland Auditorium Arena option 1
Option 1 high Public Domain

Historic postcard of the Oakland Municipal (Civic) Auditorium; the arena side is the same building later called the Kaiser Convention Center.

By Tichnor Brothers, Publisher · source (Wikimedia Commons) · license

Oakland Auditorium Arena option 2
Option 2 medium Public Domain

1918 photo inside the Oakland Municipal Auditorium arena, used as a flu hospital.

By Edward A. "Doc" Rogers, 1873-1960 · source (Wikimedia Commons) · license

Oakland Auditorium Arena option 3
Option 3 high Public Domain

Historic photo of the Oakland Civic Auditorium, c.1917.

By Cheney Photo Advertising Co. · source (Wikimedia Commons) · license

ID 365 21 shows · 1979–1992 found

Hampton Coliseum

Hampton, VA

Hampton Coliseum option 1
Option 1 high Public Domain (Highsmith gift, no known restrictions)

Hampton (Roads) Coliseum seen across the water, from the Carol M. Highsmith Archive at the Library of Congress.

By Carol M. Highsmith (Library of Congress) · source (Library of Congress) · license

ID 390 21 shows · 1980–1983 found

Warfield Theater

San Francisco, CA

Warfield Theater option 1
Option 1 high Public Domain

Interior of the Warfield Theatre (Carol M. Highsmith, 2012).

By Carol M. Highsmith · source (Wikimedia Commons) · license

Warfield Theater option 2
Option 2 medium Public Domain

Exterior facade detail of the Warfield on Market Street (Carol M. Highsmith, 2012).

By Carol M. Highsmith · source (Wikimedia Commons) · license

ID 388 20 shows · 1980–1989 missing

Alpine Valley Music Theater

East Troy, WI

No royalty-free photo foundChecked Commons (PD/CC0), Openverse (CC0/PDM incl. Flickr), Library of Congress, Pexels
ID 336 20 shows · 1978–1987 found

Red Rocks Amphitheater

Morrison, CO

Red Rocks Amphitheater option 1
Option 1 high Pexels License

Red Rocks Amphitheatre at dusk.

By Noel Aph (Pexels) · source (Pexels) · license

Red Rocks Amphitheater option 2
Option 2 high Public Domain

Panorama of Red Rocks Amphitheatre before a 2008 concert.

By Jesse Goodier · source (Wikimedia Commons) · license

Red Rocks Amphitheater option 3
Option 3 high CC0 1.0

Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 2011.

By 420 Photography · source (Wikimedia Commons) · license

ID 256 19 shows · 1973–1987 found

Providence Civic Center

Providence, RI

Providence Civic Center option 1
Option 1 high Public Domain

Exterior of the former Providence Civic Center (later Dunkin' Donuts Center, now Amica Mutual Pavilion).

By Greenstrat · source (Wikimedia Commons) · license

Providence Civic Center option 2
Option 2 medium Public Domain

Interior of the Providence arena.

By Greenstrat · source (Wikimedia Commons) · license

Providence Civic Center option 3
Option 3 medium CC0 1.0

Lobby of the arena, 2023.

By Waz8 · source (Wikimedia Commons) · license

ID 309 18 shows · 1977–1990 missing

Hartford Civic Center

Hartford, CT

No royalty-free photo foundChecked Commons (PD/CC0), Openverse (CC0/PDM incl. Flickr), Library of Congress, Pexels
ID 330 16 shows · 1978–1981 found

Uptown Theater

Chicago, IL

Uptown Theater option 1
Option 1 high CC0 1.0

Interior of the Uptown Theatre, Chicago, seen from the front row, 2026 (theater is unrestored).

By Moonraker0022 · source (Wikimedia Commons) · license

Uptown Theater option 2
Option 2 high CC0 1.0

Uptown Theatre marquee, c.1960.

By Johnfahlsing · source (Wikimedia Commons) · license

Uptown Theater option 3
Option 3 medium CC0 1.0

Uptown Theatre grand lobby, 2026.

By Moonraker0022 · source (Wikimedia Commons) · license

ID 156 15 shows · 1971–1978 weak

Boston Music Hall

Boston, MA

Boston Music Hall option 1
Option 1 low Public Domain

Inside the Wang Theatre (the former Music Hall / Metropolitan Theatre) during a 2022 concert. Shows the stage and lighting rig, not the theater architecture.

By Ragnaar Bastiaan from Boston, MA, USA · source (Wikimedia Commons) · license

ID 431 15 shows · 1983–1989 missing

Irvine Meadows Ampitheatre

Irvine, CA

No royalty-free photo foundChecked Commons (PD/CC0), Openverse (CC0/PDM incl. Flickr), Library of Congress, Pexels
ID 247 15 shows · 1973–1995 found

Robert F. Kennedy Stadium

Washington DC, DC

Robert F. Kennedy Stadium option 1
Option 1 high CC0 1.0

RFK Stadium, Washington DC.

By Duane Lempke · source (Wikimedia Commons) · license

Robert F. Kennedy Stadium option 2
Option 2 high Public Domain

1988 aerial of RFK Stadium looking toward the Capitol.

By MSGT KEN HAMMOND · source (Wikimedia Commons) · license

Robert F. Kennedy Stadium option 3
Option 3 high CC0 1.0

Inside RFK Stadium during a soccer match.

By Daquella manera · source (Flickr (via Openverse)) · license

ID 489 14 shows · 1989–1995 missing

Deer Creek Amphitheater

Noblesville, IN

No royalty-free photo foundChecked Commons (PD/CC0), Openverse (CC0/PDM incl. Flickr), Library of Congress, Pexels
ID 428 14 shows · 1982–1989 missing

Frost Amphitheater, Stanford University

Palo Alto, CA

No royalty-free photo foundChecked Commons (PD/CC0), Openverse (CC0/PDM incl. Flickr), Library of Congress, Pexels
ID 348 14 shows · 1978–1995 found

Giants Stadium

East Rutherford, NJ

Giants Stadium option 1
Option 1 medium Public Domain

Interior of Giants Stadium (demolished 2010).

By Unknown · source (Wikimedia Commons) · license

Giants Stadium option 2
Option 2 medium Public Domain

Inside Giants Stadium during a 2006 Jets game.

By Anskykids at English Wikipedia · source (Wikimedia Commons) · license

ID 507 14 shows · 1991–1995 found

Sam Boyd Silver Bowl

Las Vegas, NV

Sam Boyd Silver Bowl option 1
Option 1 high Public Domain

Sam Boyd Stadium (the former Silver Bowl), Las Vegas, 2004.

By Greenstrat at English Wikipedia · source (Wikimedia Commons) · license

ID 112 13 shows · 1970–1971 missing

Capitol Theater

Port Chester, NY

No royalty-free photo foundChecked Commons (PD/CC0), Openverse (CC0/PDM incl. Flickr), Library of Congress, Pexels
ID 89 13 shows · 1969–1970 missing

Family Dog at The Great Highway

San Francisco, CA

No royalty-free photo foundChecked Commons (PD/CC0), Openverse (CC0/PDM incl. Flickr), Library of Congress, Pexels
ID 491 13 shows · 1990–1995 found

Knickerbocker Arena

Albany, NY

Knickerbocker Arena option 1
Option 1 high Public Domain

Interior of the Albany arena (Knickerbocker Arena, now MVP Arena) during an event.

By Bill Stiner, Tim Herman · source (Wikimedia Commons) · license

Knickerbocker Arena option 2
Option 2 medium CC0 1.0

Concert inside the Albany arena, 2024.

By Catsup31 · source (Wikimedia Commons) · license

ID 230 13 shows · 1972–1988 missing

Long Beach Arena

Long Beach, CA

No royalty-free photo foundChecked Commons (PD/CC0), Openverse (CC0/PDM incl. Flickr), Library of Congress, Pexels
ID 318 13 shows · 1977–1994 weak

McNichols Sports Arena

Denver, CO

McNichols Sports Arena option 1
Option 1 low Public Domain

Satellite view of McNichols Sports Arena, Denver (demolished 1999).

By Photograph: NASA · source (Wikimedia Commons) · license

ID 499 13 shows · 1990–1994 found

Richfield Coliseum

Richfield, OH

Richfield Coliseum option 1
Option 1 high Public Domain

1975 aerial of the Richfield Coliseum (NARA / EPA Documerica; demolished 1999).

By Frank John Aleksandrowicz · source (Wikimedia Commons) · license

ID 414 13 shows · 1981–1994 found

Rosemont Horizon

Rosemont, IL

Rosemont Horizon option 1
Option 1 high Public Domain

South entrance of the Allstate Arena (the former Rosemont Horizon).

By Jonrev at English Wikipedia · source (Wikimedia Commons) · license

Rosemont Horizon option 2
Option 2 high CC0 1.0

Allstate Arena exterior, Rosemont IL.

By Jonrev at English Wikipedia · source (Wikimedia Commons) · license

Rosemont Horizon option 3
Option 3 medium Public Domain

Allstate Arena with a plane landing at O'Hare overhead.

By Jonrev at English Wikipedia · source (Wikimedia Commons) · license

ID 282 12 shows · 1973–1995 found

Charlotte Coliseum

Charlotte, NC

Charlotte Coliseum option 1
Option 1 medium Public Domain

Interior of the 1988-2007 Charlotte Coliseum, 2000. The band's pre-1988 Charlotte shows were at the older coliseum (now Bojangles Coliseum).

By Miller17CU94 at English Wikipedia · source (Wikimedia Commons) · license

ID 447 12 shows · 1983–1988 found

The Centrum

Worcester, MA

The Centrum option 1
Option 1 high CC0 1.0

Exterior of the DCU Center (the former Worcester Centrum), 2011.

By Daderot · source (Wikimedia Commons) · license

The Centrum option 2
Option 2 medium Public Domain

Concert inside the DCU Center, 2022.

By Zeddawg · source (Wikimedia Commons) · license

The Centrum option 3
Option 3 medium Public Domain

Concert inside the DCU Center, 2022.

By Zeddawg · source (Wikimedia Commons) · license

ID 6 11 shows · 1966–1969 missing

Avalon Ballroom

San Francisco, CA

No royalty-free photo foundChecked Commons (PD/CC0), Openverse (CC0/PDM incl. Flickr), Library of Congress, Pexels
ID 433 11 shows · 1983–1989 found

Brendan Byrne Arena

East Rutherford, NJ

Brendan Byrne Arena option 1
Option 1 high Public Domain

Interior of the Meadowlands arena (Brendan Byrne / Continental Airlines Arena), 2007.

By Firmtread24 at English Wikipedia · source (Wikimedia Commons) · license

Brendan Byrne Arena option 2
Option 2 medium Public Domain

Arena exterior at night.

By Unknown · source (Wikimedia Commons) · license

Brendan Byrne Arena option 3
Option 3 high Public Domain

Arena bowl during a Seton Hall game, 2007.

By Firmtread24 at English Wikipedia · source (Wikimedia Commons) · license

ID 1 11 shows · 1966–1969 missing

Fillmore Auditorium

San Francisco, CA

No royalty-free photo foundChecked Commons (PD/CC0), Openverse (CC0/PDM incl. Flickr), Library of Congress, Pexels
ID 420 11 shows · 1982–1987 found

Ventura County Fairgrounds

Ventura, CA

Ventura County Fairgrounds option 1
Option 1 medium CC0 1.0

Garden Street gate of the Ventura County Fairgrounds (Seaside Park).

By Fettlemap · source (Wikimedia Commons) · license

ID 302 11 shows · 1977–1984 missing

Veterans' Memorial Coliseum

New Haven, CT

No royalty-free photo foundChecked Commons (PD/CC0), Openverse (CC0/PDM incl. Flickr), Library of Congress, Pexels
ID 169 10 shows · 1971–1977 found

Auditorium Theater

Chicago, IL

Auditorium Theater option 1
Option 1 high Public Domain

Interior of the Auditorium Theatre seen from the balcony.

By JW Taylor,, photographer. · source (Wikimedia Commons) · license

Auditorium Theater option 2
Option 2 high Public Domain

Auditorium Building exterior on Michigan Avenue.

By JW Taylor, photographer. · source (Wikimedia Commons) · license

ID 346 10 shows · 1978–1994 found

Autzen Stadium (University Of Oregon)

Eugene, OR

Autzen Stadium (University Of Oregon) option 1
Option 1 high Public Domain

South side of Autzen Stadium, Eugene OR.

By PepLove at English Wikipedia · source (Wikimedia Commons) · license

Autzen Stadium (University Of Oregon) option 2
Option 2 high Public Domain

Inside Autzen Stadium during the 2003 Civil War game.

By PDXblazers at en.wikipedia · source (Wikimedia Commons) · license

ID 289 10 shows · 1976–1980 missing

Capitol Theater

Passaic, NJ

No royalty-free photo foundChecked Commons (PD/CC0), Openverse (CC0/PDM incl. Flickr), Library of Congress, Pexels
ID 442 10 shows · 1983–1987 found

San Francisco Civic

San Francisco, CA

San Francisco Civic option 1
Option 1 high Public Domain

Postcard (c.1930s-40s) of the San Francisco Civic Auditorium, now Bill Graham Civic Auditorium.

By Zan · source (Wikimedia Commons) · license

San Francisco Civic option 2
Option 2 high Public Domain

1915 photo of the newly built San Francisco (Civic) Auditorium.

By Bain News Service, publisher · source (Wikimedia Commons) · license

San Francisco Civic option 3
Option 3 high Public Domain

San Francisco Civic Auditorium, c.1933.

By National Park Service · source (Wikimedia Commons) · license

ID 18 10 shows · 1967–1978 missing

Shrine Auditorium

Los Angeles, CA

No royalty-free photo foundChecked Commons (PD/CC0), Openverse (CC0/PDM incl. Flickr), Library of Congress, Pexels
ID 214 10 shows · 1972–1985 weak

Springfield Civic Center

Springfield, MA

Springfield Civic Center option 1
Option 1 low Public Domain

Interior of the MassMutual Center (the former Springfield Civic Center), 2008. Small image.

By Komets49 at English Wikipedia · source (Wikimedia Commons) · license